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Spotlight on planning blueprint
A blueprint for the future of Eastbourne over the next decade will be discussed tomorrow. Almost £160,000 has been spent producing the Borough Plan, which is being presented to members of Eastbourne Council's ruling Cabinet. The latest instalment includes
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Hells bells
I have just read the article "Unholy ding-dong over church bells" (The Argus, August 30) with amusement. My family and I lived at 20 Priory Field, four minutes walk to St Peters Church, for several years before emigrating to Australia in 1971 - not because
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Jordan overkill
Am I the only one who is fed up with seeing Jordan all over The Argus? Everything she does is to promote herself and her career as a glamour (nude) model. There must be more interesting stories to grace The Argus. The quicker she disappears from your
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Toys not guns
Your article about police halting the sale of BB guns at the bank holiday market at Brighton racecourse (The Argus, August 27) wrongly referred to them as "weapons". They are toys. The police would no doubt prefer that a number of items were not sold
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Skint skate girl tipped for riches
She has been tipped to make millions, but teenage skateboard star Lucy Adams says she's skint. According to a list of 21 young British multi-millionaires-in-waiting compiled by The Royal Bank of Scotland, Lucy, 19, of Rushams Road, Horsham, should have
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Crash pilot's fuel 'blunder'
A pilot crashed his plane into a house after running out of fuel because he blundered when converting gallons into litres, a court heard. Brain surgeon Donald Campbell's hired Piper Seneca plane plunged from the sky straight into a semi-detached home
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Football: County League Round-Up
Crawley Down moved up to fourth in the table after a 2-0 defeat of second placed Mile Oak. Paul Otway headed the opener from a corner and Jason Allen doubled the lead before half time following good work from Matt Baker and Richard Bolingbroke. Down lost
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Football: Romp fires Midhurst title ambition
Matthew Clark County League: Midhurst and Easebourne continued their tremendous start to life in division two with a 6-1 drubbing of Haywards Heath. Goals from James Broom (two), Robbie Pearce, Paul Jefford, James Glue and Scott May secured the promoted
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Old problem
It is with increasing dismay that I read of the running sore of rubbish collection in Brighton and Hove (The Argus, August 30 and 31). Frenzied tirades of abuse from the public and the views of ex-boss Steve White, attempting to heap the blame on the
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Football: No fears for Reds boss
Dr Martens Premier: Crawley boss Francis Vines believes his side can beat any team in non-league football ahead of the big Sussex derby at Eastbourne Borough tonight. Vines returned from a two-week holiday to take charge for the first time this season
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Bins blather
I love Brighton and read The Argus every day. But both these situations are liable to change if something is not done about the City's refuse collection. Not only is the place brimming with black plastic sacks in various stages of disintegration but your
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Slippery slope
The beautiful slopes of the South Downs should be swathes of grass nourishing flocks of sheep. But researcher Dr John Boardman says increasingly they are becoming white and barren thanks to erosion and modern farming methods. He has found the soil is
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Millionaire's daughters burgled
A millionaire businessman today offered a reward of £5,000 after three young women were burgled at their home. Tony Antoniades, the father of two of the victims, said: "The reward is for the return of the stolen goods and to raise awareness of the need
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Cricket: Plumpton seal double
Mid Sussex League: Plumpton completed a league and cup double at the weekend. They secured the division one title on Saturday despite losing by 21 runs at St Francis and lifted the Wisdom Cup on Sunday after sinking Dormansland on a wet track at Adastra
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Hard facts to swallow
There is no such thing as a free lunch. Unless, it seems, you're Brighton and Hove City Council's chief executive. The Argus has discovered David Panter spent more than £6,000 of public money in the last financial year, mostly on wining and dining. Criticism
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Cricket: Defeat ends Arundel's dream
Invitation League: Arundel blew the chance of winning their first title for 20 years after losing by five wickets at Ifield. Arundel led the division for most of the season and were only overtaken by Findon in the last two weeks of the campaign. Arundel
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Cricket: Findon do it the hard way
Invitation League: Findon won the title for a record-breaking fourth successive year on a dramatic last day of the season. Findon lost by 33 runs to Goring, but managed to pick up four points which was enough to pip nearest challengers Arundel to the
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Henderson loan extended
Darius Henderson is staying on loan to Albion, at least for the time being. Reading manager Alan Pardew has agreed to stretch the striker's stay with the Seagulls to a second month, but he can be recalled instantly. Boss Steve Coppell is relieved to have
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Anniversary for famous windmill
One of Sussex's grandest old women is celebrating 25 years since her admirers clubbed together to give her a magnificent makeover. Jill the windmill has stood majestically on top of Clayton Down, near Hassocks, since 1852. In her youth she had worked
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Silver servers shrug off ageism
Supermarkets are leading the way in the fight against ageism and older people, dubbed "silver servers", are fast becoming the backbone of the industry. Asda is the biggest employer of the over-50s and is the first supermarket to launch a policy aimed
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Lending reaches new record
Mortgage lending reached a new record during July amid speculation that people were continuing to withdraw high levels of equity from their homes, new figures show. The Bank of England said a total of £22.46 billion was advanced during July while net
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Erosion 'threatens Downs farming'
The South Downs are turning white and barren, threatening to end 5,000 years of farming, a report has warned. A 25-year study by Oxford University's Environmental Change Institute has found erosion is causing serious damage to the Downs. Soil is being
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Council chief's £5,000 wining and dining bill
Pig's trotter, roast partridge, woodpigeon, pate de foie gras... When it comes to entertaining it seems nothing is too extravagant or exotic for Brighton and Hove. Flamboyant council chief executive David Panter has splashed out thousands of pounds to
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Water firm blasted over bills rise
Campaigners have accused a water company of cutting costs at the expense of the environment following news of a big rise in bills. Southern Water has announced proposals to increase water bills by 7.2 per cent year on year from 2005. The plans would see
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Fluoride fight hots up
Councillors are fighting Government moves which could lead to fluoridation of drinking water supplies. The row will erupt in the House of Commons next Monday when MPs take part in the second reading of the Water Bill. Brighton and Hove City Council is
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Warning over tobacco scam
Smokers have been conned by a couple who pretended to sell them a sack of tobacco which turned out to be a grow bag. The pair managed to convince at least two people in Worthing and Brighton to part with cash. One was working at a company in Hollingbury
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Water firm blasted in costs dispute
Campaigners have accused a water company of cutting costs at the expense of the environment. Southern Water has announced proposals to increase water bills by 7.2 per cent year on year from 2005. The plans would see the average bill of £249.88 rise £17.60
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Henderson loan extended
Darius Henderson is staying on loan to Albion, at least for the time being. Reading manager Alan Pardew has agreed to stretch the striker's stay with the Seagulls to a second month, but he can be recalled instantly. Boss Steve Coppell is relieved to have
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Jordan overkill
Am I the only one who is fed up with seeing Jordan all over The Argus? Everything she does is to promote herself and her career as a glamour (nude) model. There must be more interesting stories to grace The Argus. The quicker she disappears from your
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Toys not guns
Your article about police halting the sale of BB guns at the bank holiday market at Brighton racecourse (The Argus, August 27) wrongly referred to them as "weapons". They are toys. The police would no doubt prefer that a number of items were not sold
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Urban Housewife, by Lizzie Enfield
Thomas believes he can help the Government draw up its new guidelines for people working from home. The guidelines, I understand, are aimed not at people like self, who work in a self-employed fashion from boot cupboard transformed into home office, but
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Sublime skeleton
I like the West Pier. Its demise occurred while I was living abroad and my initial reaction was one of disinterest. I took for granted its dilapidated elegance and didn't expect to miss it on my return. When I saw it I was surprised at my disappointment
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Pier peer
What an inspirational vision for the West Pier by Arthur North to create an eco-friendly solar palace in the ruins of the West Pier. How brilliant to use the original structure in such a modern way and provide a relaxing haven on the seafront. The added
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Old problem
It is with increasing dismay that I read of the running sore of rubbish collection in Brighton and Hove (The Argus, August 30 and 31). Frenzied tirades of abuse from the public and the views of ex-boss Steve White, attempting to heap the blame on the
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Cricket: Title race goes down to wire
East Sussex League: Glynde will go into the final day of the season just seven points ahead of title rivals Chiddingly. Both recorded maximum points victories at the weekend to take the championship battle to the last Saturday of the campaign. At the
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Cricket: Alfriston edge title race
Cuckmere Valley League: Alfriston were crowned champions for a second successive year after the narrowest of finishes to the season. The defending champions finished level on points with Blackboys but Alfriston took the title by virtue of beating Blackboys
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Slippery slope
The beautiful slopes of the South Downs should be swathes of grass nourishing flocks of sheep. But researcher Dr John Boardman says increasingly they are becoming white and barren thanks to erosion and modern farming methods. He has found the soil is
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Millionaire's daughters burgled
A millionaire businessman today offered a reward of £5,000 after three young women were burgled at their home. Tony Antoniades, the father of two of the victims, said: "The reward is for the return of the stolen goods and to raise awareness of the need
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Hard facts to swallow
There is no such thing as a free lunch. Unless, it seems, you're Brighton and Hove City Council's chief executive. The Argus has discovered David Panter spent more than £6,000 of public money in the last financial year, mostly on wining and dining. Criticism
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Cricket: Invitation League Round-Up
Relegated Burgess Hill ended their season on a high after a nine wicket home win over Pagham. Home bowler Roger Marshall took 4-18 to help skittle Pagham for 129, which was never going to be enough as Burgess Hill raced to 133-1. Opener Jason Atkins carried
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Henderson loan extended
Darius Henderson is staying on loan to Albion, at least for the time being. Reading manager Alan Pardew has agreed to stretch the striker's stay with the Seagulls to a second month, but he can be recalled instantly. Boss Steve Coppell is relieved to have
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Lending reaches new record
Mortgage lending reached a new record during July amid speculation that people were continuing to withdraw high levels of equity from their homes, new figures show. The Bank of England said a total of £22.46 billion was advanced during July while net
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Erosion 'threatens Downs farming'
The South Downs are turning white and barren, threatening to end 5,000 years of farming, a report has warned. A 25-year study by Oxford University's Environmental Change Institute has found erosion is causing serious damage to the Downs. Soil is being
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Fluoride fight hots up
Councillors are fighting Government moves which could lead to fluoridation of drinking water supplies. The row will erupt in the House of Commons next Monday when MPs take part in the second reading of the Water Bill. Brighton and Hove City Council is
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Council chief's £5,000 wining and dining bill
Pig's trotter, roast partridge, woodpigeon, pate de foie gras... When it comes to entertaining it seems nothing is too extravagant or exotic for Brighton and Hove. Flamboyant council chief executive David Panter has splashed out thousands of pounds to
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Warning over tobacco scam
Smokers have been conned by a couple who pretended to sell them a sack of tobacco which turned out to be a grow bag. The pair managed to convince at least two people in Worthing and Brighton to part with cash. One was working at a company in Hollingbury
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Millionaire offers £5,000 reward for his girls' burglars
A REWARD of £5,000 was offered today after three young women were burgled at their home. Millionaire businessman Tony Antoniades, the father of two of the victims, said: "The reward is for the return of the stolen goods and to raise awareness of the need
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How I became a movie wizard
In the three years since he started acting, John Dartnell has appeared in a Harry Potter movie, dozens of television shows and a boy-band video. Not bad for a 50-year-old musician whose look is more ZZ Top than Top Of The Pops. With little in the way
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Henderson loan extended
Darius Henderson is staying on loan to Albion, at least for the time being. Reading manager Alan Pardew has agreed to stretch the striker's stay with the Seagulls to a second month, but he can be recalled instantly. Boss Steve Coppell is relieved to have
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Erosion 'threatens Downs farming'
The South Downs are turning white and barren, threatening to end 5,000 years of farming, a report has warned. A 25-year study by Oxford University's Environmental Change Institute has found erosion is causing serious damage to the Downs. Soil is being
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Eubank TV show on air
Boxer Chris Eubank opens his front door to the nation tonight when his reality show hits TV screens. Only 60 per cent of people in the Brighton and Hove area who have digital or satellite television will see At Home With The Eubanks because the programme
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Urban Housewife, by Lizzie Enfield
Thomas believes he can help the Government draw up its new guidelines for people working from home. The guidelines, I understand, are aimed not at people like self, who work in a self-employed fashion from boot cupboard transformed into home office, but
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Row over bins change
A row over the success of a new rubbish collection system which cost more than £300,000 to set up flared last night. Coun Bob Smytherman said the waste and recycling service in Worthing was working well. But his claim sparked criticism from Tory opponents
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Smoking ban hits hospital
Patients and staff are to be banned from smoking in two West Sussex hospitals. The announcement by Worthing Hospital and Southlands in Shoreham today sparked outrage among pro-smoking campaigners, who rejected the move as an example of "knee-jerk political
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Slash and burn
In response to the article on Parkridge Developments' plans for Brighton Marina (The Argus, September 1), Philip O'Callaghan rejects Mr Duffy's claims as "scaremongering" and points to improvements to yacht owners' facilities, including new pontoons,
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Sublime skeleton
I like the West Pier. Its demise occurred while I was living abroad and my initial reaction was one of disinterest. I took for granted its dilapidated elegance and didn't expect to miss it on my return. When I saw it I was surprised at my disappointment
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Too young
A House of Commons select committee recently said if teenage pregnancies are to be reduced much more "openness" is needed in sex education. This ignores the fact that a massive increase in such pregnancies during the last 30 years or so has been accompanied
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Pier peer
What an inspirational vision for the West Pier by Arthur North to create an eco-friendly solar palace in the ruins of the West Pier. How brilliant to use the original structure in such a modern way and provide a relaxing haven on the seafront. The added
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Dash not cash
Teenage skateboard star Lucy Adams, from Horsham, is on a list of 21 young British multi-millionaires-in-waiting compiled by The Royal Bank of Scotland. The bank reckons Lucy, who came eighth in the Skateboard World Cup in Australia, will be a winner
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Cricket: Title race goes down to wire
East Sussex League: Glynde will go into the final day of the season just seven points ahead of title rivals Chiddingly. Both recorded maximum points victories at the weekend to take the championship battle to the last Saturday of the campaign. At the
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Cricket: Alfriston edge title race
Cuckmere Valley League: Alfriston were crowned champions for a second successive year after the narrowest of finishes to the season. The defending champions finished level on points with Blackboys but Alfriston took the title by virtue of beating Blackboys
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Wage slaves
The binmen's £230 bank holiday rate is entirely reasonable. At double time for a 7.5 hour shift it would reflect a base rate of £15.33 per hour. Every Brighton worker needs to earn at least that base rate to live in this City of rip-off housing costs
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Cricket: Manor make it easy for Ram
West Sussex League: Ram won the division one title following a comfortable maximum points away win against Lancing Manor. Wayne Collins top scored for Manor with 58, but he received little support in a total of 119 all out. Pramod took 3-23 for Ram, who
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Inequality
I don't think triple pay for one day is much compensation for doing one of the most unpleasant and physically demanding jobs. If dustmen were offered a rise commensurate with the one given so readily to David Panter and other executives, they wouldn't
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Cricket: Invitation League Round-Up
Relegated Burgess Hill ended their season on a high after a nine wicket home win over Pagham. Home bowler Roger Marshall took 4-18 to help skittle Pagham for 129, which was never going to be enough as Burgess Hill raced to 133-1. Opener Jason Atkins carried
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Our binmen are not lazy but deserving
As a dustman's wife, I am incensed by way the refuse workers of Brighton and Hove have been portrayed by The Argus. Not only are the dustmen not taking industrial action (overtime is optional), they - unlike many other council staff - never have a bank
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Cricket: Kirtley's race against time
James Kirtley still hopes to play a part in Sussex's bid for their first ever County Championship. But it is unlikely the county's premier fast bowler will play before their final game against Leicestershire in a fortnight's time. Kirtley is receiving
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New orders at 15-month high
The UK's beleaguered manufacturing industry increased production at its sharpest rate for 15 months during August, key industry figures showed yesterday. According to the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply's (Cips) Purchasing Managers' Index
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Skint skate girl tipped for riches
She has been tipped to make millions, but teenage skateboard star Lucy Adams says she's skint. According to a list of 21 young British multi-millionaires-in-waiting compiled by The Royal Bank of Scotland, Lucy, 19, of Rushams Road, Horsham, should have
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Council sells up to spiritualists
East Sussex County Council has sold its headquarters in Lewes to an international spiritual organisation. Pelham House in St Andrew's Lane has been bought by Subud for more than £2 million to use as a conference and training venue. The council placed
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Council chief's £5,000 wining and dining bill
Pig's trotter, roast partridge, woodpigeon, pate de foie gras... When it comes to entertaining it seems nothing is too extravagant or exotic for Brighton and Hove. Flamboyant council chief executive David Panter has splashed out thousands of pounds to
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Millionaire offers £5,000 reward for his girls' burglars
A REWARD of £5,000 was offered today after three young women were burgled at their home. Millionaire businessman Tony Antoniades, the father of two of the victims, said: "The reward is for the return of the stolen goods and to raise awareness of the need
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Drugs find at airport
Cocaine with an estimated street value of £840,000 was found hidden in luggage at Gatwick. Customs officers discovered 14 kilos of the class-A drug concealed inside two suitcases. Customs spokesman Shona Lowe said: "Customs vigilance has prevented it
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Dad revives 'dead' girl, 3
A father brought his toddler daughter back to life after she drowned in a holiday park's swimming pool. Neave Jackson sneaked past her parents and jumped into the water without her armbands on. By the time her frantic mother Sariah had found her and scooped
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How I became a movie wizard
In the three years since he started acting, John Dartnell has appeared in a Harry Potter movie, dozens of television shows and a boy-band video. Not bad for a 50-year-old musician whose look is more ZZ Top than Top Of The Pops. With little in the way
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Hidden menace for swimmers
Sea bathers are in danger of being skewered on rusty metal rods protruding from broken blocks of cement hidden in the surf. Some regulars at the beach by the Palace Pier in Brighton fear it is only a matter of time before someone is injured by the prongs
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Erosion 'threatens Downs farming'
The South Downs are turning white and barren, threatening to end 5,000 years of farming, a report has warned. A 25-year study by Oxford University's Environmental Change Institute has found erosion is causing serious damage to the Downs. Soil is being
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Eubank TV show on air
Boxer Chris Eubank opens his front door to the nation tonight when his reality show hits TV screens. Only 60 per cent of people in the Brighton and Hove area who have digital or satellite television will see At Home With The Eubanks because the
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Hells bells
I have just read the article "Unholy ding-dong over church bells" (The Argus, August 30) with amusement. My family and I lived at 20 Priory Field, four minutes walk to St Peters Church, for several years before emigrating to Australia in 1971 - not because
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Skint skate girl tipped for riches
She has been tipped to make millions, but teenage skateboard star Lucy Adams says she's skint. According to a list of 21 young British multi-millionaires-in-waiting compiled by The Royal Bank of Scotland, Lucy, 19, of Rushams Road, Horsham, should have
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Slash and burn
In response to the article on Parkridge Developments' plans for Brighton Marina (The Argus, September 1), Philip O'Callaghan rejects Mr Duffy's claims as "scaremongering" and points to improvements to yacht owners' facilities, including new pontoons,
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Crash pilot's fuel 'blunder'
A pilot crashed his plane into a house after running out of fuel because he blundered when converting gallons into litres, a court heard. Brain surgeon Donald Campbell's hired Piper Seneca plane plunged from the sky straight into a semi-detached home
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Too young
A House of Commons select committee recently said if teenage pregnancies are to be reduced much more "openness" is needed in sex education. This ignores the fact that a massive increase in such pregnancies during the last 30 years or so has been accompanied
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Football: County League Round-Up
Crawley Down moved up to fourth in the table after a 2-0 defeat of second placed Mile Oak. Paul Otway headed the opener from a corner and Jason Allen doubled the lead before half time following good work from Matt Baker and Richard Bolingbroke. Down lost
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Football: Romp fires Midhurst title ambition
Matthew Clark County League: Midhurst and Easebourne continued their tremendous start to life in division two with a 6-1 drubbing of Haywards Heath. Goals from James Broom (two), Robbie Pearce, Paul Jefford, James Glue and Scott May secured the promoted
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Football: No fears for Reds boss
Dr Martens Premier: Crawley boss Francis Vines believes his side can beat any team in non-league football ahead of the big Sussex derby at Eastbourne Borough tonight. Vines returned from a two-week holiday to take charge for the first time this season
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Dash not cash
Teenage skateboard star Lucy Adams, from Horsham, is on a list of 21 young British multi-millionaires-in-waiting compiled by The Royal Bank of Scotland. The bank reckons Lucy, who came eighth in the Skateboard World Cup in Australia, will be a winner
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Bins blather
I love Brighton and read The Argus every day. But both these situations are liable to change if something is not done about the City's refuse collection. Not only is the place brimming with black plastic sacks in various stages of disintegration but your
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Wage slaves
The binmen's £230 bank holiday rate is entirely reasonable. At double time for a 7.5 hour shift it would reflect a base rate of £15.33 per hour. Every Brighton worker needs to earn at least that base rate to live in this City of rip-off housing costs
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Date
Cricket: Manor make it easy for Ram
West Sussex League: Ram won the division one title following a comfortable maximum points away win against Lancing Manor. Wayne Collins top scored for Manor with 58, but he received little support in a total of 119 all out. Pramod took 3-23 for Ram, who
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Date
Cricket: Plumpton seal double
Mid Sussex League: Plumpton completed a league and cup double at the weekend. They secured the division one title on Saturday despite losing by 21 runs at St Francis and lifted the Wisdom Cup on Sunday after sinking Dormansland on a wet track at Adastra
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Date
Inequality
I don't think triple pay for one day is much compensation for doing one of the most unpleasant and physically demanding jobs. If dustmen were offered a rise commensurate with the one given so readily to David Panter and other executives, they wouldn't
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Date
Cricket: Defeat ends Arundel's dream
Invitation League: Arundel blew the chance of winning their first title for 20 years after losing by five wickets at Ifield. Arundel led the division for most of the season and were only overtaken by Findon in the last two weeks of the campaign. Arundel
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Our binmen are not lazy but deserving
As a dustman's wife, I am incensed by way the refuse workers of Brighton and Hove have been portrayed by The Argus. Not only are the dustmen not taking industrial action (overtime is optional), they - unlike many other council staff - never have a bank
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Date
Cricket: Findon do it the hard way
Invitation League: Findon won the title for a record-breaking fourth successive year on a dramatic last day of the season. Findon lost by 33 runs to Goring, but managed to pick up four points which was enough to pip nearest challengers Arundel to the
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Date
Cricket: Kirtley's race against time
James Kirtley still hopes to play a part in Sussex's bid for their first ever County Championship. But it is unlikely the county's premier fast bowler will play before their final game against Leicestershire in a fortnight's time. Kirtley is receiving
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Anniversary for famous windmill
One of Sussex's grandest old women is celebrating 25 years since her admirers clubbed together to give her a magnificent makeover. Jill the windmill has stood majestically on top of Clayton Down, near Hassocks, since 1852. In her youth she had worked
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Silver servers shrug off ageism
Supermarkets are leading the way in the fight against ageism and older people, dubbed "silver servers", are fast becoming the backbone of the industry. Asda is the biggest employer of the over-50s and is the first supermarket to launch a policy aimed
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Date
New orders at 15-month high
The UK's beleaguered manufacturing industry increased production at its sharpest rate for 15 months during August, key industry figures showed yesterday. According to the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply's (Cips) Purchasing Managers' Index
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Date
Skint skate girl tipped for riches
She has been tipped to make millions, but teenage skateboard star Lucy Adams says she's skint. According to a list of 21 young British multi-millionaires-in-waiting compiled by The Royal Bank of Scotland, Lucy, 19, of Rushams Road, Horsham, should have
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Date
Council sells up to spiritualists
East Sussex County Council has sold its headquarters in Lewes to an international spiritual organisation. Pelham House in St Andrew's Lane has been bought by Subud for more than £2 million to use as a conference and training venue. The council placed
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Date
Council chief's £5,000 wining and dining bill
Pig's trotter, roast partridge, woodpigeon, pate de foie gras... When it comes to entertaining it seems nothing is too extravagant or exotic for Brighton and Hove. Flamboyant council chief executive David Panter has splashed out thousands of pounds to
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Date
Water firm blasted over bills rise
Campaigners have accused a water company of cutting costs at the expense of the environment following news of a big rise in bills. Southern Water has announced proposals to increase water bills by 7.2 per cent year on year from 2005. The plans would see
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Date
Dad revives 'dead' girl, 3
A father brought his toddler daughter back to life after she drowned in a holiday park's swimming pool. Neave Jackson sneaked past her parents and jumped into the water without her armbands on. By the time her frantic mother Sariah had found her and scooped
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Date
Water firm blasted in costs dispute
Campaigners have accused a water company of cutting costs at the expense of the environment. Southern Water has announced proposals to increase water bills by 7.2 per cent year on year from 2005. The plans would see the average bill of £249.88 rise £17.60
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Date
Hidden menace for swimmers
Sea bathers are in danger of being skewered on rusty metal rods protruding from broken blocks of cement hidden in the surf. Some regulars at the beach by the Palace Pier in Brighton fear it is only a matter of time before someone is injured by the prongs
