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September 5: Sussex v Middlesex (Close)
A lot of hard work lies ahead before the Championship winners' pennant is fluttering over the County Ground for the first time. Entertaining centuries from captain Andrew Strauss and Owais Shah appeared to put Middlesex in a strong position on the first
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Public scrutiny
Why not a Hutton-style of inquiry before government members are elected into the higher office of the Cabinet? Why is it that most are ex-public school rabble rousers who are elected and elect their class-mates and then re-elect them when they are thrown
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Home Truths, by Jacqui Bealing
It seems like only yesterday I was despairing over how to keep a five-year-old entertained during the summer. The six weeks stretched ahead of us like a dry and dusty road, with just the occasional oasis in the form of a kids party or a weekend trip to
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Two die in house blaze
A teenage girl and a woman have died after fire ripped through their terraced house in Eastbourne. More than 20 firefighters helped rescue them from the house in Beach Road, but resuscitation attempts failed and they died later in hospital. A girl and
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No Angels
I read with great interest your article on the "Angel Fiasco" (The Argus, Aug 31). My daughter Tara is an Angel and Buffy devotee. She saves hard to buy models, magazines and books. We are not a family of huge means so the astronomical prices that were
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Sticky wicket
Barrie Lemim of East Preston, near Littlehampton, wants cricketers on the ground next to his home in Sea Lane to adopt a new rule. He says the cricket club should make sixes count for nothing so that there is less chance of balls landing in his garden
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Home grown
I went to the market in George Street, Hove. It was a lovely Saturday morning, the sun was shining and the street was bright and colourful with the market stalls all set up and lots of shoppers enjoying the ambience. A great experience I thought. And
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Big hitters could knock club for six
Little could be more evocative of English village life than the gentle thwack of leather on willow. But there is another sound accompanying the gentle ripple of applause to mark an impressive 'six' in the West Sussex village of East Preston. It is a shriek
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Painting loaned to Japan
A historic painting owned by Brighton Museum and Art Gallery has been loaned to Japan until the end of the year. The Raising of Lazarus was painted by Jan Lievens in 1631, when he was sharing a studio with Rembrandt in Leiden, The Netherlands. The painting
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Readers put Maisie on the mend
Just four months ago, loveable mutt Maisie was on the brink of death. She had been run over and abandoned with terrible injuries, including a shattered hind leg. Now, thanks to the kindness of strangers, the 19-month-old border collie cross is on the
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Fire crew in snake rescue
Cassie the North American corn snake got herself in a mess when she decided to investigate a gap in the fish tank where she lives. The non-venomous reptile got stuck between a glass lid and the plastic covering of her tank. She wriggled halfway out and
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Bag snatcher flees on wheels
Detectives in Worthing are hunting a teenage handbag snatcher who targets elderly women and gets away on a mountain bike. A spate of incidents in and around Worthing town centre could be linked to a youth who is believed to have injured himself and damaged
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Assault victim badly hurt
A young man suffered appalling injuries when he was set upon by a mob of up to five men. The victim, in his 20s, was left with a broken eye socket, injuries to his kidneys and severe bruising to his head and body. He was punched and kicked to the ground
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Council to consider litter spot fines
On-the-spot £50 fines for people dropping cigarette ends and chewing gum in streets are to be considered by Brighton and Hove City Council. Lib Dem councillors have tabled a motion to be discussed by the full council on September 25 calling for a study
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Man, 23, admits killing barman
A man admitted killing barman Colin Stewart when he appeared at Lewes Crown Court. James Venn, 23, of Highfield Drive, Hurstpierpoint, pleaded guilty to a charge of manslaughter. Judge Anthony Scott-Gall told Venn he faced a prison sentence. The case
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Tributes to talented sportsman
Football and cricket were the dominant themes as family and friends packed a church to remember a man crushed to death in a storm. A Brighton and Hove Albion shirt and a Sussex County Cricket Club cap lay on the coffin of 33-year-old Andrew Rimmer at
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Lawyer sues over fax 'tosspot' slur
A solicitor is suing for libel after he was branded "a greedy and incompetent tosspot". Martin Cray, founding partner of Martin Cray and Co, of Edward Street, Brighton, is claiming thousands of pounds in damages from printer Anthony Hancock and his wife
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Worker wins £24k over desk
A nightclub manager has won thousands of pounds from her former employers after builders raised her desk - by six inches. Jeanette Hobden, who is 5ft 6in, claimed she was left unable to work at the high-rise terminal. At first she stacked up three cardboard
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Chris Adams: Who'll fly the flag for Sussex
The winter tour parties are announced after the Oval Test and I can't see there being too many surprise selections. To be honest I've found it hard to think of anyone who hasn't yet been picked who has impressed me this season. The fact that I've been
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Badge of honour for celeb elite
When pop starlet Britney Spears bought a handful of button badges in Brighton, she became the latest celebrity enticed by the cheeky work of Simon Spicer. Simon, from Kemp Town, has a cult following with his distinctive badges, cards and T-shirts ranging
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Date
Home Truths, by Jacqui Bealing
It seems like only yesterday I was despairing over how to keep a five-year-old entertained during the summer. The six weeks stretched ahead of us like a dry and dusty road, with just the occasional oasis in the form of a kids party or a weekend trip to
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Date
Squirming
I read with horror the story about the worm infection of the police non-emergency system (The Argus, Sept 3). Apparently, this was caught from an infected laptop belonging to one of the officers. What systems and software do the police authorities have
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Date
Don't knock us
As a born and bred Brightonian, I have seen the changes over the years for the better. To have gained city status was a huge achievement, even if we are a little one. Having my own business in Brighton for the past eight years, I have seen the benefits
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Date
Sticky wicket
Barrie Lemim of East Preston, near Littlehampton, wants cricketers on the ground next to his home in Sea Lane to adopt a new rule. He says the cricket club should make sixes count for nothing so that there is less chance of balls landing in his garden
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Date
Educate first
I concur with my fellow mental health worker Tony Stubb's observations (Letters, Sept 3) about the damage to mental health that can result from cannabis use. As a worker within the local Community Mental Health Team, I detect similar harmful influences
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Cricket: Seconds lose
Sussex Second XI suffered their fourth defeat in the last five Championship games when going down by 69 runs to Warwickshire at Hastings. Set a target of 329 in 85 overs, Sussex were bowled out for 259 with Ian Westwood taking 4-91. Chris Grammar almost
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School spin
Some of us remember those headline claims a few months ago that local schools would have to make large-scale redundancies in their teaching staff. Well, now we know the facts. How many teachers had to be sacked in Brighton and Hove? Answer: None. How
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Report: Sussex v Middlesex (Day 1)
A lot of hard work lies ahead before the Championship winners' pennant is fluttering over the County Ground for the first time. Entertaining centuries from captain Andrew Strauss and Owais Shah appeared to put Middlesex in a strong position on the first
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Date
Cricket: Sussex stage fightback
A teatime rallying call inspired Sussex's fightback on the first day of the Championship match at Hove. Centuries from Andrew Strauss and Owais Shah helped Middlesex reach 297-3 but Mushtaq Ahmed took his tally of wickets for the season to 95 by claiming
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Date
Big hitters could knock club for six
Little could be more evocative of English village life than the gentle thwack of leather on willow. But there is another sound accompanying the gentle ripple of applause to mark an impressive 'six' in the West Sussex village of East Preston. It is a shriek
-
Date
Painting loaned to Japan
A historic painting owned by Brighton Museum and Art Gallery has been loaned to Japan until the end of the year. The Raising of Lazarus was painted by Jan Lievens in 1631, when he was sharing a studio with Rembrandt in Leiden, The Netherlands. The painting
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Date
Fire crew in snake rescue
Cassie the North American corn snake got herself in a mess when she decided to investigate a gap in the fish tank where she lives. The non-venomous reptile got stuck between a glass lid and the plastic covering of her tank. She wriggled halfway out and
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Date
Bag snatcher flees on wheels
Detectives in Worthing are hunting a teenage handbag snatcher who targets elderly women and gets away on a mountain bike. A spate of incidents in and around Worthing town centre could be linked to a youth who is believed to have injured himself and damaged
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Airport PO could be shut
An airport post office could close because it is not making enough money. Royal Mail is considering shutting down the branch at Gatwick, one of only three located in UK airports, in November. Kevin Ray, of Post Office Ltd, said: "Against the background
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Council to consider litter spot fines
On-the-spot £50 fines for people dropping cigarette ends and chewing gum in streets are to be considered by Brighton and Hove City Council. Lib Dem councillors have tabled a motion to be discussed by the full council on September 25 calling for a study
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Sad farewell to tragic Kirsty
More than 150 people gathered at the funeral of a marine biologist killed by a giant seal in the Antarctic. Kirsty Brown, 28, drowned after being attacked by the powerful mammal while snorkelling in a bay in July. Her coffin was carried by horse and carriage
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Lawyer sues over fax 'tosspot' slur
A solicitor is suing for libel after he was branded "a greedy and incompetent tosspot". Martin Cray, founding partner of Martin Cray and Co, of Edward Street, Brighton, is claiming thousands of pounds in damages from printer Anthony Hancock and his wife
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Pethick sees red over ban
Albion defender Robbie Pethick is reeling over a red card coincidence as he tries to regain a place in the starting line-up. Pethick was sent-off in the reserves on Wednesday for a tackle which denied Crystal Palace striker Tom Soares a goalscoring opportunity
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September 5: Sussex v Middlesex (Close)
A lot of hard work lies ahead before the Championship winners' pennant is fluttering over the County Ground for the first time. Entertaining centuries from captain Andrew Strauss and Owais Shah appeared to put Middlesex in a strong position on the first
-
Date
Public scrutiny
Why not a Hutton-style of inquiry before government members are elected into the higher office of the Cabinet? Why is it that most are ex-public school rabble rousers who are elected and elect their class-mates and then re-elect them when they are thrown
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Date
Two die in house blaze
A teenage girl and a woman have died after fire ripped through their terraced house in Eastbourne. More than 20 firefighters helped rescue them from the house in Beach Road, but resuscitation attempts failed and they died later in hospital. A girl and
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Get festive!
Wouldn't it be nice to have a Saltdean Christmas Week? Something really big, with the Longridge Avenue and Lustrells Vale shopping centres and shops festooned, seasonal music and songs and co-ordinated events by our community organisations. Now there's
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No Angels
I read with great interest your article on the "Angel Fiasco" (The Argus, Aug 31). My daughter Tara is an Angel and Buffy devotee. She saves hard to buy models, magazines and books. We are not a family of huge means so the astronomical prices that were
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Date
Bowled over
What is it about the sport of bowling which attracts so many selfish and inconsiderate morons? There is a bowling green in the park at Lancing Manor and there is a large car park at the leisure centre but still players insist on parking in the entrance
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Motorsport: Island test fires up memories
Phil Harman has vowed to return to next year's Manx GP after a successful week on the Isle of Man. Harman was racing for the Motorcycle Workshop at Bolney in the newcomers and seniors races. The 41-year-old from Newchapel finished 20th in his class out
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Unions wooed
The TUC's annual conference by the sea used to be one of the most important in the calendar but there has been a steep decline in status over the past 25 years. As the brothers prepare for their conference next week in Brighton, there are signs of a resurgence
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Date
Home grown
I went to the market in George Street, Hove. It was a lovely Saturday morning, the sun was shining and the street was bright and colourful with the market stalls all set up and lots of shoppers enjoying the ambience. A great experience I thought. And
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Date
Staff welfare is so crucial
Employers who do not treat their staff properly have been given a warning as a result of a Brighton industrial tribunal. Nightclub worker Jeanette Hobden had to leave her job at the Creation club in West Street after she was injured when trying to construct
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Date
Council has failed pupils and parents
It was with disbelief that I read the comments by Pat Hawkes that it is time to say "enough is enough" with regard to East Brighton College of Media Arts (Comart) and that Brighton and Hove City Council officers are backing closure (The Argus, Sept 1)
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Pethick sees red over ban
Albion defender Robbie Pethick is reeling over a red card coincidence as he tries to regain a place in the starting line-up. Pethick was sent-off in the reserves on Wednesday for a tackle which denied Crystal Palace striker Tom Soares a goalscoring opportunity
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Ultimate Combat: Gilbert ready for title tilt
Sol Gilbert hopes to clinch the vacant British middleweight title tonight. The Brighton-based fighter is already the European Cup holder and is aiming to complete a hat-trick of titles within the year. Northern Ireland's David Patterson stands between
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Date
Creosote cat in awards appeal
Connor, the cat who survived being covered in creosote, is helping to publicise an award for felines. This year the white long-haired moggy was nominated for Rescue Cat of the Year after his ordeal. He had climbed his favourite scratching pole, near his
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Date
Readers put Maisie on the mend
Just four months ago, loveable mutt Maisie was on the brink of death. She had been run over and abandoned with terrible injuries, including a shattered hind leg. Now, thanks to the kindness of strangers, the 19-month-old border collie cross is on the
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Date
Assault victim badly hurt
A young man suffered appalling injuries when he was set upon by a mob of up to five men. The victim, in his 20s, was left with a broken eye socket, injuries to his kidneys and severe bruising to his head and body. He was punched and kicked to the ground
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Date
Palestine film sparks row
A row has erupted over a cinema's plans to screen a documentary about events in Palestine. Jeremy Hardy Vs The Israeli Army is showing at the Duke of York's Cinema in Brighton this weekend. Hardy, a comedian, will hold a question and answer session after
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Date
Man, 23, admits killing barman
A man admitted killing barman Colin Stewart when he appeared at Lewes Crown Court. James Venn, 23, of Highfield Drive, Hurstpierpoint, pleaded guilty to a charge of manslaughter. Judge Anthony Scott-Gall told Venn he faced a prison sentence. The case
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Date
Tributes to talented sportsman
Football and cricket were the dominant themes as family and friends packed a church to remember a man crushed to death in a storm. A Brighton and Hove Albion shirt and a Sussex County Cricket Club cap lay on the coffin of 33-year-old Andrew Rimmer at
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Date
Driver critical after Goodwood crash
A classic car enthusiast was critically ill in hospital today with head and chest injuries after a crash at a racing festival. Property developer Rupert Avon, 38, of High Street, Steyning, was driving a C-type Jaguar during a practice session for a race
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Date
Worker wins £24k over desk
A nightclub manager has won thousands of pounds from her former employers after builders raised her desk - by six inches. Jeanette Hobden, who is 5ft 6in, claimed she was left unable to work at the high-rise terminal. At first she stacked up three cardboard
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Date
Chris Adams: Who'll fly the flag for Sussex
The winter tour parties are announced after the Oval Test and I can't see there being too many surprise selections. To be honest I've found it hard to think of anyone who hasn't yet been picked who has impressed me this season. The fact that I've been
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Date
Badge of honour for celeb elite
When pop starlet Britney Spears bought a handful of button badges in Brighton, she became the latest celebrity enticed by the cheeky work of Simon Spicer. Simon, from Kemp Town, has a cult following with his distinctive badges, cards and T-shirts ranging
-
Date
Get festive!
Wouldn't it be nice to have a Saltdean Christmas Week? Something really big, with the Longridge Avenue and Lustrells Vale shopping centres and shops festooned, seasonal music and songs and co-ordinated events by our community organisations. Now there's
-
Date
Squirming
I read with horror the story about the worm infection of the police non-emergency system (The Argus, Sept 3). Apparently, this was caught from an infected laptop belonging to one of the officers. What systems and software do the police authorities have
-
Date
Bowled over
What is it about the sport of bowling which attracts so many selfish and inconsiderate morons? There is a bowling green in the park at Lancing Manor and there is a large car park at the leisure centre but still players insist on parking in the entrance
-
Date
Don't knock us
As a born and bred Brightonian, I have seen the changes over the years for the better. To have gained city status was a huge achievement, even if we are a little one. Having my own business in Brighton for the past eight years, I have seen the benefits
-
Date
Educate first
I concur with my fellow mental health worker Tony Stubb's observations (Letters, Sept 3) about the damage to mental health that can result from cannabis use. As a worker within the local Community Mental Health Team, I detect similar harmful influences
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Date
Motorsport: Island test fires up memories
Phil Harman has vowed to return to next year's Manx GP after a successful week on the Isle of Man. Harman was racing for the Motorcycle Workshop at Bolney in the newcomers and seniors races. The 41-year-old from Newchapel finished 20th in his class out
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Date
Unions wooed
The TUC's annual conference by the sea used to be one of the most important in the calendar but there has been a steep decline in status over the past 25 years. As the brothers prepare for their conference next week in Brighton, there are signs of a resurgence
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Date
Cricket: Seconds lose
Sussex Second XI suffered their fourth defeat in the last five Championship games when going down by 69 runs to Warwickshire at Hastings. Set a target of 329 in 85 overs, Sussex were bowled out for 259 with Ian Westwood taking 4-91. Chris Grammar almost
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Date
Staff welfare is so crucial
Employers who do not treat their staff properly have been given a warning as a result of a Brighton industrial tribunal. Nightclub worker Jeanette Hobden had to leave her job at the Creation club in West Street after she was injured when trying to construct
-
Date
School spin
Some of us remember those headline claims a few months ago that local schools would have to make large-scale redundancies in their teaching staff. Well, now we know the facts. How many teachers had to be sacked in Brighton and Hove? Answer: None. How
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Date
Report: Sussex v Middlesex (Day 1)
A lot of hard work lies ahead before the Championship winners' pennant is fluttering over the County Ground for the first time. Entertaining centuries from captain Andrew Strauss and Owais Shah appeared to put Middlesex in a strong position on the first
-
Date
Council has failed pupils and parents
It was with disbelief that I read the comments by Pat Hawkes that it is time to say "enough is enough" with regard to East Brighton College of Media Arts (Comart) and that Brighton and Hove City Council officers are backing closure (The Argus, Sept 1)
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Date
Cricket: Sussex stage fightback
A teatime rallying call inspired Sussex's fightback on the first day of the Championship match at Hove. Centuries from Andrew Strauss and Owais Shah helped Middlesex reach 297-3 but Mushtaq Ahmed took his tally of wickets for the season to 95 by claiming
-
Date
Pethick sees red over ban
Albion defender Robbie Pethick is reeling over a red card coincidence as he tries to regain a place in the starting line-up. Pethick was sent-off in the reserves on Wednesday for a tackle which denied Crystal Palace striker Tom Soares a goalscoring opportunity
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Date
Ultimate Combat: Gilbert ready for title tilt
Sol Gilbert hopes to clinch the vacant British middleweight title tonight. The Brighton-based fighter is already the European Cup holder and is aiming to complete a hat-trick of titles within the year. Northern Ireland's David Patterson stands between
-
Date
Creosote cat in awards appeal
Connor, the cat who survived being covered in creosote, is helping to publicise an award for felines. This year the white long-haired moggy was nominated for Rescue Cat of the Year after his ordeal. He had climbed his favourite scratching pole, near his
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Date
Airport PO could be shut
An airport post office could close because it is not making enough money. Royal Mail is considering shutting down the branch at Gatwick, one of only three located in UK airports, in November. Kevin Ray, of Post Office Ltd, said: "Against the background
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Date
Palestine film sparks row
A row has erupted over a cinema's plans to screen a documentary about events in Palestine. Jeremy Hardy Vs The Israeli Army is showing at the Duke of York's Cinema in Brighton this weekend. Hardy, a comedian, will hold a question and answer session after
-
Date
Sad farewell to tragic Kirsty
More than 150 people gathered at the funeral of a marine biologist killed by a giant seal in the Antarctic. Kirsty Brown, 28, drowned after being attacked by the powerful mammal while snorkelling in a bay in July. Her coffin was carried by horse and carriage
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Date
Driver critical after Goodwood crash
A classic car enthusiast was critically ill in hospital today with head and chest injuries after a crash at a racing festival. Property developer Rupert Avon, 38, of High Street, Steyning, was driving a C-type Jaguar during a practice session for a race
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Date
Pethick sees red over ban
Albion defender Robbie Pethick is reeling over a red card coincidence as he tries to regain a place in the starting line-up. Pethick was sent-off in the reserves on Wednesday for a tackle which denied Crystal Palace striker Tom Soares a goalscoring opportunity
