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Forum's plea over new park boundary
The boundary of the proposed South Downs national park should hug the northern edge of Brighton and Hove, wildlife groups told a public inquiry. City conservationists want many greenfield sites between the A27 and the built-up area to have the same
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I've found my family at long last
Sue Porter appreciates the value of a family more than most. Given up by her birth mother, she only discovered she had two sisters when she approached a charity which helps people find lost families. Now she has begun a fund-raising scheme to support
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The easy way to detox your body
The fortnight of festive fun is over and don't you just know it. Overindulgence is weighing on your conscience and detoxing the body - as well as the mind - probably tops a lot of people's wish lists in January. But as the Monday blues become the everyday
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Insulting
If Ken Faulkner (Letters, January 8) wishes to vote for an amazing dancing bear as head of state, that is his democratic right. But were the British people allowed to exercise their right, they could find some better candidates for head of state. Mr Faulkner
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Forum's plea over new park boundary
The boundary of the proposed South Downs national park should hug the northern edge of Brighton and Hove, wildlife groups told a public inquiry. City conservationists want many greenfield sites between the A27 and the built-up area to have the same protection
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Basketball: Bears youngsters turn on style
Brighton Bears under-18s always have close games with London United. At least, they did until now. Bears broke that tradition with a superb 89-67 mauling of their rivals at Angmering to delight coach Phil Waghorn. Strength in depth was a key, with all
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Basketball: Thunder braced for wide open title race
Gary Smith admits his Worthing Thunder side could be involved in a six-team race for the EBL title. And none of those six can boast the services of one of the most destructive shooters he has ever seen. Thunder survived an onslaught from Ware's Mike Williamson
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Basketball: Nusre takes top spot
Nick Nurse has picked up a record 11th coach of the month award. The Brighton Bears chief was voted the best playcaller in the British League for December. He pipped Sheffield's Peter Scantlebury and Chester's Paul Smith, taking 38 per cent of votes cast
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Ban smoking
I was delighted to read about a smoke-free cafe/bar being opened in North Street, Brighton. Smokers don't seem to realise that no-smoking areas don't exist. Smoke travels all around the room and it only takes one smoker to make a whole room smell. The
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I spent 7 million pennies to buy public loo
In estate agents' parlance, it has herbaceous borders and original features but needs some modernisation. To everyone else, the unremarkable-looking building is a boarded-up former public toilet. The loo in Pevensey Bay, near Eastbourne, has just sold
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End bags blight
At present much of Brighton and Hove's rubbish is placed on the street in plastic sacks before collection. This causes multiple problems as seagulls tear bags apart, rubbish spills onto the street and people often put their rubbish out on the wrong day
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Thank you
I would like to thank all the volunteers across Brighton, Hove and Portslade who help to ensure many people in our community get a regular hot meal delivered. Every day last year, the Meals on Wheels service, provided by the Women's Royal Voluntary Service
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Ryman (South): Bromley 1 Horsham 3
A traumatic week for Horsham boss John Maggs ended on a happy note as his side notched up a fine win at Bromley in division one. Maggs released Ahmet Suleymanoglu and Rob Hughes and then parted company with his sssistant of four years, Ali Rennie, on
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Have your say
In response to Valerie Paynter's letter (January 6) about planning applications, not only do we welcome feedback on planning applications as soon as they are received, we also welcome views from the public at the planning committee which gives a generous
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January 10: Albion 0 Oldham 0
Albion's failure to score at Withdean for only the second time this season emphasised an absence of strength in depth to sustain an automatic promotion challenge. With their best 11 available the Seagulls are a match for any side in the Second Division
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End of shattering experience
Shattered contestant Jimmy Burke is recovering at home after battling for six days without sleep on the television show. The 33-year-old youth worker from Kemp Town, Brighton, had his first full night's sleep on Friday night after being eliminated from
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Not Fawlty
I must correct your article, "Faulty Towers" (The Argus, January 5) on a few points. The Argus has helped St Johns Mount resolve problems on many occasions, for which I thank you. But as a resident I must say our building is in no way like Fawlty Towers
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Smoking is one of my prized luxuries
I would like to thank John Parry for amusing me so much with his hysterical column on the evils of smoking. I would like to point out that the most recent scientific studies into second-hand smoking and lung cancer showed results far removed from Mr Parry's
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Athletics: Gold at last for Robinson
Andrew Robinson romped to one of the biggest wins in Sussex Cross Country Championship history at Stanmer Park. Robinson, a silver and bronze medal winner in previous years, wound up the pace after half a mile and ran most of the 7.5-mile course alone
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Non-League: Round-Up
Second division Oakwood trounced first division Sidley United 6-2 in the Sussex RUR Cup. Hosts Oakwood led 4-1 at half time thanks to goals from Gerald Manville (two), Gary Bidwell and Mark Holmes. Shae Spreafico pulled one back for Sidley before Adam
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Homes proposal rejected
A project to build 50 apartments has been rejected by planning inspectors. Berkeley Homes wanted to build the flats, 20 of them low-cost homes, in Preston Park Avenue, Brighton. But Brighton and Hove City Council's planning committee refused to allow
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MP slams closure of post offices
Mid Sussex MP Nicholas Soames says post office closures are flying in the face of Government wishes. Post Office Ltd wants to shut down branches in High Street, Lingfield Road and North End in East Grinstead and Queens Road and Sunte Avenue in Haywards
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Housing bid rejected
A project to build 50 apartments has been rejected by planning inspectors. Berkeley Homes wanted to build the flats, 20 of them low-cost homes, in Preston Park Avenue, Brighton. But Brighton and Hove City Council's planning committee refused to allow
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Residents' anger at 'illegal' phone mast
A mobile phone firm was accused of foul play after erecting a telephone mast before a planning appeal had been heard. A group of 25 protesters tried to stop phone giant O2/Airwave putting up the mast on Saturday near the rural West Sussex village of Rogate
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Streets' fury over parking bay bins
More than a hundred people have vowed to boycott a communal bins scheme. Many say they will refuse to use the new rubbish collection system after Brighton and Hove City Council announced plans to set up a trial of the bins in 30 city streets. The council
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January 12: Seagulls need another striker
Albion manager Mark McGhee has bemoaned the lack of another striker following the first home blank of his reign. The Seagulls could not make their possession count in Saturday's 0-0 draw against lowly Oldham at Withdean. Eighteen-goal Leon Knight had
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January 10: Fatboy cash boosts Albion
Norman Cook has dipped into his pockets for a second time to help Brighton and Hove Albion. The DJ, better known as Fatboy Slim, confirmed to The Argus he had increased his shareholding in the club. Sources suggested his cash injection was partly prompted
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The easy way to detox your body
The fortnight of festive fun is over and don't you just know it. Overindulgence is weighing on your conscience and detoxing the body - as well as the mind - probably tops a lot of people's wish lists in January. But as the Monday blues become the everyday
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Homeopathy: Natural way to a good night's sleep
From time to time, everyone will experience difficulties with getting to sleep at night. This is not unusual but if you feel you don't get enough quality sleep or wake up tired, you may have a sleep disorder called insomnia. People with insomnia complain
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Cabbies' fears over test trial scheme
Taxi drivers say plans to change drivers' tests are unfair and could cost passengers more money. Hackney Carriages, Brighton and Hove City Council's taxi licensing service, is running a trial scheme allowing prospective drivers to do their test at work
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Appeal date for convicted stalker
A Greek scholar convicted of harassing the mother of glamour model Jordan will appear in court again next week. Nigel Chapman, 56, was due to launch an appeal against a two-year community rehabilitation and restraining order imposed on him last year.
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Gutted by £1,000 repair bill
Contractors put in a bill of more than £1,000 to renew a plastic gutter, which a councillor says could have been done for a fraction of the cost. Half the money was charged to leaseholder Pamela Fairhall who lives in the flats above shops in Cowley Drive
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I've found my family at long last
Sue Porter appreciates the value of a family more than most. Given up by her birth mother, she only discovered she had two sisters when she approached a charity which helps people find lost families. Now she has begun a fund-raising scheme to support
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Welcome back, Ken
As a Labour Party member who in Brighton in 1995 had the pleasure of Ken Livingstone insisting I have a long chat with him about the future of our beloved Left, I am thrilled to see him back in the Labour Party. You have only to walk along London's Whitehall
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The easy way to detox your body
The fortnight of festive fun is over and don't you just know it. Overindulgence is weighing on your conscience and detoxing the body - as well as the mind - probably tops a lot of people's wish lists in January. But as the Monday blues become the everyday
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Unhelpful
I was extremely disappointed with my local Tesco store at Holmbush. My son is a Scout and the Scouts, for the past three years, have asked for donations while packing shopping to raise funds. However, when the troop arrived at the Holmbush Centre before
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Trespassers carry out tidy-up
Conservation volunteers staged a trespass to tidy up privately-owned land. They want the beauty spot at Toad's Hole Valley, Hove, better maintained and included in the South Downs national park. The volunteers were joined by children and other local people
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Use lethal poison to stop cop killers
I am increasingly worried by the lawlessness that is infecting this once-great country and which culminated in the cold-blooded murder in Leeds of PC Ian Broadhurst. To my mind, there is a simple explanation for the increase in violent crime - a complete
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No shelter
I hope the vandals who destroyed the bus shelter outside Woolworths in Hove are pleased with their work. This shelter gave protection to people who have a bus service which runs half-hourly. What a pity they can't put their brains, if they have any, to
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On guard
The people of this country need to be wary of the Government's latest contingency bill. The noose is gradually being tightened and will rob us of the few remaining civil liberties that are written into our constitution. Our system of laws should not be
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Forum's plea over new park boundary
The boundary of the proposed South Downs national park should hug the northern edge of Brighton and Hove, wildlife groups told a public inquiry. City conservationists want many greenfield sites between the A27 and the built-up area to have the same protection
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Stay close to departed loved ones
Diamonds are forever - and now deceased loved ones can be too. A company is offering to turn dead relatives' ashes into a shining gem as a lasting memento. Thanks to a technique developed by American company LifeGem, human ashes will no longer be entombed
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Basketball: Bears youngsters turn on style
Brighton Bears under-18s always have close games with London United. At least, they did until now. Bears broke that tradition with a superb 89-67 mauling of their rivals at Angmering to delight coach Phil Waghorn. Strength in depth was a key, with all
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Basketball: Wilbur wows German fans
Wilbur Johnson is playing for a losing team for only the second time in his career. But the former Brighton Bears favourite insists that is where the similarity ends between his first season in Sussex and his current challenge in the German league. Johnson
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Basketball: Nusre takes top spot
Nick Nurse has picked up a record 11th coach of the month award. The Brighton Bears chief was voted the best playcaller in the British League for December. He pipped Sheffield's Peter Scantlebury and Chester's Paul Smith, taking 38 per cent of votes cast
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Albion live on borrowed time
Albion manager Mark McGhee is on the brink of further borrowing to keep on course for at least a play-off place. He is expecting to make another loan signing before next Saturday's crunch visit to promotion-bound Queens Park Rangers. McGhee revealed:
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Load of rubbish
Yet again the council shows its blatant contempt for residents living in Regency ward with the introduction of communal bins. The only contact residents have had with the council is about where the bins would be sited, not whether residents wanted them
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Thank you
I would like to thank all the volunteers across Brighton, Hove and Portslade who help to ensure many people in our community get a regular hot meal delivered. Every day last year, the Meals on Wheels service, provided by the Women's Royal Voluntary Service
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Ryman (South): Bromley 1 Horsham 3
A traumatic week for Horsham boss John Maggs ended on a happy note as his side notched up a fine win at Bromley in division one. Maggs released Ahmet Suleymanoglu and Rob Hughes and then parted company with his sssistant of four years, Ali Rennie, on
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Have your say
In response to Valerie Paynter's letter (January 6) about planning applications, not only do we welcome feedback on planning applications as soon as they are received, we also welcome views from the public at the planning committee which gives a generous
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January 10: Albion 0 Oldham 0
Albion's failure to score at Withdean for only the second time this season emphasised an absence of strength in depth to sustain an automatic promotion challenge. With their best 11 available the Seagulls are a match for any side in the Second Division
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Not Fawlty
I must correct your article, "Faulty Towers" (The Argus, January 5) on a few points. The Argus has helped St Johns Mount resolve problems on many occasions, for which I thank you. But as a resident I must say our building is in no way like Fawlty Towers
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FA Trophy: Dagenham 0 Crawley 0
Ian Payne is confident Crawley Town can beat Conference side Dagenham and Redbridge in Tuesday night's third round replay at Broadfield Stadium. Payne was a rock in the Reds' defence as they held out under intense pressure at Victoria Road Payne said:
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Athletics: Gold at last for Robinson
Andrew Robinson romped to one of the biggest wins in Sussex Cross Country Championship history at Stanmer Park. Robinson, a silver and bronze medal winner in previous years, wound up the pace after half a mile and ran most of the 7.5-mile course alone
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Seagulls need another striker
Albion manager Mark McGhee has bemoaned the lack of another striker following the first home blank of his reign. The Seagulls could not make their possession count in Saturday's 0-0 draw against lowly Oldham at Withdean. Eighteen-goal Leon Knight had
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Boots sheds 1,000 more jobs
High street chemist Boots is expected to announce plans to cut 1,000 jobs as part of a shake-up by its new chief executive. The jobs are expected to go at the group's head office in Nottingham, which currently employs 3,000 staff. The latest cuts come
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Opposition grows to homes plan
Opposition to a controversial housing development is as strong as ever, insist campaigners. People in Peacehaven are mounting a protest against plans to build 300 new homes in the east of the town. About 400 residents turned up to the first protest meeting
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Streets' fury over parking bay bins
More than a hundred people have vowed to boycott a communal bins scheme. Many say they will refuse to use the new rubbish collection system after Brighton and Hove City Council announced plans to set up a trial of the bins in 30 city streets. The council
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January 12: Seagulls need another striker
Albion manager Mark McGhee has bemoaned the lack of another striker following the first home blank of his reign. The Seagulls could not make their possession count in Saturday's 0-0 draw against lowly Oldham at Withdean. Eighteen-goal Leon Knight had
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Flood alert as storm strikes
Sussex was today braced for torrential rain and gale force winds as appalling weather swept the South. Structural damage, rising river levels and atrocious conditions on the roads were forecast. The storm was expected to hit the South West and make its
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Cannabis protester on hunger strike
A jailed cannabis caf owner has gone on hunger strike in protest at his prison diet. Chris Baldwin, 53, a vegan, is refusing to eat the diet provided at HMP High Down, in Sutton, Surrey, because he is not convinced the food is free of animal products.
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Teacher murder trial begins
The sister of music teacher Jane Longhurst today came face to face with the man accused of murdering her. Sue Barnett, 40, watched from the public gallery as Graham James Coutts was led into the dock at Lewes Crown Court. Coutts, 35, a part-time musician
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Man convicted of driving car at wife
A civilian police worker who drove his car at his wife and her lover is to be assessed by a psychiatrist before he is sentenced. Stephen White, 34, who worked as a community support officer for the Metropolitan Police, was cleared of attempting to murder
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Lawyer baffled by courtroom confusion
The lawyer who led the inquiry into the death of Dr David Kelly faced a new mystery on Friday. James Dingemans QC, the main barrister at the Hutton Inquiry, was asked to decide who the real Paul Bonner was. Paul Terrence Bonner was due to appear to be
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Dog's miracle escape
Lucky would be a more appropriate name for Duchess the dog. The fox-coloured mongrel somehow survived falling on to a railway track, an electric shock and being hit by a train. Duchess, who at 17 is 119 in dog years, had been enjoying an evening walk
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Cabbies' fears over test trial scheme
Taxi drivers say plans to change drivers' tests are unfair and could cost passengers more money. Hackney Carriages, Brighton and Hove City Council's taxi licensing service, is running a trial scheme allowing prospective drivers to do their test at work
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Appeal date for convicted stalker
A Greek scholar convicted of harassing the mother of glamour model Jordan will appear in court again next week. Nigel Chapman, 56, was due to launch an appeal against a two-year community rehabilitation and restraining order imposed on him last year.
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Gutted by £1,000 repair bill
Contractors put in a bill of more than £1,000 to renew a plastic gutter, which a councillor says could have been done for a fraction of the cost. Half the money was charged to leaseholder Pamela Fairhall who lives in the flats above shops in Cowley Drive
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Man offered me £5k to sleep with his wife
It is an offer many men would find hard to resist - being paid to sleep with someone else's wife. George Clooney lookalike Gary Tate was offered £5,000 to give the woman a night to remember. When he declined, the businessman upped the money and begged
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Pro-cannabis trader jailed
A disabled pro-cannabis campaigner has been jailed for six months after opening a Dutch-style coffee shop. Protesters wept and shouted: "You're sending a cripple to jail" when Chris Baldwin, 53, of Carnegie Close, Worthing, was imprisoned for his involvement
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Fatboy slims down Albion woes
Norman Cook has dipped into his pockets for a second time to help Brighton and Hove Albion. The DJ, better known as Fatboy Slim, confirmed to The Argus he had increased his shareholding in the club. Sources suggested his cash injection was partly prompted
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Welcome back, Ken
As a Labour Party member who in Brighton in 1995 had the pleasure of Ken Livingstone insisting I have a long chat with him about the future of our beloved Left, I am thrilled to see him back in the Labour Party. You have only to walk along London's Whitehall
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Unhelpful
I was extremely disappointed with my local Tesco store at Holmbush. My son is a Scout and the Scouts, for the past three years, have asked for donations while packing shopping to raise funds. However, when the troop arrived at the Holmbush Centre before
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Own goal
My friend and I are originally from Oldham but we have both lived in Brighton for many years. As Brighton and Hove Albion are due to play Oldham Athletic at Withdean today, we decided we would like to watch the match. We subsequently discovered they charge
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Water mess
Councillor Geoff Wells (Letters, January 8) says a water filter will remove fluoride - an ordinary filter will not. Consumers would require reverse osmosis or distillation equipment. But customers are already paying for their water so why should they
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Trespassers carry out tidy-up
Conservation volunteers staged a trespass to tidy up privately-owned land. They want the beauty spot at Toad's Hole Valley, Hove, better maintained and included in the South Downs national park. The volunteers were joined by children and other local people
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Barbaric
Dominic Webber of the Countryside Alliance appears to be clasping at straws in his attempt to demean the opponents of hunting (Letters, January 8). Telephone polls have shown time and again 87 per cent of people want hunting banned. The Countryside Alliance
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Use lethal poison to stop cop killers
I am increasingly worried by the lawlessness that is infecting this once-great country and which culminated in the cold-blooded murder in Leeds of PC Ian Broadhurst. To my mind, there is a simple explanation for the increase in violent crime - a complete
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No shelter
I hope the vandals who destroyed the bus shelter outside Woolworths in Hove are pleased with their work. This shelter gave protection to people who have a bus service which runs half-hourly. What a pity they can't put their brains, if they have any, to
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On guard
The people of this country need to be wary of the Government's latest contingency bill. The noose is gradually being tightened and will rob us of the few remaining civil liberties that are written into our constitution. Our system of laws should not be
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Go organic and local
I have spent the past few days visiting the regional cultivation and collection farms and centres in Gujarat in western India for our organic Ayurvedic herbs. New organic farm projects are being developed some 20 miles from the capital, Ahmedabad. For
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Stay close to departed loved ones
Diamonds are forever - and now deceased loved ones can be too. A company is offering to turn dead relatives' ashes into a shining gem as a lasting memento. Thanks to a technique developed by American company LifeGem, human ashes will no longer be entombed
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Man dies after car rescue
A man died early today after being pulled from a car which caught fire after it smashed into a lamp post. The man and two companions, all thought to be in their late teens or early 20s, were in a Peugeot 205 which crashed at the Offington Corner junction
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Couple praised for their fight against crime
A couple have been hailed as heroes for spearheading a crackdown on juvenile crime in their neighbourhood. Chris and Mick Smith were praised at a public meeting on Saturday following a major drive to stamp out anti-social behaviour in East Worthing. But
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Basketball: Wilbur wows German fans
Wilbur Johnson is playing for a losing team for only the second time in his career. But the former Brighton Bears favourite insists that is where the similarity ends between his first season in Sussex and his current challenge in the German league. Johnson
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Cannabis protester on hunger strike
A jailed cannabis caf owner has gone on hunger strike in protest at his prison diet. Chris Baldwin, 53, a vegan, is refusing to eat the diet provided at HMP High Down, in Sutton, Surrey, because he is not convinced the food is free of animal products.
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Albion live on borrowed time
Albion manager Mark McGhee is on the brink of further borrowing to keep on course for at least a play-off place. He is expecting to make another loan signing before next Saturday's crunch visit to promotion-bound Queens Park Rangers. McGhee revealed:
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Shallow end
Peter McCallum (Letters, January 7) complains that the Aquarena in Worthing may be closed as part of the council's cost-cutting proposals. It seems Worthing council puts swimming as a low priority just as Mid Sussex Council does. The Dolphin Leisure Centre
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Load of rubbish
Yet again the council shows its blatant contempt for residents living in Regency ward with the introduction of communal bins. The only contact residents have had with the council is about where the bins would be sited, not whether residents wanted them
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Matthew Clark: Division One Round-Up
James Laing and Pat Harding grabbed four goals apiece as Hassocks rattled up a remarkable 9-0 victory over Selsey at the Beacon. Dave Smith was also on the scoresheet as a depleted Robins side tore the visitors apart. Robins manager Dave John said: "The
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Matthew Clark: Redhill 2 Arundel 3
Six players were sent off in a stormy victory for Arundel at Redhill in County League division one. An 82nd-minute melee sparked by Redhill defender Paul Witthread's tackle resulted in the Mullets having Stuart Hack, Danny McLaughlin, Jon Tucker and Josh
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Dr Martens (Eastern): Newport 1 Burgess Hill 1
Burgess Hill were forced to settle for just a point after drawing at Newport Isle of Wight despite dominating possession and creating more chances. The visitors started brightly and could have taken the lead in the ninth minute when Ashley Carr shot wide
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Dr Martens (Premier): Tiverton 2 Eastbourne 3
New signing Ian Pulman made an immediate impact as Eastbourne Borough ended a barren run at Tiverton Town. The 19-year-old striker, on a month's loan from Margate, scored one and had a hand in the other two goals to the delight of boss Garry Wilson. "
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Never forget
With the plethora of letters about Lewes bonfire night, it is good to read some common sense from Bob Sellwood (Letters, January 5). You cannot rewrite history. What has happened has happened and we should learn from our mistakes. The Gunpowder Plot should
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FA Trophy: Dagenham 0 Crawley 0
Ian Payne is confident Crawley Town can beat Conference side Dagenham and Redbridge in Tuesday night's third round replay at Broadfield Stadium. Payne was a rock in the Reds' defence as they held out under intense pressure at Victoria Road Payne said:
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FA Trophy: Lewes 5 Weymouth 8
Lewes have been tipped to become Ryman division one south champions this season by one of the biggest names in non-league football. Weymouth player-manager Steve Claridge, who is known to enjoy a flutter, admits he would put his money on the Rooks after
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Robbery ordeal of attack victims
Police are investigating three robberies, the latest in the early hours of today. A Chinese student was threatened at knifepoint on the beach off Madeira Drive, Brighton, at 2.15am. Two men grabbed cash and a credit card before fleeing towards Brighton
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Seagulls need another striker
Albion manager Mark McGhee has bemoaned the lack of another striker following the first home blank of his reign. The Seagulls could not make their possession count in Saturday's 0-0 draw against lowly Oldham at Withdean. Eighteen-goal Leon Knight had
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Squatter rescued from flats inferno
A squatter was pulled from a fire in a city centre block of flats. The woman, in her mid-20s, suffered burns to her arms and hands during the blaze in Montpelier Road, Brighton. Two fire crews were called out at 6.30pm on Friday, after people living in
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Wizard year for film industry
Films such as the third Harry Potter and the Bridget Jones sequel have taken spending on movie production in the UK to an all time high, figures showed today. Despite frequent gloomy predictions about the continued success of the film industry, the UK
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Mutual looks at floating
Europe's biggest mutual life insurer Standard Life is understood to be considering a £4 billion flotation on the stock market. The move, which would trigger windfalls for the society's 2.6 million policyholders, comes after it emerged the mutual was locked
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Legal bid to bar smokers from pubs
Pubs, clubs and restaurants were today warned they faced the threat of compensation claims from workers whose health is damaged by passive smoking. Anti-smoking group ASH sent registered letters to 170 leading firms in the hospitality trade making it
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Boots sheds 1,000 more jobs
High street chemist Boots is expected to announce plans to cut 1,000 jobs as part of a shake-up by its new chief executive. The jobs are expected to go at the group's head office in Nottingham, which currently employs 3,000 staff. The latest cuts come
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Opposition grows to homes plan
Opposition to a controversial housing development is as strong as ever, insist campaigners. People in Peacehaven are mounting a protest against plans to build 300 new homes in the east of the town. About 400 residents turned up to the first protest meeting
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Residents' anger at 'illegal' phone mast
A mobile phone firm was accused of foul play after erecting a telephone mast before a planning appeal had been heard. A group of 25 protesters tried to stop phone giant O2/Airwave putting up the mast on Saturday near the rural West Sussex village of Rogate
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MP calls for tax, not fees
Lewes MP Norman Baker has condemned proposals for top-up fees, the centrepiece of the Government's Higher Education Bill. Mr Baker accused Education Secretary Charles Clarke of trying to make access to higher education dependent on the ability to pay.
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Red Cross forced out of home
A team of Red Cross volunteers will be made homeless after being evicted by people they protect. Members of the group have six weeks to find new offices after being told to leave their cabin near Newhaven railway station by Newhaven Port Authority. The
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Rubber plant threat to port revamp
A rubber recycling plant could jeopardise the regeneration of a seaside town, local councillors are warning. Newhaven Town Council has objected to the proposal, claiming it could add a tyre mountain to an already large amount of scrap at East Quay. Town
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We don't want 300 homes here
Opposition to a controversial housing development is as strong as ever, insist campaigners. People in Peacehaven are mounting a protest against plans to build 300 new homes in the east of the town. About 400 residents turned up to the first protest meeting
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Rider, 16, killed in crash
A teenage boy was killed when his moped was in collision with a car. The 16-year-old rider died at the junction of Moat Lane, Westfield, near Hastings, at 12.20am on Saturday. Police believe the boy, who was riding a Suzuki moped, collided with a Vauxhall
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January 10: Albion live on borrowed time
Albion manager Mark McGhee is on the brink of further borrowing to keep on course for at least a play-off place. He is expecting to make another loan signing before next Saturday's crunch visit to promotion-bound Queens Park Rangers. McGhee revealed:
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'Gunman' arrested on train
A man suspected of brandishing a gun on a busy commuter train has been bailed. Hundreds of people were caught up in delays on the rail network after a passenger called police saying he had seen a man on board with a gun. British Transport Police boarded
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Flood alert as storm strikes
Sussex was today braced for torrential rain and gale force winds as appalling weather swept the South. Structural damage, rising river levels and atrocious conditions on the roads were forecast. The storm was expected to hit the South West and make its
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Cannabis protester on hunger strike
A jailed cannabis caf owner has gone on hunger strike in protest at his prison diet. Chris Baldwin, 53, a vegan, is refusing to eat the diet provided at HMP High Down, in Sutton, Surrey, because he is not convinced the food is free of animal products.
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Teacher murder trial begins
The sister of music teacher Jane Longhurst today came face to face with the man accused of murdering her. Sue Barnett, 40, watched from the public gallery as Graham James Coutts was led into the dock at Lewes Crown Court. Coutts, 35, a part-time musician
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It's that time of year again
Full of good intentions now the New Year has started, actually managing to give up cigarettes and keeping off them is still a daunting prospect. Years of lighting up while having a cup of coffee or over drinks with friends makes changing the habits of
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Man convicted of driving car at wife
A civilian police worker who drove his car at his wife and her lover is to be assessed by a psychiatrist before he is sentenced. Stephen White, 34, who worked as a community support officer for the Metropolitan Police, was cleared of attempting to murder
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Lawyer baffled by courtroom confusion
The lawyer who led the inquiry into the death of Dr David Kelly faced a new mystery on Friday. James Dingemans QC, the main barrister at the Hutton Inquiry, was asked to decide who the real Paul Bonner was. Paul Terrence Bonner was due to appear to be
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Grasping the nettle for good health
When it's cold and damp outside, we no longer have to resort to methods the Romans used in order to keep warm when they invaded England some 2000 years ago. Then the freezing soldiers rubbed stinging nettles all over their arms and legs. The nettle stings
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Firms bid to run leisure centres
Sixteen firms have lined up to take over a council's leisure centres in a move that could mean a popular swimming pool is moved. The companies have been asked to submit detailed plans for running Southwick and Lancing Manor Leisure Centres and Wadurs
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Dog's miracle escape
Lucky would be a more appropriate name for Duchess the dog. The fox-coloured mongrel somehow survived falling on to a railway track, an electric shock and being hit by a train. Duchess, who at 17 is 119 in dog years, had been enjoying an evening walk
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Sailor in court on porn charge
A Royal Navy officer accused of trying to procure a ten-year-old girl for sex via the internet and for distributing child porn has appeared in court. Jeremy Pepper, 31, of The Upper Drive, Hove, was caught by an undercover US Customs officer after allegedly
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Man offered me £5k to sleep with his wife
It is an offer many men would find hard to resist - being paid to sleep with someone else's wife. George Clooney lookalike Gary Tate was offered £5,000 to give the woman a night to remember. When he declined, the businessman upped the money and begged
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Pro-cannabis trader jailed
A disabled pro-cannabis campaigner has been jailed for six months after opening a Dutch-style coffee shop. Protesters wept and shouted: "You're sending a cripple to jail" when Chris Baldwin, 53, of Carnegie Close, Worthing, was imprisoned for his involvement
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Fatboy slims down Albion woes
Norman Cook has dipped into his pockets for a second time to help Brighton and Hove Albion. The DJ, better known as Fatboy Slim, confirmed to The Argus he had increased his shareholding in the club. Sources suggested his cash injection was partly prompted
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Own goal
My friend and I are originally from Oldham but we have both lived in Brighton for many years. As Brighton and Hove Albion are due to play Oldham Athletic at Withdean today, we decided we would like to watch the match. We subsequently discovered they charge
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Water mess
Councillor Geoff Wells (Letters, January 8) says a water filter will remove fluoride - an ordinary filter will not. Consumers would require reverse osmosis or distillation equipment. But customers are already paying for their water so why should they
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Insulting
If Ken Faulkner (Letters, January 8) wishes to vote for an amazing dancing bear as head of state, that is his democratic right. But were the British people allowed to exercise their right, they could find some better candidates for head of state. Mr Faulkner
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Barbaric
Dominic Webber of the Countryside Alliance appears to be clasping at straws in his attempt to demean the opponents of hunting (Letters, January 8). Telephone polls have shown time and again 87 per cent of people want hunting banned. The Countryside Alliance
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Go organic and local
I have spent the past few days visiting the regional cultivation and collection farms and centres in Gujarat in western India for our organic Ayurvedic herbs. New organic farm projects are being developed some 20 miles from the capital, Ahmedabad. For
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Basketball: Thunder braced for wide open title race
Gary Smith admits his Worthing Thunder side could be involved in a six-team race for the EBL title. And none of those six can boast the services of one of the most destructive shooters he has ever seen. Thunder survived an onslaught from Ware's Mike Williamson
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Ban smoking
I was delighted to read about a smoke-free cafe/bar being opened in North Street, Brighton. Smokers don't seem to realise that no-smoking areas don't exist. Smoke travels all around the room and it only takes one smoker to make a whole room smell. The
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I spent 7 million pennies to buy public loo
In estate agents' parlance, it has herbaceous borders and original features but needs some modernisation. To everyone else, the unremarkable-looking building is a boarded-up former public toilet. The loo in Pevensey Bay, near Eastbourne, has just sold
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Shallow end
Peter McCallum (Letters, January 7) complains that the Aquarena in Worthing may be closed as part of the council's cost-cutting proposals. It seems Worthing council puts swimming as a low priority just as Mid Sussex Council does. The Dolphin Leisure Centre
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Matthew Clark: Division One Round-Up
James Laing and Pat Harding grabbed four goals apiece as Hassocks rattled up a remarkable 9-0 victory over Selsey at the Beacon. Dave Smith was also on the scoresheet as a depleted Robins side tore the visitors apart. Robins manager Dave John said: "The
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End bags blight
At present much of Brighton and Hove's rubbish is placed on the street in plastic sacks before collection. This causes multiple problems as seagulls tear bags apart, rubbish spills onto the street and people often put their rubbish out on the wrong day
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Matthew Clark: Redhill 2 Arundel 3
Six players were sent off in a stormy victory for Arundel at Redhill in County League division one. An 82nd-minute melee sparked by Redhill defender Paul Witthread's tackle resulted in the Mullets having Stuart Hack, Danny McLaughlin, Jon Tucker and Josh
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Dr Martens (Eastern): Newport 1 Burgess Hill 1
Burgess Hill were forced to settle for just a point after drawing at Newport Isle of Wight despite dominating possession and creating more chances. The visitors started brightly and could have taken the lead in the ninth minute when Ashley Carr shot wide
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End of shattering experience
Shattered contestant Jimmy Burke is recovering at home after battling for six days without sleep on the television show. The 33-year-old youth worker from Kemp Town, Brighton, had his first full night's sleep on Friday night after being eliminated from
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Dr Martens (Premier): Tiverton 2 Eastbourne 3
New signing Ian Pulman made an immediate impact as Eastbourne Borough ended a barren run at Tiverton Town. The 19-year-old striker, on a month's loan from Margate, scored one and had a hand in the other two goals to the delight of boss Garry Wilson. "
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Never forget
With the plethora of letters about Lewes bonfire night, it is good to read some common sense from Bob Sellwood (Letters, January 5). You cannot rewrite history. What has happened has happened and we should learn from our mistakes. The Gunpowder Plot should
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Smoking is one of my prized luxuries
I would like to thank John Parry for amusing me so much with his hysterical column on the evils of smoking. I would like to point out that the most recent scientific studies into second-hand smoking and lung cancer showed results far removed from Mr Parry's
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FA Trophy: Lewes 5 Weymouth 8
Lewes have been tipped to become Ryman division one south champions this season by one of the biggest names in non-league football. Weymouth player-manager Steve Claridge, who is known to enjoy a flutter, admits he would put his money on the Rooks after
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Robbery ordeal of attack victims
Police are investigating three robberies, the latest in the early hours of today. A Chinese student was threatened at knifepoint on the beach off Madeira Drive, Brighton, at 2.15am. Two men grabbed cash and a credit card before fleeing towards Brighton
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Non-League: Round-Up
Second division Oakwood trounced first division Sidley United 6-2 in the Sussex RUR Cup. Hosts Oakwood led 4-1 at half time thanks to goals from Gerald Manville (two), Gary Bidwell and Mark Holmes. Shae Spreafico pulled one back for Sidley before Adam
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Squatter rescued from flats inferno
A squatter was pulled from a fire in a city centre block of flats. The woman, in her mid-20s, suffered burns to her arms and hands during the blaze in Montpelier Road, Brighton. Two fire crews were called out at 6.30pm on Friday, after people living in
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Homes proposal rejected
A project to build 50 apartments has been rejected by planning inspectors. Berkeley Homes wanted to build the flats, 20 of them low-cost homes, in Preston Park Avenue, Brighton. But Brighton and Hove City Council's planning committee refused to allow
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Wizard year for film industry
Films such as the third Harry Potter and the Bridget Jones sequel have taken spending on movie production in the UK to an all time high, figures showed today. Despite frequent gloomy predictions about the continued success of the film industry, the UK
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Mutual looks at floating
Europe's biggest mutual life insurer Standard Life is understood to be considering a £4 billion flotation on the stock market. The move, which would trigger windfalls for the society's 2.6 million policyholders, comes after it emerged the mutual was locked
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Legal bid to bar smokers from pubs
Pubs, clubs and restaurants were today warned they faced the threat of compensation claims from workers whose health is damaged by passive smoking. Anti-smoking group ASH sent registered letters to 170 leading firms in the hospitality trade making it
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Residents' anger at 'illegal' phone mast
A mobile phone firm was accused of foul play after erecting a telephone mast before a planning appeal had been heard. A group of 25 protesters tried to stop phone giant O2/Airwave putting up the mast on Saturday near the rural West Sussex village of Rogate
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Housing bid rejected
A project to build 50 apartments has been rejected by planning inspectors. Berkeley Homes wanted to build the flats, 20 of them low-cost homes, in Preston Park Avenue, Brighton. But Brighton and Hove City Council's planning committee refused to allow
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Residents' anger at 'illegal' phone mast
A mobile phone firm was accused of foul play after erecting a telephone mast before a planning appeal had been heard. A group of 25 protesters tried to stop phone giant O2/Airwave putting up the mast on Saturday near the rural West Sussex village of Rogate
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We don't want 300 homes here
Opposition to a controversial housing development is as strong as ever, insist campaigners. People in Peacehaven are mounting a protest against plans to build 300 new homes in the east of the town. About 400 residents turned up to the first protest meeting
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January 10: Albion live on borrowed time
Albion manager Mark McGhee is on the brink of further borrowing to keep on course for at least a play-off place. He is expecting to make another loan signing before next Saturday's crunch visit to promotion-bound Queens Park Rangers. McGhee revealed:
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January 10: Fatboy cash boosts Albion
Norman Cook has dipped into his pockets for a second time to help Brighton and Hove Albion. The DJ, better known as Fatboy Slim, confirmed to The Argus he had increased his shareholding in the club. Sources suggested his cash injection was partly prompted
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'Gunman' arrested on train
A man suspected of brandishing a gun on a busy commuter train has been bailed. Hundreds of people were caught up in delays on the rail network after a passenger called police saying he had seen a man on board with a gun. British Transport Police boarded
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The easy way to detox your body
The fortnight of festive fun is over and don't you just know it. Overindulgence is weighing on your conscience and detoxing the body - as well as the mind - probably tops a lot of people's wish lists in January. But as the Monday blues become the everyday
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It's that time of year again
Full of good intentions now the New Year has started, actually managing to give up cigarettes and keeping off them is still a daunting prospect. Years of lighting up while having a cup of coffee or over drinks with friends makes changing the habits of
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Homeopathy: Natural way to a good night's sleep
From time to time, everyone will experience difficulties with getting to sleep at night. This is not unusual but if you feel you don't get enough quality sleep or wake up tired, you may have a sleep disorder called insomnia. People with insomnia complain
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Grasping the nettle for good health
When it's cold and damp outside, we no longer have to resort to methods the Romans used in order to keep warm when they invaded England some 2000 years ago. Then the freezing soldiers rubbed stinging nettles all over their arms and legs. The nettle stings
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Firms bid to run leisure centres
Sixteen firms have lined up to take over a council's leisure centres in a move that could mean a popular swimming pool is moved. The companies have been asked to submit detailed plans for running Southwick and Lancing Manor Leisure Centres and Wadurs
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Sailor in court on porn charge
A Royal Navy officer accused of trying to procure a ten-year-old girl for sex via the internet and for distributing child porn has appeared in court. Jeremy Pepper, 31, of The Upper Drive, Hove, was caught by an undercover US Customs officer after allegedly
