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Jordan pulls out because of Jodie
Viewers hoping for a rumble in the jungle could be disappointed after glamour model Jordan ruled herself out of a reality television show if arch rival Jodie Marsh takes part as well. Jordan, real name Katie Price, recently accused Essex girl Jodie of
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Dog gets warm welcome at home
A couple have been reunited with a homeless dog they had flown into Britain from Thailand at a cost of almost £4,000. Nick and Kirsche Elms had been waiting for six months for their new pet to be released from quarantine . Nick, an electrician, and his
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Thank you
Thank you to Mr M Hilton and his daughter for returning my lost wallet on Saturday. It's nice to know there are still some decent, honest people around. -Miss A Huxley, Saltdean
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It's good to rant
We all judge matters by our own lights and Reg Jenkins says (Letters, November 28) that I am somehow ungallant to describe a letter by Councillor Sue John as "ranting". If, however, Coun John was to turn her fire upon Mr Jenkins and accuse him of being
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Youth Judo: Katy is Britain's best
Katy Sumner has struck national gold after becoming a British junior champion at Crystal Palace. She defeated Charlotte Price (Midlands) with two wazaris and an ippon in the 16-17 years under-48kilo final. International Katy, 16, a former national schools
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Getting worse
It was interesting to read in your article "Holiday car fees anger" (The Argus, November 20) that hoteliers are concerned about the proposed parking scheme in the Queens Park area. A growing number of residents in the streets around Queens Park are also
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Matthew Clark: Whitehawk 0 Arundel 2
Arundel manager Steve Johnson was delighted with his side's hardworking display as they won at Whitehawk last night in County League division one. The victory moved them up to fifth in the table with Johnson hoping results can go his side's way on Saturday
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Track record
Henry Law is right as far as a tramway on the seafront is concerned (Letters, November 26) but has he thought through the implications of running trams along Western Road, which is where most people want to go? Even in the relatively traffic-free days
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FA Trophy: Cinderford 3 Lewes 3
Lewes earned another chance to seal a mouthwatering home tie against Weymouth after an exciting draw at Cinderford Town. All the goals came in the first half with five of them arriving in a crazy nine-minute spell in which three penalties were awarded
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Special role
We respect Councillor Peter Willows' views about the neutrality of the Red Cross but are disappointed that he feels no longer able to support our work (Letters, November 28). The British Red Cross is part of a worldwide humanitarian network that has had
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FA Trophy: Crawley 4 St Albans 1
If Crawley want to win some silverware this season, they will have to do a lot better than this. Reds beat Ryman premier side St Albans in the FA Trophy to set up a mouthwatering third round tie against Dagenham and Redbridge. The result equals their
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Basketball: Bears 57 Sopot 68
Nick Nurse always knew Brighton Bears' European adventure would be tough. He never imagined, however, that they would end up shooting themselves so spectacularly in the foot in their own gym. Sixteen missed three-pointers, nine missed free throws, an
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Hospital trust in search of new boss
The biggest hospital trust in Sussex is offering a "substantial" pay deal to attract a new boss. A position for a chief executive of Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust is being advertised today. The new chief will replace long-serving
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Cash advantage to wharf housing bid
Public services will get a £775,000 cash boost if hundreds of new homes are approved in Shoreham. Transport, schools and a library would benefit from the scheme which would also provide low-cost housing. The money would be put up by developers Wilson
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Brown holds sway in power poll
Chancellor Gordon Brown has usurped Prime Minister Tony Blair as Britain's most powerful man, according to GQ magazine. He tops GQ's annual Power List while Blair is relegated to second place. Two years ago the magazine put Brown at number one and now
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Moneymen study city housing stock options
Outside investigators are helping decide whether 13,000 council homes should be sold off. Finance consultants Pricewaterhouse Cooper has been appointed to study the cost implications of four different options for the future of Brighton and Hove's housing
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Council admits national park fears
Plans for a national park have been dealt a blow after a council admitted it is against the plans. East Sussex County Council fears if a South Downs national park is created it will attract more people than the area can cope with. Councillor Tony Reid
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Arrests in operation to curb criminals
Three people have been arrested as part of a crackdown on persistent criminals. Police went to the homes of two men and a woman suspected of being involved in burglaries, violent crime and car thefts. The three were arrested and are being questioned in
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Head quits after year of hassle
A headteacher investigated by police after being accused of assaulting a classroom assistant at a staff party has resigned. Bridget Lawson, 51, is said to have come to an understanding with county education officials to leave her £45,000-a-year post.
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Doctors to stick to their day jobs
Large numbers of doctors' surgeries in Brighton and Hove are expected to stop providing night and weekend cover. New GP contracts due to come into force next year give surgeries the chance to ditch out-of-hours services. Responsibility will instead fall
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Robbery suspect rejects DNA link
A man accused of robbing an elderly woman in a hotel room after his DNA was found on a cigarette butt told a jury there must have been a mistake. Jose Ferreira, 44, said the cigarette must have been picked up from the street. Ferreira has denied robbing
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Student tricked by fake taxi duo
A taxi tout has been jailed for duping a young Japanese language student into paying £360 for a ride. Kenneth Grieveson, who worked as an unlicensed taxi driver at Heathrow, charged Yuko Ando for a 73-mile trip from the airport to Lewes and left the distressed
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Warnings leave top schools under-subscribed
Classrooms in some of Brighton and Hove's top schools will have empty desks next year - the bizarre result of the annual places lottery. Parents have been warned off selecting the most popular schools unless they are certain of winning places. Many have
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Terror suspect charged
A Sussex man has been charged under the Terrorism Act following a Sussex Police investigation into large-scale cheque and credit card fraud. Noureddine Mouleff, an Algerian, of Pevensey Road, Eastbourne, was due to appear before Bow Street magistrates
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December 3: Watson wants his place back
Albion regular Paul Watson has warned the young guns of the defence he wants to win his place back. Watson faces double competition for the rightback role from Adam El-Abd and Adam Hinshelwood, but he is not about to fade away without a fight. The 28-
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December 1: Piercy injury blow
John Piercy is refusing to let another spell on the sidelines dampen his spirits following the first League goal of his career. The former Spurs midfielder's early strike launched Albion to a 2-0 win against Wrexham at Withdean on Saturday and third place
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November 28: McGhee calls for repeat show
Albion manager Mark McGhee is demanding a repeat performance from his players for the Withdean faithful. The Seagulls put their promotion challenge back on track with a stirring 2-1 victory at Notts County last Saturday. Now McGhee wants more of the same
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November 28: Seagulls want to keep Yeates
Albion are hoping to sign Mark Yeates on a permanent deal. Midfielder Yeates, 18, called up by the Republic of Ireland under-19s, is halfway through his month's loan from Tottenham. Manager Mark McGhee told the club's website: "We'd keep him permanently
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Reward for anti-crime crusader
A crimefighter will be welcomed at Westminster after battling street drunks and hooligans. Community activist Derek Peacock, from Kemp Town, Brighton, will receive a £1,000 cheque from ministers at the Houses of Parliament on Thursday. He has been chosen
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Parking rules hit meals on wheels
City parking attendants are threatening the work of meals on wheels by issuing tickets to volunteers. One volunteer has already quit the service after getting booked while delivering meals to the elderly. Others say they are fed up having to worry about
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How Spooks star stumbled into limelight
Most actors wait for years for the chance to take the stage at the National Theatre or appear in a Broadway musical. But not David Oyelowo. He had notched up both achievements by the time he was 18. And it was not so much a passion for theatre that shaped
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Romeo and Juliet, Theatre Royal, Brighton
In one sense, it doesn't matter what you do with Shakespeare, his stories are so powerful and universal and the language so beautiful, he can survive anything you care to throw at him. But in another sense it matters very much and I found this polyglot
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Thank you
Thank you to Mr M Hilton and his daughter for returning my lost wallet on Saturday. It's nice to know there are still some decent, honest people around. -Miss A Huxley, Saltdean
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Passing the buck
Councillor Gerry Kielty is altogether too glib in trying to avoid the Brighton and Hove City Council's responsibility by blaming the BBC for its shortcomings in failing to exercise proper control and supervision of care agencies (Letters, November 27)
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Youth Judo: Katy is Britain's best
Katy Sumner has struck national gold after becoming a British junior champion at Crystal Palace. She defeated Charlotte Price (Midlands) with two wazaris and an ippon in the 16-17 years under-48kilo final. International Katy, 16, a former national schools
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Stop interfering
So, a TV presenter, an international DJ, unelected peers and a group of MPs have sent letters to John Prescott in support of building a football stadium at Falmer. The inquiry by a planning inspector was completed in October and will be submitted to Mr
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Getting worse
It was interesting to read in your article "Holiday car fees anger" (The Argus, November 20) that hoteliers are concerned about the proposed parking scheme in the Queens Park area. A growing number of residents in the streets around Queens Park are also
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Matthew Clark: Whitehawk 0 Arundel 2
Arundel manager Steve Johnson was delighted with his side's hardworking display as they won at Whitehawk last night in County League division one. The victory moved them up to fifth in the table with Johnson hoping results can go his side's way on Saturday
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Joan Collins' city theatre date
Hollywood actress Joan Collins is coming to Brighton. The screen star, famous for roles in films The Stud and The Bitch as well as Eighties TV series Dynasty, will appear in the comedy Full Circle at the Theatre Royal. Her visit is the highlight of the
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Basketball: Nurse made to wait for first Euro win
Nick Nurse has insisted his Brighton Bears will not give up in the quest for European victory. Bears went down 68-57 to Sopot last night to virtually end their chances of progress to the knockout stages of the ULEB Cup. They trailed by 17 points at one
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Albion kids KO'd
Albion were kicked off the pitch and out of the FA Youth Cup by Stevenage Borough last night. A much bigger and frequently over-physical Stevenage team added Albion to their earlier scalp of Oxford United, winning 2-0 at Bognor. The tone was set after
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Albion Comment: Ian Hart
Never mind the fact that it was pouring with rain or that Wrexham were as appealing as 'Big Michelle' from Pop Idol. I was very disappointed with the Withdean attendance of 5,642 on Saturday. Norman Gall and I popped into the Sportsman at around 2pm and
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Cracked roads to cost £750,000
The hot summer has resulted in an estimated £750,000 repair bill for cracked roads. The dry weather led to serious damage on many parts of the road network in West Sussex. Councillor Tex Pemberton, the county council's highways and transport executive
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Best foot forward to quieter streets
Efforts to reduce school-run congestion are gathering momentum. In May, a record 34,000 pupils from 148 schools in West Sussex took part in Walk to School Week and other events have also been successful. Now, a new pilot scheme called Go For Gold will
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Rail firm shareholders stake claim
Private shareholders of former rail infrastructure company Railtrack are to take the Government to court, it was announced yesterday. The 45,000-strong Railtrack Private Shareholders Action Group (RPSAG) today issued a claim in the High Court against
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Moneymen study city housing stock options
Outside investigators are helping decide whether 13,000 council homes should be sold off. Finance consultants Pricewaterhouse Cooper has been appointed to study the cost implications of four different options for the future of Brighton and Hove's housing
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Council admits national park fears
Plans for a national park have been dealt a blow after a council admitted it is against the plans. East Sussex County Council fears if a South Downs national park is created it will attract more people than the area can cope with. Councillor Tony Reid
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Man died on railway track
A young labourer who turned to drugs after his partner left him was found dead on a railway track, an inquest heard. Edmund Draper, 25, died from head injuries after being struck a glancing blow by a train inside Lewes Railway Tunnel. CCTV captured Mr
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Head quits after year of hassle
A headteacher investigated by police after being accused of assaulting a classroom assistant at a staff party has resigned. Bridget Lawson, 51, is said to have come to an understanding with county education officials to leave her £45,000-a-year post.
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Doctors to stick to their day jobs
Large numbers of doctors' surgeries in Brighton and Hove are expected to stop providing night and weekend cover. New GP contracts due to come into force next year give surgeries the chance to ditch out-of-hours services. Responsibility will instead fall
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Student tricked by fake taxi duo
A taxi tout has been jailed for duping a young Japanese language student into paying £360 for a ride. Kenneth Grieveson, who worked as an unlicensed taxi driver at Heathrow, charged Yuko Ando for a 73-mile trip from the airport to Lewes and left the distressed
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Schoolgirl, 11, fights for life
A schoolgirl was continuing to fight for her life last night after being hit by a car. The 11-year-old suffered serious injuries in the collision with a Jeep Cherokee on Monday afternoon. She was taken to the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath
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Terror suspect charged
A Sussex man has been charged under the Terrorism Act following a Sussex Police investigation into large-scale cheque and credit card fraud. Noureddine Mouleff, an Algerian, of Pevensey Road, Eastbourne, was due to appear before Bow Street magistrates
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Help our blitz on graffiti vandals
They have left their mark on almost every corner of the city. Artless daubings in garish paint drag down property values and create an air of neglect in even the most splendid of Brighton and Hove's squares. Thousands of pounds is spent every year cleaning
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December 3: Watson wants his place back
Albion regular Paul Watson has warned the young guns of the defence he wants to win his place back. Watson faces double competition for the rightback role from Adam El-Abd and Adam Hinshelwood, but he is not about to fade away without a fight. The 28-
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December 2: Mystery bug KOs Rehman
Zesh Rehman's Albion future has been thrown into doubt by a mystery illness. It has sidelined the young midfielder just when he needs to be persuading manager Mark McGhee he is worth keeping on loan from Fulham. Flu-like symptoms ruled Rehman out of the
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December 1: Piercy injury blow
John Piercy is refusing to let another spell on the sidelines dampen his spirits following the first League goal of his career. The former Spurs midfielder's early strike launched Albion to a 2-0 win against Wrexham at Withdean on Saturday and third place
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November 28: Seagulls want to keep Yeates
Albion are hoping to sign Mark Yeates on a permanent deal. Midfielder Yeates, 18, called up by the Republic of Ireland under-19s, is halfway through his month's loan from Tottenham. Manager Mark McGhee told the club's website: "We'd keep him permanently
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Reward for anti-crime crusader
A crimefighter will be welcomed at Westminster after battling street drunks and hooligans. Community activist Derek Peacock, from Kemp Town, Brighton, will receive a £1,000 cheque from ministers at the Houses of Parliament on Thursday. He has been chosen
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Rail firm shareholders stake claim
Private shareholders of former rail infrastructure company Railtrack are to take the Government to court, it was announced yesterday. The 45,000-strong Railtrack Private Shareholders Action Group (RPSAG) today issued a claim in the High Court against
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Racist activists get short shrift
Unions will be allowed to expel racist activists under new legislation unveiled by the Government yesterday. Several unions, including the GMB, Unison and Aslef, have complained the law restricted their ability to exclude racists from membership and some
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Mast ban call after health scares
Mobile phone masts should be banned from council land and buildings because of health fears. Liberal Democrats on Brighton and Hove City Council say existing towers should also be decommissioned. There are 15 mobile phone masts, boosters or aerials sited
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Cash advantage to wharf housing bid
Public services will get a £775,000 cash boost if hundreds of new homes are approved in Shoreham. Transport, schools and a library would benefit from the scheme which would also provide low-cost housing. The money would be put up by developers Wilson
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City's blitz on taggers
The Argus has today declared war on the graffiti taggers who blight Brighton and Hove. Barely a street has escaped the ugly scrawls which cost homeowners and businesses millions of pounds every year to clean. The Argus has joined the police, city council
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Drinkers face £1 deposit at the bar
A deposit of £1 could be charged on plastic beakers by bars at big seafront events to encourage recycling. Brighton and Hove resort services manager Chris Holm said the cash would be returned when the customer took the vessels back to the bar. Mr Holm
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Man died on railway track
A young labourer who turned to drugs after his partner left him was found dead on a railway track, an inquest heard. Edmund Draper, 25, died from head injuries after being struck a glancing blow by a train inside Lewes Railway Tunnel. CCTV captured Mr
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Does Santa exist or not?
It is surely the single most important and agonising debate of our time, sure to divide friends and families during the coming weeks. Does Father Christmas really exist? The man himself went on trial in the 1947 Christmas film classic Miracle On 34th
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Schoolgirl, 11, fights for life
A schoolgirl was continuing to fight for her life last night after being hit by a car. The 11-year-old suffered serious injuries in the collision with a Jeep Cherokee on Monday afternoon. She was taken to the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath
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Help our blitz on graffiti vandals
They have left their mark on almost every corner of the city. Artless daubings in garish paint drag down property values and create an air of neglect in even the most splendid of Brighton and Hove's squares. Thousands of pounds is spent every year cleaning
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December 2: Mystery bug KOs Rehman
Zesh Rehman's Albion future has been thrown into doubt by a mystery illness. It has sidelined the young midfielder just when he needs to be persuading manager Mark McGhee he is worth keeping on loan from Fulham. Flu-like symptoms ruled Rehman out of the
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City's blitz on taggers
The Argus has today declared war on the graffiti taggers who blight Brighton and Hove. Barely a street has escaped the ugly scrawls which cost homeowners and businesses millions of pounds every year to clean. The Argus has joined the police, city council
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December 1: Seagulls need new keeper
Albion manager Mark McGhee is pressing ahead with plans to sign a goalkeeper on loan, because car crash victim Michel Kuipers will be out for a month. The Seagulls need cover for No. 1 Ben Roberts after Kuipers escaped with minor head injuries from an
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How Spooks star stumbled into limelight
Most actors wait for years for the chance to take the stage at the National Theatre or appear in a Broadway musical. But not David Oyelowo. He had notched up both achievements by the time he was 18. And it was not so much a passion for theatre that shaped
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A Midsummer Night's Dream, Corn Exchange, Brighton
Shakespeare for families - a great idea, although I'm not sure if younger audiences are quite ready for the rape and mutilation in Titus Andronicus or murder and incest in Hamlet. The comedies, however, are a different matter altogether. Witty and fun
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Romeo and Juliet, Theatre Royal, Brighton
In one sense, it doesn't matter what you do with Shakespeare, his stories are so powerful and universal and the language so beautiful, he can survive anything you care to throw at him. But in another sense it matters very much and I found this polyglot
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Shed 7, Concorde 2, Brighton
Shed 7's decision to split up after their current tour signals not just the end of a band but the passing of an era. The York-raised lads pogoed in and out of the charts throughout the Nineties, ensuring the history of that infamous musical movement known
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Skateboarding dogs get streetwise
Skateboards are traditionally associated with streetwise teenagers. But six Cavalier King Charles spaniels are performing some real-life tricks of their own by adopting the philosophy: Four legs good - four wheels better. Now their owners, all members
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Vandals turn lights out on Xmas spirit
Vandals pulled down a Christmas lights display after traders spent hours putting them up. It was another setback for shopkeepers in The Lanes, Brighton, after their first set of lights fell down. Traders in Meeting House Lane came to work to find their
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Bus passenger assaulted
A girl of 16 was sexually assaulted on a bus. The victim was travelling to work on board a Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company No.26 on Saturday morning. An Asian man sitting next to her touched her and later followed her briefly when she got off
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Moneymen study city housing stock options
Outside investigators are helping decide whether 13,000 council homes should be sold off. Finance consultants Pricewaterhouse Cooper has been appointed to study the cost implications of four different options for the future of Brighton and Hove's housing
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Council admits national park fears
Plans for a national park have been dealt a blow after a council admitted it is against the plans. East Sussex County Council fears if a South Downs national park is created it will attract more people than the area can cope with. Councillor Tony Reid
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Mobile rebels demand ban
Mobile phone masts should be banned from council land and buildings because of health fears. Liberal Democrats on Brighton and Hove City Council say existing towers should also be decommissioned. There are 15 mobile phone masts, boosters or aerials sited
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Health fears
I am writing about the Tetra mast that has been rejected for Fairway Estate in Moulsecoomb (The Argus, November 27). I live in Littlehampton where the council has suspended decisions about these controversial masts until it has taken medical advice. Parents
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Passing the buck
Councillor Gerry Kielty is altogether too glib in trying to avoid the Brighton and Hove City Council's responsibility by blaming the BBC for its shortcomings in failing to exercise proper control and supervision of care agencies (Letters, November 27)
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Stop interfering
So, a TV presenter, an international DJ, unelected peers and a group of MPs have sent letters to John Prescott in support of building a football stadium at Falmer. The inquiry by a planning inspector was completed in October and will be submitted to Mr
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Youth Swimming: Emma, 12, secures Olympic trial
Emma Eaves, 12, has become one of the youngest swimmers in Britain to qualify for the Olympic trials. She sealed her spot when she recorded 1min.07.81sec in the 100m butterfly at the Southern Counties Longcourse Championships. Emma said: "I'm pleased.
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Joan Collins' city theatre date
Hollywood actress Joan Collins is coming to Brighton. The screen star, famous for roles in films The Stud and The Bitch as well as Eighties TV series Dynasty, will appear in the comedy Full Circle at the Theatre Royal. Her visit is the highlight of the
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FA Trophy: Whyteleafe 0 Worthing 4
Sam Francis extended his season's tally to 18 with a brace as Worthing cruised to a convincing victory at Whyteleafe to reach the third round of the FA Trophy. Frenchman Florian Mateos and Wesley Lopez scored in between goals by Francis, who led the attack
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No way to treat my pregnant daughter
In light of the poor woman who had to travel to Manchester from Sussex to have her premature baby, I have to tell you the following. My daughter was about ten weeks pregnant and rang me one evening to say she had been bleeding all day and was steadily
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Forged notes warning
Police today warned of a wave of fake £20 notes. Attempts have ben made to change forged bank notes at shops in Hove and Portslade. The first was at Buy to Win in Western Road, Hove, then at Bazaar, in Church Road, Hove, Station Road, Portslade, and Portland
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Basketball: Nurse made to wait for first Euro win
Nick Nurse has insisted his Brighton Bears will not give up in the quest for European victory. Bears went down 68-57 to Sopot last night to virtually end their chances of progress to the knockout stages of the ULEB Cup. They trailed by 17 points at one
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Albion kids KO'd
Albion were kicked off the pitch and out of the FA Youth Cup by Stevenage Borough last night. A much bigger and frequently over-physical Stevenage team added Albion to their earlier scalp of Oxford United, winning 2-0 at Bognor. The tone was set after
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Albion Comment: Ian Hart
Never mind the fact that it was pouring with rain or that Wrexham were as appealing as 'Big Michelle' from Pop Idol. I was very disappointed with the Withdean attendance of 5,642 on Saturday. Norman Gall and I popped into the Sportsman at around 2pm and
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Watson wants his place back
Albion regular Paul Watson has warned the young guns of the defence he wants to win his place back. Watson faces double competition for the rightback role from Adam El-Abd and Adam Hinshelwood, but he is not about to fade away without a fight. The 28-
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Jordan pulls out because of Jodie
Viewers hoping for a rumble in the jungle could be disappointed after glamour model Jordan ruled herself out of a reality television show if arch rival Jodie Marsh takes part as well. Jordan, real name Katie Price, recently accused Essex girl Jodie of
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Dog gets warm welcome at home
A couple have been reunited with a homeless dog they had flown into Britain from Thailand at a cost of almost £4,000. Nick and Kirsche Elms had been waiting for six months for their new pet to be released from quarantine . Nick, an electrician, and his
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A Midsummer Night's Dream, Corn Exchange, Brighton
Shakespeare for families - a great idea, although I'm not sure if younger audiences are quite ready for the rape and mutilation in Titus Andronicus or murder and incest in Hamlet. The comedies, however, are a different matter altogether. Witty and fun
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Date
Shed 7, Concorde 2, Brighton
Shed 7's decision to split up after their current tour signals not just the end of a band but the passing of an era. The York-raised lads pogoed in and out of the charts throughout the Nineties, ensuring the history of that infamous musical movement known
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Date
Skateboarding dogs get streetwise
Skateboards are traditionally associated with streetwise teenagers. But six Cavalier King Charles spaniels are performing some real-life tricks of their own by adopting the philosophy: Four legs good - four wheels better. Now their owners, all members
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Vandals turn lights out on Xmas spirit
Vandals pulled down a Christmas lights display after traders spent hours putting them up. It was another setback for shopkeepers in The Lanes, Brighton, after their first set of lights fell down. Traders in Meeting House Lane came to work to find their
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Bus passenger assaulted
A girl of 16 was sexually assaulted on a bus. The victim was travelling to work on board a Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company No.26 on Saturday morning. An Asian man sitting next to her touched her and later followed her briefly when she got off
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Moneymen study city housing stock options
Outside investigators are helping decide whether 13,000 council homes should be sold off. Finance consultants Pricewaterhouse Cooper has been appointed to study the cost implications of four different options for the future of Brighton and Hove's housing
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Date
Council admits national park fears
Plans for a national park have been dealt a blow after a council admitted it is against the plans. East Sussex County Council fears if a South Downs national park is created it will attract more people than the area can cope with. Councillor Tony Reid
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Robbery suspect rejects DNA link
A man accused of robbing an elderly woman in a hotel room after his DNA was found on a cigarette butt told a jury there must have been a mistake. Jose Ferreira, 44, said the cigarette must have been picked up from the street. Ferreira has denied robbing
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Head quits after year of hassle
A headteacher investigated by police after being accused of assaulting a classroom assistant at a staff party has resigned. Bridget Lawson, 51, is said to have come to an understanding with county education officials to leave her £45,000-a-year post.
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Mobile rebels demand ban
Mobile phone masts should be banned from council land and buildings because of health fears. Liberal Democrats on Brighton and Hove City Council say existing towers should also be decommissioned. There are 15 mobile phone masts, boosters or aerials sited
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Health fears
I am writing about the Tetra mast that has been rejected for Fairway Estate in Moulsecoomb (The Argus, November 27). I live in Littlehampton where the council has suspended decisions about these controversial masts until it has taken medical advice. Parents
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It's good to rant
We all judge matters by our own lights and Reg Jenkins says (Letters, November 28) that I am somehow ungallant to describe a letter by Councillor Sue John as "ranting". If, however, Coun John was to turn her fire upon Mr Jenkins and accuse him of being
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Youth Swimming: Emma, 12, secures Olympic trial
Emma Eaves, 12, has become one of the youngest swimmers in Britain to qualify for the Olympic trials. She sealed her spot when she recorded 1min.07.81sec in the 100m butterfly at the Southern Counties Longcourse Championships. Emma said: "I'm pleased.
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Track record
Henry Law is right as far as a tramway on the seafront is concerned (Letters, November 26) but has he thought through the implications of running trams along Western Road, which is where most people want to go? Even in the relatively traffic-free days
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FA Trophy: Cinderford 3 Lewes 3
Lewes earned another chance to seal a mouthwatering home tie against Weymouth after an exciting draw at Cinderford Town. All the goals came in the first half with five of them arriving in a crazy nine-minute spell in which three penalties were awarded
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Special role
We respect Councillor Peter Willows' views about the neutrality of the Red Cross but are disappointed that he feels no longer able to support our work (Letters, November 28). The British Red Cross is part of a worldwide humanitarian network that has had
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FA Trophy: Whyteleafe 0 Worthing 4
Sam Francis extended his season's tally to 18 with a brace as Worthing cruised to a convincing victory at Whyteleafe to reach the third round of the FA Trophy. Frenchman Florian Mateos and Wesley Lopez scored in between goals by Francis, who led the attack
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No way to treat my pregnant daughter
In light of the poor woman who had to travel to Manchester from Sussex to have her premature baby, I have to tell you the following. My daughter was about ten weeks pregnant and rang me one evening to say she had been bleeding all day and was steadily
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FA Trophy: Crawley 4 St Albans 1
If Crawley want to win some silverware this season, they will have to do a lot better than this. Reds beat Ryman premier side St Albans in the FA Trophy to set up a mouthwatering third round tie against Dagenham and Redbridge. The result equals their
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Basketball: Bears 57 Sopot 68
Nick Nurse always knew Brighton Bears' European adventure would be tough. He never imagined, however, that they would end up shooting themselves so spectacularly in the foot in their own gym. Sixteen missed three-pointers, nine missed free throws, an
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Forged notes warning
Police today warned of a wave of fake £20 notes. Attempts have ben made to change forged bank notes at shops in Hove and Portslade. The first was at Buy to Win in Western Road, Hove, then at Bazaar, in Church Road, Hove, Station Road, Portslade, and Portland
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Watson wants his place back
Albion regular Paul Watson has warned the young guns of the defence he wants to win his place back. Watson faces double competition for the rightback role from Adam El-Abd and Adam Hinshelwood, but he is not about to fade away without a fight. The 28-
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Hospital trust in search of new boss
The biggest hospital trust in Sussex is offering a "substantial" pay deal to attract a new boss. A position for a chief executive of Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust is being advertised today. The new chief will replace long-serving
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Cash advantage to wharf housing bid
Public services will get a £775,000 cash boost if hundreds of new homes are approved in Shoreham. Transport, schools and a library would benefit from the scheme which would also provide low-cost housing. The money would be put up by developers Wilson
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Brown holds sway in power poll
Chancellor Gordon Brown has usurped Prime Minister Tony Blair as Britain's most powerful man, according to GQ magazine. He tops GQ's annual Power List while Blair is relegated to second place. Two years ago the magazine put Brown at number one and now
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Racist activists get short shrift
Unions will be allowed to expel racist activists under new legislation unveiled by the Government yesterday. Several unions, including the GMB, Unison and Aslef, have complained the law restricted their ability to exclude racists from membership and some
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Mast ban call after health scares
Mobile phone masts should be banned from council land and buildings because of health fears. Liberal Democrats on Brighton and Hove City Council say existing towers should also be decommissioned. There are 15 mobile phone masts, boosters or aerials sited
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Cash advantage to wharf housing bid
Public services will get a £775,000 cash boost if hundreds of new homes are approved in Shoreham. Transport, schools and a library would benefit from the scheme which would also provide low-cost housing. The money would be put up by developers Wilson
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City's blitz on taggers
The Argus has today declared war on the graffiti taggers who blight Brighton and Hove. Barely a street has escaped the ugly scrawls which cost homeowners and businesses millions of pounds every year to clean. The Argus has joined the police, city council
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Arrests in operation to curb criminals
Three people have been arrested as part of a crackdown on persistent criminals. Police went to the homes of two men and a woman suspected of being involved in burglaries, violent crime and car thefts. The three were arrested and are being questioned in
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Drinkers face £1 deposit at the bar
A deposit of £1 could be charged on plastic beakers by bars at big seafront events to encourage recycling. Brighton and Hove resort services manager Chris Holm said the cash would be returned when the customer took the vessels back to the bar. Mr Holm
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Does Santa exist or not?
It is surely the single most important and agonising debate of our time, sure to divide friends and families during the coming weeks. Does Father Christmas really exist? The man himself went on trial in the 1947 Christmas film classic Miracle On 34th
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Robbery suspect rejects DNA link
A man accused of robbing an elderly woman in a hotel room after his DNA was found on a cigarette butt told a jury there must have been a mistake. Jose Ferreira, 44, said the cigarette must have been picked up from the street. Ferreira has denied robbing
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Warnings leave top schools under-subscribed
Classrooms in some of Brighton and Hove's top schools will have empty desks next year - the bizarre result of the annual places lottery. Parents have been warned off selecting the most popular schools unless they are certain of winning places. Many have
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City's blitz on taggers
The Argus has today declared war on the graffiti taggers who blight Brighton and Hove. Barely a street has escaped the ugly scrawls which cost homeowners and businesses millions of pounds every year to clean. The Argus has joined the police, city council
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December 1: Seagulls need new keeper
Albion manager Mark McGhee is pressing ahead with plans to sign a goalkeeper on loan, because car crash victim Michel Kuipers will be out for a month. The Seagulls need cover for No. 1 Ben Roberts after Kuipers escaped with minor head injuries from an
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November 28: McGhee calls for repeat show
Albion manager Mark McGhee is demanding a repeat performance from his players for the Withdean faithful. The Seagulls put their promotion challenge back on track with a stirring 2-1 victory at Notts County last Saturday. Now McGhee wants more of the same
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Parking rules hit meals on wheels
City parking attendants are threatening the work of meals on wheels by issuing tickets to volunteers. One volunteer has already quit the service after getting booked while delivering meals to the elderly. Others say they are fed up having to worry about
