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Stay focussed
Sussex Peace Alliance has campaigned for many changes in US/UK foreign policy, both before and after September 11. We have opposed the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and the continuing occupation of those countries. We also remember those who died on September
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Jobs in the NHS
A major recruitment drive for jobs in the NHS is being held tomorrow. During NHS Job Shop Day, staff and recruitment advisers from the Adur, Arun and Worthing Primary Care Trust (PCT) and Worthing and Southlands Hospitals NHS Trust will be at the Montague
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Victims' chance
Burglary victims are being invited to view 536 recovered stolen items with a view to claiming them back. Virtual Bumblebee is a new web site being piloted by Sussex Police. People can view lost and stolen property in West Sussex and claim what is theirs
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Flying high
On behalf of the Royal Air Forces Association, I would like to thank all the volunteers who helped to organise the recent RAFA Shoreham Charity Airshow. It was very successful again and will provide funds for a needy charity and help to carry on the wonderful
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Sports on show
Karate displays, canoes and DJs are just a few of the attractions on offer at a sports fair for young people in Lancing. Local sports clubs are attending the event today at Boundstone Community College. Club members are manning interactive stalls and
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Previous problem
The fault of narrow gangways in the new South Central Trains Electrostar units lies with Connex, which ordered this rolling stock before it lost the franchise. South Central has simply inherited the problem. The three-coach units are fine - the only problem
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Taxi rule passed
A new rule banning taxi and private hire drivers from tooting their car horns to alert customers has been approved. Worthing's licensing and control committee voted in favour of revisions to a handbook that dictates hire drivers' conduct. The ban was
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Be positive
Just what is it with The Argus that you cannot print a railway story without carping and muddled thinking - "Slimline new trains hit by trolley folly" (The Argus, September 11)? Regarding the three-plus-two seating, I agree that, as in Thameslink trains
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All the moor
The issues surrounding the Fische have produced some strong feelings in the Adur district, many of which have been expressed via The Argus. This council has always been positive about the houseboats and the diversity they bring to the river scene in Adur
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Beach clean-up
Environmentalists began their autumn season with practical work to improve the environment. Members of Worthing Conservation Volunteers said their work at The Gallups in Findon Valley had been appreciated by members of the public and wildlife alike. Their
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Mushy takes 100th wicket
Mushtaq Ahmed provided Sussex with a much-needed breakthrough as he claimed his 100th wicket of the season today. The Pakistani leg spinner struck with the last ball before lunch when he bowled Brad Hodge with a flipper. Mushtaq became the first bowler
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MP hears waste site protests
Mid Sussex residents campaigning against plans to build a landfill site on their doorstep have had a meeting with their MP. Members of the Freshfield Action Group (FAG ) travelled to London to see Mid Sussex MP Nicholas Soames. West Sussex County Council
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Coppell calls on Kuipers
Brighton and Hove Albion are recalling goalkeeper Michel Kuipers from his loan spell at Hull. The Seagulls need the big Dutchman for Saturday's home game against Sheffield Wednesday as Ben Roberts has a back injury. Teenager Ross Flintey, on loan from
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Row over 'yob shelters'
Controversy has erupted over council plans to give bored youths their own 'bus shelters', with opponents claiming they'll soon be vandalised. Mid Sussex District Council plans to fork out £30,000 on three aluminium-framed shelters with wooden benches,
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Delays in bus crash
Drivers and passengers escaped injury when a bus and car were involved in a rush-hour collision in Shoreham this morning. The accident happened at the junction of Upper Shoreham Road and Hammy Lane at 7.30am. Traffic was backed up while the vehicles were
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Police reveal face of mugger
Police have issued a CD-fit image of a man who punched a woman in the face in a Worthing subway, then grabbed her purse. The 22-year-old fought back against the bag snatcher, who attacked her as she dashed to Worthing Hospital to visit a friend. She had
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Flats hit by chip pan blaze
A dozen people were forced to flee their flats after a chip pan caught fire. Firefighters were called to the kitchen fire in Compton Street, Eastbourne, at 9.20pm yesterday after receiving calls from neighbours. The fire, in a third-floor flat, badly
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Fury over PO closure plan
Union bosses have slammed consultation over the possible closure of a post office in Eastbourne as an "utter sham". Last week we reported how Post Office bosses had agreed to extend public consultation over the proposed closure of the Upperton Road branch
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Will Steve stay?
Albion are lacking a "General" to command the midfield and coordinate between defence and attack. The team, as it stands, will do well to finish mid-table at the end of the season. In Steve Coppell they are fortunate in having an excellent manager but
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Get tough
The main problem in St James's Street is lack of policing. It also appears that on the odd occasion when there is a police presence very little action is taken. Anti-social behaviour is nothing new but it will only be beaten by tough action. Surprising
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Work with us
In response to Bill Grant (Letters, September 15), the work to tackle street drinking and nuisance is long-term. We have to face the problem that there are people who have difficulties with drugs and alcohol. An enforcement approach without support will
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No to compound
Planners have rejected their council's plans for a compound to store sea defence materials. Bosses at Arun District Council had applied for planning permission to turn land off Sea Road in Littlehampton into a fenced compound. But at a meeting of their
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Vital role
I have been asked to write to you on behalf of the family of Stephane Aineto, the young Frenchman who was killed in a pedestrian area of Brighton in July 2001. Stephane died after falling under the wheels of a SITA refuse collection truck just before
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Sport for youth
A youth leisure event is being held to find out what facilities young people want. An Arun District Council spokesman said young people felt facilities were lacking in Middleton, near Bognor. Tim Dancer, Arun's assistant leisure development officer, said
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Alzheimer's walk
Volunteers are needed to put their best feet forward for a charity walk. Worthing and District Alzheimer's Society is holding a Memory Walk on Sunday from Worthing Pavilion along the promenade to celebrate World Alzheimer's Day. The event will be supported
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Rowdies' refuge
Mid Sussex District Council has a novel idea to stop the problem of teenagers hanging round bus shelters, causing problems. It is considering spending £30,000 on providing glorified bus shelters where youths can meet well away from other people. Residents
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A party with new hope
The Liberal Democrat conference is usually a mere prelude for the main events held by Labour and the Conservatives. But when delegates assemble this weekend for their meeting at the Brighton Centre, they could be forgiven for thinking it will be something
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Basketball: Bears sign England star
Brighton Bears have snapped up an England basketball international and told fans: "The signings aren't over yet." Forward Andy Gardiner made his debut in a 111-72 away win over Bognor Pirates in front of about 400 delighted supporters last night. 6ft
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Global beats
A percussion group will perform as part of the Adur Arts Live Festival later this month. BackBeat Percussion Quartet will perform rhythms they have picked up travelling around the world from countries including Brazil, Cuba and Ghana. They will use a
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Incinerator would blight the Downs
A contorversial plan to build homes at a derelict South Downs Quarry has been blocked (The Argus, September 13). Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott refused permission as he agreed with the planning inspector who said the proposal would damage the Sussex
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Comment: Ian Hart
The West Ham, Alan Pardew and Reading "Love Triangle" has again opened up the debate about managers and their contracts. As a Brighton supporter, I'm not a big fan of Pardew. I remember the stroke he pulled by signing Steve Sidwell from under our noses
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Match Report: Albion 1 Chesterfield 0
Leon Knight celebrated his 21st birthday with a dream finish to get Albion back on the winning track against rock bottom Chesterfield. The Seagulls' mini marvel curled in his sixth goal of the season on 33 minutes after a mistake by defender Kevin Dawson
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Village online
Villagers will be able to log on to a parish web site for all the latest news. East Preston Parish Council is holding an official launch party for the site tomorrow. Local people will be able to attend and view the site and have a go at finding information
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Bunds go-ahead
Controversial landscaped bunds can stay alongside the Angmering bypass. Angmering Parish Council and several residents had objected to the earth mounds, aimed at cutting traffic noise, because they said they looked unsightly. Concern was also raised about
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Firms gear up to boost charities
Companies are gearing up to pile on the pounds in the latest fund-raiser to help Sussex charities. The Telemarketing Company is just one business which will be rattling the collection box around its offices for the Quids In appeal. Quids In is a joint
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Artist of faith
An artist who has featured in the Royal Academy's summer exhibitions since 1966 is to give a talk to local people. Anthony Green visits Littlehampton later this month to talk about his remarkable life and work and the influence of Christianity on both
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Jump for charity
A hospice for terminally ill people is appealing for 30 people to take a charity parachute jump. The jump is being organised in honour of the St Barnabas Hospice's 30th anniversary. The hospice, in Colombia Drive, Worthing, is conducting a number of celebrations
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Delays in bus crash
Drivers and passengers escaped injury when a bus and car were involved in a rush-hour collision in Shoreham this morning. The accident happened at the junction of Upper Shoreham Road and Hammy Lane at 7.30am. Traffic was backed up while the vehicles were
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Bye bye cheque book
The cheque looks set to become obsolete by 2020, with usage currently falling by about eight per cent a year - a trend which is expected to accelerate Almost half of people say they use them less frequently than they did three years ago, with 14 per cent
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Town counts down to business honours
The countdown is under way for the first Eastbourne and district business honours. The Eastbourne Business Awards 2003 will bring together 250 of the town's leading business people at the Grand Hotel on October 31. Former England cricket captain Graham
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TV fame for new tycoons
Ten of Brighton and Hove's newest businesses are preparing for more than 15 minutes of fame. A 14-part documentary series, New Tycoons, which airs on BBC3 tomorrow at 11pm, follows the progress of ten businesses in the city during the important first
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Ex-mayor's warning over burner
Building an incinerator at Newhaven would harm its economy and possibly damage public health, a public inquiry heard. Former Newhaven mayor David Fitton told the hearing that plans to construct a burner at North Quay were bound to affect the town's regeneration
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Sculpture show
Award-winning Sussex sculptor Hannah Jones is to show a new selection of cast stone and bronze works at Worthing Museum and Art Gallery this autumn. Running from September 27 to January 17, the exhibition features an unusual view of human and creature-inspired
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Playground Force makeover for school
A Ground Force-style makeover will turn a school playground which has been described as a prison yard into a colourful haven. While the transformation will improve the site at Stanford Junior School in Brighton, it is also being designed to help youngsters
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Sunday drinking
A club has become the only venue in Worthing allowed to sell alcohol past midnight on Sunday nights. Tides nightclub in The Burlington Hotel, Marine Parade, Worthing, has been granted a late-night licence to allow an extension of permitted hours to 12.30am
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Intruder cuts off rabbit's head
A horrified mother is warning pet owners to be on their guard after her family's rabbit was savagely killed. Police and the RSPCA are investigating the death of three-year-old Pickles after his owner found the rabbit's mutilated body in the back garden
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Grand Old Man of the town
Shortly before his death, Alderman Alfred Cortis donated £10 to the Titanic disaster relief fund. Not a lot by today's standards but it was the biggest personal gift to the appeal and typical of the man, who was the town's most generous benefactor. Cortis
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Boyfriend pushes partner to safety
A rock band manager had to push his girlfriend from a first-floor window as fire tore through their home. Mark Turner, who manages Rolling Stones tribute band the Railing Stains, smashed a bedroom window with his arm and saw his partner Fiona Beck plunge
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Girl Guides in wrangle over hall
A wrangle over the ownership of a community hall could land a group of West Sussex Girl Guides with an annual rent bill of £3,000. Confusion has arisen over Lancing Guide Hall in Penhill Road during negotiations for a new lease. For years it was assumed
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Coppell calls on Kuipers
Brighton and Hove Albion are recalling goalkeeper Michel Kuipers from his loan spell at Hull. The Seagulls need the big Dutchman for Saturday's home game against Sheffield Wednesday as Ben Roberts has a back injury. Teenager Ross Flintey, on loan from
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Coppell hails magic marvel
Albion chief Steve Coppell has hailed birthday boy Leon Knight as his little magician. Knight marked his 21st birthday with a stunning first half strike to beat basement club Chesterfield at Withdean last night. The former Chelsea striker capitalised
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Stay focussed
Sussex Peace Alliance has campaigned for many changes in US/UK foreign policy, both before and after September 11. We have opposed the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq and the continuing occupation of those countries. We also remember those who died on September
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Jobs in the NHS
A major recruitment drive for jobs in the NHS is being held tomorrow. During NHS Job Shop Day, staff and recruitment advisers from the Adur, Arun and Worthing Primary Care Trust (PCT) and Worthing and Southlands Hospitals NHS Trust will be at the Montague
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Victims' chance
Burglary victims are being invited to view 536 recovered stolen items with a view to claiming them back. Virtual Bumblebee is a new web site being piloted by Sussex Police. People can view lost and stolen property in West Sussex and claim what is theirs
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Flying high
On behalf of the Royal Air Forces Association, I would like to thank all the volunteers who helped to organise the recent RAFA Shoreham Charity Airshow. It was very successful again and will provide funds for a needy charity and help to carry on the wonderful
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Cat does the moggy paddle
Most cats would run a mile from water, but Smudge can't wait for a bracing dip in the pool. The black and white moggy broke her paw in an accident and vets decided the only way to stop muscle wastage was to introduce her to the delights of the hydrotherapy
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Taxi rule passed
A new rule banning taxi and private hire drivers from tooting their car horns to alert customers has been approved. Worthing's licensing and control committee voted in favour of revisions to a handbook that dictates hire drivers' conduct. The ban was
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Be positive
Just what is it with The Argus that you cannot print a railway story without carping and muddled thinking - "Slimline new trains hit by trolley folly" (The Argus, September 11)? Regarding the three-plus-two seating, I agree that, as in Thameslink trains
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Camp X-ray call
Peace activists heard from an investigative journalist who believes prisoners are being mistreated in the US base Camp X-ray. Felicity Arbuthnot, was a special guest at yesterday's meeting of campaign group Worthing Against War at the Downview pub in
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Hunt for youth after bag thefts
Detectives are hunting a handbag snatcher who is targeting elderly women and escaping on a mountain bike. Officers have warned a spate of incidents in and around Worthing town centre could be linked to a white youth aged in his late teens. He is slim
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A hero speaks
Simon Weston was almost burnt alive when the troopship Sir Galahad was bombed by Argentine jets during the 1982 Falklands War. He has since undergone scores of operations to rebuild his face and hands, which melted in the inferno. But there was no trace
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Between You And Me, by Vanora Leigh
When I'm ill I don't care who knows it; I tell everyone. In fact friends have suggested I should put a public notice in the columns of The Argus. Not so The Mother. She doesn't like people knowing she's unwell and what she dislikes even more is my telling
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Coppell calls on Kuipers
Brighton and Hove Albion are recalling goalkeeper Michel Kuipers from his loan spell at Hull. The Seagulls need the big Dutchman for Saturday's home game against Sheffield Wednesday as Ben Roberts has a back injury. Teenager Ross Flintey, on loan from
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Will Steve stay?
Albion are lacking a "General" to command the midfield and coordinate between defence and attack. The team, as it stands, will do well to finish mid-table at the end of the season. In Steve Coppell they are fortunate in having an excellent manager but
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Get tough
The main problem in St James's Street is lack of policing. It also appears that on the odd occasion when there is a police presence very little action is taken. Anti-social behaviour is nothing new but it will only be beaten by tough action. Surprising
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Ryman Premier: Bognor 2 Grays 1
Jamie Howell grabbed a dramatic late winner as injury hit Bognor somehow kept their perfect home record in tact. Rocks were on the back foot for much of their clash with Grays but defended resolutely and snatched the points on 85 minutes. A cleverly worked
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Vital role
I have been asked to write to you on behalf of the family of Stephane Aineto, the young Frenchman who was killed in a pedestrian area of Brighton in July 2001. Stephane died after falling under the wheels of a SITA refuse collection truck just before
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Dr Martens Premier: Dorchester 0 Eastbourne B 1
A wonder goal from Ben White handed Eastbourne Borough a deserved win at Dorchester Town. White's superb strike came in the 19th minute and it was the first real chance of the game. After Steve Yates and Daren Pearce linked up well in midfield, White
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The paw thing
Unlike most cats, six-year-old Smudge likes nothing better than a leisurely dip in a pool. She was introduced to the hydrotherapy pool in Faygate after breaking her paw in an accident. Other pet owners are getting used to seeing Smudge enjoy herself regularly
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What a riot
Brighton last weekend was notable for the constant thunder of motorcycle engines. Almost every square inch of Old Steine, Madeira Drive and the seafront was packed solid with two-wheeled machines and, to top it all, there was a festival of speed up on
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Dr Martens Premier: Crawley 0 Chelmsford 0
Crawley Town were held to a dour goalless draw at home to second from bottom Chelmsford City. In a match lacking in attacking spark, both sets of defences cancelled each other out as Reds' unbeaten run was extended to nine matches. Recent signing Karl
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Joy to behold
The Argus missed a great opportunity with the motorcycle rally on Madeira Drive, Brighton, which took place at the weekend. What a wonderful sight the motorcycles and scooters made, lined up the whole length of Madeira Drive, six-deep in many places.
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Leisurely Lynam
Soccer smoothie Des Lynam will join staff to celebrate the 25th anniversary of a sports centre. The presenter will attend Arun Leisure Centre in Felpham for the annual Chairman's Charity Fun Day on Sunday. Des will arrive at noon and be given a tour by
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A party with new hope
The Liberal Democrat conference is usually a mere prelude for the main events held by Labour and the Conservatives. But when delegates assemble this weekend for their meeting at the Brighton Centre, they could be forgiven for thinking it will be something
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Comment: Ian Hart
The West Ham, Alan Pardew and Reading "Love Triangle" has again opened up the debate about managers and their contracts. As a Brighton supporter, I'm not a big fan of Pardew. I remember the stroke he pulled by signing Steve Sidwell from under our noses
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Match Report: Albion 1 Chesterfield 0
Leon Knight celebrated his 21st birthday with a dream finish to get Albion back on the winning track against rock bottom Chesterfield. The Seagulls' mini marvel curled in his sixth goal of the season on 33 minutes after a mistake by defender Kevin Dawson
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Village online
Villagers will be able to log on to a parish web site for all the latest news. East Preston Parish Council is holding an official launch party for the site tomorrow. Local people will be able to attend and view the site and have a go at finding information
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Coppell hails magic marvel
Albion chief Steve Coppell has hailed birthday boy Leon Knight as his little magician. Knight marked his 21st birthday with a stunning first half strike to beat basement club Chesterfield at Withdean last night. The former Chelsea striker capitalised
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Bunds go-ahead
Controversial landscaped bunds can stay alongside the Angmering bypass. Angmering Parish Council and several residents had objected to the earth mounds, aimed at cutting traffic noise, because they said they looked unsightly. Concern was also raised about
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Firms gear up to boost charities
Companies are gearing up to pile on the pounds in the latest fund-raiser to help Sussex charities. The Telemarketing Company is just one business which will be rattling the collection box around its offices for the Quids In appeal. Quids In is a joint
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Artist of faith
An artist who has featured in the Royal Academy's summer exhibitions since 1966 is to give a talk to local people. Anthony Green visits Littlehampton later this month to talk about his remarkable life and work and the influence of Christianity on both
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Delays in bus crash
Drivers and passengers escaped injury when a bus and car were involved in a rush-hour collision in Shoreham this morning. The accident happened at the junction of Upper Shoreham Road and Hammy Lane at 7.30am. Traffic was backed up while the vehicles were
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Bye bye cheque book
The cheque looks set to become obsolete by 2020, with usage currently falling by about eight per cent a year - a trend which is expected to accelerate Almost half of people say they use them less frequently than they did three years ago, with 14 per cent
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TV fame for new tycoons
Ten of Brighton and Hove's newest businesses are preparing for more than 15 minutes of fame. A 14-part documentary series, New Tycoons, which airs on BBC3 tomorrow at 11pm, follows the progress of ten businesses in the city during the important first
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Ex-mayor's warning over burner
Building an incinerator at Newhaven would harm its economy and possibly damage public health, a public inquiry heard. Former Newhaven mayor David Fitton told the hearing that plans to construct a burner at North Quay were bound to affect the town's regeneration
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Highly paid take home life to work
High-earners are running their personal lives from the office because long hours leave them with little free time, research has claimed. Fewer than one in five people earning more than £50,000 devote their entire working day to their job, the report said
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City's dearest home sold
Brighton and Hove's most expensive home has been sold for more than £3 million. Georgian House in Roedean Crescent overlooks Brighton Marina and has been described as the finest house in the city. It was on the market for more than a year and its original
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School run pupils may take to buses
Strict rules that deny many Sussex children a free bus ride to school are to be ripped up after protests. The Government today announced plans to allow local education authorities to offer free travel - even if pupils live within the minimum distance
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Playground Force makeover for school
A Ground Force-style makeover will turn a school playground which has been described as a prison yard into a colourful haven. While the transformation will improve the site at Stanford Junior School in Brighton, it is also being designed to help youngsters
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Crime crackdown
An extra 2,300 hours of high-visibility police patrols were made in West Downs division during an anti-street violence campaign. Operation Resolve III focused on violent crime in public places and included hundreds of visits to licensed premises where
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Are things looking up for the Lib Dems?
You'd think that with their annual conference opening the political season by the sea next week, the Lib Dems would have their eyes firmly focused on Brighton. Not a bit of it. The party is pouring all its energy into an unlovely piece of London known
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Island exiles sleep on streets
Sprawled in the sunshine, barefoot with their only possessions stacked around them, they cut unusual figures amid the hustle and bustle of Westminster. This is the fate of some of the exiled islanders of Diego Garcia two days after being told to leave
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Ex-mayor's warning over burner
Building an incinerator at Newhaven would harm its economy and possibly damage public health, a public inquiry heard. Former Newhaven mayor David Fitton told the hearing that plans to construct a burner at North Quay were bound to affect the town's regeneration
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Intruder cuts off rabbit's head
A horrified mother is warning pet owners to be on their guard after her family's rabbit was savagely killed. Police and the RSPCA are investigating the death of three-year-old Pickles after his owner found the rabbit's mutilated body in the back garden
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Attacker rubbed grit into wounds
A man shaved every hair from another man's body before plucking his eyelashes out with pliers. Gabriel Logan then rubbed gritty soap into his victim's wounds. Logan, 26, of St George's Terrace, Brighton, yesterday pleaded guilty to putting the man in
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Mystery of sailors whose bodies washed up in Worthing
The morning of Wednesday, November 14, 1894, was a volatile one. Scores of spectators gathered on Worthing seafront to watch in awe as gale-propelled rollers crashed on to the shingle with a mighty roar. The ferocity of the wind damaged seafront buildings
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Coppell calls on Kuipers
Brighton and Hove Albion are recalling goalkeeper Michel Kuipers from his loan spell at Hull. The Seagulls need the big Dutchman for Saturday's home game against Sheffield Wednesday as Ben Roberts has a back injury. Teenager Ross Flintey, on loan from
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September 17: Sussex v Leics (lunch)
Mushtaq Ahmed provided Sussex with a much needed breakthrough as he claimed his 100th wicket of the season today. The Pakistani leg spinner struck with the last ball before lunch when he bowled Brad Hodge with a flipper. Mushtaq became the first bowler
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Reverse spin
I venture to hope that I'm not alone in thinking it was the media - especially TV news - rather than the Government which has been most responsible for the widespread use of spin. I was astonished by the convoluted and aggressive TV news reportage of
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Cat does the moggy paddle
Most cats would run a mile from water, but Smudge can't wait for a bracing dip in the pool. The black and white moggy broke her paw in an accident and vets decided the only way to stop muscle wastage was to introduce her to the delights of the hydrotherapy
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Camp X-ray call
Peace activists heard from an investigative journalist who believes prisoners are being mistreated in the US base Camp X-ray. Felicity Arbuthnot, was a special guest at yesterday's meeting of campaign group Worthing Against War at the Downview pub in
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Hunt them out
Over the years, and particularly in recent times, there have been many nasty confrontations between the hunting fraternity and hunt saboteurs and others who oppose the "sport". When such cases have come to court, aggrieved hunt opponents have often been
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Hart Beat with Ian Hart
I've been covering the fortunes of Brighton and Hove Albion on the radio for five years. I've lost count of the amount of times I've arrived home from an away match just after 11pm wanting nothing more than to finish the day off with a nice pint of lager
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Hunt for youth after bag thefts
Detectives are hunting a handbag snatcher who is targeting elderly women and escaping on a mountain bike. Officers have warned a spate of incidents in and around Worthing town centre could be linked to a white youth aged in his late teens. He is slim
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A hero speaks
Simon Weston was almost burnt alive when the troopship Sir Galahad was bombed by Argentine jets during the 1982 Falklands War. He has since undergone scores of operations to rebuild his face and hands, which melted in the inferno. But there was no trace
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Between You And Me, by Vanora Leigh
When I'm ill I don't care who knows it; I tell everyone. In fact friends have suggested I should put a public notice in the columns of The Argus. Not so The Mother. She doesn't like people knowing she's unwell and what she dislikes even more is my telling
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Crackdown cuts crime
A police crackdown on alcohol-fuelled crime in Mid Sussex has resulted in 24 arrests. More than 1,100 hours of high-visibility patrols were carried out across the district as part of the week-long Operation Resolve 3. In Crawley, police noted a drop in
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Island exiles sleep on streets
Sprawled in the sunshine, barefoot with their only possessions stacked around them, they cut unusual figures amid the hustle and bustle of Westminster. This is the fate of some of the exiled islanders of Diego Garcia two days after being told to leave
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Sports centre storm looms
Leisure giant David Lloyd has unveiled plans for a state-of-the-art fitness centre in Worthing. The company wants to build a club featuring indoor and outdoor swimming pools, a sports hall, exercise studios, 11 indoor and outdoor tennis and badminton
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Fury at £50 parking fee
Tesco bosses have agreed to carry out an urgent review of parking charges at their flagship new superstore following a flood of complaints. The £26 million store in Church Road, Hove, has caused fury among shoppers and traders in its first two days. A
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Row over 'yob shelters'
Controversy has erupted over council plans to give bored youths their own 'bus shelters', with opponents claiming they'll soon be vandalised. Mid Sussex District Council plans to fork out £30,000 on three aluminium-framed shelters with wooden benches,
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Come on, Ken
Chief Constable Ken Jones has failed the people of Brighton and Hove. When he was appointed he promised the policy would be active community policing. What has happened is the removal of police from the Clock Tower and other parts of the city, replaced
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Ryman Premier: Bognor 2 Grays 1
Jamie Howell grabbed a dramatic late winner as injury hit Bognor somehow kept their perfect home record in tact. Rocks were on the back foot for much of their clash with Grays but defended resolutely and snatched the points on 85 minutes. A cleverly worked
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Dr Martens Premier: Dorchester 0 Eastbourne B 1
A wonder goal from Ben White handed Eastbourne Borough a deserved win at Dorchester Town. White's superb strike came in the 19th minute and it was the first real chance of the game. After Steve Yates and Daren Pearce linked up well in midfield, White
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The paw thing
Unlike most cats, six-year-old Smudge likes nothing better than a leisurely dip in a pool. She was introduced to the hydrotherapy pool in Faygate after breaking her paw in an accident. Other pet owners are getting used to seeing Smudge enjoy herself regularly
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What a riot
Brighton last weekend was notable for the constant thunder of motorcycle engines. Almost every square inch of Old Steine, Madeira Drive and the seafront was packed solid with two-wheeled machines and, to top it all, there was a festival of speed up on
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Dr Martens Premier: Crawley 0 Chelmsford 0
Crawley Town were held to a dour goalless draw at home to second from bottom Chelmsford City. In a match lacking in attacking spark, both sets of defences cancelled each other out as Reds' unbeaten run was extended to nine matches. Recent signing Karl
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TV man's bosses brand him 'patronising'
TV presenter Laurie Mayer was "dismissive and patronising" about a BBC regional news programme where he claims staff were bullied, a tribunal heard. Senior managers at BBC South East, based in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, told the hearing that Mr Mayer, a former
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Joy to behold
The Argus missed a great opportunity with the motorcycle rally on Madeira Drive, Brighton, which took place at the weekend. What a wonderful sight the motorcycles and scooters made, lined up the whole length of Madeira Drive, six-deep in many places.
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FA Cup: Lewes 2 Tonbridge 1
Lee Newman's 85th minute goal settled a thrilling encounter at the Dripping Pan as Lewes edged trough their FA Cup first qualifying round replay. Newman had earlier given the Rooks the lead on the half hour after Marc Cable had hooked Dwain Clarke's corner
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Leisurely Lynam
Soccer smoothie Des Lynam will join staff to celebrate the 25th anniversary of a sports centre. The presenter will attend Arun Leisure Centre in Felpham for the annual Chairman's Charity Fun Day on Sunday. Des will arrive at noon and be given a tour by
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I was treated like a vegetable by nurses
On August 9 I had a stroke and was left mute and paralysed on the right side of my body. I was taken to Worthing Hospital in Lyndhurst Road. I wheeled myself out of the hospital on August 16, still unable to walk or speak correctly. This letter is to
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Cricket: Kirtley ruled out of decider
James Kirtley is out of Sussex's Championship decider against Leicestershire at Hove today. He has failed to recover from the shin splints injury which has kept him out of action for the last three weeks so the county will be unchanged for the fourth
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Coppell hails magic marvel
Albion chief Steve Coppell has hailed birthday boy Leon Knight as his little magician. Knight marked his 21st birthday with a stunning first half strike to beat basement club Chesterfield at Withdean last night. The former Chelsea striker capitalised
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Downing St visit
Pupils who raised £22,000 for charity in a year are to visit Downing Street as finalists in a national competition. Davison High School for Girls in Selbourne Road, Worthing, is among 12 schools across the country to have been short-listed in the Government's
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Firms gear up to boost charities
Companies are gearing up to pile on the pounds in the latest fund-raiser to help Sussex charities. The Telemarketing Company is just one business which will be rattling the collection box around its offices for the Quids In appeal. Quids In is a joint
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Marketing info on offer
West Sussex businesses will be able to draw upon the expertise of database marketing company Marketscan through a new partnership. The Enterprise Centre, which is based in Portland House, Worthing, has signed a deal with Chichester-based Marketscan to
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Highly paid take home life to work
High-earners are running their personal lives from the office because long hours leave them with little free time, research has claimed. Fewer than one in five people earning more than £50,000 devote their entire working day to their job, the report said
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City's dearest home sold
Brighton and Hove's most expensive home has been sold for more than £3 million. Georgian House in Roedean Crescent overlooks Brighton Marina and has been described as the finest house in the city. It was on the market for more than a year and its original
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School run pupils may take to buses
Strict rules that deny many Sussex children a free bus ride to school are to be ripped up after protests. The Government today announced plans to allow local education authorities to offer free travel - even if pupils live within the minimum distance
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Romantic nights
A show celebrating romance in song, dance and humour is set to be staged. Associated Performing Artists have developed a A Night Of Love for fans of musical theatre. The show portrays relationships, including those that falter, and uses songs from composers
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Crime crackdown
An extra 2,300 hours of high-visibility police patrols were made in West Downs division during an anti-street violence campaign. Operation Resolve III focused on violent crime in public places and included hundreds of visits to licensed premises where
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Are things looking up for the Lib Dems?
You'd think that with their annual conference opening the political season by the sea next week, the Lib Dems would have their eyes firmly focused on Brighton. Not a bit of it. The party is pouring all its energy into an unlovely piece of London known
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Island exiles sleep on streets
Sprawled in the sunshine, barefoot with their only possessions stacked around them, they cut unusual figures amid the hustle and bustle of Westminster. This is the fate of some of the exiled islanders of Diego Garcia two days after being told to leave
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Man's toys gift
A man aged 101 supported a children's hospice by donating boxes of toys. Pensioner Jack Preston visited Chestnut Tree House in Angmering to hand over gifts to the young patients with members of his family. Mr Preston had seen TV announcements about the
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Ex-mayor's warning over burner
Building an incinerator at Newhaven would harm its economy and possibly damage public health, a public inquiry heard. Former Newhaven mayor David Fitton told the hearing that plans to construct a burner at North Quay were bound to affect the town's regeneration
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Man plunges from scaffolding
A roofer was lucky to escape with his life today after scaffolding he was working on collapsed. The man fell more than 20ft on to concrete as he was working on a house in Bramble Rise, Brighton. The scaffolding tower fell on to a car parked at the roadside
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Family thanks friends of tragic soccer fan
Relatives of football fan Andrew Rimmer have thanked those who have sent more than 400 letters and cards since his death. Mr Rimmer, 33, from Hove, was killed in Sydney, Australia, by a vicious storm which toppled a tree on to the car in which he was
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Vincent in Brixton, Theatre Royal, Brighton, until Sept 20
Nicholas Wright's new play comes to Brighton from the West End garlanded with awards. The plaudits are all well deserved. This is a beautifully crafted performed, lit and designed play. Essentially, it is a two-hander for Clare Higgins and Reuben Brinkman
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Attacker rubbed grit into wounds
A man shaved every hair from another man's body before plucking his eyelashes out with pliers. Gabriel Logan then rubbed gritty soap into his victim's wounds. Logan, 26, of St George's Terrace, Brighton, yesterday pleaded guilty to putting the man in
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City's dearest home sold
Brighton and Hove's most expensive home has been sold for more than £3 million. Georgian House in Roedean Crescent overlooks Brighton Marina and has been described as the finest house in the city. It was on the market for more than a year and was originally
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A wry look at Worthing
Sentinel paid a visit to Findon Sheep Fair at the weekend, fearing the worst now the once-famous sheep auctions have passed into history. There were a token 21 sheep present, huddled forlornly in a pen on Nepcote Green, and many people waxed lyrical about
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September 16: Albion 1 Chesterfield 0
Leon Knight celebrated his 21st birthday with a dream finish to get Albion back on the winning track against rock bottom Chesterfield. The Seagulls' mini marvel curled in his sixth goal of the season on 33 minutes after a mistake by defender Kevin Dawson
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Mystery of sailors whose bodies washed up in Worthing
The morning of Wednesday, November 14, 1894, was a volatile one. Scores of spectators gathered on Worthing seafront to watch in awe as gale-propelled rollers crashed on to the shingle with a mighty roar. The ferocity of the wind damaged seafront buildings
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Man loses benefits after moving 5ft
Pensioner Earl Barrey thought he was keeping things simple by moving next door when he was forced to leave his flat. So he was stunned when he received a letter from the council telling him his benefits were being cut off because he had moved out of the
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September 17: Sussex v Leics (lunch)
Mushtaq Ahmed provided Sussex with a much needed breakthrough as he claimed his 100th wicket of the season today. The Pakistani leg spinner struck with the last ball before lunch when he bowled Brad Hodge with a flipper. Mushtaq became the first bowler
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Reverse spin
I venture to hope that I'm not alone in thinking it was the media - especially TV news - rather than the Government which has been most responsible for the widespread use of spin. I was astonished by the convoluted and aggressive TV news reportage of
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Sports on show
Karate displays, canoes and DJs are just a few of the attractions on offer at a sports fair for young people in Lancing. Local sports clubs are attending the event today at Boundstone Community College. Club members are manning interactive stalls and
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Previous problem
The fault of narrow gangways in the new South Central Trains Electrostar units lies with Connex, which ordered this rolling stock before it lost the franchise. South Central has simply inherited the problem. The three-coach units are fine - the only problem
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All the moor
The issues surrounding the Fische have produced some strong feelings in the Adur district, many of which have been expressed via The Argus. This council has always been positive about the houseboats and the diversity they bring to the river scene in Adur
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Beach clean-up
Environmentalists began their autumn season with practical work to improve the environment. Members of Worthing Conservation Volunteers said their work at The Gallups in Findon Valley had been appreciated by members of the public and wildlife alike. Their
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Hunt them out
Over the years, and particularly in recent times, there have been many nasty confrontations between the hunting fraternity and hunt saboteurs and others who oppose the "sport". When such cases have come to court, aggrieved hunt opponents have often been
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Hart Beat with Ian Hart
I've been covering the fortunes of Brighton and Hove Albion on the radio for five years. I've lost count of the amount of times I've arrived home from an away match just after 11pm wanting nothing more than to finish the day off with a nice pint of lager
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Mushy takes 100th wicket
Mushtaq Ahmed provided Sussex with a much-needed breakthrough as he claimed his 100th wicket of the season today. The Pakistani leg spinner struck with the last ball before lunch when he bowled Brad Hodge with a flipper. Mushtaq became the first bowler
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Fury at £50 parking fee
Tesco bosses have agreed to carry out an urgent review of parking charges at their flagship new superstore following a flood of complaints. The £26 million store in Church Road, Hove, has caused fury among shoppers and traders in its first two days. A
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Row over 'yob shelters'
Controversy has erupted over council plans to give bored youths their own 'bus shelters', with opponents claiming they'll soon be vandalised. Mid Sussex District Council plans to fork out £30,000 on three aluminium-framed shelters with wooden benches,
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Come on, Ken
Chief Constable Ken Jones has failed the people of Brighton and Hove. When he was appointed he promised the policy would be active community policing. What has happened is the removal of police from the Clock Tower and other parts of the city, replaced
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Work with us
In response to Bill Grant (Letters, September 15), the work to tackle street drinking and nuisance is long-term. We have to face the problem that there are people who have difficulties with drugs and alcohol. An enforcement approach without support will
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No to compound
Planners have rejected their council's plans for a compound to store sea defence materials. Bosses at Arun District Council had applied for planning permission to turn land off Sea Road in Littlehampton into a fenced compound. But at a meeting of their
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Sport for youth
A youth leisure event is being held to find out what facilities young people want. An Arun District Council spokesman said young people felt facilities were lacking in Middleton, near Bognor. Tim Dancer, Arun's assistant leisure development officer, said
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Alzheimer's walk
Volunteers are needed to put their best feet forward for a charity walk. Worthing and District Alzheimer's Society is holding a Memory Walk on Sunday from Worthing Pavilion along the promenade to celebrate World Alzheimer's Day. The event will be supported
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Rowdies' refuge
Mid Sussex District Council has a novel idea to stop the problem of teenagers hanging round bus shelters, causing problems. It is considering spending £30,000 on providing glorified bus shelters where youths can meet well away from other people. Residents
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TV man's bosses brand him 'patronising'
TV presenter Laurie Mayer was "dismissive and patronising" about a BBC regional news programme where he claims staff were bullied, a tribunal heard. Senior managers at BBC South East, based in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, told the hearing that Mr Mayer, a former
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FA Cup: Lewes 2 Tonbridge 1
Lee Newman's 85th minute goal settled a thrilling encounter at the Dripping Pan as Lewes edged trough their FA Cup first qualifying round replay. Newman had earlier given the Rooks the lead on the half hour after Marc Cable had hooked Dwain Clarke's corner
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I was treated like a vegetable by nurses
On August 9 I had a stroke and was left mute and paralysed on the right side of my body. I was taken to Worthing Hospital in Lyndhurst Road. I wheeled myself out of the hospital on August 16, still unable to walk or speak correctly. This letter is to
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Basketball: Bears sign England star
Brighton Bears have snapped up an England basketball international and told fans: "The signings aren't over yet." Forward Andy Gardiner made his debut in a 111-72 away win over Bognor Pirates in front of about 400 delighted supporters last night. 6ft
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Global beats
A percussion group will perform as part of the Adur Arts Live Festival later this month. BackBeat Percussion Quartet will perform rhythms they have picked up travelling around the world from countries including Brazil, Cuba and Ghana. They will use a
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Incinerator would blight the Downs
A contorversial plan to build homes at a derelict South Downs Quarry has been blocked (The Argus, September 13). Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott refused permission as he agreed with the planning inspector who said the proposal would damage the Sussex
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Cricket: Kirtley ruled out of decider
James Kirtley is out of Sussex's Championship decider against Leicestershire at Hove today. He has failed to recover from the shin splints injury which has kept him out of action for the last three weeks so the county will be unchanged for the fourth
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Downing St visit
Pupils who raised £22,000 for charity in a year are to visit Downing Street as finalists in a national competition. Davison High School for Girls in Selbourne Road, Worthing, is among 12 schools across the country to have been short-listed in the Government's
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Jump for charity
A hospice for terminally ill people is appealing for 30 people to take a charity parachute jump. The jump is being organised in honour of the St Barnabas Hospice's 30th anniversary. The hospice, in Colombia Drive, Worthing, is conducting a number of celebrations
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Firms gear up to boost charities
Companies are gearing up to pile on the pounds in the latest fund-raiser to help Sussex charities. The Telemarketing Company is just one business which will be rattling the collection box around its offices for the Quids In appeal. Quids In is a joint
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Marketing info on offer
West Sussex businesses will be able to draw upon the expertise of database marketing company Marketscan through a new partnership. The Enterprise Centre, which is based in Portland House, Worthing, has signed a deal with Chichester-based Marketscan to
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Town counts down to business honours
The countdown is under way for the first Eastbourne and district business honours. The Eastbourne Business Awards 2003 will bring together 250 of the town's leading business people at the Grand Hotel on October 31. Former England cricket captain Graham
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Sculpture show
Award-winning Sussex sculptor Hannah Jones is to show a new selection of cast stone and bronze works at Worthing Museum and Art Gallery this autumn. Running from September 27 to January 17, the exhibition features an unusual view of human and creature-inspired
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Romantic nights
A show celebrating romance in song, dance and humour is set to be staged. Associated Performing Artists have developed a A Night Of Love for fans of musical theatre. The show portrays relationships, including those that falter, and uses songs from composers
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Man's toys gift
A man aged 101 supported a children's hospice by donating boxes of toys. Pensioner Jack Preston visited Chestnut Tree House in Angmering to hand over gifts to the young patients with members of his family. Mr Preston had seen TV announcements about the
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Man plunges from scaffolding
A roofer was lucky to escape with his life today after scaffolding he was working on collapsed. The man fell more than 20ft on to concrete as he was working on a house in Bramble Rise, Brighton. The scaffolding tower fell on to a car parked at the roadside
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Family thanks friends of tragic soccer fan
Relatives of football fan Andrew Rimmer have thanked those who have sent more than 400 letters and cards since his death. Mr Rimmer, 33, from Hove, was killed in Sydney, Australia, by a vicious storm which toppled a tree on to the car in which he was
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Sunday drinking
A club has become the only venue in Worthing allowed to sell alcohol past midnight on Sunday nights. Tides nightclub in The Burlington Hotel, Marine Parade, Worthing, has been granted a late-night licence to allow an extension of permitted hours to 12.30am
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Vincent in Brixton, Theatre Royal, Brighton, until Sept 20
Nicholas Wright's new play comes to Brighton from the West End garlanded with awards. The plaudits are all well deserved. This is a beautifully crafted performed, lit and designed play. Essentially, it is a two-hander for Clare Higgins and Reuben Brinkman
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City's dearest home sold
Brighton and Hove's most expensive home has been sold for more than £3 million. Georgian House in Roedean Crescent overlooks Brighton Marina and has been described as the finest house in the city. It was on the market for more than a year and was originally
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Date
A wry look at Worthing
Sentinel paid a visit to Findon Sheep Fair at the weekend, fearing the worst now the once-famous sheep auctions have passed into history. There were a token 21 sheep present, huddled forlornly in a pen on Nepcote Green, and many people waxed lyrical about
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September 16: Albion 1 Chesterfield 0
Leon Knight celebrated his 21st birthday with a dream finish to get Albion back on the winning track against rock bottom Chesterfield. The Seagulls' mini marvel curled in his sixth goal of the season on 33 minutes after a mistake by defender Kevin Dawson
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Grand Old Man of the town
Shortly before his death, Alderman Alfred Cortis donated £10 to the Titanic disaster relief fund. Not a lot by today's standards but it was the biggest personal gift to the appeal and typical of the man, who was the town's most generous benefactor. Cortis
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Man loses benefits after moving 5ft
Pensioner Earl Barrey thought he was keeping things simple by moving next door when he was forced to leave his flat. So he was stunned when he received a letter from the council telling him his benefits were being cut off because he had moved out of the
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Boyfriend pushes partner to safety
A rock band manager had to push his girlfriend from a first-floor window as fire tore through their home. Mark Turner, who manages Rolling Stones tribute band the Railing Stains, smashed a bedroom window with his arm and saw his partner Fiona Beck plunge
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Coppell hails magic marvel
Albion chief Steve Coppell has hailed birthday boy Leon Knight as his little magician. Knight marked his 21st birthday with a stunning first half strike to beat basement club Chesterfield at Withdean last night. The former Chelsea striker capitalised
