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Train firm hits back in staff row
Rail company South Central has denied union claims it is bringing in private security guards to take the place of ticket collectors. The Rail Maritime and Transport workers' union (RMT) is balloting its members on strike action over the use of agency
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Letter: Schools should get priority not gay Pride
I find it hard to believe that Brighton and Hove City Council is giving £26,000 to this year's Pride festival (The Argus, April 20). I work in the education side of the council and think the money would be better spent in this area. I have nothing against
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Peter and Jane go the art gallery
Peter is here. Jane is here. For anyone approaching middle age, they never really went away. Anyone who remembers learning to read about these two heroic and happy icons of innocent childhood may be surprised to find they did not simply skip into oblivion
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Letter: Think again, John
John Atkins questions whether I am really pro-fox or just anti-hunt. The answer is both. On the morning I read his letter, I was woken at 5.30am to say that we had successfully cage-trapped a fox with mange at North Bersted, Bognor Regis. When I examined
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Letter: She's civilised
I am writing in response to John Atkins' letter, "Is she really pro-fox or just anti-hunting?" (April 21). He accuses Jaine Wilde of not really being concerned about the welfare of red foxes but has some sort of persecution complex against the riding
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Ryman (South): Croydon 0 Lewes 4
The calculators can be put away because the division one south title race is now simple. If Lewes win their last game of the season at home against Banstead Athletic on Saturday, they will be champions. Supporters tried to work out the permutations as
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Letter: An isnpiration to everyone
Rheumatoid arthritis sufferer Alice Friedl is an inspiration to all disabled and able-bodied people alike (The Argus, April 16). Through great pain, courage and determination, she has graduated from university with a first-class degree in the history
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Dr Martens (Eastern) Burnham 3 Hastings 1
Hastings manager Steve Lovell says he can forgive his players for a disappointing defeat at Burnham. The home side were 2-0 up inside ten minutes through Roger Emms and Jon Horsted. Russell Eldridge halved the arrears on 18 minutes with a curling free
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April 24: Bristol City 0 Albion 0
Albion's first away point for three matches was accompanied by an important fringe benefit. In the context of a possible dress rehearsal for the play-offs, the Seagulls certainly did not fluff their lines. They have emerged from a rather drab show at
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Dr Martens (Eastern) Burgess Hill 4 Fisher Athletic 1
Burgess Hill face one of the biggest games in their history on Saturday after cruising to victory against Fisher Athletic at Leylands Park. The Hillians, who only came up from the County League last season, will claim the play-off place for promotion
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Racing: Fallon puts problems behind him at Brighton
Kieren Fallon had a smile on his face after guiding Meadaaf to victory in the Brighton & Hove Albion Classified stakes as Brighton Racecourse kicked off its season on Sunday. The champion jockey has been subject to a Jocky Club investigation following
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Letter: Lest we forget
As we are approaching the anniversary of D-Day, it would be good if people flew our national Union Jack during that week, as a tribute to all who took part. Many who sailed from the shores on which we live never came back. Let us be proud of our country
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Speedway: Eagles fail big test
Eastbourne Eagles threw away a 12-point lead to lose 46-45 to Wolverhampton at Arlington Stadium on Saturday. The Eastbourne riders brought about their own downfall after putting themselves in a match-winning position after six races. It all started to
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Letter: Double standards
Last year we went to war with Iraq over its supposed possession of weapons of mass destruction. This year Israel has finally released a man imprisoned for 18 years after he blew the whistle on Israel's secret nuclear weapons programme. Spot the difference
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Dr Martens (Premier) Crawley 0 Hinckley 3
Crawley manager Francis Vines finally got his hands on the premier division title shield and then revealed the aim next season is to avoid relegation. Reds, who play their last home game of the 2003-4 campaign against Newport County tonight, were officially
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Letter: Centre is vital
When your correspondents consider the planned new centre for orthopaedics in Haywards Heath (Letters, April 15), it would be useful to step back from political dogma and look at the experience of our patients. As a local GP, I am concerned by the current
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Cricket: Sussex off to a flier in National League
Chris Adams and Peter Moores had promised a long overdue improvement in Sussex's one-day performances and so far they are being true to their word. The Sharks began the new National League campaign with a comprehensive eight-wicket win at Lord's on Sunday
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County league: Round-Up
Saturday cannot come quickly enough for division one championship favourites Chichester City United. Adie Girdler's side have one hand on the trophy after an emphatic 5-0 victory over basement boys Shoreham but Rye and Iden United won 2-1 at East Grinstead
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Letter: Conservation is key aim of National Park
Exactly which planet is Henry Smith living on (The Argus, April 14)? To say that conservation is not necessarily the number one priority in a national park is absolute nonsense. National Park Authorities have two duties: to conserve and enhance the natural
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Cricket: Rivals back Sussex to get it right
Lancashire captain Warren Hegg today backed Sussex to make a strong defence of the County Championship. The red rose county were widely tipped to win their first outright title in 70 years before a ball was bowled and they looked even stronger favourites
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Ryman (SPremier): Bognor 2 Hitchin 0
Bognor manager Jack Pearce says his team are playing for their futures at the club. The Rocks marked their last premier division home game of the season with a 2-0 win against Hitchin Town. Top scorer Matt Russell scored a goal either side of half time
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Ryman (South): Horsham 0 Staines 3
Horsham boss John Maggs says he knows what improvements are needed for next season. The Hornets suffered their fourth defeat in five games when they went down 3-0 in the final home game against Staines Town. Three goals in the first ten minutes of the
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Sarah's dad tells of suicide bid
The father of murdered schoolgirl Sarah Payne told how he attempted suicide in a desperate bid to be reunited with his daughter. But Mike Payne pulled himself back from the brink during a drink and drugs binge by thinking of the four other children he
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McGhee wants maximum from County game
Albion manager Mark McGhee today urged his players to "finish the job" of clinching a play-off place against relegated Notts County at Withdean on Saturday. The Seagulls need a maximum of two points from their remaining two matches to be certain of a
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Ryman (South): Hampton & Richmond 1 Worthing 2
Worthing are still very much in the division one south title chase, according to assistant manager Danny Bloor. The Rebels came from a goal down to win 2-1 at fellow high-flyers Hampton and Richmond. Adrian Allen put the home side ahead a minute into
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Tube driver blows the whistle
A Tube driver supposed to tell the media about the major repair work planned on the system instead told of the "terrible state" it is in. Clynt Sandford, 44, from Lewes, went on to describe how the underground had got worse during recent years. Mr Sandford
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Engineers unite
Engineering group Abbacus Asset Management has completed a re-organisation of its operations. The company, based in Burgess Hill, had interests in five engineering companies, each owned by different groups of investors. Now they have been brought together
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Port promoted
Shoreham Port chairman Rod Danes unveiled an image-boosting new logo today. Mr Danes was joined by Shoreham and East Worthing MP Tim Loughton at the launch event. The port handles about 1.75 million tonnes of cargo a year, employs 85 people and has a
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The future's bright
The Brooklands Group is enjoying an early summer thanks to a popular home relocation programme. The Forest Row publisher produces the magazine for Channel 4's A Place In The Sun. Since its launch last month, sales of the publication have exceeded revenue
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MPs flock to back Seagulls' stadium bid
More MPs have supported Albion's plans for a new stadium than publicly saluted England's victory in the rugby union World Cup. Eighty MPs have already signed an early day motion (EDM) urging Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott to approve the plans for
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Train firm hits back in staff row
Rail company South Central has denied union claims it is bringing in private security guards to take the place of ticket collectors. The Rail Maritime and Transport workers' union (RMT) is balloting its members on strike action over the use of agency
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UK set for 'pre-election boom'
Economic growth in the UK will soon return to levels not seen since the late 1990s, an influential forecasting group claimed today. The Ernst & Young ITEM Club, which bases its predictions on the Treasury's model of the economy, said the UK could
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Small traders must update to survive
A major retail event is being held tomorrow to encourage Brighton and Hove's 1,500 independent traders to modernise. The Retail Revolution, at Brighton Dome, aims to give small shopkeepers the technical know-how to compete with bigger companies. The Brighton
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'Disaster Day' - Sussex prepares
In a split second, a perfect spring day turned into a scene from hell. A jet carrying 92 passengers smashed into a light aircraft in the skies over Sussex, exploding into a fireball and sending flaming wreckage crashing to the ground. Many were killed
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City street's bin bags barrier
Angry householders staged a residents' revolt after their rubbish went uncollected for THREE weeks. They piled dozens of black bin bags across the street, forming a 5ft-high barricade which stopped traffic. Their direct action worked - within 30 minutes
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April 26: McGhee wants maximum from County game
Albion manager Mark McGhee today urged his players to "finish the job" of clinching a play-off place against relegated Notts County at Withdean on Saturday. The Seagulls need a maximum of two points from their remaining two matches to be certain of a
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Ryman (South): Hampton & Richmond 1 Worthing 2
Worthing are still very much in the division one south title chase, according to assistant manager Danny Bloor. The Rebels came from a goal down to win 2-1 at fellow high-flyers Hampton and Richmond. Adrian Allen put the home side ahead a minute into
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Tube driver blows the whistle
A Tube driver supposed to tell the media about the major repair work planned on the system instead told of the "terrible state" it is in. Clynt Sandford, 44, from Lewes, went on to describe how the underground had got worse during recent years. Mr Sandford
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The future's bright
The Brooklands Group is enjoying an early summer thanks to a popular home relocation programme. The Forest Row publisher produces the magazine for Channel 4's A Place In The Sun. Since its launch last month, sales of the publication have exceeded revenue
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Train firm hits back in staff row
Rail company South Central has denied union claims it is bringing in private security guards to take the place of ticket collectors. The Rail Maritime and Transport workers' union (RMT) is balloting its members on strike action over the use of agency
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Small traders must update to survive
A major retail event is being held tomorrow to encourage Brighton and Hove's 1,500 independent traders to modernise. The Retail Revolution, at Brighton Dome, aims to give small shopkeepers the technical know-how to compete with bigger companies. The Brighton
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Heatwave brings thousands to city's beach
Thousands of visitors flocked to the Sussex coast after sizzling summer weather arrived weeks ahead of schedule. Day trippers basked on Brighton beach in temperatures reaching 21C on Saturday, making the resort hotter than Barcelona and Rio de Janeiro
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Turmoil over secret town hall inquiry
Doubt has been cast over the role of a councillor leading a secret investigation into a chief executive at the centre of a sex discrimination row. Councillor John Lovell was banned from sitting on the selection panel which appointed Worthing Borough Council
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Letter: Schools should get priority not gay Pride
I find it hard to believe that Brighton and Hove City Council is giving £26,000 to this year's Pride festival (The Argus, April 20). I work in the education side of the council and think the money would be better spent in this area. I have nothing against
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Letter: Terrible decision
I was incensed to read that the gate to the Royal Pavilion gardens is now closed because of problems with people using the Equinox addiction centre next to it (The Argus, April 21). I didn't realise the closure was permanent. I use this path to reach
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Letter: Sexed up
The letter from a Ms Kean (April 16), "Rich, not sexy", who I suspect is neither sexy nor rich, proves how little she knows about the use of words in the English language she seeks to de-classify. Because you are attractive, it does not necessarily follow
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New book hits out at Atkins 'fad'
It's the most famous, most glamorous and most controversial eating programme in the world. The Atkins diet has convinced more than three million Britons eating fat is the way to get thin. But Sidney Harris is making his own one-man stand against the so-called
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Letter: Think again, John
John Atkins questions whether I am really pro-fox or just anti-hunt. The answer is both. On the morning I read his letter, I was woken at 5.30am to say that we had successfully cage-trapped a fox with mange at North Bersted, Bognor Regis. When I examined
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Letter: She's civilised
I am writing in response to John Atkins' letter, "Is she really pro-fox or just anti-hunting?" (April 21). He accuses Jaine Wilde of not really being concerned about the welfare of red foxes but has some sort of persecution complex against the riding
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April 24: Bristol City 0 Albion 0
Albion's first away point for three matches was accompanied by an important fringe benefit. In the context of a possible dress rehearsal for the play-offs, the Seagulls certainly did not fluff their lines. They have emerged from a rather drab show at
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Letter: Caplin will regret what he has done
I'm glad Ivor Caplin has finally seen the light and realised Iraq is a "bloodbath". He is now appalled at the "huge loss of life" (The Argus, April 22). We've been trying to get such basic facts across to him for more than a year now. The trouble is that
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Dr Martens (Eastern) Burgess Hill 4 Fisher Athletic 1
Burgess Hill face one of the biggest games in their history on Saturday after cruising to victory against Fisher Athletic at Leylands Park. The Hillians, who only came up from the County League last season, will claim the play-off place for promotion
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Speedway: Eagles fail big test
Eastbourne Eagles threw away a 12-point lead to lose 46-45 to Wolverhampton at Arlington Stadium on Saturday. The Eastbourne riders brought about their own downfall after putting themselves in a match-winning position after six races. It all started to
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'Savile Rogue' trader comes to Brighton
They seem the oddest of odd couples. One is a shaven-headed tough guy dubbed the "Savile Rogue", who has mixed with gangsters and designed suits for Ronnie Kray. The other is a gay former civil servant who prefers to spend his evenings at the theatre,
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Letter: Centre is vital
When your correspondents consider the planned new centre for orthopaedics in Haywards Heath (Letters, April 15), it would be useful to step back from political dogma and look at the experience of our patients. As a local GP, I am concerned by the current
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Cricket: Sussex off to a flier in National League
Chris Adams and Peter Moores had promised a long overdue improvement in Sussex's one-day performances and so far they are being true to their word. The Sharks began the new National League campaign with a comprehensive eight-wicket win at Lord's on Sunday
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Cricket: Rivals back Sussex to get it right
Lancashire captain Warren Hegg today backed Sussex to make a strong defence of the County Championship. The red rose county were widely tipped to win their first outright title in 70 years before a ball was bowled and they looked even stronger favourites
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Ryman (SPremier): Bognor 2 Hitchin 0
Bognor manager Jack Pearce says his team are playing for their futures at the club. The Rocks marked their last premier division home game of the season with a 2-0 win against Hitchin Town. Top scorer Matt Russell scored a goal either side of half time
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Sick note man was in prison
Timothy Bertelsen's employers at the Child Support Agency thought he was laid up at home with a back injury when they did not see him for four months. In fact he was in jail after being caught driving while banned - but doctored a sick note to cover his
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Match Report: Bristol City 0 Albion 0
Albion's first away point for three matches was accompanied by an important fringe benefit. In the context of a possible dress rehearsal for the play-offs, the Seagulls certainly did not fluff their lines. They have emerged from a rather drab show at
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Date
Turmoil over secret town hall inquiry
Doubt has been cast over the role of a councillor leading a secret investigation into a chief executive at the centre of a sex discrimination row. Councillor John Lovell was banned from sitting on the selection panel which appointed Worthing Borough Council
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Letter: Terrible decision
I was incensed to read that the gate to the Royal Pavilion gardens is now closed because of problems with people using the Equinox addiction centre next to it (The Argus, April 21). I didn't realise the closure was permanent. I use this path to reach
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Letter: Sexed up
The letter from a Ms Kean (April 16), "Rich, not sexy", who I suspect is neither sexy nor rich, proves how little she knows about the use of words in the English language she seeks to de-classify. Because you are attractive, it does not necessarily follow
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Date
New book hits out at Atkins 'fad'
It's the most famous, most glamorous and most controversial eating programme in the world. The Atkins diet has convinced more than three million Britons eating fat is the way to get thin. But Sidney Harris is making his own one-man stand against the so-called
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Letter: Caplin will regret what he has done
I'm glad Ivor Caplin has finally seen the light and realised Iraq is a "bloodbath". He is now appalled at the "huge loss of life" (The Argus, April 22). We've been trying to get such basic facts across to him for more than a year now. The trouble is that
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Date
Dr Martens (Premier) Eastbourne 0 Nuneaton 0
Manager Garry Wilson has already celebrated a successful season, even though Eastbourne Borough have not yet guaranteed their place in the Conference south. Borough picked up a vital point in a goalless draw with Nuneaton at Priory Lane, which could be
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'Savile Rogue' trader comes to Brighton
They seem the oddest of odd couples. One is a shaven-headed tough guy dubbed the "Savile Rogue", who has mixed with gangsters and designed suits for Ronnie Kray. The other is a gay former civil servant who prefers to spend his evenings at the theatre,
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Date
Basketball: Bears fight Rico ban
Nick Nurse was today fighting to keep Rico Alderson in his play-off semi-final plans. The Bears MVP was handed an extra one-game ban when disciplinary officials examined his recent ejection against Leicester Riders. That would rule him out of Saturday's
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Sick note man was in prison
Timothy Bertelsen's employers at the Child Support Agency thought he was laid up at home with a back injury when they did not see him for four months. In fact he was in jail after being caught driving while banned - but doctored a sick note to cover his
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Match Report: Bristol City 0 Albion 0
Albion's first away point for three matches was accompanied by an important fringe benefit. In the context of a possible dress rehearsal for the play-offs, the Seagulls certainly did not fluff their lines. They have emerged from a rather drab show at
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Date
April 26: McGhee wants maximum from County game
Albion manager Mark McGhee today urged his players to "finish the job" of clinching a play-off place against relegated Notts County at Withdean on Saturday. The Seagulls need a maximum of two points from their remaining two matches to be certain of a
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Memorial for tragic Simon
Six years ago, Simon Jones was killed in an horrific dockland accident but the pain of his loss has not dimmed. On the anniversary of his death, relatives and friends placed a wreath in the sea near where he died. The memorial service marked the moment
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Housing crash fear dismissed
Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown yesterday dismissed fears of a crash in the housing market. Despite a reacceleration in house prices, he said while the cost of servicing debt in proportion to people's income stayed low, there would be no crash
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Another gamble for Leeson
One of history's biggest gamblers is to pit his wits against members of the public in a celebrity poker tournament. Rogue trader Nick Leeson and other famous names will do battle in Brighton for winnings of £120,000. The celebrities have been lined up
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Heatwave brings thousands to city's beach
Thousands of visitors flocked to the Sussex coast after sizzling summer weather arrived weeks ahead of schedule. Day trippers basked on Brighton beach in temperatures reaching 21C on Saturday, making the resort hotter than Barcelona and Rio de Janeiro
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Billie-Jo appeal to hear new evidence
Fresh evidence which could clear the man convicted of murdering Billie-Jo Jenkins is to be examined. Former teacher Sion Jenkins is serving a life sentence for bludgeoning his 13-year-old foster daughter to death at the family home in Lower Park Road,
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MPs flock to back Seagulls' stadium bid
More MPs have supported Albion's plans for a new stadium than publicly saluted England's victory in the rugby union World Cup. Eighty MPs have already signed an early day motion (EDM) urging Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott to approve the plans for
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Memorial for tragic Simon
Six years ago, Simon Jones was killed in an horrific dockland accident but the pain of his loss has not dimmed. On the anniversary of his death, relatives and friends placed a wreath in the sea near where he died. The memorial service marked the moment
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Date
Engineers unite
Engineering group Abbacus Asset Management has completed a re-organisation of its operations. The company, based in Burgess Hill, had interests in five engineering companies, each owned by different groups of investors. Now they have been brought together
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Port promoted
Shoreham Port chairman Rod Danes unveiled an image-boosting new logo today. Mr Danes was joined by Shoreham and East Worthing MP Tim Loughton at the launch event. The port handles about 1.75 million tonnes of cargo a year, employs 85 people and has a
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Housing crash fear dismissed
Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown yesterday dismissed fears of a crash in the housing market. Despite a reacceleration in house prices, he said while the cost of servicing debt in proportion to people's income stayed low, there would be no crash
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Date
MPs flock to back Seagulls' stadium bid
More MPs have supported Albion's plans for a new stadium than publicly saluted England's victory in the rugby union World Cup. Eighty MPs have already signed an early day motion (EDM) urging Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott to approve the plans for
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Date
UK set for 'pre-election boom'
Economic growth in the UK will soon return to levels not seen since the late 1990s, an influential forecasting group claimed today. The Ernst & Young ITEM Club, which bases its predictions on the Treasury's model of the economy, said the UK could
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Date
Another gamble for Leeson
One of history's biggest gamblers is to pit his wits against members of the public in a celebrity poker tournament. Rogue trader Nick Leeson and other famous names will do battle in Brighton for winnings of £120,000. The celebrities have been lined up
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Date
Billie-Jo appeal to hear new evidence
Fresh evidence which could clear the man convicted of murdering Billie-Jo Jenkins is to be examined. Former teacher Sion Jenkins is serving a life sentence for bludgeoning his 13-year-old foster daughter to death at the family home in Lower Park Road,
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Date
MPs flock to back Seagulls' stadium bid
More MPs have supported Albion's plans for a new stadium than publicly saluted England's victory in the rugby union World Cup. Eighty MPs have already signed an early day motion (EDM) urging Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott to approve the plans for
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Date
'Disaster Day' - Sussex prepares
In a split second, a perfect spring day turned into a scene from hell. A jet carrying 92 passengers smashed into a light aircraft in the skies over Sussex, exploding into a fireball and sending flaming wreckage crashing to the ground. Many were killed
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Date
City street's bin bags barrier
Angry householders staged a residents' revolt after their rubbish went uncollected for THREE weeks. They piled dozens of black bin bags across the street, forming a 5ft-high barricade which stopped traffic. Their direct action worked - within 30 minutes
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Date
Train firm hits back in staff row
Rail company South Central has denied union claims it is bringing in private security guards to take the place of ticket collectors. The Rail Maritime and Transport workers' union (RMT) is balloting its members on strike action over the use of agency
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Date
Peter and Jane go the art gallery
Peter is here. Jane is here. For anyone approaching middle age, they never really went away. Anyone who remembers learning to read about these two heroic and happy icons of innocent childhood may be surprised to find they did not simply skip into oblivion
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Date
Turmoil over secret town hall inquiry
Doubt has been cast over the role of a councillor leading a secret investigation into a chief executive at the centre of a sex discrimination row. Councillor John Lovell was banned from sitting on the selection panel which appointed Worthing Borough Council
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Date
Ryman (South): Croydon 0 Lewes 4
The calculators can be put away because the division one south title race is now simple. If Lewes win their last game of the season at home against Banstead Athletic on Saturday, they will be champions. Supporters tried to work out the permutations as
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Date
Letter: An isnpiration to everyone
Rheumatoid arthritis sufferer Alice Friedl is an inspiration to all disabled and able-bodied people alike (The Argus, April 16). Through great pain, courage and determination, she has graduated from university with a first-class degree in the history
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Dr Martens (Eastern) Burnham 3 Hastings 1
Hastings manager Steve Lovell says he can forgive his players for a disappointing defeat at Burnham. The home side were 2-0 up inside ten minutes through Roger Emms and Jon Horsted. Russell Eldridge halved the arrears on 18 minutes with a curling free
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Date
Racing: Fallon puts problems behind him at Brighton
Kieren Fallon had a smile on his face after guiding Meadaaf to victory in the Brighton & Hove Albion Classified stakes as Brighton Racecourse kicked off its season on Sunday. The champion jockey has been subject to a Jocky Club investigation following
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Letter: Lest we forget
As we are approaching the anniversary of D-Day, it would be good if people flew our national Union Jack during that week, as a tribute to all who took part. Many who sailed from the shores on which we live never came back. Let us be proud of our country
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Dr Martens (Premier) Eastbourne 0 Nuneaton 0
Manager Garry Wilson has already celebrated a successful season, even though Eastbourne Borough have not yet guaranteed their place in the Conference south. Borough picked up a vital point in a goalless draw with Nuneaton at Priory Lane, which could be
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Date
Letter: Double standards
Last year we went to war with Iraq over its supposed possession of weapons of mass destruction. This year Israel has finally released a man imprisoned for 18 years after he blew the whistle on Israel's secret nuclear weapons programme. Spot the difference
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Dr Martens (Premier) Crawley 0 Hinckley 3
Crawley manager Francis Vines finally got his hands on the premier division title shield and then revealed the aim next season is to avoid relegation. Reds, who play their last home game of the 2003-4 campaign against Newport County tonight, were officially
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Date
Basketball: Bears fight Rico ban
Nick Nurse was today fighting to keep Rico Alderson in his play-off semi-final plans. The Bears MVP was handed an extra one-game ban when disciplinary officials examined his recent ejection against Leicester Riders. That would rule him out of Saturday's
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Date
County league: Round-Up
Saturday cannot come quickly enough for division one championship favourites Chichester City United. Adie Girdler's side have one hand on the trophy after an emphatic 5-0 victory over basement boys Shoreham but Rye and Iden United won 2-1 at East Grinstead
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Letter: Conservation is key aim of National Park
Exactly which planet is Henry Smith living on (The Argus, April 14)? To say that conservation is not necessarily the number one priority in a national park is absolute nonsense. National Park Authorities have two duties: to conserve and enhance the natural
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Date
Ryman (South): Horsham 0 Staines 3
Horsham boss John Maggs says he knows what improvements are needed for next season. The Hornets suffered their fourth defeat in five games when they went down 3-0 in the final home game against Staines Town. Three goals in the first ten minutes of the
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Date
Sarah's dad tells of suicide bid
The father of murdered schoolgirl Sarah Payne told how he attempted suicide in a desperate bid to be reunited with his daughter. But Mike Payne pulled himself back from the brink during a drink and drugs binge by thinking of the four other children he
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Date
McGhee wants maximum from County game
Albion manager Mark McGhee today urged his players to "finish the job" of clinching a play-off place against relegated Notts County at Withdean on Saturday. The Seagulls need a maximum of two points from their remaining two matches to be certain of a
