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Council opens case against national park
The South Downs has never qualified as a national park in the past and should not be awarded the conservation status now, a public inquiry was told. West Sussex County Council, for a long time the most vocal opponent of the national park plan, said
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In the name of art?
The pictures by James Cauty raise questions about what art is (The Argus, November 5). His images will have caused great offence to many of the survivors and to those who were affected by September 11. They should not be being used in this way in the
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How patronising
My heartfelt thanks to Artrepublic owner Lawrence Alkin for exhibiting "artist" James Cauty's latest masterpiece depicting the destruction of Big Ben, World Trade Centre-style, to wake me up and make me aware of things. Newly awaken and aware, may I suggest
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Schoolkids get ID cards
Identity cards are being introduced for all secondary schoolchildren in Eastbourne to combat under-age drinking, smoking and fireworks buying. The Citizen Card will have to be produced to buy age-restricted products, which include videos. Cards will be
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It's all too much
When will sense prevail and fireworks be banned other than at organised displays once or twice a year (ie Guy Fawkes night and New Year's Eve)? I am at the end of my tether after more than two weeks of nightly explosions which have terrified my poor dog
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Not surprised
I read with some amusement Fred Boulden's letter (October 30) about a satellite dish being installed without permission on a listed building - a dish that could be clearly seen from the street but that the council's blinkered staff could not see. I'm
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Youth darts: Stevie proves she's the world's best
Stevie Riggs has become a world youth champion after fearing she'd lose her opening match. She defeated compatriot Sam Petchey 4-2 in the final of the Winmau Masters at Bridlington, then admitted: "I thought I'd get knocked out in the first round." Stevie
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Mum's choice
Many correspondents have been giving Diane Abbott, MP for Hackney, a hard time over her hypocrisy in sending her son to a fee-paying school after years of promoting the Labour line on comprehensives. After watching some of her recent appearances on television
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Ryman: Geddes salvages point for Rebels
Gavin Geddes hit a second half equaliser as Worthing had to be content with a point from a 1-1 draw with division one south rivals Horsham. Horsham were good value for their interval lead secured by Ahmet Suleymanoglu just before the break. But Rebels
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Woman lay dead for a month
A woman lay undiscovered in her home for more than a month after she was viciously battered to death, a court heard. Charmaine Dempsey, 48, was found by her daughter at her ground-floor flat in Ivory Walk, Bewbush, Crawley, in December last year. A jury
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No sympathy
Regarding the burning of the caravan in Firle and the article in which gypsies defended their position (The Argus, November 10), I try very hard to be open-minded. But several years ago, we had travellers on vacant land at the back of our house. They
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Basketball: Bears miss out on historic win
Nick Nurse admits his Brighton Bears threw away the chance of a piece of history in their ULEB Cup debut. Bears let slip a nine-point lead inside the last three minutes to lose 87-86 in overtime to KK Split Croatia at the Triangle last night. Coach Nurse
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Challenge to restore Victorian house
It may look like the house from hell but newly-weds Jonathan and Susie Skipper hope to turn it into their very own des res. The couple fell in love with the run-down Victorian terrace the moment they set eyes on it. Oblivious to the peeling paintwork,
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Husband 'killed by curry treat'
A conniving bigamist accused of killing her husband may have slipped a fatal dose of drugs into his birthday meal, the Old Bailey heard. Dena Thompson, 43, said Julian Webb had eaten a hot curry to celebrate his 31st birthday in June 1994. He died a few
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Bonfire Night allows the wealthy to gloat
On November 5 the ancient streets of Lewes throng with one of the oldest bonfire celebrations in England. It is a stirring commemoration of the 16 men and women burnt at the stake in the town for their Protestant faith in Mary Tudor's time. Through the
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Snooker: Whirlwind blown away by Drago
Tony Drago out-gunned Jimmy White to march into the last 16 of the British Open last night. The Maltese No. 1 came from 2-0 down to win 5-2 and send the fans' favourite crashing out before a packed house at the Brighton Centre. Earlier, Stephen Hendry
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Youth rugby: Power's double boosts Schools
Sussex Schools' under-18s beat Hampshire 32-19 to maintain their unbeaten start to the season. A try by Brown and penalty from Sequin following good work by Redmayne put them ahead before Hants reduced the arrears to 8-7. Tries by Power (2), Gray and
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Youth cricket: Brothers chosen for SA tour
Brothers Sam and Joe Adams have been selected for a Sussex under-19s tour of South Africa next month. The Brighton all-rounders are confident the championship county's youngsters will receive a warm welcome despite England's recent hard-fought victory
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Skilled refugees under-used
Refugees accepted for settlement in this country are out of work or under-employed because of barriers preventing them finding jobs, the Government was warned yesterday. A third of refugees are unemployed - six times the national average - including some
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Car accident victim named
A pensioner who died after a collision with a car has been named. Enid Groves, 79, of Kingsway, Hove, was crossing New Church Road, Hove, on Saturday evening when she was in collision with a Renault Megane. Mrs Groves died Sunday morning in the intensive
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Net firm moves base to Sussex
An internet company which helps businesses get online has moved its headquarters from London to Brighton. Internetadvice has relocated to exploit the wealth of new media professionals who live in the city. The company, based in Kemp Town, specialises
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Small firms set to ignore Disability Act
Almost three-quarters of small businesses in Sussex will ignore new disability legislation when it is introduced next year. They will refuse to make changes to their premises and working practices, according to a Royal National Institute for the Deaf
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Royal opening for children's hospice
Fund-raisers reaped the fruits of their labours during the royal opening of Sussex's only children's hospice. Many of the parents and staff at the Chestnut Tree House launch yesterday had worked for years to raise the £5 million needed to make their dream
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Fireworks crusade dog goes missing
Moves to toughen up the control of fireworks may be too late for Chip the Jack Russell terrier. For just days after helping to present a Downing Street petition on the subject, the dog has gone missing after bolting at the sound of a rogue firework. Chip
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Eight families a day made homeless
Eight families are made homeless every day in Brighton and Hove thanks to spiralling house prices, lack of security in the rented sector and below-average wages. The crisis is compounded by pressure to keep people out of temporary bed and breakfast accommodation
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New girl takes over breakfast radio slot
She only took an interest in local radio to pad out her CV, but thousands of people will soon be waking up with Sarah Gorrell. The award-winning presenter has won the race to permanently replace JoAnne Good as the morning presenter on BBC Southern Counties
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OAP lay unconscious for days after fall
A widow who lay unconscious for days after a fall at home today thanked the milkman who saved her life. Dorothy Mastakas, who broke her hip in the accident last month, said she was indebted to Bob Peacock who was "extra special". Mrs Mastakas, 77, lives
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£12m spend on council homes which may be sold
More than £12 million is being spent on council housing in Brighton and Hove - even though the stock could soon be sold. The city council is spending the equivalent of just under £1,000 per house on repairs and maintenance. Tenants will vote next year
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Police hid call girl from ex-boyfriend
A prostitute was moved to a safe house when a client she started dating bombarded her with abusive phone calls and text messages. David Peapell started seeing Brighton call girl Sarah Gant but when she ended the relationship Peapell, 36, began a campaign
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Car parks hit by crimewave
Car thieves are "earning" £100 a day breaking into vehicles in car parks. A record 52 were entered or stolen in Brighton and Hove city centre during one week recently and police are worried many more motorists will fall victim in the run-up to Christmas
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Offensive and incorrect
David Broughton's letter was most offensive, not to mention incorrect, about the September 11 act. It was not legal or lawful by whatever code of practice. I feel his words "the infantile fuss" should refer to the way Firle has been treated by those who
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Schoolkids get ID cards
Identity cards are being introduced for all secondary schoolchildren in Eastbourne to combat under-age drinking, smoking and fireworks buying. The Citizen Card will have to be produced to buy age-restricted products, which include videos. Cards will be
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Arsonist's sentence cut
A drug addict who stole from a neighbour's house after his wife had been left with the keys, then started a fire, has had his jail term cut. Robert John Kenderdine, 28, of Broadfield, Crawley, was jailed for four-and-a-half-years in July after pleading
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Royal opening for children's hospice
Fund-raisers reaped the fruits of their labours during the royal opening of Sussex's only children's hospice. Many of the parents and staff at the Chestnut Tree House launch yesterday had worked for years to raise the £5 million needed to make their dream
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Re-siting school will cost £10m
A £10.4 million plan to demolish a youth centre and upgrade a special school is moving forward. West Sussex County Council has formally applied to Worthing Borough Council to relocate Highdown Special School about 50 yards south of its current site in
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Husband 'killed by curry treat'
A conniving bigamist accused of killing her husband may have slipped a fatal dose of drugs into his birthday meal, the Old Bailey heard. Dena Thompson, 43, said Julian Webb had eaten a hot curry to celebrate his 31st birthday in June 1994. He died a few
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Fares rise to save buses
Bus fares are to increase as East Sussex County Council battles to raise thousands of pounds to keep services going. Five bus routes in Newhaven, Seaford, Eastbourne and Lewes were threatened after operators RDH Services and Renown pulled out of running
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Con gang man's appeal fails
A devoutly religious Army veteran who was part of a gang that tricked thousands of pounds out of the elderly has failed to win a reduction in his jail sentence. Christopher Deans, 60, of Latimer Road, Eastbourne, helped leave pensioners across Kent, Sussex
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Judge cuts torture sentence
A kidnapper who tortured a drug user with a stun gun to make him pay a debt had his sentence cut by the Appeal Court. Jason Burgess, 36, applied electric shocks to 56-year-old Thomas Guthrie and punched him in the face during his ten-hour ordeal. At one
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It's all too much
When will sense prevail and fireworks be banned other than at organised displays once or twice a year (ie Guy Fawkes night and New Year's Eve)? I am at the end of my tether after more than two weeks of nightly explosions which have terrified my poor dog
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Not surprised
I read with some amusement Fred Boulden's letter (October 30) about a satellite dish being installed without permission on a listed building - a dish that could be clearly seen from the street but that the council's blinkered staff could not see. I'm
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Too early
I wish Norman Baker MP every success with his plan to prevent shops selling Christmas goods or playing carols before December 1. I used to love Christmas but I have come to dread the whole business, despite having young children of my own. It has become
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Mum's choice
Many correspondents have been giving Diane Abbott, MP for Hackney, a hard time over her hypocrisy in sending her son to a fee-paying school after years of promoting the Labour line on comprehensives. After watching some of her recent appearances on television
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Ryman: Geddes salvages point for Rebels
Gavin Geddes hit a second half equaliser as Worthing had to be content with a point from a 1-1 draw with division one south rivals Horsham. Horsham were good value for their interval lead secured by Ahmet Suleymanoglu just before the break. But Rebels
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Woman lay dead for a month
A woman lay undiscovered in her home for more than a month after she was viciously battered to death, a court heard. Charmaine Dempsey, 48, was found by her daughter at her ground-floor flat in Ivory Walk, Bewbush, Crawley, in December last year. A jury
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Out of date
Sorry, Tony Titchener, but you are mistaken in stating "East and West Sussex are no more than artificial creations of the 1974 reorganisation of local government" (Letters, November 6). Extract from Sussex, published by Cambridge University Press, 1909
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Comment: Ian Hart
Me and my big mouth! I said that Lincoln City away was a winnable tie for the Albion. I also suggested that perhaps this was the year when the Seagulls would have that long overdue lucrative cup run. Wrong on both counts then! Thankfully, circumstances
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Basketball: Bears miss out on historic win
Nick Nurse admits his Brighton Bears threw away the chance of a piece of history in their ULEB Cup debut. Bears let slip a nine-point lead inside the last three minutes to lose 87-86 in overtime to KK Split Croatia at the Triangle last night. Coach Nurse
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Husband 'killed by curry treat'
A conniving bigamist accused of killing her husband may have slipped a fatal dose of drugs into his birthday meal, the Old Bailey heard. Dena Thompson, 43, said Julian Webb had eaten a hot curry to celebrate his 31st birthday in June 1994. He died a few
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Bonfire Night allows the wealthy to gloat
On November 5 the ancient streets of Lewes throng with one of the oldest bonfire celebrations in England. It is a stirring commemoration of the 16 men and women burnt at the stake in the town for their Protestant faith in Mary Tudor's time. Through the
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Cricket: Kirtley gets England chance
Sussex fast bowler James Kirtley celebrated his England recall with two wickets in the third and final one-dayer against Bangladesh in Dhaka today. Kirtley took 2-33 from 9.1 overs as the hosts made 182, their highest total of the series so far. In his
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Youth rugby: Power's double boosts Schools
Sussex Schools' under-18s beat Hampshire 32-19 to maintain their unbeaten start to the season. A try by Brown and penalty from Sequin following good work by Redmayne put them ahead before Hants reduced the arrears to 8-7. Tries by Power (2), Gray and
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Albion make two signings
Albion manager Mark McGhee today made a double swoop for two young midfielders from Premiership clubs. McGhee is signing 18-year-old Dubliner Mark Yeates on a month's loan from Spurs. The formalities of Yeates' move were due to be completed after he trained
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Skilled refugees under-used
Refugees accepted for settlement in this country are out of work or under-employed because of barriers preventing them finding jobs, the Government was warned yesterday. A third of refugees are unemployed - six times the national average - including some
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Alarm as trade gap hits £3.9bn
The UK trade gap with the rest of the world widened to a record £3.9 billion in September, official figures showed yesterday. Falling exports and rising imports were behind the estimated rise from the revised figure of £2.6 billion in August, data from
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Car accident victim named
A pensioner who died after a collision with a car has been named. Enid Groves, 79, of Kingsway, Hove, was crossing New Church Road, Hove, on Saturday evening when she was in collision with a Renault Megane. Mrs Groves died Sunday morning in the intensive
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Eco idea powers firm to award
A power company which came up with an eco-friendly way to produce electricity has scooped a prestigious innovation award. Crawley-based Ceres Power was the overall winner of the Carbon Trust Innovation Awards 2003 which took entries from across the UK
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Contest aims to tempt women game designers
A competition has been launched to encourage more women to enter the male-dominated world of computer game design. Tomb raider Lara Croft has become the biggest icon in computer gaming - but elsewhere in the industry women are failing to pack a punch.
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Site helps mums balance work and home
As every working mother knows, getting the balance right is tricky if not downright impossible. The work/life double act came as a challenge for new mum Denise Tyler. But it also proved to be the launch pad for a new business. Following the birth of her
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Eight families a day made homeless
Eight families are made homeless every day in Brighton and Hove, left destitute by spiralling house prices, lack of security in rented homes and below-average wages. Every day, council officials try to find emergency shelter for people arriving at their
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Royal opening for children's hospice
Fund-raisers reaped the fruits of their labours during the royal opening of Sussex's only children's hospice. Many of the parents and staff at the Chestnut Tree House launch yesterday had worked for years to raise the £5 million needed to make their dream
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Fireworks crusade dog goes missing
Moves to toughen up the control of fireworks may be too late for Chip the Jack Russell terrier. For just days after helping to present a Downing Street petition on the subject, the dog has gone missing after bolting at the sound of a rogue firework. Chip
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Five more bonfire arrests
Five more people have been arrested on suspicion of inciting racial hatred at a Sussex bonfire celebration. Police have now arrested a total of nine people after launching an investigation into the controversial event at Firle, near Lewes, on October
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Interview: Chief Constable Ken Jones on real world policing
Here Sussex's top officer writes on the pressures the force faces and the need for realism. "I would love to put a uniformed bobby on to every street in Sussex. But the changing nature of policing over the last 20 years means it is simply not possible
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Eight families a day made homeless
Eight families are made homeless every day in Brighton and Hove thanks to spiralling house prices, lack of security in the rented sector and below-average wages. The crisis is compounded by pressure to keep people out of temporary bed and breakfast accommodation
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Albion make two signings
Albion manager Mark McGhee today made a double swoop for two young midfielders from Premiership clubs. McGhee is signing 18-year-old Dubliner Mark Yeates on a month's loan from Spurs. The formalities of Yeates' move were due to be completed after he trained
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Car parks hit by crimewave
Car thieves are "earning" £100 a day breaking into vehicles in car parks. A record 52 were entered or stolen in Brighton and Hove city centre during one week recently and police are worried many more motorists will fall victim in the run-up to Christmas
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The Graduate, Theatre Royal, Brighton, until November 15 2003
First, let us get the nudity issue out of the way. This is something that has been at the heart of all the publicity for this show every since Terry Johnson adapted the famous film of Charles Webb's novel for the stage. Past Mrs Robinsons who have bared
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Offensive and incorrect
David Broughton's letter was most offensive, not to mention incorrect, about the September 11 act. It was not legal or lawful by whatever code of practice. I feel his words "the infantile fuss" should refer to the way Firle has been treated by those who
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Lawful? My skin crawled
My skin crawled when I read the letter by David Broughton (November 8). He accuses politicians of being hypocrites and says the September 11 attacks, although horrible, were a lawful act carried out by desperate people. To anyone with a shred of decency
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Too early
I wish Norman Baker MP every success with his plan to prevent shops selling Christmas goods or playing carols before December 1. I used to love Christmas but I have come to dread the whole business, despite having young children of my own. It has become
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See the light
Tony Sturley thinks a roundabout should replace the traffic lights on the main road through Rottingdean (Letters, November 6). Has he considered how drivers flowing east to west down the hill into Rottingdean are going to react knowing they are approaching
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Senior Cup: MacDonald hits four in Reds romp
Charlie MacDonald staged a successful return after a lengthy injury lay-off with a four-goal blast for Crawley Town last night. Making his first start since August 19, the former Charlton striker paved the way for a 7-1 demolition of Sussex County League
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Out of date
Sorry, Tony Titchener, but you are mistaken in stating "East and West Sussex are no more than artificial creations of the 1974 reorganisation of local government" (Letters, November 6). Extract from Sussex, published by Cambridge University Press, 1909
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Comment: Ian Hart
Me and my big mouth! I said that Lincoln City away was a winnable tie for the Albion. I also suggested that perhaps this was the year when the Seagulls would have that long overdue lucrative cup run. Wrong on both counts then! Thankfully, circumstances
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Youth football: Bryant checks in as youngest
Lee Bryant was inspired by the late Bobby Moore when he became the youngest player to turn out for an Albion youth team. Bryant was 13 years 221 days when he played in central defence for table-topping Seagulls in a 4-1 victory over Colchester in the
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Cricket: Kirtley gets England chance
Sussex fast bowler James Kirtley celebrated his England recall with two wickets in the third and final one-dayer against Bangladesh in Dhaka today. Kirtley took 2-33 from 9.1 overs as the hosts made 182, their highest total of the series so far. In his
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Albion make two signings
Albion manager Mark McGhee today made a double swoop for two young midfielders from Premiership clubs. McGhee is signing 18-year-old Dubliner Mark Yeates on a month's loan from Spurs. The formalities of Yeates' move were due to be completed after he trained
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Giant punch bowl could set world record
It has already graced the Lord Mayor's procession and could now be destined for the pages of the Guinness Book of Records. This huge wooden wassail, or punch bowl, is believed to be the largest in the world and was made in Sussex. It was on a float during
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Paracetamol overdose killed woman
A woman who ran away from her Brighton home died more than 24 hours after taking an overdose of paracetamol, an inquest heard. Cheryl Harris, 20, had been living with boyfriend Darren Roberts in New Milton, near Southampton, when she took 36 tablets with
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Alarm as trade gap hits £3.9bn
The UK trade gap with the rest of the world widened to a record £3.9 billion in September, official figures showed yesterday. Falling exports and rising imports were behind the estimated rise from the revised figure of £2.6 billion in August, data from
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Eco idea powers firm to award
A power company which came up with an eco-friendly way to produce electricity has scooped a prestigious innovation award. Crawley-based Ceres Power was the overall winner of the Carbon Trust Innovation Awards 2003 which took entries from across the UK
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Contest aims to tempt women game designers
A competition has been launched to encourage more women to enter the male-dominated world of computer game design. Tomb raider Lara Croft has become the biggest icon in computer gaming - but elsewhere in the industry women are failing to pack a punch.
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Date
Site helps mums balance work and home
As every working mother knows, getting the balance right is tricky if not downright impossible. The work/life double act came as a challenge for new mum Denise Tyler. But it also proved to be the launch pad for a new business. Following the birth of her
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Date
Eight families a day made homeless
Eight families are made homeless every day in Brighton and Hove, left destitute by spiralling house prices, lack of security in rented homes and below-average wages. Every day, council officials try to find emergency shelter for people arriving at their
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Date
Council opens case against national park
The South Downs has never qualified as a national park in the past and should not be awarded the conservation status now, a public inquiry was told. West Sussex County Council, for a long time the most vocal opponent of the national park plan, said designation
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Interview: Chief Constable Ken Jones on real world policing
Here Sussex's top officer writes on the pressures the force faces and the need for realism. "I would love to put a uniformed bobby on to every street in Sussex. But the changing nature of policing over the last 20 years means it is simply not possible
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Special report: Cafe crisis in North Laine
The Continental feel of Brighton's North Laine is an integral part of its bohemian character. Chatting with friends in one of its 30-plus coffee shops is a way of life for many and provides a welcome break for shoppers. But some traders fear that there
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Albion make two signings
Albion manager Mark McGhee today made a double swoop for two young midfielders from Premiership clubs. McGhee is signing 18-year-old Dubliner Mark Yeates on a month's loan from Spurs. The formalities of Yeates' move were due to be completed after he trained
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TV challenge to find pal a partner
Anne-Marie Philip went to huge lengths to give her best friend the chance of romance. The 17-year-old went on a politician's campaign trail, tackled an assault course and dressed up as a fairy godmother to get Anthony Watson a date. But Anthony, also
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TV Gail's anorexia warning
Television presenter Gail Porter must take medication for the rest of her life after a ten-year battle with anorexia. The diminutive star, who weighed just 6st 7lb at her lowest point, revealed she kept her fridge empty of food so she could not eat when
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Police hid call girl from ex-boyfriend
A prostitute was moved to a safe house when a client she started dating bombarded her with abusive phone calls and text messages. David Peapell started seeing Brighton call girl Sarah Gant but when she ended the relationship Peapell, 36, began a campaign
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TV Gail's anorexia warning
Television presenter Gail Porter must take medication for the rest of her life after a ten-year battle with anorexia. The diminutive star, who weighed just 6st 7lb at her lowest point, revealed she kept her fridge empty of food so she could not eat when
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Date
The Graduate, Theatre Royal, Brighton, until November 15 2003
First, let us get the nudity issue out of the way. This is something that has been at the heart of all the publicity for this show every since Terry Johnson adapted the famous film of Charles Webb's novel for the stage. Past Mrs Robinsons who have bared
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Date
In the name of art?
The pictures by James Cauty raise questions about what art is (The Argus, November 5). His images will have caused great offence to many of the survivors and to those who were affected by September 11. They should not be being used in this way in the
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Date
How patronising
My heartfelt thanks to Artrepublic owner Lawrence Alkin for exhibiting "artist" James Cauty's latest masterpiece depicting the destruction of Big Ben, World Trade Centre-style, to wake me up and make me aware of things. Newly awaken and aware, may I suggest
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Date
Blaze at workshop
Farm machinery and a workshop were destroyed by fire in Barcombe early today. More than 20 firefighters battled the blaze for more than an hour at Mill Lane. Fire crews from stations including Haywards Heath, Turners Hill and East Grinstead managed to
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Woman lay dead for a month
A woman lay undiscovered in her home for more than a month after she was viciously battered to death, a court heard. Charmaine Dempsey, 48, was found by her daughter at her ground-floor flat in Ivory Walk, Bewbush, Crawley, in December last year. A jury
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Date
Eastbourne kids get ID cards
Identity cards are being introduced to combat under-age drinking, smoking and the sale of fireworks to youngsters. The Citizen Card, to be issued to all secondary schoolchildren in Eastbourne, will have to be produced to buy age-restricted products, which
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Date
Lawful? My skin crawled
My skin crawled when I read the letter by David Broughton (November 8). He accuses politicians of being hypocrites and says the September 11 attacks, although horrible, were a lawful act carried out by desperate people. To anyone with a shred of decency
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Date
Youth darts: Stevie proves she's the world's best
Stevie Riggs has become a world youth champion after fearing she'd lose her opening match. She defeated compatriot Sam Petchey 4-2 in the final of the Winmau Masters at Bridlington, then admitted: "I thought I'd get knocked out in the first round." Stevie
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Date
See the light
Tony Sturley thinks a roundabout should replace the traffic lights on the main road through Rottingdean (Letters, November 6). Has he considered how drivers flowing east to west down the hill into Rottingdean are going to react knowing they are approaching
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Date
Senior Cup: MacDonald hits four in Reds romp
Charlie MacDonald staged a successful return after a lengthy injury lay-off with a four-goal blast for Crawley Town last night. Making his first start since August 19, the former Charlton striker paved the way for a 7-1 demolition of Sussex County League
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Date
No sympathy
Regarding the burning of the caravan in Firle and the article in which gypsies defended their position (The Argus, November 10), I try very hard to be open-minded. But several years ago, we had travellers on vacant land at the back of our house. They
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Date
Challenge to restore Victorian house
It may look like the house from hell but newly-weds Jonathan and Susie Skipper hope to turn it into their very own des res. The couple fell in love with the run-down Victorian terrace the moment they set eyes on it. Oblivious to the peeling paintwork,
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Date
Snooker: Whirlwind blown away by Drago
Tony Drago out-gunned Jimmy White to march into the last 16 of the British Open last night. The Maltese No. 1 came from 2-0 down to win 5-2 and send the fans' favourite crashing out before a packed house at the Brighton Centre. Earlier, Stephen Hendry
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Date
Youth football: Bryant checks in as youngest
Lee Bryant was inspired by the late Bobby Moore when he became the youngest player to turn out for an Albion youth team. Bryant was 13 years 221 days when he played in central defence for table-topping Seagulls in a 4-1 victory over Colchester in the
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Date
Youth cricket: Brothers chosen for SA tour
Brothers Sam and Joe Adams have been selected for a Sussex under-19s tour of South Africa next month. The Brighton all-rounders are confident the championship county's youngsters will receive a warm welcome despite England's recent hard-fought victory
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Date
Giant punch bowl could set world record
It has already graced the Lord Mayor's procession and could now be destined for the pages of the Guinness Book of Records. This huge wooden wassail, or punch bowl, is believed to be the largest in the world and was made in Sussex. It was on a float during
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Date
Paracetamol overdose killed woman
A woman who ran away from her Brighton home died more than 24 hours after taking an overdose of paracetamol, an inquest heard. Cheryl Harris, 20, had been living with boyfriend Darren Roberts in New Milton, near Southampton, when she took 36 tablets with
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Date
Net firm moves base to Sussex
An internet company which helps businesses get online has moved its headquarters from London to Brighton. Internetadvice has relocated to exploit the wealth of new media professionals who live in the city. The company, based in Kemp Town, specialises
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Small firms set to ignore Disability Act
Almost three-quarters of small businesses in Sussex will ignore new disability legislation when it is introduced next year. They will refuse to make changes to their premises and working practices, according to a Royal National Institute for the Deaf
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Two saved by lifeboat
Two people on a cruise boat were rescued by a lifeboat crew off Eastbourne yesterday. Skipper Michael Sarola sent a Mayday call to Dover Coastguard after his vessel developed propeller problems. The 13.5m Dutch boat, called Kreiav, was on the last leg
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Council opens case against national park
The South Downs has never qualified as a national park in the past and should not be awarded the conservation status now, a public inquiry was told. West Sussex County Council, for a long time the most vocal opponent of the national park plan, said designation
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Special report: Cafe crisis in North Laine
The Continental feel of Brighton's North Laine is an integral part of its bohemian character. Chatting with friends in one of its 30-plus coffee shops is a way of life for many and provides a welcome break for shoppers. But some traders fear that there
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New girl takes over breakfast radio slot
She only took an interest in local radio to pad out her CV, but thousands of people will soon be waking up with Sarah Gorrell. The award-winning presenter has won the race to permanently replace JoAnne Good as the morning presenter on BBC Southern Counties
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OAP lay unconscious for days after fall
A widow who lay unconscious for days after a fall at home today thanked the milkman who saved her life. Dorothy Mastakas, who broke her hip in the accident last month, said she was indebted to Bob Peacock who was "extra special". Mrs Mastakas, 77, lives
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TV challenge to find pal a partner
Anne-Marie Philip went to huge lengths to give her best friend the chance of romance. The 17-year-old went on a politician's campaign trail, tackled an assault course and dressed up as a fairy godmother to get Anthony Watson a date. But Anthony, also
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£12m spend on council homes which may be sold
More than £12 million is being spent on council housing in Brighton and Hove - even though the stock could soon be sold. The city council is spending the equivalent of just under £1,000 per house on repairs and maintenance. Tenants will vote next year
