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A la carte tuck shop
Children are unhealthier than ever before, experts have warned. They are shunning fruit and vegetables in favour of chocolates, sweets and fatty foods and many rarely eat meals with their parents, according to a report from the National Office of Statistics
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Hundreds say ni to club expansion
More than 450 people have objected to plans to extend a seafront night spot. Some have formed the Babylon Lounge Protest Committee to fight moves to expand the venue in Western Esplanade, off Kingsway, Hove. The plans include adding a second storey to
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New buses celebrate city's past
Sussex's first Labour MP is among the famous local names chosen to appear on the front of a new fleet of double-decker buses. Dennis Hobden will join a host of figures, including the Prince Regent, Thomas Kemp, Martha Gunn, Max Miller and Rudyard Kipling
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God-forsaken
Oh dear, when you can't or won't hit out at those who are to blame for this country's ills - politicians, activists - who then shall we throw brickbats at? Ah yes - the monarchy. Dennis Stuart really is living in a little world of his own if he thinks
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Terry is terrific
I love Terry Garoghan and I really enjoyed reading your feature on him. I would love to meet him and give him a cuddle. He invited me to his studio but sadly my mum was close to death and I could not make a date with him. Terry is unique and very talented
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High hopes for gateway
A £100m structure which would tower over Portslade has been hailed as a new city gateway helping to create jobs and homes. But what do the people whose homes would lie in its shadow think? The 400ft block would dwarf Sussex Heights, presently the tallest
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Racing: Moore furious at National snub
Jamie Moore can barely suppress his anger after the Brighton teenager's dreams of competing in the greatest race in a jockey's life was snatched away. Moore can ride at Wincanton or Lingfield on Sunday, but not in tomorrow's Grand National at Aintree.
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Disabled don't pay
I would like to make it clear that most of the people with learning disabilities who use our excellent day care services will not be charged the £15-per-day maximum rate (The Argus, March 23). The payment is worked out on a sliding scale and the maximum
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Not all churches have shrinking attendances
I grew up in Brighton and feel sad seven Anglican churches, including St Peter's, are slated for closure. Such closures are being found necessary as church attendance declines due to the changing patterns of society in the use of Sunday. However, in some
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Speedway: Rain rescues Eagles
Eastbourne Eagles escaped a fourth successive defeat when last night's match at Swindon was abandoned after nine heats because of heavy rain. The Sussex side were trailing 33-22 when the action was halted. The result will not stand, and the teams will
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Beach hut rents double overnight
Beach hut rents have more than doubled overnight on a stretch of Sussex seafront. The price of leasing one of the huts on Southwick beach has leapt from £200 last year to £450 for the coming year, an increase of 125 per cent. Council officials say the
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Dr Martens: Borough sign Piper
Eastbourne Borough have signed 18-year-old fullback Matt Piper from Brighton and Hove Albion until the end of the season. Piper is in his second year as a trainee at the Albion. Captain Daren Pearce's suspension has given Borough manager Garry Wilson
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Ryman (South): Six out for Lewes
Lewes will be without six first team regulars as they bid to kick-start their division one south title challenge at home to Tooting and Mitcham tomorrow. The Rooks, favourites for the title just a few weeks ago, have lost three of their last four games
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Dr Martens: Rivals tip Reds for title
Weymouth player-manager Steve Claridge today conceded the premier division title to Crawley. Reds are nine points clear at the top of the table following Monday's 1-0 win at Worcester. Weymouth can reduce that to six tomorrow with victory against Stafford
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Modern design to revamp seafront
A seafront art deco architectural icon is to get a radical neighbour. Three shortlisted international designers have submitted plans to transform Bexhill into a fashionable tourist magnet. The development would sit next to the Grade I-listed De La Warr
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Sussex firm scoops consultancy award
Lewes-based Owen Williams has been named Britain's top civil engineering consultant after increasing turnover by 50 per cent in three years. The company, which has a group turnover of £35million, received the accolade at the Consultant of the Year Awards
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High hopes for gateway
A £100m structure which would tower over Portslade has been hailed as a new city gateway helping to create jobs and homes. But what do the people whose homes would lie in its shadow think? The 400ft block would dwarf Sussex Heights, presently the tallest
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Golf gets a hip makeover
The founding editor of lads' mag Loaded is set to cause a stir in the clubhouse with his latest publication, Golf Punk. Tim Southwell, owner of Brighton-based KYN Publishing, hopes the magazine will attract golf fans who are not "obsessed with their handicaps
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Seafront design to regenerate deprived town
A seafront art deco architectural icon is to get a radical neighbour. Three shortlisted international designers have submitted plans to transform Bexhill into a fashionable tourist magnet. The development would sit next to the Grade I-listed De La Warr
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MPs call for radical rail overhaul
The Government has accepted a devastating report from MPs on the state of Britain's railways but still insisted that train services were improving. The report, from the House of Commons Transport Committee, savaged the current rail structure, with MPs
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Ambulance workers to vote on pay
Hundreds of ambulance workers are on the brink of taking industrial action if they reject a pay deal. Sussex Ambulance Service Trust staff will be balloted in the next few weeks on whether to accept a three per cent pay rise. The deal will include incentives
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Fourth man held in terror raid
A fourth suspected terrorist from Crawley has been arrested as police investigate an alleged bomb plot. The 27-year-old man was taken into custody last night the ninth British citizen to be held since the high-profile operation began on Tuesday. He was
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A la carte tuck shop
Children are unhealthier than ever before, experts have warned. They are shunning fruit and vegetables in favour of chocolates, sweets and fatty foods and many rarely eat meals with their parents, according to a report from the National Office of Statistics
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God-forsaken
Oh dear, when you can't or won't hit out at those who are to blame for this country's ills - politicians, activists - who then shall we throw brickbats at? Ah yes - the monarchy. Dennis Stuart really is living in a little world of his own if he thinks
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Culture cash bid backed
Arts organisations could be given millions of pounds in Brighton and Hove. The city council is backing a bid to the Government for a share of the Urban Cultural Fund. Brighton and Hove failed in its bid to become European Capital of Culture in 2008. But
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Line of Defence
May I ask the Rt. Hon. Ivor Caplin, Junior Minister for the Armed Forces a question? Having spent £70 million on three new hangars and the maintenance facilities at RAF St Athan, why has the Ministry of Defence relocated the contract for maintenance and
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Martyr or coward?
Of Jesus's 12 Disciples, it is known that ten were martyred for bravely professing what they believed, knowing the likely consequences yet refusing to be cowed. The same goes for many thousands of early Christians in the first century and later. These
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Racing: Skycab carries Sussex National hopes
The cheque is in the post, made out to Nick Gifford, trainer. Skycab was 79th on the list when the weights for the Grand National were published two months ago. I bet Gifford his horse would not make it for tomorrow's big race at Aintree. I was sure his
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Loose canon
In The Argus of March 26, I looked in vain for news of Lord Carey's address in Rome, although not to cover such an offensive speech was probably the wiser decision. There is much to criticise in what he said but also some things to agree with, although
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Dr Martens: Borough sign Piper
Eastbourne Borough have signed 18-year-old fullback Matt Piper from Brighton and Hove Albion until the end of the season. Piper is in his second year as a trainee at the Albion. Captain Daren Pearce's suspension has given Borough manager Garry Wilson
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Ryman (South): Six out for Lewes
Lewes will be without six first team regulars as they bid to kick-start their division one south title challenge at home to Tooting and Mitcham tomorrow. The Rooks, favourites for the title just a few weeks ago, have lost three of their last four games
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Albion target second award
Mark McGhee believes April can be a better month for Albion than March, but has warned against complacency. McGhee was named Nationwide Division Two manager of the month on Thursday after the Seagulls secured four wins and a draw from six matches. Albion
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Modern design to revamp seafront
A seafront art deco architectural icon is to get a radical neighbour. Three shortlisted international designers have submitted plans to transform Bexhill into a fashionable tourist magnet. The development would sit next to the Grade I-listed De La Warr
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April 2: Albion target second award
Mark McGhee believes April can be a better month for Albion than March, but has warned against complacency. McGhee was named Nationwide Division Two manager of the month on Thursday after the Seagulls secured four wins and a draw from six matches. Albion
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Sussex firm scoops consultancy award
Lewes-based Owen Williams has been named Britain's top civil engineering consultant after increasing turnover by 50 per cent in three years. The company, which has a group turnover of £35million, received the accolade at the Consultant of the Year Awards
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UK Coal ends Aussie interest
Mining group UK Coal today moved to focus on its British operations after agreeing to sell its mining interests in Australia. The Doncaster-based firm plans to dispose of its 97% stake in New South Wales-based Gloucester Coal to investment bank ABN Amro
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Parties unite to back Albion stadium bid
A coalition of MPs from across England and Wales has urged John Prescott to back Brighton and Hove Albion's move to Falmer. In a rare show of solidarity, more than 40 MPs have signed an Early Day Motion asking the Deputy Prime Minister to approve a new
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Golf gets a hip makeover
The founding editor of lads' mag Loaded is set to cause a stir in the clubhouse with his latest publication, Golf Punk. Tim Southwell, owner of Brighton-based KYN Publishing, hopes the magazine will attract golf fans who are not "obsessed with their handicaps
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Ambulance workers to vote on pay
Hundreds of ambulance workers are on the brink of taking industrial action if they reject a pay deal. Sussex Ambulance Service Trust staff will be balloted in the next few weeks on whether to accept a three per cent pay rise. The deal will include incentives
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Parties unite to back Albion stadium bid
A coalition of MPs from across England and Wales has urged John Prescott to back Brighton and Hove Albion's move to Falmer. In a rare show of solidarity, more than 40 MPs have signed an Early Day Motion asking the Deputy Prime Minister to approve a new
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Foreign workers ordered to leave
Foreign nationals caught working illegally on farms have been ordered to leave Britain. The group of five Afghans, four Indians, four Brazilians and six Poles arrested at a dawn road block are to be put on flights back to their home countries after visa
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Blair signals tough new anti-terror laws
The Government is preparing to draw up further anti-terrorist legislation in the wake of a suspected al-Qaida plot to bomb a British target. Prime Minister Tony Blair said he was prepared to bring forward measures to introduce identity cards. The Muslim
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Recycled crafts help fight against Aids
Colorful handbags made from recycled plastic bags and bowls created from tobacco packets and pilchard labels are helping in the battle against Aids. Intricate pieces of art, flowers, animals and hand-decorated light bulbs have all been painstakingly created
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Hundreds say ni to club expansion
More than 450 people have objected to plans to extend a seafront night spot. Some have formed the Babylon Lounge Protest Committee to fight moves to expand the venue in Western Esplanade, off Kingsway, Hove. The plans include adding a second storey to
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Date
New buses celebrate city's past
Sussex's first Labour MP is among the famous local names chosen to appear on the front of a new fleet of double-decker buses. Dennis Hobden will join a host of figures, including the Prince Regent, Thomas Kemp, Martha Gunn, Max Miller and Rudyard Kipling
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This won't help pay council tax rises
I very much doubt any senior citizen of sound mind and Sassenach origin will ever vote for a New or Old Labour candidate of Scottish origin as a Chancellor of the Exchequer again. He tells us more people than ever work in Britain so more income tax and
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City councillors vote for pensions
City councillors have voted to give themselves pensions for the first time. The policy committee agreed to offer pensions to all 54 members of Brighton and Hove City Council from the start of the new municipal year on May 14. Officials estimate 40 councillors
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Modern design to revamp seafront
A seafront art deco architectural icon is to get a radical neighbour. Three shortlisted international designers have submitted plans to transform Bexhill into a fashionable tourist magnet. The development would sit next to the Grade I-listed De La Warr
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Girl, 16, in McDonald's rape inquiry
Police were today investigating the alleged rape of a teenage girl in a town centre McDonald's restaurant. The attack is said to have taken place in an upstairs toilet at the restaurant in Eastbourne. The 16-year-old was at the restaurant with a group
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Terry is terrific
I love Terry Garoghan and I really enjoyed reading your feature on him. I would love to meet him and give him a cuddle. He invited me to his studio but sadly my mum was close to death and I could not make a date with him. Terry is unique and very talented
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High hopes for gateway
A £100m structure which would tower over Portslade has been hailed as a new city gateway helping to create jobs and homes. But what do the people whose homes would lie in its shadow think? The 400ft block would dwarf Sussex Heights, presently the tallest
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Racing: Moore furious at National snub
Jamie Moore can barely suppress his anger after the Brighton teenager's dreams of competing in the greatest race in a jockey's life was snatched away. Moore can ride at Wincanton or Lingfield on Sunday, but not in tomorrow's Grand National at Aintree.
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Disabled don't pay
I would like to make it clear that most of the people with learning disabilities who use our excellent day care services will not be charged the £15-per-day maximum rate (The Argus, March 23). The payment is worked out on a sliding scale and the maximum
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Not all churches have shrinking attendances
I grew up in Brighton and feel sad seven Anglican churches, including St Peter's, are slated for closure. Such closures are being found necessary as church attendance declines due to the changing patterns of society in the use of Sunday. However, in some
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Speedway: Rain rescues Eagles
Eastbourne Eagles escaped a fourth successive defeat when last night's match at Swindon was abandoned after nine heats because of heavy rain. The Sussex side were trailing 33-22 when the action was halted. The result will not stand, and the teams will
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Star shines brightly again
Paul Robeson was born on April 9, 1898 and was at the height of his fame during the 1930s. All the more amazing then, that in the recent "Stars in Their Eyes" grand final, taxi-driver Charles Ngandwe swept the board as Robeson, 100,000 votes ahead of
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Speedway: Eagles' skipper predicts fightback
David Norris is backing Eastbourne Eagles to hit a winning streak in the Elite League, starting with tomorrow night's visit of Swindon. The new Arlington skipper, top scorer in the opening three matches, has got off to a personal flyer and he believes
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Beach hut rents double overnight
Beach hut rents have more than doubled overnight on a stretch of Sussex seafront. The price of leasing one of the huts on Southwick beach has leapt from £200 last year to £450 for the coming year, an increase of 125 per cent. Council officials say the
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Save us from EU
So, here we go again. Blair is on the rampage, dragging Britain into Europe at the hands of the Germans and the French. We were saved last time by a brave man in a wheel chair. His body may have been broken but his spirit and love for his country were
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Silence surrounds these sickening masts
The contrast between protests against the new emergency services mobile communications system (TETRA) masts in the South East and the local silence around those on top of Brighton police station and Theobald House in Blackman Street that are due to be
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Ryman (South): Banstead 1 Worthing 1
Luke Fontana returned to haunt Worthing with a last minute equaliser as promotion-chasing Rebels were held at Banstead last night. Fontana, who was a Rebels player just six weeks ago, denied his former side a seventh successive victory in division one
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Dr Martens: Rivals tip Reds for title
Weymouth player-manager Steve Claridge today conceded the premier division title to Crawley. Reds are nine points clear at the top of the table following Monday's 1-0 win at Worcester. Weymouth can reduce that to six tomorrow with victory against Stafford
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Housing boom to continue, bank predicts
Banking group Northern Rock today said it expected the housing market to remain buoyant as it forecast a 20% increase in its lending in the first half. Good employment levels, a housing shortage and relatively low debt servicing costs meant the home-moving
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Villagers fooled by lap dance ad
A village was given a rude awakening when plans were announced for an adult entertainment venue. Neighbours in Rottingdean woke yesterday to find planning notices advertising what looked like official proposals for a late-night lap dancing club. It was
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Date
High hopes for gateway
A £100m structure which would tower over Portslade has been hailed as a new city gateway helping to create jobs and homes. But what do the people whose homes would lie in its shadow think? The 400ft block would dwarf Sussex Heights, presently the tallest
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Date
Seafront design to regenerate deprived town
A seafront art deco architectural icon is to get a radical neighbour. Three shortlisted international designers have submitted plans to transform Bexhill into a fashionable tourist magnet. The development would sit next to the Grade I-listed De La Warr
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Date
MPs call for radical rail overhaul
The Government has accepted a devastating report from MPs on the state of Britain's railways but still insisted that train services were improving. The report, from the House of Commons Transport Committee, savaged the current rail structure, with MPs
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Date
Celebs unite to quash BNP in Euro-elections
The far-right is targeting Sussex in the forthcoming European elections. The British National Party (BNP) plans to pitch candidates for the European Parliament and some local council elections in June. A line-up of celebrities and musicians aims to thwart
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Girl, 16, in McDonald's rape inquiry
Police were today investigating the alleged rape of a teenage girl in a town centre McDonald's restaurant. The attack is said to have taken place in an upstairs toilet at the restaurant in Eastbourne. The 16-year-old was at the restaurant with a group
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Date
Fourth man held in terror raid
A fourth suspected terrorist from Crawley has been arrested as police investigate an alleged bomb plot. The 27-year-old man was taken into custody last night the ninth British citizen to be held since the high-profile operation began on Tuesday. He was
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Fatboy's gig called off
Fatboy Slim's Big Beach Boutique 2004 has been cancelled. DJ Norman Cook has pulled the plug on this year's free party, which he hoped would avoid the chaos of Normstock 2002 when 250,000 people overwhelmed Brighton and Hove. Talks with police, safety
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Date
Recycled crafts help fight against Aids
Colorful handbags made from recycled plastic bags and bowls created from tobacco packets and pilchard labels are helping in the battle against Aids. Intricate pieces of art, flowers, animals and hand-decorated light bulbs have all been painstakingly created
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Date
This won't help pay council tax rises
I very much doubt any senior citizen of sound mind and Sassenach origin will ever vote for a New or Old Labour candidate of Scottish origin as a Chancellor of the Exchequer again. He tells us more people than ever work in Britain so more income tax and
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Date
Culture cash bid backed
Arts organisations could be given millions of pounds in Brighton and Hove. The city council is backing a bid to the Government for a share of the Urban Cultural Fund. Brighton and Hove failed in its bid to become European Capital of Culture in 2008. But
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City councillors vote for pensions
City councillors have voted to give themselves pensions for the first time. The policy committee agreed to offer pensions to all 54 members of Brighton and Hove City Council from the start of the new municipal year on May 14. Officials estimate 40 councillors
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Date
Line of Defence
May I ask the Rt. Hon. Ivor Caplin, Junior Minister for the Armed Forces a question? Having spent £70 million on three new hangars and the maintenance facilities at RAF St Athan, why has the Ministry of Defence relocated the contract for maintenance and
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Date
Martyr or coward?
Of Jesus's 12 Disciples, it is known that ten were martyred for bravely professing what they believed, knowing the likely consequences yet refusing to be cowed. The same goes for many thousands of early Christians in the first century and later. These
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Date
Racing: Skycab carries Sussex National hopes
The cheque is in the post, made out to Nick Gifford, trainer. Skycab was 79th on the list when the weights for the Grand National were published two months ago. I bet Gifford his horse would not make it for tomorrow's big race at Aintree. I was sure his
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Date
Star shines brightly again
Paul Robeson was born on April 9, 1898 and was at the height of his fame during the 1930s. All the more amazing then, that in the recent "Stars in Their Eyes" grand final, taxi-driver Charles Ngandwe swept the board as Robeson, 100,000 votes ahead of
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Date
Speedway: Eagles' skipper predicts fightback
David Norris is backing Eastbourne Eagles to hit a winning streak in the Elite League, starting with tomorrow night's visit of Swindon. The new Arlington skipper, top scorer in the opening three matches, has got off to a personal flyer and he believes
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Date
Loose canon
In The Argus of March 26, I looked in vain for news of Lord Carey's address in Rome, although not to cover such an offensive speech was probably the wiser decision. There is much to criticise in what he said but also some things to agree with, although
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Date
Save us from EU
So, here we go again. Blair is on the rampage, dragging Britain into Europe at the hands of the Germans and the French. We were saved last time by a brave man in a wheel chair. His body may have been broken but his spirit and love for his country were
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Date
Silence surrounds these sickening masts
The contrast between protests against the new emergency services mobile communications system (TETRA) masts in the South East and the local silence around those on top of Brighton police station and Theobald House in Blackman Street that are due to be
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Date
Ryman (South): Banstead 1 Worthing 1
Luke Fontana returned to haunt Worthing with a last minute equaliser as promotion-chasing Rebels were held at Banstead last night. Fontana, who was a Rebels player just six weeks ago, denied his former side a seventh successive victory in division one
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Date
Albion target second award
Mark McGhee believes April can be a better month for Albion than March, but has warned against complacency. McGhee was named Nationwide Division Two manager of the month on Thursday after the Seagulls secured four wins and a draw from six matches. Albion
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April 2: Albion target second award
Mark McGhee believes April can be a better month for Albion than March, but has warned against complacency. McGhee was named Nationwide Division Two manager of the month on Thursday after the Seagulls secured four wins and a draw from six matches. Albion
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Date
UK Coal ends Aussie interest
Mining group UK Coal today moved to focus on its British operations after agreeing to sell its mining interests in Australia. The Doncaster-based firm plans to dispose of its 97% stake in New South Wales-based Gloucester Coal to investment bank ABN Amro
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Date
Housing boom to continue, bank predicts
Banking group Northern Rock today said it expected the housing market to remain buoyant as it forecast a 20% increase in its lending in the first half. Good employment levels, a housing shortage and relatively low debt servicing costs meant the home-moving
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Date
Parties unite to back Albion stadium bid
A coalition of MPs from across England and Wales has urged John Prescott to back Brighton and Hove Albion's move to Falmer. In a rare show of solidarity, more than 40 MPs have signed an Early Day Motion asking the Deputy Prime Minister to approve a new
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Date
Villagers fooled by lap dance ad
A village was given a rude awakening when plans were announced for an adult entertainment venue. Neighbours in Rottingdean woke yesterday to find planning notices advertising what looked like official proposals for a late-night lap dancing club. It was
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Date
Parties unite to back Albion stadium bid
A coalition of MPs from across England and Wales has urged John Prescott to back Brighton and Hove Albion's move to Falmer. In a rare show of solidarity, more than 40 MPs have signed an Early Day Motion asking the Deputy Prime Minister to approve a new
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Date
Celebs unite to quash BNP in Euro-elections
The far-right is targeting Sussex in the forthcoming European elections. The British National Party (BNP) plans to pitch candidates for the European Parliament and some local council elections in June. A line-up of celebrities and musicians aims to thwart
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Date
Girl, 16, in McDonald's rape inquiry
Police were today investigating the alleged rape of a teenage girl in a town centre McDonald's restaurant. The attack is said to have taken place in an upstairs toilet at the restaurant in Eastbourne. The 16-year-old was at the restaurant with a group
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Date
Foreign workers ordered to leave
Foreign nationals caught working illegally on farms have been ordered to leave Britain. The group of five Afghans, four Indians, four Brazilians and six Poles arrested at a dawn road block are to be put on flights back to their home countries after visa
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Date
Blair signals tough new anti-terror laws
The Government is preparing to draw up further anti-terrorist legislation in the wake of a suspected al-Qaida plot to bomb a British target. Prime Minister Tony Blair said he was prepared to bring forward measures to introduce identity cards. The Muslim
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Date
Fatboy's gig called off
Fatboy Slim's Big Beach Boutique 2004 has been cancelled. DJ Norman Cook has pulled the plug on this year's free party, which he hoped would avoid the chaos of Normstock 2002 when 250,000 people overwhelmed Brighton and Hove. Talks with police, safety
