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Teenager killed in head-on smash
A teenager was killed when her car collided head-on with a people carrier. The 18-year-old was travelling west along Adversane Lane, in Adversane, near Billingshurst, when the Peugeot 106 was in collision with a Fiat Doblo. The victim is from Worthing
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Police in three-car crash
A police car crashed en route to a street fight involving 15 people. The Ford Focus patrol car was in a collision with a Renault and Vauxhall Astra at the junction of Cromwell Road and The Drive, Hove, shortly after 8pm yesterday. No one was injured but
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RMJ: Sobering thought
The unveiling of the plaque on the scoreboard to commemorate Umer and Burhan Rashid on Saturday morning brought back a range of emotion for everyone who was there. It was lovely to see the Rashid family again but also a sad reminder of a family broken
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Fireworks are the problem.
This council has given financial support to Campaign for Residents Against Portobello (CRAP) to oppose an incinerator in Newhaven. It is my opinion, and my opinion only, that to support firework displays is not in keeping with our support to CRAP. There
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Child porn case man hopes to clear name
A man has lost his home, his family and £300,000 after being jailed for downloading child porn. Now a partner in the company on whose evidence he was convicted has had his controversial methods called into question. David Mould, 48, believes his name
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Burning issue
I have been told by a very reliable source that Peacehaven Town Council is considering stopping our very popular Christmas firework display. The reason? It feels it cannot support the anti-incinerator brigade and allow the "pollution" of a bonfire. The
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Fair's fair
Mr Austin, who criticised The Argus for its coverage of the police (Letters, September 3), appears to have forgotten that the police admitted themselves last year the enormous benefits of having an officer permanently posted at the Clock Tower in Brighton
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Threat to 180 schools jobs
West Sussex schools are bracing themselves for a cash crisis which could force them to axe up to 180 teachers and other staff. They will be £16 million worse off under a new Government funding formula announced yesterday. Headteachers have already had
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Schools will lose 180 staff
West Sussex schools are to lose up to 180 teachers and other staff in a cash crisis. County education bosses yesterday announced that schools would be £16 million worse off than those in the average local education authority under a new government funding
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Threat to 180 schools jobs
West Sussex schools are bracing themselves for a cash crisis which could force them to axe up to 180 teachers and other staff. They will be £16 million worse off under a new Government funding formula announced yesterday. Headteachers have already had
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Bogged down
I spent a day in Brighton last week, visiting my daughter who is at university there. I have not walked around Brighton for years. It is still an attractive and interesting place to spend a day. I'm sure there are many foreign tourists visiting your city
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Thank you
The Bulldog Tavern pub in St James's Street, Brighton, actively supported us while some members of the Regency Division of St John Ambulance were busy at events such as the Notting Hill Carnival over the August bank holiday. Paul, Wayne and patrons of
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Table tennis: Rainton still No.1
Sussex champion Rose Rainton beat her great rival Sally Weston of Horsham as the first session of the British Women's League was held at Cheltenham over the weekend. The 33-year-old, who has won the Sussex championship seven times, defeated 36-year-old
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Zero police
There is growing concern about the increasing number of vagrant, intoxicated "people" (for want of a better term) who are disturbing Kemp Town, Brighton, with their violent and abusive behaviour. Despite government claims of "zero tolerance", this appears
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Cycling: Winton grabs runners-up spot
Mark Winton rounded off a great season by finishing second overall in the South East Road Race League. The Telscombe rider has already won this year's Sussex Senior Track League and the series of circuit races held at Hove Park. Winton (Lewes Wanderers
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Not sluggish
The school I've seen since I took over as executive head of East Brighton College of Media Arts (Comart) last week is very different to the one you described in your front page story. Behaviour is good, attendance is improving and my experience is that
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Golf: Yeatman leads the Open field
Unfancied Crawley amateur Ian Yeatman led the Sussex Open going into the last day today with a three-under-par 68 at The Nevill. Bruce Whalley, also from Tilgate Forest, but an assistant pro, trailed Yeatman by one stroke together with David Mills (Seaford
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Girls stuck in phone booth
Three trapped schoolgirls were rescued from a telephone kiosk last night after the door jammed shut. Firefighters were called to Blatchington Road, Hove, at 6.30pm. They forced the door and freed the pupils, all 15. A brigade spokesman said: "It appears
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Profit before passengers
The saga of new trains for passengers in Sussex goes from bad to worse and no end seems to be in sight. Their introduction was delayed when vandals broke into a siding at Brighton and damaged them. Then they could not be introduced all at once because
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Don't trade in our sporting success
No wonder the British are so unfit and obese when our sporting facilities are closing to sportsmen and women in favour of boot fairs. This is the case with Southwick Sports Centre where I have played badminton on a Sunday morning for the past ten years
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Coppell praises stalwart Mayo
Albion boss Steve Coppell has hailed loyal servant Kerry Mayo as one of the best left backs in the Football League. The Seagulls' great survivor makes his 250th League appearance for his solitary club at Colchester on Saturday. It puts Mayo 24th on the
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Pardew move leaves Henderson in dark
Loan striker Darius Henderson does not know where he stands after Alan Pardew resigned as boss of his parent club Reading. Henderson launched his second month with the Seagulls by scoring a penalty in last Saturday's 2-2 home draw against Swindon. Now
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Red card blow for reserves
Albion youngster Adam El-Abd was sent off in the Reserves yesterday for two fouls in as many minutes on the same player. The powerful rightback received his marching orders from Essex ref Steve Rubery early in the second half of the 1-1 draw against Colchester
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Firm has the best name
A company called Drips, Drains and Plumbing Pains has been named South-East regional winner in a search by Yellow Pages to find the best business name. Bognor-based owner Gregory Brook said: "This has really made my day. "My wife chose the name when we
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Training fair to return
The Argus Careers and Training Fair is returning to the Brighton Corn Exchange. The fair, which is in its tenth consecutive year, will feature 38 stands, with companies exhibiting from a range of industries, including banking, IT, healthcare, retail and
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Changes afoot in homes market
One homeowner in five is thinking of changing their mortgage in the next 12 months to take advantage of historically low interest rates, research claims. About eight per cent of people say they are definitely going to remortgage for a better deal during
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Offices ready and waiting for firms
A business centre has opened in Burgess Hill to meet the needs of the town's growing business community and create jobs. The Forum, in London Road, has been launched by Topcentre, which also runs the Brighton Business Centre. The centre has 18 serviced
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Trolley folly on new trains
A new problem has emerged with South Central's fleet of futuristic new trains - the carriages are too narrow to take buffet trolleys. Instead, commuters are being asked to pick their snacks from boxes carried down the aisle by staff. Passengers have accused
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Schools will lose 180 staff
West Sussex schools are to lose up to 180 teachers and other staff in a cash crisis. County education bosses yesterday announced that schools would be £16 million worse off than those in the average local education authority under a new government funding
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MP tells of disgust at burner plan
Fears about the possible health effects of incineration have been "brutally ignored" in council waste plans, a public inquiry has been told. Lewes MP Norman Baker said East Sussex County Council and Brighton and Hove City Council decided to include a
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Teenager killed in head-on smash
A teenager was killed when her car collided head-on with a people carrier. The 18-year-old was travelling west along Adversane Lane, in Adversane, near Billingshurst, when the Peugeot 106 was in collision with a Fiat Doblo. The victim is from Worthing
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Street drinkers moved on by ban
Streets and parks were virtually deserted of anti-social drinkers as the Brighton and Hove city booze ban began to bite. Police believe the message has got home: Drink and your booze will be tipped away. Sergeant Richard Siggs, in charge of a speciallyformed
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Vandals torch old caf
A derelict cafe in Eastbourne has been hit by a spate of arson attacks. Firefighters were called to the former Dinky Diner in Lottbridge Drove last night after a blaze broke out on the first floor. Vandals are believed to have targeted the empty two-storey
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Teenager is killed
A teenager was killed when her car collided head-on with a people carrier. The 18-year-old was travelling west along Adversane Lane, in Adversane, Billingshurst, in a Peugeot 106 when it was in collision with a Fiat Doblo. The victim is from Worthing
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Tots' night at the pictures
A Brighton cinema is to introduce screenings for babes in arms to give mums and dads the chance of a night at the movies. Entitled The Big Scream, the series is designed for parents with babies under one year old who don't normally get to go to the pictures
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Trolley folly on new trains
A new problem has emerged with South Central's fleet of futuristic new trains - the carriages are too narrow to take buffet trolleys. Instead, commuters are being asked to pick their snacks from boxes carried down the aisle by staff. Passengers have accused
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City faces £3m shortfall
Brighton and Hove councillors will be told next week their authority will have overspent by more than £3 million next spring unless action is taken. If the deficit cannot be reduced, it will have a serious impact on Brighton and Hove City council's balances
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David Blaine: Beaten in Brighton
David Blaine is half a century too late, as anyone who was in Queens Road, Brighton, in autumn 1952 can probably tell you. The American illusionist this week stepped inside a Perspex box suspended near Tower Bridge, promising to remain there for 44 days
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Street drinkers vanish
Streets and parks were virtually deserted of antisocial drinkers as the Brighton and Hove city booze ban began to bite. Police believe the message has got home: Drink and your booze will be tipped away. Sergeant Richard Siggs, in charge of a specially
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Gangland hazards of trendy street
Police have been told that a trendy Brighton street has become more dangerous than parts of gangland London. More than 100 traders and residents yesterday packed an emergency meeting called to discuss rising crime in St James Street, Kemp Town, Brighton
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24-hour census of shame
A secret snapshot of loutish behaviour was recorded in Sussex yesterday after the Home Office ordered a 24-hour "census" of antisocial behaviour. Behaviour the police, local authorities and other agencies were asked to measure ranges from vandalism and
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Lonely men 'contract HIV on purpose'
Lonely and vulnerable gay men are visiting seedy backrooms to deliberately infect themselves with HIV, a new study claims. Researcher Dr Melanie Parker said members of the gay community were increasingly worried about extreme factions - dubbed bug-chasers
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Wrong fuse caused blackout
A single "fuse" which was wrongly installed caused the power cuts that plunged parts of London and the South-East into darkness last month. National Grid said an over-sensitive automatic protection relay disconnected supplies to three power stations on
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Remembering Robert, two years on
At 3.30pm today the Eaton family will sit with their heads bowed in a tranquil rose garden, remembering the terrible events of two years ago. Like thousands of others caught up in the September 11 terrorist attacks, they have no grave to visit, no special
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Coppell: Let's keep it clean
Albion have been ordered by boss Steve Coppell to clean up their act. He is worried about an absence of clean sheets and a cluster of cautions, which could have repercussions later in the season. The Seagulls have managed one League shut-out so far. Coppell
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Pardew move leaves Henderson in dark
Loan striker Darius Henderson does not know where he stands after Alan Pardew resigned as boss of his parent club Reading. Henderson launched his second month with the Seagulls by scoring a penalty in last Saturday's 2-2 home draw against Swindon. Now
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Red card blow for reserves
Albion youngster Adam El-Abd was sent off in the Reserves yesterday for two fouls in as many minutes on the same player. The powerful rightback received his marching orders from Essex ref Steve Rubery early in the second half of the 1-1 draw against Colchester
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Wounded man quits hospital
A man with a serious head injury walked out of hospital before receiving treatment. Police are searching for Roger Hume, 56, who they say may have suffered a life-threatening wound and may be walking around with a bloodstained bandage on his head. Members
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Fireworks are the problem.
This council has given financial support to Campaign for Residents Against Portobello (CRAP) to oppose an incinerator in Newhaven. It is my opinion, and my opinion only, that to support firework displays is not in keeping with our support to CRAP. There
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Child porn case man hopes to clear name
A man has lost his home, his family and £300,000 after being jailed for downloading child porn. Now a partner in the company on whose evidence he was convicted has had his controversial methods called into question. David Mould, 48, believes his name
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Burning issue
I have been told by a very reliable source that Peacehaven Town Council is considering stopping our very popular Christmas firework display. The reason? It feels it cannot support the anti-incinerator brigade and allow the "pollution" of a bonfire. The
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What a cheek
I was in my bedroom on Saturday when I saw a man of about 40 climbing over my back garden fence, which is 6ft high. I yelled at him and he replied "I am only getting my child's ball". I ran downstairs and chased him out of the garden, yelling at the top
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Fair's fair
Mr Austin, who criticised The Argus for its coverage of the police (Letters, September 3), appears to have forgotten that the police admitted themselves last year the enormous benefits of having an officer permanently posted at the Clock Tower in Brighton
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The Sage Of Sussex: Adam Trimingham
Unmistakable signs of autumn abound. Leaves are falling off the trees, wind and rain have returned and the TUC is back in Brighton. Most people are back from vacation and there won't be another bank holiday until Christmas. But the most noticeable feature
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Threat to 180 schools jobs
West Sussex schools are bracing themselves for a cash crisis which could force them to axe up to 180 teachers and other staff. They will be £16 million worse off under a new Government funding formula announced yesterday. Headteachers have already had
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Schools will lose 180 staff
West Sussex schools are to lose up to 180 teachers and other staff in a cash crisis. County education bosses yesterday announced that schools would be £16 million worse off than those in the average local education authority under a new government funding
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Bogged down
I spent a day in Brighton last week, visiting my daughter who is at university there. I have not walked around Brighton for years. It is still an attractive and interesting place to spend a day. I'm sure there are many foreign tourists visiting your city
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Thank you
The Bulldog Tavern pub in St James's Street, Brighton, actively supported us while some members of the Regency Division of St John Ambulance were busy at events such as the Notting Hill Carnival over the August bank holiday. Paul, Wayne and patrons of
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Cycling: Winton grabs runners-up spot
Mark Winton rounded off a great season by finishing second overall in the South East Road Race League. The Telscombe rider has already won this year's Sussex Senior Track League and the series of circuit races held at Hove Park. Winton (Lewes Wanderers
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Food for thought
American magician David Blaine has captured the attention of the world in his attempt to last 44 days without food in a box suspended over the River Thames. But more than 50 years ago, fellow New Yorker Jack Wafer starved for almost twice as long in Queen's
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Golf: Yeatman leads the Open field
Unfancied Crawley amateur Ian Yeatman led the Sussex Open going into the last day today with a three-under-par 68 at The Nevill. Bruce Whalley, also from Tilgate Forest, but an assistant pro, trailed Yeatman by one stroke together with David Mills (Seaford
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Death wish
It's hard to believe some gay men are deliberately infecting themselves with the HIV virus. But researcher Dr Melanie Parker says a marginalised minority are going out with the express intention of having unprotected sex with men who have Aids. It has
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Not closing
It is not correct to describe East Brighton College of Media Arts (Comart) as "closing" (The Argus, September 9). "Struggling" - as per the first paragraph - is one thing but no decision has been taken to close the school. On Monday night councillors
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Report: Lancashire v Sussex (Day 1)
Mushtaq Ahmed was kept waiting for his moment of glory as title-chasing Sussex endured a frustrating day at Old Trafford. As usual, there was any number of appeals from the leg spinner as he sought his 100th Championship wicket but, apart from one good
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Coppell praises stalwart Mayo
Albion boss Steve Coppell has hailed loyal servant Kerry Mayo as one of the best left backs in the Football League. The Seagulls' great survivor makes his 250th League appearance for his solitary club at Colchester on Saturday. It puts Mayo 24th on the
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Red card blow for reserves
Albion youngster Adam El-Abd was sent off in the Reserves yesterday for two fouls in as many minutes on the same player. The powerful rightback received his marching orders from Essex ref Steve Rubery early in the second half of the 1-1 draw against Colchester
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Coppell: Let's keep it clean
Albion have been ordered by boss Steve Coppell to clean up their act. He is worried about an absence of clean sheets and a cluster of cautions, which could have repercussions later in the season. The Seagulls have managed one League shut-out so far. Coppell
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Firm has the best name
A company called Drips, Drains and Plumbing Pains has been named South-East regional winner in a search by Yellow Pages to find the best business name. Bognor-based owner Gregory Brook said: "This has really made my day. "My wife chose the name when we
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Street drinkers vanish
Streets and parks were virtually deserted of antisocial drinkers as the Brighton and Hove city booze ban began to bite. Police believe the message has got home: Drink and your booze will be tipped away. Sergeant Richard Siggs, in charge of a specially
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Trolley folly on new trains
A new problem has emerged with South Central's fleet of futuristic new trains - the carriages are too narrow to take buffet trolleys. Instead, commuters are being asked to pick their snacks from boxes carried down the aisle by staff. Passengers have accused
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City faces £3m shortfall
Brighton and Hove councillors will be told next week their authority will have overspent by more than £3 million next spring unless action is taken. If the deficit cannot be reduced, it will have a serious impact on Brighton and Hove City council's balances
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Generous dates on offer in Sussex
Men in West Sussex are among the top five big spenders on first dates. A national survey carried out by Brannigans bar chain revealed West Sussex men spend on average £21.80 on food, drink and transport home on a first date. It put them in fourth place
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David Blaine: Beaten in Brighton
David Blaine is half a century too late, as anyone who was in Queens Road, Brighton, in autumn 1952 can probably tell you. The American illusionist this week stepped inside a Perspex box suspended near Tower Bridge, promising to remain there for 44 days
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Ben, 8, meets S Club idol
A boy became the envy of children - and adults - everywhere after winning the chance to meet former S Club 7 beauty Rachel Stevens. Benedict Montgomery, eight, beat dozens of hopefuls in a competition run by radio station Southern FM to meet the pop idol
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24-hour census of shame
A secret snapshot of loutish behaviour was recorded in Sussex yesterday after the Home Office ordered a 24-hour "census" of antisocial behaviour. Behaviour the police, local authorities and other agencies were asked to measure ranges from vandalism and
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Kanchelskis move off
Andrei Kanchelskis will not be joining Albion after failing to agree personal terms. The 34-year-old former Manchester United winger has been training with the Seagulls since the start of August and was offered a three-month contract, but Coppell confirmed
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Coppell: Let's keep it clean
Albion have been ordered by boss Steve Coppell to clean up their act. He is worried about an absence of clean sheets and a cluster of cautions, which could have repercussions later in the season. The Seagulls have managed one League shut-out so far. Coppell
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Red card blow for reserves
Albion youngster Adam El-Abd was sent off in the Reserves yesterday for two fouls in as many minutes on the same player. The powerful rightback received his marching orders from Essex ref Steve Rubery early in the second half of the 1-1 draw against Colchester
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Wounded man quits hospital
A man with a serious head injury walked out of hospital before receiving treatment. Police are searching for Roger Hume, 56, who they say may have suffered a life-threatening wound and may be walking around with a bloodstained bandage on his head. Members
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Report: Lancashire v Sussex (Day 1)
Mushtaq Ahmed was kept waiting for his moment of glory as title-chasing Sussex endured a frustrating day at Old Trafford. As usual, there was any number of appeals from the leg spinner as he sought his 100th Championship wicket but, apart from one good
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Brave Jenny
What strange comments from David Bennett (Letters, September 9) about Jenny Barnard-Langston. We should be pleased that Jenny is prepared to challenge the council as few others seem to be doing so. So she had the courage to change her political allegiance
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What a cheek
I was in my bedroom on Saturday when I saw a man of about 40 climbing over my back garden fence, which is 6ft high. I yelled at him and he replied "I am only getting my child's ball". I ran downstairs and chased him out of the garden, yelling at the top
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Off the beat
Mr Austin (Letters, September 3) complains about a police officer being stationed at the Clock Tower. The area within 50 yards of the Clock Tower has been, quite rightly, designated by the council as Brighton's premier shopping area. An officer was stationed
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The Sage Of Sussex: Adam Trimingham
Unmistakable signs of autumn abound. Leaves are falling off the trees, wind and rain have returned and the TUC is back in Brighton. Most people are back from vacation and there won't be another bank holiday until Christmas. But the most noticeable feature
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Vive la revolution so I can eat properly!
Roll on the Tesco Revolution I say (The Tesco takeover, The Argus, September 8). For years, those of us living in Central Hove and Brunswick and not owning a car have faced a distinctly unappetising choice when it comes to our food shopping. Basically
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No mystery to me
With reference to your article concerning my brother, myself and the noise continually affecting our bungalow in Larkfield Way (The Argus, September 3), I was surprised this should be described as a "mystery". It is no mystery to us, for we are well aware
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Food for thought
American magician David Blaine has captured the attention of the world in his attempt to last 44 days without food in a box suspended over the River Thames. But more than 50 years ago, fellow New Yorker Jack Wafer starved for almost twice as long in Queen's
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Death wish
It's hard to believe some gay men are deliberately infecting themselves with the HIV virus. But researcher Dr Melanie Parker says a marginalised minority are going out with the express intention of having unprotected sex with men who have Aids. It has
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Not closing
It is not correct to describe East Brighton College of Media Arts (Comart) as "closing" (The Argus, September 9). "Struggling" - as per the first paragraph - is one thing but no decision has been taken to close the school. On Monday night councillors
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Booted out
What is happening at Southwick Sports Centre is appalling. It is supposed to be for sport, isn't it? For about 15 years the centre has held a Sunday morning badminton session, with a qualified coach, which has been open to beginners and experienced players
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Report: Lancashire v Sussex (Day 1)
Mushtaq Ahmed was kept waiting for his moment of glory as title-chasing Sussex endured a frustrating day at Old Trafford. As usual, there was any number of appeals from the leg spinner as he sought his 100th Championship wicket but, apart from one good
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Kirtley upbeat over Test future
James Kirtley remains positive, despite being left out of England's winter Test squad. The Sussex fast bowler took 13 wickets in two Tests against South Africa but has missed out on the tour of Bangladesh and Sri Lanka after selectors decided to take
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Coppell: Let's keep it clean
Albion have been ordered by boss Steve Coppell to clean up their act. He is worried about an absence of clean sheets and a cluster of cautions, which could have repercussions later in the season. The Seagulls have managed one League shut-out so far. Coppell
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Motor stores to be saved
More jobs look set to be saved at Sussex branches of car parts retailer Les Smith. Motor World had previously acquired two of the company's seven stores in the county, in Boundary Road, Portslade, and The Hornet, Chichester, from administrators Baker
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Wrong fuse caused blackout
A single "fuse" which was wrongly installed caused the power cuts that plunged parts of London and the South-East into darkness last month. National Grid said an over-sensitive automatic protection relay disconnected supplies to three power stations on
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Street drinkers vanish
Streets and parks were virtually deserted of antisocial drinkers as the Brighton and Hove city booze ban began to bite. Police believe the message has got home: Drink and your booze will be tipped away. Sergeant Richard Siggs, in charge of a specially
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Former editor, 79, dies
Robin Anderson, a former Mid Sussex reporter for The Argus, has died aged 79. After years with the paper, he became one of the most successful editors of the Mid Sussex Times in Haywards Heath. Mr Anderson, who retired to Scotland to look after his wife
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Fire alert at factory
Fire crews tackled a blaze in machinery at a structural engineering firm in Lancing last night. The fire caused minor damage at Graham Wood Ltd in Chartwell Road at about 5.45pm. A West Sussex fire brigade spokesman said: "The fire involved a dust extraction
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Street drinkers vanish
Streets and parks were virtually deserted of antisocial drinkers as the Brighton and Hove city booze ban began to bite. Police believe the message has got home: Drink and your booze will be tipped away. Sergeant Richard Siggs, in charge of a specially
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Galleon sails into difficulties
A replica Elizabethan galleon ran into difficulty in strong winds off the Sussex coast. The re-creation of Sir Francis Drake's Golden Hind was on its way to the Southampton Boat Show yesterday when it had to heave-to near Eastbourne Pier. Force four head
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Ben's in S Club heaven
A boy became the envy of children - and adults - everywhere after winning the chance to meet former S Club 7 beauty Rachel Stevens. Benedict Montgomery, eight, beat dozens of hopefuls in a competition run by radio station Southern FM to meet the pop idol
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10,000 names to save post office
A target of 10,000 signatures has been set to help save Eastbourne's main post office. Campaigners have until October 16 to put forward their views to Post Office Ltd managers about the controversial closure proposals. The town centre Upperton Road branch
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Generous dates on offer in Sussex
Men in West Sussex are among the top five big spenders on first dates. A national survey carried out by Brannigans bar chain revealed West Sussex men spend on average £21.80 on food, drink and transport home on a first date. It put them in fourth place
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Ben, 8, meets S Club idol
A boy became the envy of children - and adults - everywhere after winning the chance to meet former S Club 7 beauty Rachel Stevens. Benedict Montgomery, eight, beat dozens of hopefuls in a competition run by radio station Southern FM to meet the pop idol
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MP: 'Three out of four don't like 4x4s'
A Sussex MP has called for new laws to protect pedestrians after claiming three out of four people backed his controversial views on 4x4 vehicles. Norman Baker, who represents Lewes, said he had been overwhelmed by support for his claim the vehicles "
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Minister defends flood plan
Environment Minister Elliot Morley has defended a "nonsensical" system which prevents parts of Lewes getting flood defences. In a Westminster debate, MP Norman Baker said protecting some parts of the town but neglecting others was "divisive". He attacked
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Kanchelskis move off
Andrei Kanchelskis will not be joining Albion after failing to agree personal terms. The 34-year-old former Manchester United winger has been training with the Seagulls since the start of August and was offered a three-month contract, but Coppell confirmed
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Coppell praises stalwart Mayo
Albion boss Steve Coppell has hailed loyal servant Kerry Mayo as one of the best left backs in the Football League. The Seagulls' great survivor makes his 250th League appearance for his solitary club at Colchester on Saturday. It puts Mayo 24th on the
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Teenager killed in head-on smash
A teenager was killed when her car collided head-on with a people carrier. The 18-year-old was travelling west along Adversane Lane, in Adversane, near Billingshurst, when the Peugeot 106 was in collision with a Fiat Doblo. The victim is from Worthing
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Police in three-car crash
A police car crashed en route to a street fight involving 15 people. The Ford Focus patrol car was in a collision with a Renault and Vauxhall Astra at the junction of Cromwell Road and The Drive, Hove, shortly after 8pm yesterday. No one was injured but
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RMJ: Sobering thought
The unveiling of the plaque on the scoreboard to commemorate Umer and Burhan Rashid on Saturday morning brought back a range of emotion for everyone who was there. It was lovely to see the Rashid family again but also a sad reminder of a family broken
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Report: Lancashire v Sussex (Day 1)
Mushtaq Ahmed was kept waiting for his moment of glory as title-chasing Sussex endured a frustrating day at Old Trafford. As usual, there was any number of appeals from the leg spinner as he sought his 100th Championship wicket but, apart from one good
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Brave Jenny
What strange comments from David Bennett (Letters, September 9) about Jenny Barnard-Langston. We should be pleased that Jenny is prepared to challenge the council as few others seem to be doing so. So she had the courage to change her political allegiance
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Off the beat
Mr Austin (Letters, September 3) complains about a police officer being stationed at the Clock Tower. The area within 50 yards of the Clock Tower has been, quite rightly, designated by the council as Brighton's premier shopping area. An officer was stationed
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Vive la revolution so I can eat properly!
Roll on the Tesco Revolution I say (The Tesco takeover, The Argus, September 8). For years, those of us living in Central Hove and Brunswick and not owning a car have faced a distinctly unappetising choice when it comes to our food shopping. Basically
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No mystery to me
With reference to your article concerning my brother, myself and the noise continually affecting our bungalow in Larkfield Way (The Argus, September 3), I was surprised this should be described as a "mystery". It is no mystery to us, for we are well aware
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Table tennis: Rainton still No.1
Sussex champion Rose Rainton beat her great rival Sally Weston of Horsham as the first session of the British Women's League was held at Cheltenham over the weekend. The 33-year-old, who has won the Sussex championship seven times, defeated 36-year-old
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Zero police
There is growing concern about the increasing number of vagrant, intoxicated "people" (for want of a better term) who are disturbing Kemp Town, Brighton, with their violent and abusive behaviour. Despite government claims of "zero tolerance", this appears
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Not sluggish
The school I've seen since I took over as executive head of East Brighton College of Media Arts (Comart) last week is very different to the one you described in your front page story. Behaviour is good, attendance is improving and my experience is that
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Girls stuck in phone booth
Three trapped schoolgirls were rescued from a telephone kiosk last night after the door jammed shut. Firefighters were called to Blatchington Road, Hove, at 6.30pm. They forced the door and freed the pupils, all 15. A brigade spokesman said: "It appears
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Profit before passengers
The saga of new trains for passengers in Sussex goes from bad to worse and no end seems to be in sight. Their introduction was delayed when vandals broke into a siding at Brighton and damaged them. Then they could not be introduced all at once because
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Booted out
What is happening at Southwick Sports Centre is appalling. It is supposed to be for sport, isn't it? For about 15 years the centre has held a Sunday morning badminton session, with a qualified coach, which has been open to beginners and experienced players
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Don't trade in our sporting success
No wonder the British are so unfit and obese when our sporting facilities are closing to sportsmen and women in favour of boot fairs. This is the case with Southwick Sports Centre where I have played badminton on a Sunday morning for the past ten years
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Kirtley upbeat over Test future
James Kirtley remains positive, despite being left out of England's winter Test squad. The Sussex fast bowler took 13 wickets in two Tests against South Africa but has missed out on the tour of Bangladesh and Sri Lanka after selectors decided to take
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Pardew move leaves Henderson in dark
Loan striker Darius Henderson does not know where he stands after Alan Pardew resigned as boss of his parent club Reading. Henderson launched his second month with the Seagulls by scoring a penalty in last Saturday's 2-2 home draw against Swindon. Now
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Training fair to return
The Argus Careers and Training Fair is returning to the Brighton Corn Exchange. The fair, which is in its tenth consecutive year, will feature 38 stands, with companies exhibiting from a range of industries, including banking, IT, healthcare, retail and
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Changes afoot in homes market
One homeowner in five is thinking of changing their mortgage in the next 12 months to take advantage of historically low interest rates, research claims. About eight per cent of people say they are definitely going to remortgage for a better deal during
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Offices ready and waiting for firms
A business centre has opened in Burgess Hill to meet the needs of the town's growing business community and create jobs. The Forum, in London Road, has been launched by Topcentre, which also runs the Brighton Business Centre. The centre has 18 serviced
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Motor stores to be saved
More jobs look set to be saved at Sussex branches of car parts retailer Les Smith. Motor World had previously acquired two of the company's seven stores in the county, in Boundary Road, Portslade, and The Hornet, Chichester, from administrators Baker
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Wrong fuse caused blackout
A single "fuse" which was wrongly installed caused the power cuts that plunged parts of London and the South-East into darkness last month. National Grid said an over-sensitive automatic protection relay disconnected supplies to three power stations on
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Schools will lose 180 staff
West Sussex schools are to lose up to 180 teachers and other staff in a cash crisis. County education bosses yesterday announced that schools would be £16 million worse off than those in the average local education authority under a new government funding
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MP tells of disgust at burner plan
Fears about the possible health effects of incineration have been "brutally ignored" in council waste plans, a public inquiry has been told. Lewes MP Norman Baker said East Sussex County Council and Brighton and Hove City Council decided to include a
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Street drinkers vanish
Streets and parks were virtually deserted of antisocial drinkers as the Brighton and Hove city booze ban began to bite. Police believe the message has got home: Drink and your booze will be tipped away. Sergeant Richard Siggs, in charge of a specially
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Street drinkers moved on by ban
Streets and parks were virtually deserted of anti-social drinkers as the Brighton and Hove city booze ban began to bite. Police believe the message has got home: Drink and your booze will be tipped away. Sergeant Richard Siggs, in charge of a speciallyformed
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Teenager is killed
A teenager was killed when her car collided head-on with a people carrier. The 18-year-old was travelling west along Adversane Lane, in Adversane, Billingshurst, in a Peugeot 106 when it was in collision with a Fiat Doblo. The victim is from Worthing
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Tots' night at the pictures
A Brighton cinema is to introduce screenings for babes in arms to give mums and dads the chance of a night at the movies. Entitled The Big Scream, the series is designed for parents with babies under one year old who don't normally get to go to the pictures
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Ben's in S Club heaven
A boy became the envy of children - and adults - everywhere after winning the chance to meet former S Club 7 beauty Rachel Stevens. Benedict Montgomery, eight, beat dozens of hopefuls in a competition run by radio station Southern FM to meet the pop idol
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Trolley folly on new trains
A new problem has emerged with South Central's fleet of futuristic new trains - the carriages are too narrow to take buffet trolleys. Instead, commuters are being asked to pick their snacks from boxes carried down the aisle by staff. Passengers have accused
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MP: 'Three out of four don't like 4x4s'
A Sussex MP has called for new laws to protect pedestrians after claiming three out of four people backed his controversial views on 4x4 vehicles. Norman Baker, who represents Lewes, said he had been overwhelmed by support for his claim the vehicles "
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Minister defends flood plan
Environment Minister Elliot Morley has defended a "nonsensical" system which prevents parts of Lewes getting flood defences. In a Westminster debate, MP Norman Baker said protecting some parts of the town but neglecting others was "divisive". He attacked
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Gangland hazards of trendy street
Police have been told that a trendy Brighton street has become more dangerous than parts of gangland London. More than 100 traders and residents yesterday packed an emergency meeting called to discuss rising crime in St James Street, Kemp Town, Brighton
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Lonely men 'contract HIV on purpose'
Lonely and vulnerable gay men are visiting seedy backrooms to deliberately infect themselves with HIV, a new study claims. Researcher Dr Melanie Parker said members of the gay community were increasingly worried about extreme factions - dubbed bug-chasers
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Wrong fuse caused blackout
A single "fuse" which was wrongly installed caused the power cuts that plunged parts of London and the South-East into darkness last month. National Grid said an over-sensitive automatic protection relay disconnected supplies to three power stations on
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Remembering Robert, two years on
At 3.30pm today the Eaton family will sit with their heads bowed in a tranquil rose garden, remembering the terrible events of two years ago. Like thousands of others caught up in the September 11 terrorist attacks, they have no grave to visit, no special
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Pardew move leaves Henderson in dark
Loan striker Darius Henderson does not know where he stands after Alan Pardew resigned as boss of his parent club Reading. Henderson launched his second month with the Seagulls by scoring a penalty in last Saturday's 2-2 home draw against Swindon. Now
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Coppell praises stalwart Mayo
Albion boss Steve Coppell has hailed loyal servant Kerry Mayo as one of the best left backs in the Football League. The Seagulls' great survivor makes his 250th League appearance for his solitary club at Colchester on Saturday. It puts Mayo 24th on the
