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Payback time for Albion
Albion aim to make Bristol Rovers pay tonight for nearly ruining the £1.5 million sale of Bobby Zamora to Spurs. Rovers included a 30 per cent sell-on clause when they offloaded Zamora to the Seagulls for £100,000 three years ago. Albion chairman Dick
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'Lollipups' served cool new identities
Meet the coolest little puppy in town - Mini Milk. The fun-loving pup is chilling out with 12 pals at a rescue centre after they were all dumped in the summer heat. The lucky 13 were picked up and taken to the Shoreham branch of the National Canine Defence
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Bump downs bus shelter
It was only clipped by a bus as the driver tried to pull out of a cramped parking space - but this shelter collapsed like a pack of cards. The shelter's posts were ripped from the ground, uprooting paving slabs and scattering glass across the street.
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Vodafone is buying
Mobile phone giant Vodafone is buying Singlepoint, the mobile phone services operation owned by entrepreneur John Caudwell, for £405m. The Newbury-based mobile phone group said its UK arm had agreed to acquire Singlepoint (4U), a wholly-owned subsidiary
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Bluestone builds up strong results
Construction company Bluestone has contributed to another strong set of half-year results by parent company Morgan Sindall. For the six months to June 30, the group, which operates a national network of fit-out, construction, low-cost housing and infrastructure
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Bus support
Ding ding! With Simon Bradshaw driving the bus (The Argus, August 2), David Panter flogging the tickets and Roger French running the firm, we'll be all right. Actually, Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company offers an enviable, reasonably-priced public
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Marriage march
Now how about a March for Marriage? Would anyone be brave enough to organise one and would Brighton and Hove's "tolerant" City Council accept it, I wonder? -IM Fleming, Brighton
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Rubbish left to fester for weeks
Rubbish sacks at a city council block have been left to fester in the heatwave for five weeks because bin collectors have refused to clear them. Residents at the three-storey council block in Donald Hall Road, East Brighton, say the smell is becoming
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Football: Crawley mourn Markham
Dr Martens: Crawley Town are mourning the death of former manager and secretary Stan Markham at the age of 77. Stan served the club in official capacities for 41 years, retiring when they left their old Town Mead ground in 1997. But he was still a regular
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Cricket: East Dean's late charge
Cuckmere Valley League: East Dean have gone top of the Cuckmere Valley League for the first time this season following a 70-run success over Firle. Graham Primett was the star of the show by claiming 5-10 to dismiss Firle for just 79. That was in reply
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Cricket: Plumpton in pole position
Mid Sussex League: Plumpton took over at the top of division one after a 30-run victory against fellow high-fliers Dormansland. Put in, Plumpton made 160-9 with Nick Sheldrick top scoring with 35 as the bowling attack of Michael Phillips (5-21) and Adrian
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Chilli weather
It was a day for blazing sunshine and even hotter tongues as thousands flocked to Sussex's Red Hot Chilli Fiesta. Chilli fans enjoyed a twist of the spicy vegetable in just about every product imaginable at the event in West Dean, near Chichester. For
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Same old problem
As an ex-resident of Albert Road, Brighton, I read with interest the council's plan to cover the city with large communal bins for domestic refuse. Those who have come up with this hairbrained scheme must either have very short memories or no experience
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Cricket: Chiltington lead way
West Sussex League: West Chiltington remain top of division one following an eight-wicket win at Three Bridges III, thanks to a superb century by Brian Chambers. Richard Jenner (40) and Derek Wolfe (48 not out) helped Bridges to 208-8 but they could do
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Forgotten hero
Evertyone should work hard to make sure the ignorant few do not jeopardise the open-mindedness which defines Brighton and Hove. As the man who discovered the dinosaur, geologist Dr Gideon Mantell is a pivotal figure in world history. But his name is going
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Concern over pleasure boat proposals
Speedboats and jet skis could be allowed to travel closer to the shoreline at popular beaches. At present, vessels are banned within 200m of the low water mark at Brighton, while the limit at Hove is 500m. But as part of a revision of pleasure boat bylaws
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Bigots spoil celebration
With more than 90,000 people attending and not one arrest, everyone who partied at Pride 2003 should be proud of themselves. The event not only brought in thousands of pounds to the Sussex economy but organisers raised more than £16,000 for charity during
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Speedway: Eagles crash to defeat
Nicki Pedersen suffered a nightmare return to Wolverhampton last night as Eastbourne Eagles crashed to a costly Elite League defeat. The on-loan Grand Prix speedway star, who is currently top of the world championship rankings, failed to win a race in
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This horrible mess puts health at risk
Our 15-week-old baby is among those whose health is put at risk by the poor service of the refuse collection company chosen by Brighton and Hove City Council. Residents who live in my area in Ovingdean have yet again had to go for two or three weeks without
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Cricket: Sussex squander Trophy dreams
Sussex threw away a great opportunity of reaching their first Second XI Trophy final for ten years in going down by 41 runs to Hampshire in the semi-final yesterday. Chasing a reachable target of 226 at the Rose Bowl, Sussex were cruising at 131-3 with
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Cricket: Adams on comeback trail
Chris Adams is winning his fitness battle ahead of a crucial week in the Championship title race. Adams will definitely play in Thursday's second versus third battle with Lancashire at Hove after having an injection to ease the discomfort of tennis elbow
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Airport £1m drugs charge
An Italian man has been charged with attempting to smuggle cocaine worth £1.2 million through Gatwick airport. Dario Berardi, 32, was arrested at the South Terminal on Sunday after Customs and Excise discovered 20 kilos of the drug. He appeared at Crawley
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Payback time for Albion
Albion aim to make Bristol Rovers pay tonight for nearly ruining the £1.5 million sale of Bobby Zamora to Spurs. Rovers included a 30 per cent sell-on clause when they offloaded Zamora to the Seagulls for £100,000 three years ago. Albion chairman Dick
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Station's off-air bid to raise money
A hospital radio station is going off air for three months to raise cash for an expensive upgrade. Coastway Hospital Radio serves Royal Sussex County Hospital and the Sussex Eye Hospital in Brighton. It is trying to generate about £6,000 to improve its
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Tories slam city smoking ban idea
Tories have voiced their opposition to a ban on smoking in enclosed public places in Brighton and Hove. Brighton and Hove Primary Care Trust has called for puffing to be outlawed in pubs, clubs and restaurants across the city in a bid to reduce passive
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Hunt for 'missing' swimmers called off
A major search for three missing swimmers has been abandoned after rescuers decided it was a false alarm. The Coastguard received a call from a member of the public in the early hours of yesterday morning to report three men in difficulty in the sea near
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The Jungle Book, Pavilion Theatre, Worthing
This is a new play for children taken from Rudyard Kipling's original rather than the Disney classic. All the principle characters are there - Mowgli, Bagheera, Baloo and Kaa the snake - but not quite as we thought we knew them. The back story is the
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Under-fire prison's drugs test boost
A prison has halved its number of prisoners testing positive for drugs. The figures for Lewes prison were published in an official report today. Last year, The Argus revealed the prison had the worst drugs record in the country, with a 31.6 per cent positive
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New homes for Saltdean badgers
Diggers have moved in to build new homes for a family of badgers saved from slaughter. Work began this morning to create new setts in the gardens of two couples just metres from the creatures' original home in Saltdean. Video cameras will monitor the
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Teenager risks life to cool off
A Teenager diced with death in a dangerous summer stunt which emergency services fear will end in tragedy. Scores of youths have been creating mayhem for rescue crews' resources during the heatwave. They have been hurling themselves 40ft into the mouth
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Pier blaze sparked by cigarette
A discarded cigarette was the most likely cause of yesterday's blaze on Brighton's Palace Pier. Emergency crews were called to the pier which was packed with hundreds of holiday-makers as staff were put on alert of a possible repeat of the blaze which
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Pilot's Spitfire tribute to son
A father whose son died while flying a vintage plane took to the air to honour his son's memory. Ray Hanna took part in a low-level Spitfire display during the launch of this year's Goodwood Revival Meeting yesterday. All eyes were turned skywards rather
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Payback time for Albion
Albion aim to make Bristol Rovers pay tonight for nearly ruining the £1.5 million sale of Bobby Zamora to Spurs. Rovers included a 30 per cent sell-on clause when they offloaded Zamora to the Seagulls for £100,000 three years ago. Albion chairman Dick
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Bump downs bus shelter
It was only clipped by a bus as the driver tried to pull out of a cramped parking space - but this shelter collapsed like a pack of cards. The shelter's posts were ripped from the ground, uprooting paving slabs and scattering glass across the street.
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Oldest building?
The Pelham Arms in Lewes, said by Mr Andrews to have been established circa 164 (Letters, August 7), is not the oldest building in Lewes. I recall a wooden hut with LBC written on the side. L is the Latin numeral for 50, so it pre-dated the Pelham Arms
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Marriage march
Now how about a March for Marriage? Would anyone be brave enough to organise one and would Brighton and Hove's "tolerant" City Council accept it, I wonder? -IM Fleming, Brighton
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Speedway: Eagles crash to defeat
Nicki Pedersen suffered a nightmare return to Wolverhampton last night as Eastbourne Eagles crashed to a costly Elite League defeat. The on-loan Grand Prix speedway star, who is currently top of the world championship rankings, failed to win a race in
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Airport £1m drugs charge
An Italian man has been charged with attempting to smuggle cocaine worth £1.2 million through Gatwick airport. Dario Berardi, 32, was arrested at the South Terminal on Sunday after Customs and Excise discovered 20 kilos of the drug. He appeared at Crawley
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Bump downs bus shelter
It was only clipped by a bus as the driver tried to pull out of a cramped parking space - but this shelter collapsed like a pack of cards. The shelter's posts were ripped from the ground, uprooting paving slabs and scattering glass across the street.
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Heatwave raises pressure for water firms
Water demand has shot through the roof and water companies are struggling to keep up. Southern Water's increase is equivalent to supplying an extra 850,000 people in its region every day. The company, based in Worthing, said it had enough water resources
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No to yo-yo
I was interested to read your article on the Atkins Diet (The Argus, August 5) but disappointed you didn't provide more information on this fast weight loss programme. When the body is starved of carbohydrates (such as potatoes, bread, rice and pasta)
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Let down
I was diagnosed with a brain tumour and, the following day, was operated on in Hurstwood Park. I had the frontal lobe removed as the tumour was not easy to remove on its own. Follow-on treatment meant radio therapy at the Sussex Cancer Centre. I cannot
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They're not rubbish
I must let people know about our wonderful refuse collectors in Hangleton. They are always smiling, cheerful and ready to take that bit extra without complaining. It is a pleasure to see them every Wednesday, bright and early, always on time and ready
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Football: Crawley mourn Markham
Dr Martens: Crawley Town are mourning the death of former manager and secretary Stan Markham at the age of 77. Stan served the club in official capacities for 41 years, retiring when they left their old Town Mead ground in 1997. But he was still a regular
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Chilli weather
It was a day for blazing sunshine and even hotter tongues as thousands flocked to Sussex's Red Hot Chilli Fiesta. Chilli fans enjoyed a twist of the spicy vegetable in just about every product imaginable at the event in West Dean, near Chichester. For
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Cricket: Chiltington lead way
West Sussex League: West Chiltington remain top of division one following an eight-wicket win at Three Bridges III, thanks to a superb century by Brian Chambers. Richard Jenner (40) and Derek Wolfe (48 not out) helped Bridges to 208-8 but they could do
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Good effort
There always seems to be controversy about dealing with the mountain of rubbish we create. Maybe we take things for granted when they are being well done. I live on Hove seafront. The weather has brought thousands out to enjoy the lawns and beach and,
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Boxing: Wray to snub England call
Southwick Amateur Boxing Club's Neil Wray is set to snub an England training camp later this month. Wray, who attended a similar training camp last month, has been selected for another England get-together in Manchester on August 22-24. However, the light-welterweight
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Think again
At a time when we are hit with a huge increase in council tax, Brighton and Hove City Council has voted to spend £200,000 on a trial of 140 giant bins in the city centre. To add insult to injury, they are to be sited on residents' parking (£85 per annum
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Speedway: Eagles crash to defeat
Nicki Pedersen suffered a nightmare return to Wolverhampton last night as Eastbourne Eagles crashed to a costly Elite League defeat. The on-loan Grand Prix speedway star, who is currently top of the world championship rankings, failed to win a race in
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This horrible mess puts health at risk
Our 15-week-old baby is among those whose health is put at risk by the poor service of the refuse collection company chosen by Brighton and Hove City Council. Residents who live in my area in Ovingdean have yet again had to go for two or three weeks without
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Airport £1m drugs charge
An Italian man has been charged with attempting to smuggle cocaine worth £1.2 million through Gatwick airport. Dario Berardi, 32, was arrested at the South Terminal on Sunday after Customs and Excise discovered 20 kilos of the drug. He appeared at Crawley
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Payback time for Albion
Albion aim to make Bristol Rovers pay tonight for nearly ruining the £1.5 million sale of Bobby Zamora to Spurs. Rovers included a 30 per cent sell-on clause when they offloaded Zamora to the Seagulls for £100,000 three years ago. Albion chairman Dick
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Bumper month for BAA
Airports operator BAA enjoyed its second busiest month in July despite the impact of strike action by British Airways staff. BAA's seven airports, which include Heathrow and Gatwick, carried 13.2 million passengers, an increase of 2.2 per cent on the
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Station's off-air bid to raise money
A hospital radio station is going off air for three months to raise cash for an expensive upgrade. Coastway Hospital Radio serves Royal Sussex County Hospital and the Sussex Eye Hospital in Brighton. It is trying to generate about £6,000 to improve its
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The Jungle Book, Pavilion Theatre, Worthing
This is a new play for children taken from Rudyard Kipling's original rather than the Disney classic. All the principle characters are there - Mowgli, Bagheera, Baloo and Kaa the snake - but not quite as we thought we knew them. The back story is the
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Under-fire prison's drugs test boost
A prison has halved its number of prisoners testing positive for drugs. The figures for Lewes prison were published in an official report today. Last year, The Argus revealed the prison had the worst drugs record in the country, with a 31.6 per cent positive
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Man jailed for indecent photos
A man who took indecent pictures of a 13-year-old girl as she slept has been jailed. Raymond Haffenden plied the girl with drink when she spent the night at his home, a court heard. The girl later told relatives she had gone to sleep fully clothed but
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Teenager risks life to cool off
A Teenager diced with death in a dangerous summer stunt which emergency services fear will end in tragedy. Scores of youths have been creating mayhem for rescue crews' resources during the heatwave. They have been hurling themselves 40ft into the mouth
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Leaseholders to get more protection
People living in leasehold flats are to have more protection from unscrupulous landlords under a new law announced by the Government. The reform aims to give homeowners in England who own a flat on a leasehold rather than a freehold basis greater control
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Store insists flint wall will be rebuilt
Superstore managers have spoken out to allay fears that a landmark flint wall has been lost forever. The wall was demolished as part of plans to build a new Tesco store on the site of the old gasworks in Church Road, Hove. Tesco insisted the front of
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Tories slam city smoking ban idea
Tories have voiced their opposition to a ban on smoking in enclosed public places in Brighton and Hove. Brighton and Hove Primary Care Trust has called for puffing to be outlawed in pubs, clubs and restaurants across the city in a bid to reduce passive
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Oldest building?
The Pelham Arms in Lewes, said by Mr Andrews to have been established circa 164 (Letters, August 7), is not the oldest building in Lewes. I recall a wooden hut with LBC written on the side. L is the Latin numeral for 50, so it pre-dated the Pelham Arms
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Urban Housewife, by Lizzie Enfield
That's why you are so well informed," said the very important commissioning editor for TV station man. I had been seated next to the very important commissioning editor for TV station man at schmoozing dinner, thrown by Sara, in order to try to get some
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Cat tale
I have been interested in the recent reports and letters in The Argus regarding the sighting of large cats in the Sussex area as it reminds me of an incident I had in the early Sixties. I was in the US Army stationed in Washington State and each spring
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Heatwave raises pressure for water firms
Water demand has shot through the roof and water companies are struggling to keep up. Southern Water's increase is equivalent to supplying an extra 850,000 people in its region every day. The company, based in Worthing, said it had enough water resources
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No to yo-yo
I was interested to read your article on the Atkins Diet (The Argus, August 5) but disappointed you didn't provide more information on this fast weight loss programme. When the body is starved of carbohydrates (such as potatoes, bread, rice and pasta)
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Let down
I was diagnosed with a brain tumour and, the following day, was operated on in Hurstwood Park. I had the frontal lobe removed as the tumour was not easy to remove on its own. Follow-on treatment meant radio therapy at the Sussex Cancer Centre. I cannot
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Bad Bosie
Before your letters page becomes the unofficial fan club for Lord Alfred Douglas, can I inject a little balance into the debate as to whether "Bosie" deserves a blue plaque? After Oscar Wilde's release from prison, Douglas treated him appallingly and
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They're not rubbish
I must let people know about our wonderful refuse collectors in Hangleton. They are always smiling, cheerful and ready to take that bit extra without complaining. It is a pleasure to see them every Wednesday, bright and early, always on time and ready
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Cricket: Two left in title battle
East Sussex League: Glynde skipper Ian Mepham insists it is between his side and Chiddingly for the championship. The top two go head to head this Saturday with Chiddingly now holding a five-point advantage at the top. Glynde lost top spot on Saturday
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Good effort
There always seems to be controversy about dealing with the mountain of rubbish we create. Maybe we take things for granted when they are being well done. I live on Hove seafront. The weather has brought thousands out to enjoy the lawns and beach and,
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Boxing: Wray to snub England call
Southwick Amateur Boxing Club's Neil Wray is set to snub an England training camp later this month. Wray, who attended a similar training camp last month, has been selected for another England get-together in Manchester on August 22-24. However, the light-welterweight
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Think again
At a time when we are hit with a huge increase in council tax, Brighton and Hove City Council has voted to spend £200,000 on a trial of 140 giant bins in the city centre. To add insult to injury, they are to be sited on residents' parking (£85 per annum
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CCTV couple face eviction
A couple who installed a CCTV camera because they feel scared in their home have been told by a council to move it - or move out. Patricia White, 48, and Philip Cuddihy, 36, have accused Brighton and Hove City Council of not allowing them to protect themselves
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Surprise as trade deficit widens
The UK's trade deficit with the rest of the world widened by more than expected during June to £4.5bn, official figures showed yesterday. Disappointing business with countries outside the European Union lay behind the increase with the value of non-EU
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On track for repairs
Railtrack's replacement company Network Rail (NR) has accelerated its plan to take back control of maintenance from private companies. NR said it was ending Balfour Beatty's contract for the Wessex area five months early. Balfour Beatty's contract was
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Bumper month for BAA
Airports operator BAA enjoyed its second busiest month in July despite the impact of strike action by British Airways staff. BAA's seven airports, which include Heathrow and Gatwick, carried 13.2 million passengers, an increase of 2.2 per cent on the
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Injured man, 76, sent home alone
A pensioner was sent home from hospital alone despite suffering head injuries after a fall. Reginald Canning, 76, arrived home with a battered face and feeling wobbly after being treated for injuries he suffered in a fall at a supermarket. Mr Canning's
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Council slur on desperate dad
A homeless man struggling to support a pregnant wife and two children was mocked in emails sent between council officers. Two members of staff at Crawley Borough Council have been warned about their actions and an email "minder" now sifts through all
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Lesbian couple attacked
A Lesbian couple were both punched in the face by two men just hours before Pride 2003. The pair, aged 18 and 23, were attacked outside the Revenge nightclub in the Old Steine, Brighton, at 12.30am on Saturday. One woman went to the Royal Sussex County
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Man jailed for indecent photos
A man who took indecent pictures of a 13-year-old girl as she slept has been jailed. Raymond Haffenden plied the girl with drink when she spent the night at his home, a court heard. The girl later told relatives she had gone to sleep fully clothed but
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Hawk's special delivery steals show
Most people would normally associate doves with love and romance. When Mark Bates decided to propose to his girlfriend Katrina Mosely, however, he got a hawk in on the act. He arranged for Mini the hawk to make a special delivery of a £1,000 engagement
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Albion deal for Louis, 13
Teenager Louis Clark began kicking around a football as soon as he could walk, unaware he could be the next Wayne Rooney or Bobby Zamora. Now all the training is paying off for Louis, 13. The aspiring footballer has been signed to Brighton and Hove Albion
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Chilli enthusiasts relish hot date
There are definitely easier ways to keep cool on one of the hottest days of the year. But for 7,500 devotees at the Red Hot Chilli Fiesta in West Dean, near Chichester, it was preferable to swimming in the sea or downing a few cold beers in the shade.
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Fading mark of star locals
He was the Victorian geologist who discovered the existence of dinosaurs. But despite being a pioneer of the prehistoric, the memory of Dr Gideon Mantell seems to have eroded. A commemorative plaque in Brighton to mark the home where he lived for five
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Rail staff could DNA-test yobs' spit
Rail workers in Sussex may be asked to carry DNA testing kits to combat spitting assaults. Staff would bottle samples and begin testing the spit to identify offenders. Inspector Gary Ancell, of British Transport Police at Brighton station, said: "Spitting
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'Lollipups' served cool new identities
Meet the coolest little puppy in town - Mini Milk. The fun-loving pup is chilling out with 12 pals at a rescue centre after they were all dumped in the summer heat. The lucky 13 were picked up and taken to the Shoreham branch of the National Canine Defence
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Vodafone is buying
Mobile phone giant Vodafone is buying Singlepoint, the mobile phone services operation owned by entrepreneur John Caudwell, for £405m. The Newbury-based mobile phone group said its UK arm had agreed to acquire Singlepoint (4U), a wholly-owned subsidiary
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Leaseholders to get more protection
People living in leasehold flats are to have more protection from unscrupulous landlords under a new law announced by the Government. The reform aims to give homeowners in England who own a flat on a leasehold rather than a freehold basis greater control
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Bluestone builds up strong results
Construction company Bluestone has contributed to another strong set of half-year results by parent company Morgan Sindall. For the six months to June 30, the group, which operates a national network of fit-out, construction, low-cost housing and infrastructure
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Store insists flint wall will be rebuilt
Superstore managers have spoken out to allay fears that a landmark flint wall has been lost forever. The wall was demolished as part of plans to build a new Tesco store on the site of the old gasworks in Church Road, Hove. Tesco insisted the front of
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Tories slam city smoking ban idea
Tories have voiced their opposition to a ban on smoking in enclosed public places in Brighton and Hove. Brighton and Hove Primary Care Trust has called for puffing to be outlawed in pubs, clubs and restaurants across the city in a bid to reduce passive
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Date
Bus support
Ding ding! With Simon Bradshaw driving the bus (The Argus, August 2), David Panter flogging the tickets and Roger French running the firm, we'll be all right. Actually, Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company offers an enviable, reasonably-priced public
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Urban Housewife, by Lizzie Enfield
That's why you are so well informed," said the very important commissioning editor for TV station man. I had been seated next to the very important commissioning editor for TV station man at schmoozing dinner, thrown by Sara, in order to try to get some
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Rubbish left to fester for weeks
Rubbish sacks at a city council block have been left to fester in the heatwave for five weeks because bin collectors have refused to clear them. Residents at the three-storey council block in Donald Hall Road, East Brighton, say the smell is becoming
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Council slur on desperate dad
A homeless man struggling to support a pregnant wife and two children was mocked in emails sent between council officers. Two members of staff at Crawley Borough Council have been warned about their actions and an email "minder" now sifts through all
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Crematorium party shocks mourners
A council is powerless to stop the return of travellers who upset mourners by staging a rowdy party next to the town's crematorium. The peace of Worthing Crematorium was shattered when an estimated 50 vehicles parked in its access road off the A24 north
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New deal for village school
A new village school in East Sussex will be created thanks to a £1.75 million deal. Ticehurst Primary School's new site could be open as early as July next year after bosses at East Sussex County Council struck a deal with building company Gleesons. The
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Axe threat to post office
One of Eastbourne's busiest post offices is facing closure within three months under controversial cost-cutting plans. The Post Office branch in Upperton Road will shut in November to stem losses of almost £65,000 a year under plans outlined today. Angry
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Drugs boost for under-fire prison
A prison has halved its number of prisoners testing positive for drugs. The figures for Lewes prison were published in an official report today. Last year, The Argus revealed the prison had the worst drugs record in the country, with a 31.6 per cent positive
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Cat tale
I have been interested in the recent reports and letters in The Argus regarding the sighting of large cats in the Sussex area as it reminds me of an incident I had in the early Sixties. I was in the US Army stationed in Washington State and each spring
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Bad Bosie
Before your letters page becomes the unofficial fan club for Lord Alfred Douglas, can I inject a little balance into the debate as to whether "Bosie" deserves a blue plaque? After Oscar Wilde's release from prison, Douglas treated him appallingly and
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Cricket: East Dean's late charge
Cuckmere Valley League: East Dean have gone top of the Cuckmere Valley League for the first time this season following a 70-run success over Firle. Graham Primett was the star of the show by claiming 5-10 to dismiss Firle for just 79. That was in reply
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Cricket: Plumpton in pole position
Mid Sussex League: Plumpton took over at the top of division one after a 30-run victory against fellow high-fliers Dormansland. Put in, Plumpton made 160-9 with Nick Sheldrick top scoring with 35 as the bowling attack of Michael Phillips (5-21) and Adrian
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Same old problem
As an ex-resident of Albert Road, Brighton, I read with interest the council's plan to cover the city with large communal bins for domestic refuse. Those who have come up with this hairbrained scheme must either have very short memories or no experience
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Cricket: Two left in title battle
East Sussex League: Glynde skipper Ian Mepham insists it is between his side and Chiddingly for the championship. The top two go head to head this Saturday with Chiddingly now holding a five-point advantage at the top. Glynde lost top spot on Saturday
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Forgotten hero
Evertyone should work hard to make sure the ignorant few do not jeopardise the open-mindedness which defines Brighton and Hove. As the man who discovered the dinosaur, geologist Dr Gideon Mantell is a pivotal figure in world history. But his name is going
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Concern over pleasure boat proposals
Speedboats and jet skis could be allowed to travel closer to the shoreline at popular beaches. At present, vessels are banned within 200m of the low water mark at Brighton, while the limit at Hove is 500m. But as part of a revision of pleasure boat bylaws
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Bigots spoil celebration
With more than 90,000 people attending and not one arrest, everyone who partied at Pride 2003 should be proud of themselves. The event not only brought in thousands of pounds to the Sussex economy but organisers raised more than £16,000 for charity during
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Cricket: Sussex squander Trophy dreams
Sussex threw away a great opportunity of reaching their first Second XI Trophy final for ten years in going down by 41 runs to Hampshire in the semi-final yesterday. Chasing a reachable target of 226 at the Rose Bowl, Sussex were cruising at 131-3 with
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Cricket: Adams on comeback trail
Chris Adams is winning his fitness battle ahead of a crucial week in the Championship title race. Adams will definitely play in Thursday's second versus third battle with Lancashire at Hove after having an injection to ease the discomfort of tennis elbow
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CCTV couple face eviction
A couple who installed a CCTV camera because they feel scared in their home have been told by a council to move it - or move out. Patricia White, 48, and Philip Cuddihy, 36, have accused Brighton and Hove City Council of not allowing them to protect themselves
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Surprise as trade deficit widens
The UK's trade deficit with the rest of the world widened by more than expected during June to £4.5bn, official figures showed yesterday. Disappointing business with countries outside the European Union lay behind the increase with the value of non-EU
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On track for repairs
Railtrack's replacement company Network Rail (NR) has accelerated its plan to take back control of maintenance from private companies. NR said it was ending Balfour Beatty's contract for the Wessex area five months early. Balfour Beatty's contract was
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Tories slam city smoking ban idea
Tories have voiced their opposition to a ban on smoking in enclosed public places in Brighton and Hove. Brighton and Hove Primary Care Trust has called for puffing to be outlawed in pubs, clubs and restaurants across the city in a bid to reduce passive
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Injured man, 76, sent home alone
A pensioner was sent home from hospital alone despite suffering head injuries after a fall. Reginald Canning, 76, arrived home with a battered face and feeling wobbly after being treated for injuries he suffered in a fall at a supermarket. Mr Canning's
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Hunt for 'missing' swimmers called off
A major search for three missing swimmers has been abandoned after rescuers decided it was a false alarm. The Coastguard received a call from a member of the public in the early hours of yesterday morning to report three men in difficulty in the sea near
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Council slur on desperate dad
A homeless man struggling to support a pregnant wife and two children was mocked in emails sent between council officers. Two members of staff at Crawley Borough Council have been warned about their actions and an email "minder" now sifts through all
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Lesbian couple attacked
A Lesbian couple were both punched in the face by two men just hours before Pride 2003. The pair, aged 18 and 23, were attacked outside the Revenge nightclub in the Old Steine, Brighton, at 12.30am on Saturday. One woman went to the Royal Sussex County
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New homes for Saltdean badgers
Diggers have moved in to build new homes for a family of badgers saved from slaughter. Work began this morning to create new setts in the gardens of two couples just metres from the creatures' original home in Saltdean. Video cameras will monitor the
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Hawk's special delivery steals show
Most people would normally associate doves with love and romance. When Mark Bates decided to propose to his girlfriend Katrina Mosely, however, he got a hawk in on the act. He arranged for Mini the hawk to make a special delivery of a £1,000 engagement
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Pier blaze sparked by cigarette
A discarded cigarette was the most likely cause of yesterday's blaze on Brighton's Palace Pier. Emergency crews were called to the pier which was packed with hundreds of holiday-makers as staff were put on alert of a possible repeat of the blaze which
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Albion deal for Louis, 13
Teenager Louis Clark began kicking around a football as soon as he could walk, unaware he could be the next Wayne Rooney or Bobby Zamora. Now all the training is paying off for Louis, 13. The aspiring footballer has been signed to Brighton and Hove Albion
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Chilli enthusiasts relish hot date
There are definitely easier ways to keep cool on one of the hottest days of the year. But for 7,500 devotees at the Red Hot Chilli Fiesta in West Dean, near Chichester, it was preferable to swimming in the sea or downing a few cold beers in the shade.
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Pilot's Spitfire tribute to son
A father whose son died while flying a vintage plane took to the air to honour his son's memory. Ray Hanna took part in a low-level Spitfire display during the launch of this year's Goodwood Revival Meeting yesterday. All eyes were turned skywards rather
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Fading mark of star locals
He was the Victorian geologist who discovered the existence of dinosaurs. But despite being a pioneer of the prehistoric, the memory of Dr Gideon Mantell seems to have eroded. A commemorative plaque in Brighton to mark the home where he lived for five
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Rail staff could DNA-test yobs' spit
Rail workers in Sussex may be asked to carry DNA testing kits to combat spitting assaults. Staff would bottle samples and begin testing the spit to identify offenders. Inspector Gary Ancell, of British Transport Police at Brighton station, said: "Spitting
