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New hearing for torture claim victim
A man has been given another chance in court to claim £2.5 million compensation after allegedly suffering two months of torture in a Saudi Arabian prison. Tax adviser Ron Jones, from Crawley, is suing the Saudi authorities for damages for the 67 days
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Accused widow made cash call
A woman accused of murdering her husband made a "bizarre" telephone call to his boss asking for money, a court heard. Advertising salesman Julian Webb died from a cocktail of aspirin and anti-depressants, allegedly fed to him in a curry by his wife Dena
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Rail drivers to strike
Train drivers on the Gatwick Express are to stage four one-day strikes, including stoppages on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. The move, in a dispute over pay, follows an overwhelming vote in favour of industrial action by drivers on the direct rail
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Thanks for saving our dog
On Sunday we took our dog to Newhaven for a walk and in a mad five minutes she jumped off the end of the walkway where the lighthouse is. We were terrified we had lost her and our heartfelt thanks to the coastguard team and a fisherman who jumped over
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Feedback, with Simon Bradshaw
Which is more important - political correctness or correct English? Well, decide for yourself. A letter from Brighton and Hove City Council leader Ken Bodfish on Thursday last week congratulating the people who took part in the London-to-Brighton veteran
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Boy sets record with court behaviour order
A junior school pupil is believed to be the youngest child in Sussex to be made the subject of an antisocial behaviour order. Daniel Meehan, of Brentwood Road, Hollingdean, is 11 but Brighton Magistrates Court heard he is believed to be responsible for
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Car wins
This is a tough competition. We have recently taken to shopping and enjoying a coffee in and around Hove more than usual. This is because we can park right outside the shops. We can park all over the area of Hove and the seafront for 10p for 30 minutes
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Hotel gets a refit
A seafront hotel in Brighton is to undergo a £2 million facelift. The Hilton Brighton Metropole will be starting phase one of its refurbishment programme in January. Hotel bosses hope it will be finished by April. Peter Hales, area general manager for
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Step too far
I notice with dismay that the park and display zone has now been extended to the west of King Alfred. I am advised there must be uniformity between Brighton and Hove now we are one City. As a resident who loves our City and has lived here for 50 years
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Ryman: King's reign extended at Lewes
Steven King has been rewarded for a tremendous start in management with a two-year contract at Lewes. The Ryman League division one south leaders have moved to ward off other clubs by offering King terms until the end of next season. King, who admits
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Queen honours Body Shop founder
Body Shop founder Dame Anita Roddick told the Queen her secret of success. "I said I keep busy - because it's better to wear out than rust out," said Dame Anita at Buckingham Palace. She had just received her honour, awarded in the Queen's Birthday Honours
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Snooker: Hendry misses maximum chance
Stephen Hendry set up a mouthwatering quarter-final clash with John Higgins by brushing aside Joe Perry at the Brighton Centre last night but still left the arena shaking his head. The World No. 2 took less than 70 minutes to wrap up a 5-0 victory against
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Zesh aims to put Albion top
Zesh Rehman wants to put Brighton and Hove Albion back on top of Division Two. The Seagulls led the table in the early stages of the 20-year-old Fulham midfielder's loan which ended with the 2-2 draw away to Peterborough on November 1. But the former
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Man charged with backpacker's murder
A man has been charged with murdering Brighton University graduate Peter Falconio, more than two years after he went missing in Australia. Mechanic Bradley John Murdoch, 45, appeared before magistrates in northern Australia today. He also faced charges
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Gang of teenagers beat man for phone
A man was taken to hospital with severe concussion after he was kicked in the head during a robbery. The victim was repeatedly kicked in the head and face until he let go of his mobile phone. He was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton,
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Design firm's award double
A leading firm of architects has been presented with two awards for its work. The RH Partnership from Brighton won them from the Royal Institute of British Architects. Project architect Sarah Kemp collected the Instock Downland prize, which attracted
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Mystery smell upsets shopping centre staff
Staff at one of Sussex's main shopping centres are being overwhelmed by a mystery pong. Workers on the basement level at Churchill Square, Brighton, say the smell has induced pounding headaches and tingling limbs. It drifts up from the car park below
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Mystery smell annoys shopping centre staff
Shopping centre staff are being overwhelmed by a mystery pong. Workers on the basement level at Churchill Square, Brighton, say the smell has induced pounding headaches and tingling limbs. It drifts up from the car park below as the two levels are linked
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Airport train drivers to strike
Train drivers on the Gatwick Express service from central London are to stage four one-day strikes, including walk-outs on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. The move, in a dispute over pay, follows an overwhelming vote in favour of industrial action by
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Crash hampers A23 traffic
Huge tailbacks built up when a car hit a crash barrier and ended up facing the wrong way. More trouble was caused when several drivers viewing the accident took their eyes off the road and also crashed. No one was hurt in the collisions on the northbound
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Murder probe over body in park
A murder investigation has been launched after a man's body was discovered in a town centre park. Police received an emergency call at 10.47pm yesterday. Officers found the body in St Anne's Park, Eastbourne, close to the railway station. Officers returned
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Writer Julie Burchill joins Hove library fight
Campaigners against a library's move to a more modern building are joining forces against the threat. The newly formed Friends of Hove Library has already attracted widespread backing, including that of Hove-based writer and columnist Julie Burchill.
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Scandal of bogus nurse
A care worker with no experience and less than a day's training was sent to look after elderly people. A damning expose of social services in Sussex has revealed shocking practices in two care agencies. An undercover reporter with no experience used a
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Greeting card found in flat of death
The daughter of a woman found battered to death in her home sent her a Christmas card days before her body was found. A jury at Lewes Crown Court heard police forensic experts found the card in a pile of unopened mail in Charmaine Dempsey's ground floor
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Crank 999 calls 'were cry for help'
A man wasted hours of 999 crews' time with crank calls. Christopher Methold, who dresses as a woman and is known as Christina Oldham, bombarded emergency services with hundreds of calls stopping them from dealing with genuine cases. Methold also took
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Sugababes sang in my living room
There aren't many music fans who can claim to have had chart-topping band perform live in their front room. But that is what happened to one group of friends when The Sugababes popped round for an impromptu gig. The group is already lined up to perform
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Zesh aims to put Albion top
Zesh Rehman wants to put Brighton and Hove Albion back on top of Division Two. The Seagulls led the table in the early stages of the 20-year-old Fulham midfielder's loan which ended with the 2-2 draw away to Peterborough on November 1. But the former
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Two badly hurt in car wreck
A driver and his passenger were seriously hurt when their car overturned and smashed into a row of parked cars. Witnesses said they heard a car skidding seconds before a loud bang as the black BMW ploughed into five cars on Brighton seafront last night
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Mum missing with baby
A 15-week-old baby and his teenage mother have gone missing. Police were becoming increasingly concerned for the 18-year-old mum and her son, who have not been seen since yesterday. Lauren O'Hare and baby Jack were living with family in Hartington Road
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Rail drivers to strike
Train drivers on the Gatwick Express are to stage four one-day strikes, including stoppages on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. The move, in a dispute over pay, follows an overwhelming vote in favour of industrial action by drivers on the direct rail
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Police chief's apology to shooting victim's family
Sussex Police have apologised to the family of a man shot dead in his bed and admitted James Ashley "should not have died". Chief constable Ken Jones travelled to Liverpool yesterday to meet the family of Mr Ashley, who was shot almost six years ago during
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Thanks for saving our dog
On Sunday we took our dog to Newhaven for a walk and in a mad five minutes she jumped off the end of the walkway where the lighthouse is. We were terrified we had lost her and our heartfelt thanks to the coastguard team and a fisherman who jumped over
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Boy sets record with court behaviour order
A junior school pupil is believed to be the youngest child in Sussex to be made the subject of an antisocial behaviour order. Daniel Meehan, of Brentwood Road, Hollingdean, is 11 but Brighton Magistrates Court heard he is believed to be responsible for
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Man hurt in carjacking spree
A carjacker who attacked a 67-year-old man and stole his car is being hunted by police. The offender crashed three stolen cars during a crime spree which started in Surrey and ended in Sussex. He first targeted the female owner of a Ford Fiesta, who was
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Rail drivers to strike
Train drivers on the Gatwick Express are to stage four one-day strikes, including stoppages on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. The move, in a dispute over pay, follows an overwhelming vote in favour of industrial action by drivers on the direct rail
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Accused widow made cash call
A woman accused of murdering her husband made a "bizarre" telephone call to his boss asking for money, a court heard. Advertising salesman Julian Webb died from a cocktail of aspirin and anti-depressants, allegedly fed to him in a curry by his wife Dena
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'We're sorry we ate your relative'
A Fijian village has apologised to the family of a Sussex Christian missionary eaten by tribespeople 136 years-ago. Thomas Baker's descendants, joined by Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase and 600 people, attended a tribal ceremony in Nabutautau. The villagers
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Ammo found at house
Ammunition and parts of a gun were found when police raided a house. A team of officers searched the home in Cumberland Road, Bexhill, and found a quantity of shotgun and air rifle ammunition. Inspector Barry Markham said: "The operation was very successful
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Such a performer
Born in Vienna, the famous Hollywood 1930/40s supporting actor Walter Slezak was a medical student. His Hollywood career began when Michael Curtiz (director) discovered him. Always playing bad guy roles, he was also a writer and humorist. His father,
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Hockey: Brighton promotion push shapes up
Brighton skipper Carlo Missirian is delighted with the way his side's promotion challenge is shaping up. A 3-3 draw with leaders Ashford last Saturday left Brighton fourth in South Premier division two. They are just a point behind Maidenhead and Staines
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Dr Martens: Borough sweat on injuries
Stuart Tuck, Darren Baker and Ben Austin are all doubtful for Eastbourne Borough's trip to Steve Claridge's premier division leaders Weymouth. Borough's Tuck and Baker and a St Leonards player were all carried off the pitch at The Firs on Wednesday during
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Who gains?
Last Friday I had to use my car for an essential journey across town. On returning to Freshfield Place shortly before 9am I found there was no parking place available. I searched the following streets for the nearest available space: Freshfield Place,
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Ryman round-up: Lopez on transfer list
Worthing have put Wes Lopez on the transfer list. The winger has been made available over a disciplinary matter, but manager Alan Pook would reveal no more details. Lopez went on the transfer list in the summer but came off it after a series of impressive
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Queen honours Body Shop founder
Body Shop founder Dame Anita Roddick told the Queen her secret of success. "I said I keep busy - because it's better to wear out than rust out," said Dame Anita at Buckingham Palace. She had just received her honour, awarded in the Queen's Birthday Honours
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Man charged with backpacker's murder
A man has been charged with murdering Brighton University graduate Peter Falconio, more than two years after he went missing in Australia. Mechanic Bradley John Murdoch, 45, appeared before magistrates in northern Australia today. He also faced charges
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Design firm's award double
A leading firm of architects has been presented with two awards for its work. The RH Partnership from Brighton won them from the Royal Institute of British Architects. Project architect Sarah Kemp collected the Instock Downland prize, which attracted
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Jobs increase as Asda flourishes
Supermarket giant Asda today said a £385 million expansion programme had created 1,790 more jobs than originally hoped. The posts, which have been created nationwide during this year, mean Wal-Mart owned Asda has beaten its target of 3,900 new recruits
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Strikes on Tube
London Underground (LU) passengers face disruption because of a 24-hour strike by drivers on two Tube lines in protest at the sacking of a colleague. The Hammersmith and City and Circle Lines walk-out was due to start at 9.30pm last night. Members of
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Mystery smell annoys shopping centre staff
Shopping centre staff are being overwhelmed by a mystery pong. Workers on the basement level at Churchill Square, Brighton, say the smell has induced pounding headaches and tingling limbs. It drifts up from the car park below as the two levels are linked
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Airport train drivers to strike
Train drivers on the Gatwick Express service from central London are to stage four one-day strikes, including walk-outs on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve. The move, in a dispute over pay, follows an overwhelming vote in favour of industrial action by
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Crash hampers A23 traffic
Huge tailbacks built up when a car hit a crash barrier and ended up facing the wrong way. More trouble was caused when several drivers viewing the accident took their eyes off the road and also crashed. No one was hurt in the collisions on the northbound
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Father jailed for child porn offences
A man has been jailed for downloading three hardcore pornographic movies featuring children. Barry Halloren, who is originally from Hove but gave his address as Clapham Road, Stockwell, near London, was also discovered to have more than 200 indecent images
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Greeting card found in flat of death
The daughter of a woman found battered to death in her home sent her a Christmas card days before her body was found. A jury at Lewes Crown Court heard police forensic experts found the card in a pile of unopened mail in Charmaine Dempsey's ground floor
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Crank 999 calls 'were cry for help'
A man wasted hours of 999 crews' time with crank calls. Christopher Methold, who dresses as a woman and is known as Christina Oldham, bombarded emergency services with hundreds of calls stopping them from dealing with genuine cases. Methold also took
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'We're sorry we ate your relative'
A Fijian village has apologised to the family of a Sussex Christian missionary eaten by tribespeople 136 years-ago. Thomas Baker's descendants, joined by Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase and 600 people, attended a tribal ceremony in Nabutautau. The villagers
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Zesh aims to put Albion top
Zesh Rehman wants to put Brighton and Hove Albion back on top of Division Two. The Seagulls led the table in the early stages of the 20-year-old Fulham midfielder's loan which ended with the 2-2 draw away to Peterborough on November 1. But the former
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Gunman shoots at house
A man was seen firing what is thought to have been a shotgun at a house. No one was injured but some damage was caused to the property, near the corner of Hawthorn Road and Gravitts Lane, Bognor, The man seen with the gun was described as white, 6ft,
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Mum missing with baby
A 15-week-old baby and his teenage mother have gone missing. Police were becoming increasingly concerned for the 18-year-old mum and her son, who have not been seen since yesterday. Lauren O'Hare and baby Jack were living with family in Hartington Road
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Grief for crash's second victim
Tributes were paid today to a "happy and fun-loving" nursery nurse who died a month after a crash in which her friend died. Vicki Browne, 19, lost both legs in the accident and won the admiration of hospital staff for her four-week struggle for life.
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Police chief's apology to shooting victim's family
Sussex Police have apologised to the family of a man shot dead in his bed and admitted James Ashley "should not have died". Chief constable Ken Jones travelled to Liverpool yesterday to meet the family of Mr Ashley, who was shot almost six years ago during
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Power point
On Wednesday night we suffered a power cut. Why is it that when this happens, the electricity board always lets a sufficient period elapse for us all to feel safe enough to re-set our various electronic timepieces and then shuts the power off again? -
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Rude can be OK
I cannot understand why people grumble about "toilet humour". We saw Julian Clary in his pantomime in Brighton and he was funny and rude but his double entendres were way above the heads of the children in the audience and the adults loved him. We saw
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Radio masts and health
There have been many stories in The Argus about radio masts and concerns about health issues. But if there are more base station masts, the amount of transmitted power required and produced by the handsets used to communicate, whether they be mobile phones
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Such a performer
Born in Vienna, the famous Hollywood 1930/40s supporting actor Walter Slezak was a medical student. His Hollywood career began when Michael Curtiz (director) discovered him. Always playing bad guy roles, he was also a writer and humorist. His father,
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Wrong way
The problem of the ineffectiveness of bus shelters mentioned on this page has arisen because in recent years many have been installed facing the wrong way with the open side fully exposed to the prevailing south-west wind and rain, with spray coming off
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Rugby: Phillips set to hit new high
Adam Phillips completes the lightning ascent from Sussex Two to National League when he makes his first start for Haywards Heath tomorrow. Phillips, who was playing for Old Brightonians until recently, has been named on the left wing as Heath host Westcombe
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Busy buses
Tucked away on page 21 of The Argus on Monday was a most informative article about Brighton and Hove's buses, with important implications for our transport planners. It is generally considered that trams are the most efficient and economical way of moving
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Hockey: Brighton promotion push shapes up
Brighton skipper Carlo Missirian is delighted with the way his side's promotion challenge is shaping up. A 3-3 draw with leaders Ashford last Saturday left Brighton fourth in South Premier division two. They are just a point behind Maidenhead and Staines
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Dr Martens: Vines hunt for keeper
Crawley Town boss Francis Vines is confident of signing a goalkeeper on loan in time for their premier division clash at Hinkley United tomorrow. Andy Little is out for three weeks with a broken cheekbone and the Reds are desperate to bring in an experienced
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Gentleman mechanic always on hand with a cuppa
The chink of a bone china cup and saucer is not what you expect to hear at a car repair shop. But the tinkling sound is almost as common as the clank of metal at Vye's of Hove. The family business is run by 84-year-old Jack Vye, who has been tinkering
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Dr Martens: Borough sweat on injuries
Stuart Tuck, Darren Baker and Ben Austin are all doubtful for Eastbourne Borough's trip to Steve Claridge's premier division leaders Weymouth. Borough's Tuck and Baker and a St Leonards player were all carried off the pitch at The Firs on Wednesday during
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Who gains?
Last Friday I had to use my car for an essential journey across town. On returning to Freshfield Place shortly before 9am I found there was no parking place available. I searched the following streets for the nearest available space: Freshfield Place,
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Ryman round-up: Lopez on transfer list
Worthing have put Wes Lopez on the transfer list. The winger has been made available over a disciplinary matter, but manager Alan Pook would reveal no more details. Lopez went on the transfer list in the summer but came off it after a series of impressive
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The council wants us to park illegally
In the context of Brighton and Hove's budget deficit, revenue from fixed penalty parking fines has become a major and very welcome lifeline for the council. It does not matter that the revenue is ring-fenced. It takes pressure off other budgets. But this
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Snooker: Davis vows to knuckle down
Mark Davis has vowed to knuckle down to hours of practice to improve his safety play after going out of the British Open against John Higgins yesterday. The 31-year-old from St Leonards went into the third round clash with the world No. 4 at the Brighton
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Jobs increase as Asda flourishes
Supermarket giant Asda today said a £385 million expansion programme had created 1,790 more jobs than originally hoped. The posts, which have been created nationwide during this year, mean Wal-Mart owned Asda has beaten its target of 3,900 new recruits
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Date
Strikes on Tube
London Underground (LU) passengers face disruption because of a 24-hour strike by drivers on two Tube lines in protest at the sacking of a colleague. The Hammersmith and City and Circle Lines walk-out was due to start at 9.30pm last night. Members of
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Date
Loss of faith over pensions
Most workers no longer trust their employer or the Government to provide them with an adequate pension when they retire, research showed today. Only 40 per cent of people thought they would be able to enjoy a comfortable retirement on just their state
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Car crime swoop
Four teenagers suspected of committing car crime on a nightly basis were being questioned by police today. They were arrested in the Varndean area of Brighton in the early hours. Police were tipped off by members of the public who saw cars being broken
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Workers angry over councillors' rise
Council workers who were refused a £2,000 pay rise have reacted angrily at news councillors could get a significant increase in their allowances. Elected members on Brighton and Hove City Council receive a basic allowance of £8,000 a year but an independent
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Father jailed for child porn offences
A man has been jailed for downloading three hardcore pornographic movies featuring children. Barry Halloren, who is originally from Hove but gave his address as Clapham Road, Stockwell, near London, was also discovered to have more than 200 indecent images
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Mystery smell upsets shopping centre staff
Staff at one of Sussex's main shopping centres are being overwhelmed by a mystery pong. Workers on the basement level at Churchill Square, Brighton, say the smell has induced pounding headaches and tingling limbs. It drifts up from the car park below
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Date
'We're sorry we ate your relative'
A Fijian village has apologised to the family of a Sussex Christian missionary eaten by tribespeople 136 years-ago. Thomas Baker's descendants, joined by Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase and 600 people, attended a tribal ceremony in Nabutautau. The villagers
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Date
Gunman shoots at house
A man was seen firing what is thought to have been a shotgun at a house. No one was injured but some damage was caused to the property, near the corner of Hawthorn Road and Gravitts Lane, Bognor, The man seen with the gun was described as white, 6ft,
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Date
New hearing for torture claim victim
A man has been given another chance in court to claim £2.5 million compensation after allegedly suffering two months of torture in a Saudi Arabian prison. Tax adviser Ron Jones, from Crawley, is suing the Saudi authorities for damages for the 67 days
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Date
Accused widow made cash call
A woman accused of murdering her husband made a "bizarre" telephone call to his boss asking for money, a court heard. Advertising salesman Julian Webb died from a cocktail of aspirin and anti-depressants, allegedly fed to him in a curry by his wife Dena
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Date
Grief for crash's second victim
Tributes were paid today to a "happy and fun-loving" nursery nurse who died a month after a crash in which her friend died. Vicki Browne, 19, lost both legs in the accident and won the admiration of hospital staff for her four-week struggle for life.
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Date
Power point
On Wednesday night we suffered a power cut. Why is it that when this happens, the electricity board always lets a sufficient period elapse for us all to feel safe enough to re-set our various electronic timepieces and then shuts the power off again? -
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Feedback, with Simon Bradshaw
Which is more important - political correctness or correct English? Well, decide for yourself. A letter from Brighton and Hove City Council leader Ken Bodfish on Thursday last week congratulating the people who took part in the London-to-Brighton veteran
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Date
New hearing for torture claim victim
A man has been given another chance in court to claim £2.5 million compensation after allegedly suffering two months of torture in a Saudi Arabian prison. Tax adviser Ron Jones, from Crawley, is suing the Saudi authorities for damages for the 67 days
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Date
Greeting card found in flat of death
The daughter of a woman found battered to death in her home sent her a Christmas card days before her body was found. A jury at Lewes Crown Court heard police forensic experts found the card in a pile of unopened mail in Charmaine Dempsey's ground floor
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Date
Gunman shoots at house
A man was seen firing what is thought to have been a shotgun at a house in West Sussex. No one was injured but some damage was caused to the property, near the corner of Hawthorn Road and Gravitts Lane, Bognor, The man seen with the gun was described
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Man held after woman badly beaten
A police helicopter and search dogs were scrambled to catch an attacker after a woman was beaten in her West Sussex flat. The manhunt was launched when the suspect jumped from a first-floor window in a desperate bid to escape as officers arrived. They
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Police chief's apology to shooting victim's family
Sussex Police have apologised to the family of a man shot dead in his bed and admitted James Ashley "should not have died". Chief constable Ken Jones travelled to Liverpool yesterday to meet the family of Mr Ashley, who was shot almost six years ago during
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Date
Murder probe over body in park
A murder investigation has been launched after a man's body was discovered in a town centre park. Police received an emergency call at 10.47pm yesterday. Officers found the body in St Anne's Park, Eastbourne, close to the railway station. Officers returned
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Date
Rude can be OK
I cannot understand why people grumble about "toilet humour". We saw Julian Clary in his pantomime in Brighton and he was funny and rude but his double entendres were way above the heads of the children in the audience and the adults loved him. We saw
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Date
Radio masts and health
There have been many stories in The Argus about radio masts and concerns about health issues. But if there are more base station masts, the amount of transmitted power required and produced by the handsets used to communicate, whether they be mobile phones
-
Date
Wrong way
The problem of the ineffectiveness of bus shelters mentioned on this page has arisen because in recent years many have been installed facing the wrong way with the open side fully exposed to the prevailing south-west wind and rain, with spray coming off
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Date
Rugby: Phillips set to hit new high
Adam Phillips completes the lightning ascent from Sussex Two to National League when he makes his first start for Haywards Heath tomorrow. Phillips, who was playing for Old Brightonians until recently, has been named on the left wing as Heath host Westcombe
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Date
Busy buses
Tucked away on page 21 of The Argus on Monday was a most informative article about Brighton and Hove's buses, with important implications for our transport planners. It is generally considered that trams are the most efficient and economical way of moving
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Date
Car wins
This is a tough competition. We have recently taken to shopping and enjoying a coffee in and around Hove more than usual. This is because we can park right outside the shops. We can park all over the area of Hove and the seafront for 10p for 30 minutes
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Dr Martens: Vines hunt for keeper
Crawley Town boss Francis Vines is confident of signing a goalkeeper on loan in time for their premier division clash at Hinkley United tomorrow. Andy Little is out for three weeks with a broken cheekbone and the Reds are desperate to bring in an experienced
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Date
Gentleman mechanic always on hand with a cuppa
The chink of a bone china cup and saucer is not what you expect to hear at a car repair shop. But the tinkling sound is almost as common as the clank of metal at Vye's of Hove. The family business is run by 84-year-old Jack Vye, who has been tinkering
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Date
Hotel gets a refit
A seafront hotel in Brighton is to undergo a £2 million facelift. The Hilton Brighton Metropole will be starting phase one of its refurbishment programme in January. Hotel bosses hope it will be finished by April. Peter Hales, area general manager for
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Date
Step too far
I notice with dismay that the park and display zone has now been extended to the west of King Alfred. I am advised there must be uniformity between Brighton and Hove now we are one City. As a resident who loves our City and has lived here for 50 years
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The council wants us to park illegally
In the context of Brighton and Hove's budget deficit, revenue from fixed penalty parking fines has become a major and very welcome lifeline for the council. It does not matter that the revenue is ring-fenced. It takes pressure off other budgets. But this
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Date
Ryman: King's reign extended at Lewes
Steven King has been rewarded for a tremendous start in management with a two-year contract at Lewes. The Ryman League division one south leaders have moved to ward off other clubs by offering King terms until the end of next season. King, who admits
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Date
Snooker: Hendry misses maximum chance
Stephen Hendry set up a mouthwatering quarter-final clash with John Higgins by brushing aside Joe Perry at the Brighton Centre last night but still left the arena shaking his head. The World No. 2 took less than 70 minutes to wrap up a 5-0 victory against
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Date
Snooker: Davis vows to knuckle down
Mark Davis has vowed to knuckle down to hours of practice to improve his safety play after going out of the British Open against John Higgins yesterday. The 31-year-old from St Leonards went into the third round clash with the world No. 4 at the Brighton
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Date
Zesh aims to put Albion top
Zesh Rehman wants to put Brighton and Hove Albion back on top of Division Two. The Seagulls led the table in the early stages of the 20-year-old Fulham midfielder's loan which ended with the 2-2 draw away to Peterborough on November 1. But the former
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Date
Gang of teenagers beat man for phone
A man was taken to hospital with severe concussion after he was kicked in the head during a robbery. The victim was repeatedly kicked in the head and face until he let go of his mobile phone. He was taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital, Brighton,
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Date
Loss of faith over pensions
Most workers no longer trust their employer or the Government to provide them with an adequate pension when they retire, research showed today. Only 40 per cent of people thought they would be able to enjoy a comfortable retirement on just their state
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Date
Lotto grant for mill restoration
Work has begun to restore a windmill in an East Sussex front garden. The project was awarded the largest lottery grant for the restoration of an individual windmill in Britain. Paul and Bee Frost were given £577,000 towards the estimated £1 million costs
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Mystery smell upsets shopping centre staff
Staff at one of Sussex's main shopping centres are being overwhelmed by a mystery pong. Workers on the basement level at Churchill Square, Brighton, say the smell has induced pounding headaches and tingling limbs. It drifts up from the car park below
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Date
Car crime swoop
Four teenagers suspected of committing car crime on a nightly basis were being questioned by police today. They were arrested in the Varndean area of Brighton in the early hours. Police were tipped off by members of the public who saw cars being broken
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Date
Murder probe over body in park
A murder investigation has been launched after a man's body was discovered in a town centre park. Police received an emergency call at 10.47pm yesterday. Officers found the body in St Anne's Park, Eastbourne, close to the railway station. Officers returned
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Writer Julie Burchill joins Hove library fight
Campaigners against a library's move to a more modern building are joining forces against the threat. The newly formed Friends of Hove Library has already attracted widespread backing, including that of Hove-based writer and columnist Julie Burchill.
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Workers angry over councillors' rise
Council workers who were refused a £2,000 pay rise have reacted angrily at news councillors could get a significant increase in their allowances. Elected members on Brighton and Hove City Council receive a basic allowance of £8,000 a year but an independent
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Scandal of bogus nurse
A care worker with no experience and less than a day's training was sent to look after elderly people. A damning expose of social services in Sussex has revealed shocking practices in two care agencies. An undercover reporter with no experience used a
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Mystery smell upsets shopping centre staff
Staff at one of Sussex's main shopping centres are being overwhelmed by a mystery pong. Workers on the basement level at Churchill Square, Brighton, say the smell has induced pounding headaches and tingling limbs. It drifts up from the car park below
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Sugababes sang in my living room
There aren't many music fans who can claim to have had chart-topping band perform live in their front room. But that is what happened to one group of friends when The Sugababes popped round for an impromptu gig. The group is already lined up to perform
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Two badly hurt in car wreck
A driver and his passenger were seriously hurt when their car overturned and smashed into a row of parked cars. Witnesses said they heard a car skidding seconds before a loud bang as the black BMW ploughed into five cars on Brighton seafront last night
