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Street fundraising was real eye-opener
How would you react if your manager asked you to go and stand on a street corner in Brighton on a Saturday morning - in the name of charity of course. As a member of the Sussex community fundraising team that organised 84 daffodil street collections on
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Taken for a ride
When you put your child in the grey Mothercare pushchair stolen from outside my flat or spend the money from selling it, spare a thought for my nine-and-a-half-month-old daughter who would usually sit in it and now has no transport. Are your needs greater
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Bank on it
Some recent letters have criticised banks for making it difficult for customers to obtain a current balance. I do agree with the latest one (March 24) maintaining "modern technology has a lot to answer for". Over-reliance on this very technology has taken
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Now you can't even trust your barber
I was astounded to read the article about Daniel Lindeman (The Argus, March 24). For the first time since becoming a parent I was afraid because I realised how easy it is for people to prey on children and young adults. My son had visited the barber shop
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Art in Church
Further to your article on St Andrews Church, Waterloo Street, Hove, (The Argus March 25) readers can enjoy a visit throughout the Brighton Festival when artworks by the Red Hen Art Group will be displayed in this beautifully renovated building. What
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Help for asthma
I am running the London Marathon this year and fund-raising for the National Asthma Campaign. I have organised a mini five-a-side football tournament at Moulsecomb Leisure centre on Friday, April 2, 5-9pm, for local Brighton companies and so far six teams
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County League: E Grinstead 1 T Bridges 2
Three Bridges gained revenge for last week's RUR Cup final defeat with victory in a fiery contest at East Grinstead. Goals from Richard Carter and Russell Mortimer gave Bridges victory and moved them up to fifth in Matthew Clark County League division
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Tax burden of public sector pensions
In the eighties and nineties private sector pension schemes ran large surpluses and many improvements were made in benefits of their final salary schemes. The public sector final salary schemes, although not funded, were increased along the lines of the
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Insurers shun tycoon's lawyers
Insurers are running scared of Nicholas Hoogstraten, the tycoon has revealed. He said lawyers were having difficulty in getting proper insurance cover because he has threatened to sue so many of them. The property baron, who once boasted he was worth
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Cricket: Adams injury boost
Chris Adams is on course to face the MCC in Sussex's prestigious pre-season game next week. The county's skipper had his first net on grass yesterday as he steps up his recovery following an elbow operation in mid-January. Adams was told by surgeons that
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Couple will lose home over £350k hedge row
A couple will have to sell their house after being left with a £350,000 bill for cutting down a hedge. Paul and Janet Derwent, of Groombridge, near Crowborough, will have to sacrifice their £600,000 home of 21 years after losing a legal dispute with neighbour
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Orange boss steps down
Mobile phone group Orange today confirmed that its chief executive was stepping down. French-owned Orange said Sol Trujillo, who only joined the group in February last year, would be replaced by its chief operating officer Sanjiv Ahuja. Orange said Mr
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Phone giant forecasts 8% growth
Mobile phone group mm02 said today it expects to outshine industry rivals by growing UK revenues by up to 8% this year. The Slough-based company said the improved performance reflected demand from new customers to its UK network, who topped 13 million
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Worms hold up sewage plant
Divers are scouring the seabed off Peacehaven for signs of a tiny worm whose existence could affect plans for a £200 million sewage treatment works. Over many years the creatures, known as ross worms, can help create natural reefs, which provide a home
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EMI to axe 1,500 jobs
Music group EMI today announced that it was cutting 1,500 jobs as part of a shake-up of its manufacturing operations. The group, which has its UK head office in Hammersmith, west London, said it would reduce its headcount by about 900 in the Netherlands
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Cash boost for Sussex railways
A huge investment in railways across Sussex could mean a multi-million pound stockpile of modern trains will finally come into service. South Central, which operates Brighton-London services and coastal routes in Sussex, has spent tens of millions of
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Cash boost for Sussex railways
A huge investment in railways across Sussex could mean a multi-million pound stockpile of modern trains will finally come into service. South Central, which operates Brighton-London services and coastal routes in Sussex, has spent tens of millions of
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Terror probe: Estate home of bomb plotter
Langley Green has one of the highest percentages of ethnic minorities in the South-East. Almost a quarter of people on the red-brick estate describe themselves as Asian or British Asian, according to the last UK Census in 2001. Most are Hindu or Muslim
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Terror probe: Militant's weapon of choice
The materials needed to turn ammonium nitrate into a deadly explosive are readily available in the UK. The chemical was the major ingredient in the biggest of the bombs used by Islamic terrorists in Bali which killed 202 people in 2002. Normally used
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Terror probe: Sect that recruits Muslim martyrs
A hardline Islamic sect linked to yesterday's terror arrests has a history of targeting young Muslims in Crawley and sending them to die battling British and US forces in Afghanistan. Gatwick driver Yasir Khan was sacked from his job delivering airline
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Baker says wheat isn't the problem
Traditionally the stuff of life, bread has suffered a bit of a setback of late. With the low-carb Atkins diet all the rage and abstaining from wheat the most recent dietary fad, the best thing since sliced bread has become, for many, no bread at all.
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What you eat affects your ability to conceive
Making babies in the 21st Century isn't as straightforward as it used to be. About one in six couples are experiencing difficulties with conception and from next year, women under the age of 40 will be offered one free IVF cycle on the NHS. In vitro fertilisation
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Kids miss out on free meals
A total of 5,200 children from poorer backgrounds in Sussex are missing out on free school dinners. Bad food and parents being put off by excess form-filling have been blamed. The Liberal Democrats, who uncovered the figures, are calling for a Government
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Taken for a ride
When you put your child in the grey Mothercare pushchair stolen from outside my flat or spend the money from selling it, spare a thought for my nine-and-a-half-month-old daughter who would usually sit in it and now has no transport. Are your needs greater
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Schoolboy is face of superstar's CD
A schholboy from Sussex is featured on the cover of the latest hit album by pop star George Michael. Patience, reputed to be the singer's final studio CD, is currently number two in the album charts. The back cover features a shot of two boys, one black
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Fuel for debate
Your article "Your bills could be £275 more this year" (The Argus, March 15) makes mention of increases in fuel bills but only talks about increases from two suppliers - EDF Energy and British Gas. We would like to make it clear that all domestic energy
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£4k prize fund for fringe artists
New prizes donated to the Brighton Festival Fringe mean artists stand to win a share of a £4,000 fund. Three pieces of work will be chosen from paintings, sculpture, crafts, installations and multi-media. Judged by an independent panel, the first prize
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Not such an ugly duckling
I never believed in magic but all of a sudden I do, after seeing the picture (The Argus, March 22) of Anston House. The ugly duckling has indeed turned into a beautiful swan, thanks to the artistic students from Brighton College. Wouldn't it be wonderful
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Make you smile
Things that my children have learned: Cats don't like to have their faces washed. Don't sneeze when you are having your hair cut. The best place to be when you are sad is on Nana's lap. When Mum is angry with Dad, don't let her brush your hair. When your
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Youth Football: Scott has last laugh on Russell
Internationals Russell Martin and Scott Kirkwood went head to head for the first time in a Sussex Schools Under-19s Cup semi-final at Burgess Hill. Kirkwood had the last laugh as Brighton, Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College pipped Varndean 4-3 in extra
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Art in Church
Further to your article on St Andrews Church, Waterloo Street, Hove, (The Argus March 25) readers can enjoy a visit throughout the Brighton Festival when artworks by the Red Hen Art Group will be displayed in this beautifully renovated building. What
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Youth Football: England duo put Sussex on map
England internationals Russell Martin and Scott Kirkwood have earned praise for putting Sussex schools football back on the map. Martin made his debut for English Schools under-18s in a 1-0 defeat against the Republic of Ireland at Northampton, while
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Superstore row college's principal resign
A college head at the centre of a superstore row has resigned ahead of the multi-million pound planning application. John Robinson, principal of Worthing College, urged opponents of the scheme not to read anything into the timing. The college has joined
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Tax burden of public sector pensions
In the eighties and nineties private sector pension schemes ran large surpluses and many improvements were made in benefits of their final salary schemes. The public sector final salary schemes, although not funded, were increased along the lines of the
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Insurers shun tycoon's lawyers
Insurers are running scared of Nicholas Hoogstraten, the tycoon has revealed. He said lawyers were having difficulty in getting proper insurance cover because he has threatened to sue so many of them. The property baron, who once boasted he was worth
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Cricket: Adams injury boost
Chris Adams is on course to face the MCC in Sussex's prestigious pre-season game next week. The county's skipper had his first net on grass yesterday as he steps up his recovery following an elbow operation in mid-January. Adams was told by surgeons that
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Virgo gets central role
Albion manager Mark McGhee today granted Adam Virgo his wish of a starting place at centre half. The Brighton-born youngster will partner Guy Butters at the heart of the back four against Hartlepool at Withdean on Saturday in the anticipated absence of
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Orange boss steps down
Mobile phone group Orange today confirmed that its chief executive was stepping down. French-owned Orange said Sol Trujillo, who only joined the group in February last year, would be replaced by its chief operating officer Sanjiv Ahuja. Orange said Mr
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Phone giant forecasts 8% growth
Mobile phone group mm02 said today it expects to outshine industry rivals by growing UK revenues by up to 8% this year. The Slough-based company said the improved performance reflected demand from new customers to its UK network, who topped 13 million
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Independent retailer takes on superstore giant
Hove has become a battleground between an increasing number of supermarkets. Shopkeeper Paul Cottingham has been in charge of Cullens on Church Road for 13 years, but this year could be his last at the store. In many ways Church Road is the final frontier
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Superstore row college's principal resign
A college head at the centre of a superstore row has resigned ahead of the multi-million pound planning application. John Robinson, principal of Worthing College, urged opponents of the scheme not to read anything into the timing. The college has joined
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Cash boost for Sussex railways
A huge investment in railways across Sussex could mean a multi-million pound stockpile of modern trains will finally come into service. South Central, which operates Brighton-London services and coastal routes in Sussex, has spent tens of millions of
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Terror probe: Estate home of bomb plotter
Langley Green has one of the highest percentages of ethnic minorities in the South-East. Almost a quarter of people on the red-brick estate describe themselves as Asian or British Asian, according to the last UK Census in 2001. Most are Hindu or Muslim
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What you eat affects your ability to conceive
Making babies in the 21st Century isn't as straightforward as it used to be. About one in six couples are experiencing difficulties with conception and from next year, women under the age of 40 will be offered one free IVF cycle on the NHS. In vitro fertilisation
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Date
Kids miss out on free meals
A total of 5,200 children from poorer backgrounds in Sussex are missing out on free school dinners. Bad food and parents being put off by excess form-filling have been blamed. The Liberal Democrats, who uncovered the figures, are calling for a Government
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Schoolboy is face of superstar's CD
A schholboy from Sussex is featured on the cover of the latest hit album by pop star George Michael. Patience, reputed to be the singer's final studio CD, is currently number two in the album charts. The back cover features a shot of two boys, one black
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Date
Fuel for debate
Your article "Your bills could be £275 more this year" (The Argus, March 15) makes mention of increases in fuel bills but only talks about increases from two suppliers - EDF Energy and British Gas. We would like to make it clear that all domestic energy
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Date
£4k prize fund for fringe artists
New prizes donated to the Brighton Festival Fringe mean artists stand to win a share of a £4,000 fund. Three pieces of work will be chosen from paintings, sculpture, crafts, installations and multi-media. Judged by an independent panel, the first prize
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Date
Not such an ugly duckling
I never believed in magic but all of a sudden I do, after seeing the picture (The Argus, March 22) of Anston House. The ugly duckling has indeed turned into a beautiful swan, thanks to the artistic students from Brighton College. Wouldn't it be wonderful
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Date
Make you smile
Things that my children have learned: Cats don't like to have their faces washed. Don't sneeze when you are having your hair cut. The best place to be when you are sad is on Nana's lap. When Mum is angry with Dad, don't let her brush your hair. When your
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Date
Youth Football: Scott has last laugh on Russell
Internationals Russell Martin and Scott Kirkwood went head to head for the first time in a Sussex Schools Under-19s Cup semi-final at Burgess Hill. Kirkwood had the last laugh as Brighton, Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College pipped Varndean 4-3 in extra
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Date
Youth Football: England duo put Sussex on map
England internationals Russell Martin and Scott Kirkwood have earned praise for putting Sussex schools football back on the map. Martin made his debut for English Schools under-18s in a 1-0 defeat against the Republic of Ireland at Northampton, while
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Superstore row college's principal resign
A college head at the centre of a superstore row has resigned ahead of the multi-million pound planning application. John Robinson, principal of Worthing College, urged opponents of the scheme not to read anything into the timing. The college has joined
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Bears & Seagulls
I am delighted Councillor Smith (Letters, March 24) enjoyed the Brighton Bears' game last Saturday. Our family group, including my two young nephews, also did - as we do regularly. Coun Smith says he was impressed by the enthusiastic family following
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Youth Cricket: Girls power to national glory
A Sussex school has won a national title at Lord's. Brighton College lifted the ECB girls under-15 indoor crown. It was the first time they had entered the competition. Captain Sarah Taylor led by example with 126 runs in total and Holly Colvin chipped
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Ryman (South): Egham 0 Worthing 2
Worthing's Clay Lamont and Gavin Jones struck second half goals to give Alan Pook's side their sixth successive victory in division one south. Lamont broke the deadlock five minutes after the break by heading in a corner from Mark Pulling just outside
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Virgo gets central role
Albion manager Mark McGhee today granted Adam Virgo his wish of a starting place at centre half. The Brighton-born youngster will partner Guy Butters at the heart of the back four against Hartlepool at Withdean on Saturday in the anticipated absence of
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Disney wins Winnie the Pooh legal row
Disney has won a bitter 13-year court wrangle over Winnie The Pooh after a judge criticised its opponents for lying, spying and stealing. Relatives of Stephen Slesinger, who was given the Pooh merchandising rights in 1929, claimed the Walt Disney Corporation
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March 31: Virgo gets central role
Albion manager Mark McGhee today granted Adam Virgo his wish of a starting place at centre half. The Brighton-born youngster will partner Guy Butters at the heart of the back four against Hartlepool at Withdean on Saturday in the anticipated absence of
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Will Young fans' ticket tout fury
Touts have hijacked a Will Young concert - snapping up hundreds of tickets to sell for profit on the internet. The Pop Idol star's show in Brighton became the fastest-selling gig when tickets went on sale last week - all 1,584 had gone in two hours. But
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Bank chiefs to get bumper pay rise
Senior executives of HSBC will receive an 18.9% hike in their basic pay this year, it emerged yesterday. Chairman Sir John Bond was among the biggest winners of the pay review with his basic salary due to rise to £1.2 million this year from £1 million
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Independent retailer takes on superstore giant
Hove has become a battleground between an increasing number of supermarkets. Shopkeeper Paul Cottingham has been in charge of Cullens on Church Road for 13 years, but this year could be his last at the store. In many ways Church Road is the final frontier
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Date
Superstore row college's principal resign
A college head at the centre of a superstore row has resigned ahead of the multi-million pound planning application. John Robinson, principal of Worthing College, urged opponents of the scheme not to read anything into the timing. The college has joined
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Date
Sussex caver back home after Mexican ordeal
The flashbulbs would have been enough to startle anyone. But the 13 Britons who emerged into the glare of the world's media after eight days trapped below ground, followed by the threat of indefinite detention in Mexico, took the attention in their stride
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Terror suspect left Brighton for gun training
A French terror suspect who said he converted to Islam when he lived in Brighton told a Paris court he trained to use Kalashnikov rifles and mortars at an Afghan camp. But David Courtailler denied knowing the prime suspect in the Madrid train bombings
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Terror probe: Police chief who fears major attack
The most senior police officer Britain believes a major terrorist attack on home soil is inevitable. Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir John Stevens revealed after the Madrid bombings on March 11, which killed almost 200 people, that police and the
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Terror probe: My son is innocent
The family of three men arrested during a major anti-terror operation protested their innocence today. Ansar Khan, 48, a taxi driver who works at Gatwick airport, said there was "absolutely no truth" in the allegations against his son, 18-year-old Ahmad
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Armpit Botox injections changed woman's life
Botox can provide welcome relief for people who suffer excessively from sweating. Hyperhidrosis - excessive sweating - affects one per cent of the population and in most cases there is no underlying cause. It usually occurs in the armpits and on the palms
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Street fundraising was real eye-opener
How would you react if your manager asked you to go and stand on a street corner in Brighton on a Saturday morning - in the name of charity of course. As a member of the Sussex community fundraising team that organised 84 daffodil street collections on
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Date
Bank on it
Some recent letters have criticised banks for making it difficult for customers to obtain a current balance. I do agree with the latest one (March 24) maintaining "modern technology has a lot to answer for". Over-reliance on this very technology has taken
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Date
Now you can't even trust your barber
I was astounded to read the article about Daniel Lindeman (The Argus, March 24). For the first time since becoming a parent I was afraid because I realised how easy it is for people to prey on children and young adults. My son had visited the barber shop
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Date
Bears & Seagulls
I am delighted Councillor Smith (Letters, March 24) enjoyed the Brighton Bears' game last Saturday. Our family group, including my two young nephews, also did - as we do regularly. Coun Smith says he was impressed by the enthusiastic family following
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Date
Youth Cricket: Girls power to national glory
A Sussex school has won a national title at Lord's. Brighton College lifted the ECB girls under-15 indoor crown. It was the first time they had entered the competition. Captain Sarah Taylor led by example with 126 runs in total and Holly Colvin chipped
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Help for asthma
I am running the London Marathon this year and fund-raising for the National Asthma Campaign. I have organised a mini five-a-side football tournament at Moulsecomb Leisure centre on Friday, April 2, 5-9pm, for local Brighton companies and so far six teams
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Date
County League: E Grinstead 1 T Bridges 2
Three Bridges gained revenge for last week's RUR Cup final defeat with victory in a fiery contest at East Grinstead. Goals from Richard Carter and Russell Mortimer gave Bridges victory and moved them up to fifth in Matthew Clark County League division
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Ryman (South): Egham 0 Worthing 2
Worthing's Clay Lamont and Gavin Jones struck second half goals to give Alan Pook's side their sixth successive victory in division one south. Lamont broke the deadlock five minutes after the break by heading in a corner from Mark Pulling just outside
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Date
Couple will lose home over £350k hedge row
A couple will have to sell their house after being left with a £350,000 bill for cutting down a hedge. Paul and Janet Derwent, of Groombridge, near Crowborough, will have to sacrifice their £600,000 home of 21 years after losing a legal dispute with neighbour
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Date
Disney wins Winnie the Pooh legal row
Disney has won a bitter 13-year court wrangle over Winnie The Pooh after a judge criticised its opponents for lying, spying and stealing. Relatives of Stephen Slesinger, who was given the Pooh merchandising rights in 1929, claimed the Walt Disney Corporation
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Date
March 31: Virgo gets central role
Albion manager Mark McGhee today granted Adam Virgo his wish of a starting place at centre half. The Brighton-born youngster will partner Guy Butters at the heart of the back four against Hartlepool at Withdean on Saturday in the anticipated absence of
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Date
Will Young fans' ticket tout fury
Touts have hijacked a Will Young concert - snapping up hundreds of tickets to sell for profit on the internet. The Pop Idol star's show in Brighton became the fastest-selling gig when tickets went on sale last week - all 1,584 had gone in two hours. But
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Date
Bank chiefs to get bumper pay rise
Senior executives of HSBC will receive an 18.9% hike in their basic pay this year, it emerged yesterday. Chairman Sir John Bond was among the biggest winners of the pay review with his basic salary due to rise to £1.2 million this year from £1 million
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Date
Worms hold up sewage plant
Divers are scouring the seabed off Peacehaven for signs of a tiny worm whose existence could affect plans for a £200 million sewage treatment works. Over many years the creatures, known as ross worms, can help create natural reefs, which provide a home
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Date
EMI to axe 1,500 jobs
Music group EMI today announced that it was cutting 1,500 jobs as part of a shake-up of its manufacturing operations. The group, which has its UK head office in Hammersmith, west London, said it would reduce its headcount by about 900 in the Netherlands
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Date
Sussex caver back home after Mexican ordeal
The flashbulbs would have been enough to startle anyone. But the 13 Britons who emerged into the glare of the world's media after eight days trapped below ground, followed by the threat of indefinite detention in Mexico, took the attention in their stride
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Date
Superstore row college's principal resign
A college head at the centre of a superstore row has resigned ahead of the multi-million pound planning application. John Robinson, principal of Worthing College, urged opponents of the scheme not to read anything into the timing. The college has joined
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Date
Cash boost for Sussex railways
A huge investment in railways across Sussex could mean a multi-million pound stockpile of modern trains will finally come into service. South Central, which operates Brighton-London services and coastal routes in Sussex, has spent tens of millions of
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Date
Terror suspect left Brighton for gun training
A French terror suspect who said he converted to Islam when he lived in Brighton told a Paris court he trained to use Kalashnikov rifles and mortars at an Afghan camp. But David Courtailler denied knowing the prime suspect in the Madrid train bombings
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Date
Terror probe: Police chief who fears major attack
The most senior police officer Britain believes a major terrorist attack on home soil is inevitable. Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir John Stevens revealed after the Madrid bombings on March 11, which killed almost 200 people, that police and the
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Date
Terror probe: Militant's weapon of choice
The materials needed to turn ammonium nitrate into a deadly explosive are readily available in the UK. The chemical was the major ingredient in the biggest of the bombs used by Islamic terrorists in Bali which killed 202 people in 2002. Normally used
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Terror probe: Sect that recruits Muslim martyrs
A hardline Islamic sect linked to yesterday's terror arrests has a history of targeting young Muslims in Crawley and sending them to die battling British and US forces in Afghanistan. Gatwick driver Yasir Khan was sacked from his job delivering airline
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Date
Terror probe: My son is innocent
The family of three men arrested during a major anti-terror operation protested their innocence today. Ansar Khan, 48, a taxi driver who works at Gatwick airport, said there was "absolutely no truth" in the allegations against his son, 18-year-old Ahmad
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Date
Baker says wheat isn't the problem
Traditionally the stuff of life, bread has suffered a bit of a setback of late. With the low-carb Atkins diet all the rage and abstaining from wheat the most recent dietary fad, the best thing since sliced bread has become, for many, no bread at all.
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Date
Armpit Botox injections changed woman's life
Botox can provide welcome relief for people who suffer excessively from sweating. Hyperhidrosis - excessive sweating - affects one per cent of the population and in most cases there is no underlying cause. It usually occurs in the armpits and on the palms
