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Axed workers' payout anger
Computer workers claim they are being "cheated" out of cash after being offered redundancy packages far worse than they expected. Technology consultancy firm Accenture is axing more than 100 IT jobs at its offices in Southdown View Road, Worthing, after
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Car in level crossing smash
A motorist had a lucky escape when his four-wheel drive vehicle was hit by a two-carriage train on an East Sussex level crossing. The accident occurred just outside Winchelsea station, near Rye. The vehicle was crossing the line in Winchelsea Lane when
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Roddick takes on landed gentry
Dame Anita Roddick has joined a residents' crusade to protect a beauty spot from a development scheme drawn up by one of Britain's oldest aristocratic families. Relatives of the Duke of Norfolk want to dig two large fishing lakes, covering 13 acres, and
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Council questionnaire deluge
A computer error resulted in residents being bombarded with questionnaires designed to gauge their community spirit. One couple returned home from holiday to find they had received 14 identical letters. Judy and Gary Barnes are angry at the waste of money
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Station store rethink urged
A bitter fight to stop a supermarket being built on Brighton's biggest brownfield site has taken a new twist. Campaigners who opposed Sainsbury's opening a store next to Brighton station say the latest news gives them a ray of hope. After lying derelict
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This is too much
The picture of the "banana" building (The Argus, August 21) gives rise to our worst fears about the developers' "vision" for Brighton. I like modern design. I even like the stripes but the building is too high and bulky for its setting. Surely an architect
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Storm tragedy of football fan
An expatriate football fan from Sussex was killed when his car was crushed by a falling gum tree during a storm in Australia. Andrew Rimmer, 33, from Hove, was the victim of ferocious 100mph winds, which battered Sydney at the weekend. The centre forward
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Combined Counties: Withdean 2 Wimbledon 4
Withdean's renaissance will have to wait a bit longer after they were beaten 4-2 by Combined Counties League pace-setters AFC Wimbledon at Worthing. It was their fourth defeat in four matches following a summer of turmoil which left last season's champions
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Ryman South: Round-up
Worthing eased to their second win with a comfortable 2-0 success at Walton and Hersham. Sam Francis gave Rebels an ideal start with his first goal for the club on seven minutes and Mark Pulling added the second 13 minutes from time. Walton finished with
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Ryman South: Lewes 4 Bracknell 0
Lewes went top of division one south after their second four-goal haul of the Bank Holiday weekend. They thrashed Bracknell 4-0 at the Dripping Pan yesterday, helped by a hat-trick from Luke Fontana. His goals all came in a 12-minute second-half blast
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Ryman Premier: Bognor 2, Billericay 0
Bognor defender John Price insists Justin Edinburgh got it wrong in a Bank Holiday penalty row at Nyewood Lane. Edinburgh, the former Spurs defender now in charge of Billericay, was convinced his side should have had a spot kick as they gave Rocks a battle
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Fangtastic
Keen viewers of cult TV shows Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Angel will get the chance to come face-to-face with their heroes at a fans' convention. Jane Wilkes, whose call centre desk is covered in pictures of vampires and monsters, is bound to be somewhere
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Cricket: Findon have the edge
Invitation League: Findon claimed maximum points from their home win against Burgess Hill to ensure the division one title will be decided on the last day of the season. Findon are eight points ahead of Arundel going into their final game at home to Goring
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How churches can thrive
At a time when many Brighton and Hove churches face closure because of dwindling congregations, religious leaders are having to think outside the pulpit. They could do worse than follow the example of St John the Baptist in Hove. Conscious of the perception
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Steamroller
I note that Heather James, who lost her seat as councillor at the May elections and who I voted against because of her support for the proposed King Alfred development, has found a job with Karis. I also note that Karis has already made appointed an agent
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Dr Martens Premier: Eastbourne 3 Dover 1
A sensational last ten minutes from Eastbourne Borough saw them beat Dover to go top, at least until Worcester won their evening game. Goals from skipper Daren Pearce, Scott Ramsay and a first for the club from Steve Yates saw them snatch all three points
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Pity the lone warden
A traffic warden's job is a thankless one. Since their prime duty is to dole out parking fines, many must be resigned to the fact they will seldom score highly in a popularity poll. Yet it is hard not to feel a twinge of sympathy for the one traffic warden
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This appointment is an insult to Hove
Just when I thought Brighton and Hove could not surprise me any more, along comes another story (The Argus, August 20) which leaves me salivating. I refer to the appointment of former Labour councillor Heather James as the mouthpiece (or the more grandly
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Cricket: Ram in pole position
West Sussex League: Ram are on the brink of winning the division one title after a maximum points win over Three Bridges IV. The result means Ram leapfrog former leaders West Chiltington into top spot with one match to play. Ram set an impressive target
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Match Report: Albion 2 Luton 0
It wasn't particularly pretty and it was decided by two untidy goals, but there were a couple of very good reasons for Albion boss Steve Coppell to rejoice in another three home points. The Seagulls put their first defeat of the season at Barnsley on
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Oatway blasts Butters' critics
Albion goal hero Charlie Oatway has slammed Guy Butters' critics and hailed his travelling partner as the "ultimate professional". Centre half Butters made his first appearance for ten months in yesterday's 2-0 victory for the injury-hit Seagulls against
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Cricket: Pressure builds as top three lose
East Sussex League: Chiddingly skipper Tom Carr is hoping experience can prevail over youth as the race for the title reaches an exciting climax. The championship battle took another twist on Saturday as the top three sides all lost. Just seven points
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Station store rethink urged
A bitter fight to stop a supermarket being built on Brighton's biggest brownfield site has taken a new twist. Campaigners who opposed Sainsbury's opening a store next to Brighton station say the latest news gives them a ray of hope. After lying derelict
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Axed workers' payout anger
Computer workers claim they are being "cheated" out of cash after being offered redundancy packages far worse than they expected. Technology consultancy firm Accenture is axing more than 100 IT jobs at its offices in Southdown View Road, Worthing, after
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Towns share just one warden
Traders fear a lone traffic warden assigned to patrol Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath faces a Mission Impossible. For the past two years motorists have been able to flout on-street parking regulations. The free-for-all has brought chaos to the streets
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Fears sewer work will ruin town trade
Traders fear a multi-million pound sewage scheme will turn an area devastated by floods into a ghost town and destroy its economy. Planners, councillors and community groups in Lewes have also warned the town will grind to a halt when work begins. Southern
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Rookie film makers' bid for stardom
A group of budding actors have set up their own production company to help make their dreams come true. But while most entrepreneurs are getting to grips with business plans and profit margins, the brains behind this operation have not even sat their
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Ex-mayor faces punch-up quiz
A former mayor arrested after a fight which left another man needing seven stitches will be quizzed by his party leader. The Argus revealed yesterday how East Sussex county councillor David Neighbour was questioned by police following the punch-up on
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Station store rethink urged
A bitter fight to stop a supermarket being built on Brighton's biggest brownfield site has taken a new twist. Campaigners who opposed Sainsbury's opening a store next to Brighton station say the latest news gives them a ray of hope. After lying derelict
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Kids find syringes in dumped car
A father was horrified to find his son playing with used syringes left in an abandoned car. A box of hypodermic needles, clothes, toys and Harry Potter books were inside the Vauxhall Cavalier parked behind Steven Farley's home in Skelmersdale Walk, Crawley
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False alarms put lives in peril
East Sussex firefighters dealt with more false alarms than actual blazes last year. The news comes as firebugs give crews the run-around by starting fires which waste valuable time and put genuine callers at risk. East Sussex Fire Brigade received 5,807
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False alarms outnumber genuine fire calls
East Sussex Fire Brigade dealt with more false alarms than actual blazes in 2002-3, new figures reveal. The brigade received 5,807 false alarms compared with 4,582 call-outs to fires. Crews also dealt with 3,443 call-outs to special services, such as
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Foresight is about forward thinking
Producing a healthy baby is about to go hi-tech with reports that IVF treatment may soon be available on the NHS. I'm not in the business of knocking fertility treatment because I depended on a dose of fertility tablets myself before my first pregnancy
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Homeopathy with Elizabeth Whitney
A large, long-term study on HRT was halted because the women taking part had a clear increase in the incidence of breast cancer. There was also an increased risk of heart attacks, strokes, blood clots and endometrial and uterine cancer. Another study
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I'm just bats about Buffy
Jane Wilkes' call centre desk is far from dull. As she answers the phone, clients probably don't realise she is surrounded by vampires and monsters. Jane's workstation is a shrine to characters from Buffy The Vampire Slayer, the cult television series
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Driver killed in M-way smash
A Brighton man was killed when his car overturned and spun off the M23 near Gatwick. The 58-year-old man was driving south with his wife in a Daihatsu 4x4 on Sunday. At about 2.15pm a black BMW passed the couple's car as they travelled towards junction
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Fears over sewer work plan
Traders fear a multi-million pound sewage scheme will turn an area devastated by floods into a ghost town and destroy its economy. Planners, councillors and community groups in Lewes have also warned the town will grind to a halt when work begins. Southern
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Axed workers' payout anger
Computer workers claim they are being "cheated" out of cash after being offered redundancy packages far worse than they expected. Technology consultancy firm Accenture is axing more than 100 IT jobs at its offices in Southdown View Road, Worthing, after
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City bids to be first for Fairtrade
Brighton and Hove will formally launch its bid to become a Fairtrade city on Thursday. Oxfam and Brighton and Hove City Council want to give it Fairtrade status. They need to attract as many business owners as possible to sell fairly traded products to
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We do pay to be beside the sea
The cost of buying a home by the sea has outstripped the price of inland properties in the last two years, according to a new survey. Homebuyers are prepared to pay extra for the added attraction of a coastal view and in the process pushed prices above
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Car in level crossing smash
A motorist had a lucky escape when his four-wheel drive vehicle was hit by a two-carriage train on an East Sussex level crossing. The accident occurred just outside Winchelsea station, near Rye. The vehicle was crossing the line in Winchelsea Lane when
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Council questionnaire deluge
A computer error resulted in residents being bombarded with questionnaires designed to gauge their community spirit. One couple returned home from holiday to find they had received 14 identical letters. Judy and Gary Barnes are angry at the waste of money
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Driver killed in M-way smash
A motorist was killed when his car overturned and spun off the M23 near Gatwick. The 58-year-old man, from Brighton, was travelling south with his wife in a Daihatsu 4x4 on Sunday. At about 2.15pm a black BMW passed the couple's car as they travelled
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Tractor protest over speed cameras
Campaigners caused bank holiday road chaos in Mid Sussex when they drove a convoy of cars and tractors down the A272 to highlight their call for speed cameras. Motorists found themselves in a mile-long queue between Cowfold and Bolney. About 18 cars and
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Towns share just one warden
Traders fear a lone traffic warden assigned to patrol Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath faces a Mission Impossible. For the past two years motorists have been able to flout on-street parking regulations. The free-for-all has brought chaos to the streets
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Seafront traders may shun festival
Seafront traders may not return to the Worthing Festival if low takings continue, according to a council report. Bad weather forced customers away this year. The running of the annual event had been largely taken over by Worthing Borough Council after
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Axed workers' payout anger
Computer workers claim they are being "cheated" out of cash after being offered redundancy packages far worse than they expected. Technology consultancy firm Accenture is axing more than 100 IT jobs at its offices in Southdown View Road, Worthing, after
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New picture of gunmen's victim
Police released a new photograph of murder victim Ken Harvey, holding his baby daughter Billie, as they continued the hunt for his killers. Billie, now three, was the only daughter of Mr Harvey, 44, and his wife Tania, 32. The couple each had two children
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This is too much
The picture of the "banana" building (The Argus, August 21) gives rise to our worst fears about the developers' "vision" for Brighton. I like modern design. I even like the stripes but the building is too high and bulky for its setting. Surely an architect
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Transparency
With regard to the Karis/Ing proposed development for the King Alfred site, I have been doing some research and found the council should have an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and carry out an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). An EIS covers
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Combined Counties: Withdean 2 Wimbledon 4
Withdean's renaissance will have to wait a bit longer after they were beaten 4-2 by Combined Counties League pace-setters AFC Wimbledon at Worthing. It was their fourth defeat in four matches following a summer of turmoil which left last season's champions
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Monstrous
As a designer, the artist's impression of the proposed development for the King Alfred site in Hove reminded me of the aftermath of 9/11. Architecture is subjective. However, to build something so controversial in a quiet residential area is totally out
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Eubank aids woman in road
Boxer Chris Eubank showed his caring side by helping a woman lying in the road. The former Super-Middleweight champion was driving along Old Shoreham Road in Hove on Sunday when he spotted the woman. A spokeswoman for Chris said other drivers had been
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Under threat
I have just read about Karis' latest proposal for a tower in North Laine. This area is wonderful because of its small shops, decent pubs and bohemian atmosphere. If Karis gets its way, these towers would be dotted around, destroying the entire tone of
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Ryman South: Lewes 4 Bracknell 0
Lewes went top of division one south after their second four-goal haul of the Bank Holiday weekend. They thrashed Bracknell 4-0 at the Dripping Pan yesterday, helped by a hat-trick from Luke Fontana. His goals all came in a 12-minute second-half blast
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Empty pledge
The Green Party must be tackled on its support for the King Alfred towers. I was glad to see concerns raised by residents Mark Jones and J Denman (Letters, August 21). The Greens have put several motions to the council of a genuinely green nature, concerning
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Not stupid
Five years ago watched Heather James shmooze her then colleagues on the planning committee into backing the installation of ugly and intrusive floodlights at the Sussex County Cricket Ground in Hove. She said: "We have to move with the times" and they
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Dr Martens Eastern: Hastings 1 Burgess Hill 2
Hastings bad boy Duncan McArthur has been thrown out of the club by manager Steve Lovell. The United boss has axed the 22-year-old after he refused to train with the rest of the team last week. Lovell gave the former Albion professional one last chance
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Cricket: Findon have the edge
Invitation League: Findon claimed maximum points from their home win against Burgess Hill to ensure the division one title will be decided on the last day of the season. Findon are eight points ahead of Arundel going into their final game at home to Goring
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How churches can thrive
At a time when many Brighton and Hove churches face closure because of dwindling congregations, religious leaders are having to think outside the pulpit. They could do worse than follow the example of St John the Baptist in Hove. Conscious of the perception
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New picture of gunmen's victim
Police released a new photograph of murder victim Ken Harvey, holding his baby daughter Billie, as they continued the hunt for his killers. Billie, now three, was the only daughter of Mr Harvey, 44, and his wife Tania, 32. The couple each had two children
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Pity the lone warden
A traffic warden's job is a thankless one. Since their prime duty is to dole out parking fines, many must be resigned to the fact they will seldom score highly in a popularity poll. Yet it is hard not to feel a twinge of sympathy for the one traffic warden
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No opposition
Where, oh where, is the opposition on Brighton and Hove City Council? A former councillor is appointed as community liaison to the developers of the King Alfred site and all the leader of the opposition can say is he is "surprised". Residents have objected
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This appointment is an insult to Hove
Just when I thought Brighton and Hove could not surprise me any more, along comes another story (The Argus, August 20) which leaves me salivating. I refer to the appointment of former Labour councillor Heather James as the mouthpiece (or the more grandly
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Speedway: Loram back in style
Mark Loram made a superb comeback to the Eastbourne Eagles team in last night's Elite League speedway match at Coventry but could not prevent the Sussex outfit going down by 51-38. Loram top scored with a paid ten points on his first appearance since
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Cricket: Ram in pole position
West Sussex League: Ram are on the brink of winning the division one title after a maximum points win over Three Bridges IV. The result means Ram leapfrog former leaders West Chiltington into top spot with one match to play. Ram set an impressive target
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Cricket: Pressure builds as top three lose
East Sussex League: Chiddingly skipper Tom Carr is hoping experience can prevail over youth as the race for the title reaches an exciting climax. The championship battle took another twist on Saturday as the top three sides all lost. Just seven points
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City bids to be first for Fairtrade
Brighton and Hove will formally launch its bid to become a Fairtrade city on Thursday. Oxfam and Brighton and Hove City Council want to give it Fairtrade status. They need to attract as many business owners as possible to sell fairly traded products to
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Station store rethink urged
A bitter fight to stop a supermarket being built on Brighton's biggest brownfield site has taken a new twist. Campaigners who opposed Sainsbury's opening a store next to Brighton station say the latest news gives them a ray of hope. After lying derelict
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Towns share just one warden
Traders fear a traffic warden assigned to patrol Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath faces a Mission Impossible and will make little difference. For the past two years motorists have been able to flout on-street parking regulations. The free-for-all has brought
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Axed workers' anger at payout
Computer workers claim they are being "cheated" out of cash after being offered redundancy packages far worse than they expected. Technology consultancy firm Accenture is axing more than 100 IT jobs at its offices in Southdown View Road, Worthing, after
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Towns share just one warden
Traders fear a lone traffic warden assigned to patrol Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath faces a Mission Impossible. For the past two years motorists have been able to flout on-street parking regulations. The free-for-all has brought chaos to the streets
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Fears over sewer work plan
Traders fear a multi-million pound sewage scheme will turn an area devastated by floods into a ghost town and destroy its economy. Planners, councillors and community groups in Lewes have also warned the town will grind to a halt when work begins. Southern
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Fears sewer work will ruin town trade
Traders fear a multi-million pound sewage scheme will turn an area devastated by floods into a ghost town and destroy its economy. Planners, councillors and community groups in Lewes have also warned the town will grind to a halt when work begins. Southern
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Crowds enjoy carnival fun
Thousands of people packed Worthing seafront for an afternoon of colourful carnival capers. Cheering and waving spectators were four deep in places as the annual rotary procession wound its way from Goring greensward to Steyne Gardens. The omens didn't
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Car in level crossing smash
A motorist had a lucky escape when his four-wheel drive vehicle was hit by a two-carriage train on an East Sussex level crossing. The accident occurred just outside Winchelsea station, near Rye. The vehicle was crossing the line in Winchelsea Lane when
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Woman hurt in fall from bridge
A woman was taken to hospital last night after falling 15ft from a bridge on to a floating pontoon. Barbara Gervais, 46, from Chichester, had been sitting on a wall at the quayside in Arundel's High Street when the accident happened yesterday at 4.20pm
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Barbecue sparks shed blaze
Two sheds were destroyed in Burgess Hill after hot coals from a barbecue started a fire. The barbecue chef poured water on the coals after cooking and tipped them out at the bottom of his garden. The coals reignited, destroying his shed and one belonging
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Station store rethink urged
A bitter fight to stop a supermarket being built on Brighton's biggest brownfield site has taken a new twist. Campaigners who opposed Sainsbury's opening a store next to Brighton station say the latest news gives them a ray of hope. After lying derelict
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Kids find syringes in dumped car
A father was horrified to find his son playing with used syringes left in an abandoned car. A box of hypodermic needles, clothes, toys and Harry Potter books were inside the Vauxhall Cavalier parked behind Steven Farley's home in Skelmersdale Walk, Crawley
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August 25: Albion 2 Luton 0
It wasn't particularly pretty and it was decided by two untidy goals, but there were a couple of very good reasons for Albion boss Steve Coppell to rejoice in another three home points. The Seagulls put their first defeat of the season at Barnsley on
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False alarms put lives in peril
East Sussex firefighters dealt with more false alarms than actual blazes last year. The news comes as firebugs give crews the run-around by starting fires which waste valuable time and put genuine callers at risk. East Sussex Fire Brigade received 5,807
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I'm just bats about Buffy
Jane Wilkes' call centre desk is far from dull. As she answers the phone, clients probably don't realise she is surrounded by vampires and monsters. Jane's workstation is a shrine to characters from Buffy The Vampire Slayer, the cult television series
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Driver killed in M-way smash
A Brighton man was killed when his car overturned and spun off the M23 near Gatwick. The 58-year-old man was driving south with his wife in a Daihatsu 4x4 on Sunday. At about 2.15pm a black BMW passed the couple's car as they travelled towards junction
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Fears over sewer work plan
Traders fear a multi-million pound sewage scheme will turn an area devastated by floods into a ghost town and destroy its economy. Planners, councillors and community groups in Lewes have also warned the town will grind to a halt when work begins. Southern
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Flagship pension scheme 'failing'
The Government's flagship scheme to encourage low income earners to save for their retirement is failing, according to research by the industry lobby group. Only 1.5 million stakeholder pension schemes have been sold since the launch in 2001, the Association
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We do pay to be beside the sea
The cost of buying a home by the sea has outstripped the price of inland properties in the last two years, according to a new survey. Homebuyers are prepared to pay extra for the added attraction of a coastal view and in the process pushed prices above
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Seafront traders may shun festival
Seafront traders may not return to the Worthing Festival if low takings continue, according to a council report. Bad weather forced customers away this year. The running of the annual event had been largely taken over by Worthing Borough Council after
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Fears over sewer work plan
Traders fear a multi-million pound sewage scheme will turn an area devastated by floods into a ghost town and destroy its economy. Planners, councillors and community groups in Lewes have also warned the town will grind to a halt when work begins. Southern
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Husband on murder charge
A man accused of strangling his wife in her home has appeared in court. Nicholas Bailey, 58, was remanded in custody to appear at a preliminary hearing at Lewes Crown Court on September 3. Bailey, of Gilbert Road, Eastbourne, is accused of murdering Susan
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Soothe those aching legs
Many men, women and children suffer from aching leg syndrome, which can disturb sleep and make you feel tired and weak. I have seen a number of runners, sportsmen and people whose occupation involves standing for long periods of time suffer from the condition
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Transparency
With regard to the Karis/Ing proposed development for the King Alfred site, I have been doing some research and found the council should have an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and carry out an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA). An EIS covers
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Monstrous
As a designer, the artist's impression of the proposed development for the King Alfred site in Hove reminded me of the aftermath of 9/11. Architecture is subjective. However, to build something so controversial in a quiet residential area is totally out
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Eubank aids woman in road
Boxer Chris Eubank showed his caring side by helping a woman lying in the road. The former Super-Middleweight champion was driving along Old Shoreham Road in Hove on Sunday when he spotted the woman. A spokeswoman for Chris said other drivers had been
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Under threat
I have just read about Karis' latest proposal for a tower in North Laine. This area is wonderful because of its small shops, decent pubs and bohemian atmosphere. If Karis gets its way, these towers would be dotted around, destroying the entire tone of
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Date
Empty pledge
The Green Party must be tackled on its support for the King Alfred towers. I was glad to see concerns raised by residents Mark Jones and J Denman (Letters, August 21). The Greens have put several motions to the council of a genuinely green nature, concerning
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Date
Not stupid
Five years ago watched Heather James shmooze her then colleagues on the planning committee into backing the installation of ugly and intrusive floodlights at the Sussex County Cricket Ground in Hove. She said: "We have to move with the times" and they
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Date
Dr Martens Eastern: Hastings 1 Burgess Hill 2
Hastings bad boy Duncan McArthur has been thrown out of the club by manager Steve Lovell. The United boss has axed the 22-year-old after he refused to train with the rest of the team last week. Lovell gave the former Albion professional one last chance
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New picture of gunmen's victim
Police released a new photograph of murder victim Ken Harvey, holding his baby daughter Billie, as they continued the hunt for his killers. Billie, now three, was the only daughter of Mr Harvey, 44, and his wife Tania, 32. The couple each had two children
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Cricket: Alfriston hold aces
Cuckmere Valley League: Alfriston will retain their crown if they can beat Selmeston in their final game this Saturday. Three teams can still be crowned champions going into the final weekend of the campaign but Alfriston hold the ace card. Should Alfriston
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No opposition
Where, oh where, is the opposition on Brighton and Hove City Council? A former councillor is appointed as community liaison to the developers of the King Alfred site and all the leader of the opposition can say is he is "surprised". Residents have objected
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Dr Martens Premier: Crawley 3 Havant 1
Albion loan signing Danny Marney scored two well taken goals to lead Crawley Town to a home win over Havant and Waterlooville. Reds went a goal down in only the seventh minute when Havant's Bobby Howe cut inside Ben Judge in the 18 yard box and slotted
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Cricket: Plumpton on brink of title
Mid Sussex League: Plumpton are in pole position to win the division one championship following their top-of-the-table victory over Horsted Keynes. Nick Sheldrick hit 68 not out and Kelvin Speirs 39 as Plumpton made 211-5 against their nearest rivals
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Speedway: Loram back in style
Mark Loram made a superb comeback to the Eastbourne Eagles team in last night's Elite League speedway match at Coventry but could not prevent the Sussex outfit going down by 51-38. Loram top scored with a paid ten points on his first appearance since
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Cricket: East Sussex League Round-Up
Fletching lost at home to Newick, who in turn boosted their own hopes of survival. The hosts were dismissed for 121 with David Hutchinson claiming three wickets, then Rupert Thacker hit 54 as Newick won with six wickets to spare. Newick skipper Devraj
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City bids to be first for Fairtrade
Brighton and Hove will formally launch its bid to become a Fairtrade city on Thursday. Oxfam and Brighton and Hove City Council want to give it Fairtrade status. They need to attract as many business owners as possible to sell fairly traded products to
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Towns share just one warden
Traders fear a traffic warden assigned to patrol Burgess Hill and Haywards Heath faces a Mission Impossible and will make little difference. For the past two years motorists have been able to flout on-street parking regulations. The free-for-all has brought
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Fears over sewer work plan
Traders fear a multi-million pound sewage scheme will turn an area devastated by floods into a ghost town and destroy its economy. Planners, councillors and community groups in Lewes have also warned the town will grind to a halt when work begins. Southern
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Cancer shock for bank worker, 24
Elizabeth Bishop's life was put on hold after she found a lump in her neck. Elizabeth had always been fit and healthy and was looking forward to a bright future. She had just completed a degree in business and marketing at Brighton University and was
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August 25: Albion 2 Luton 0
It wasn't particularly pretty and it was decided by two untidy goals, but there were a couple of very good reasons for Albion boss Steve Coppell to rejoice in another three home points. The Seagulls put their first defeat of the season at Barnsley on
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Knifeman robs foreign student
A French student was threatened with a knife and robbed as he made a call from a telephone kiosk. The victim, 17, was speaking to a relative in France when the kiosk door opened and he was grabbed. Offenders pointed a knife at him and stole personal belongings
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Injury agony of holiday tot
A toddler was in agony for weeks after a sunny Spanish holiday turned into a nightmare. Three-year-old Chelsea Marsh slipped by a swimming pool in Tamaran, Gran Canaria, and broke her left thighbone. Her angry parents claim they received little help and
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Long flights can be plane sailing
Heading off to Gatwick Airport for a holiday is very exciting and, for some people, the further they travel the better. The growth of long-distance air travel means many hours of relative immobility and possible cramped seating, which some health experts
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Oatway blasts Butters' critics
Albion goal hero Charlie Oatway has slammed Guy Butters' critics and hailed his travelling partner as the "ultimate professional". Centre half Butters made his first appearance for ten months in yesterday's 2-0 victory for the injury-hit Seagulls against
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Flagship pension scheme 'failing'
The Government's flagship scheme to encourage low income earners to save for their retirement is failing, according to research by the industry lobby group. Only 1.5 million stakeholder pension schemes have been sold since the launch in 2001, the Association
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Seafront traders may shun festival
Seafront traders may not return to the Worthing Festival if low takings continue, according to a council report. Bad weather forced customers away this year. The running of the annual event had been largely taken over by Worthing Borough Council after
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Fears over sewer work plan
Traders fear a multi-million pound sewage scheme will turn an area devastated by floods into a ghost town and destroy its economy. Planners, councillors and community groups in Lewes have also warned the town will grind to a halt when work begins. Southern
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Roddick takes on landed gentry
Dame Anita Roddick has joined a residents' crusade to protect a beauty spot from a development scheme drawn up by one of Britain's oldest aristocratic families. Relatives of the Duke of Norfolk want to dig two large fishing lakes, covering 13 acres, and
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Council questionnaire deluge
A computer error resulted in residents being bombarded with questionnaires designed to gauge their community spirit. One couple returned home from holiday to find they had received 14 identical letters. Judy and Gary Barnes are angry at the waste of money
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Husband on murder charge
A man accused of strangling his wife in her home has appeared in court. Nicholas Bailey, 58, was remanded in custody to appear at a preliminary hearing at Lewes Crown Court on September 3. Bailey, of Gilbert Road, Eastbourne, is accused of murdering Susan
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Station store rethink urged
A bitter fight to stop a supermarket being built on Brighton's biggest brownfield site has taken a new twist. Campaigners who opposed Sainsbury's opening a store next to Brighton station say the latest news gives them a ray of hope. After lying derelict
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Soothe those aching legs
Many men, women and children suffer from aching leg syndrome, which can disturb sleep and make you feel tired and weak. I have seen a number of runners, sportsmen and people whose occupation involves standing for long periods of time suffer from the condition
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Roddick takes on landed gentry
Dame Anita Roddick has joined a residents' crusade to protect a beauty spot from a development scheme drawn up by one of Britain's oldest aristocratic families. Relatives of the Duke of Norfolk want to dig two large fishing lakes, covering 13 acres, and
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Girl hurt in parade prank
A girl fell off a carnival float and was run over by a lorry after spectators fired a water pistol at her. Furious organisers have condemned the "idiots" who caused the accident, which left the 12-year-old with a broken arm. It is believed the youngster
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Husband on murder charge
A man accused of strangling his wife in her home has appeared in court. Nicholas Bailey, 58, was remanded in custody to appear at a preliminary hearing at Lewes Crown Court on September 3. Bailey, of Gilbert Road, Eastbourne, is accused of murdering Susan
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False alarms put lives in peril
East Sussex firefighters dealt with more false alarms than actual blazes last year. The news comes as firebugs give crews the run-around by starting fires which waste valuable time and put genuine callers at risk. East Sussex Fire Brigade received 5,807
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Two hurt in petrol blast
Two men have been taken to hospital with severe burns after a petrol tank they were decommissioning exploded. Contractors were working on the site at Churchdale Road, Eastbourne, when the explosion happened. Fire crews evacuated the area as a precaution
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Storm tragedy of football fan
An expatriate football fan from Sussex was killed when his car was crushed by a falling gum tree during a storm in Australia. Andrew Rimmer, 33, from Hove, was the victim of ferocious 100mph winds, which battered Sydney at the weekend. The centre forward
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Ryman South: Round-up
Worthing eased to their second win with a comfortable 2-0 success at Walton and Hersham. Sam Francis gave Rebels an ideal start with his first goal for the club on seven minutes and Mark Pulling added the second 13 minutes from time. Walton finished with
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Ryman Premier: Bognor 2, Billericay 0
Bognor defender John Price insists Justin Edinburgh got it wrong in a Bank Holiday penalty row at Nyewood Lane. Edinburgh, the former Spurs defender now in charge of Billericay, was convinced his side should have had a spot kick as they gave Rocks a battle
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Fangtastic
Keen viewers of cult TV shows Buffy The Vampire Slayer and Angel will get the chance to come face-to-face with their heroes at a fans' convention. Jane Wilkes, whose call centre desk is covered in pictures of vampires and monsters, is bound to be somewhere
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Steamroller
I note that Heather James, who lost her seat as councillor at the May elections and who I voted against because of her support for the proposed King Alfred development, has found a job with Karis. I also note that Karis has already made appointed an agent
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Dr Martens Premier: Eastbourne 3 Dover 1
A sensational last ten minutes from Eastbourne Borough saw them beat Dover to go top, at least until Worcester won their evening game. Goals from skipper Daren Pearce, Scott Ramsay and a first for the club from Steve Yates saw them snatch all three points
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Cricket: Alfriston hold aces
Cuckmere Valley League: Alfriston will retain their crown if they can beat Selmeston in their final game this Saturday. Three teams can still be crowned champions going into the final weekend of the campaign but Alfriston hold the ace card. Should Alfriston
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Dr Martens Premier: Crawley 3 Havant 1
Albion loan signing Danny Marney scored two well taken goals to lead Crawley Town to a home win over Havant and Waterlooville. Reds went a goal down in only the seventh minute when Havant's Bobby Howe cut inside Ben Judge in the 18 yard box and slotted
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Cricket: Plumpton on brink of title
Mid Sussex League: Plumpton are in pole position to win the division one championship following their top-of-the-table victory over Horsted Keynes. Nick Sheldrick hit 68 not out and Kelvin Speirs 39 as Plumpton made 211-5 against their nearest rivals
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Match Report: Albion 2 Luton 0
It wasn't particularly pretty and it was decided by two untidy goals, but there were a couple of very good reasons for Albion boss Steve Coppell to rejoice in another three home points. The Seagulls put their first defeat of the season at Barnsley on
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Cricket: East Sussex League Round-Up
Fletching lost at home to Newick, who in turn boosted their own hopes of survival. The hosts were dismissed for 121 with David Hutchinson claiming three wickets, then Rupert Thacker hit 54 as Newick won with six wickets to spare. Newick skipper Devraj
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Oatway blasts Butters' critics
Albion goal hero Charlie Oatway has slammed Guy Butters' critics and hailed his travelling partner as the "ultimate professional". Centre half Butters made his first appearance for ten months in yesterday's 2-0 victory for the injury-hit Seagulls against
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Axed workers' payout anger
Computer workers claim they are being "cheated" out of cash after being offered redundancy packages far worse than they expected. Technology consultancy firm Accenture is axing more than 100 IT jobs at its offices in Southdown View Road, Worthing, after
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Rookie film makers' bid for stardom
A group of budding actors have set up their own production company to help make their dreams come true. But while most entrepreneurs are getting to grips with business plans and profit margins, the brains behind this operation have not even sat their
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Ex-mayor faces punch-up quiz
A former mayor arrested after a fight which left another man needing seven stitches will be quizzed by his party leader. The Argus revealed yesterday how East Sussex county councillor David Neighbour was questioned by police following the punch-up on
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Charity madcap mayhem
Thousands of people flocked to the seaside for a knockout day of fun. There were madcap races to raise money for charity at the annual It's A Knockout on the Western Lawns, Eastbourne seafront, on Sunday. Andy Russell, of the Beachy Head Rotary Club,
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Cancer shock for bank worker, 24
Elizabeth Bishop's life was put on hold after she found a lump in her neck. Elizabeth had always been fit and healthy and was looking forward to a bright future. She had just completed a degree in business and marketing at Brighton University and was
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False alarms outnumber genuine fire calls
East Sussex Fire Brigade dealt with more false alarms than actual blazes in 2002-3, new figures reveal. The brigade received 5,807 false alarms compared with 4,582 call-outs to fires. Crews also dealt with 3,443 call-outs to special services, such as
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Knifeman robs foreign student
A French student was threatened with a knife and robbed as he made a call from a telephone kiosk. The victim, 17, was speaking to a relative in France when the kiosk door opened and he was grabbed. Offenders pointed a knife at him and stole personal belongings
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Injury agony of holiday tot
A toddler was in agony for weeks after a sunny Spanish holiday turned into a nightmare. Three-year-old Chelsea Marsh slipped by a swimming pool in Tamaran, Gran Canaria, and broke her left thighbone. Her angry parents claim they received little help and
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Foresight is about forward thinking
Producing a healthy baby is about to go hi-tech with reports that IVF treatment may soon be available on the NHS. I'm not in the business of knocking fertility treatment because I depended on a dose of fertility tablets myself before my first pregnancy
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Homeopathy with Elizabeth Whitney
A large, long-term study on HRT was halted because the women taking part had a clear increase in the incidence of breast cancer. There was also an increased risk of heart attacks, strokes, blood clots and endometrial and uterine cancer. Another study
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Long flights can be plane sailing
Heading off to Gatwick Airport for a holiday is very exciting and, for some people, the further they travel the better. The growth of long-distance air travel means many hours of relative immobility and possible cramped seating, which some health experts
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Oatway blasts Butters' critics
Albion goal hero Charlie Oatway has slammed Guy Butters' critics and hailed his travelling partner as the "ultimate professional". Centre half Butters made his first appearance for ten months in yesterday's 2-0 victory for the injury-hit Seagulls against
