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Letter: Great spectacle - as long as you saw it
What a wonderful display Brighton and Hove schools gave us on Saturday to mark the opening of the Brighton Festival. It was plain to see that many months of hard work and dedication had gone into making such splendid models and costumes. What a pity that
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Letter: Pay and stay
Regarding Chris Coleman's letter (February 11) about the NCP car park in Church Street, Brighton, I have been in correspondence with NCP customer services since February 2 and, after some delay, have heard from the area manager Mike Ludlow. He has told
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Letter: Objects of desire
I was very interested to read Roy Cornwell's letter (April 26) in reply to mine. "Sexy" and "rich" is not a declassification of the English language. My dictionary describes "attractive" as "having the power of attraction and allure". Being very attractive
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Letter: Beware big brother
I am in favour of ID cards but has anybody considered the possibility that if a fascist goverment was elected, all the personal information held on the cards would be in the hands of a dangerous body? -Ian Hunt, Worthing
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Theatre: Pandora 88, Komedia
Two men are stuck in a 1.5 metre square box. They speak few words - when they do, it is often not in English. What ensues is not exactly dance, mime, clowning or acrobatics but a little bit of each. And it is by turns hilarious, sinister and curiously
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Music: Gilad Atzmon's Extended Orient House Ensemble, Sallis Benney Theatre
The Israeli-born jazz saxophonist Gilad Atzmon erupted in a volcano of passion and intensity on the stage of the Sallis Benney Theatre. Atzmon is as well-known for his powerful live performances as he is for his vocal hatred of oppression in general and
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Music: Sussex Chorus, St George's Chapel
Sussex Chorus, formerly Ditchling Coral Society, may have lost financially by moving from St Bartholomew's in Brighton to the smaller St George's Chapel in Kemp Town. But what it lost in audience size was more than made up by the spiritual quality the
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Theatre: Slamdunk, Theatre Royal
In recent years, hip-hop has become a hugely influential cultural force, effortlessly diffusing into the mainstream via fashion and commercial music releases. However, it was not until Felix Cross, director of the UK's premier black theatre company NITRO
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Letter: Airing opinion
Thinking of identity cards, I am reminded that I am one of hundreds of thousands who possesses a unique identity code by which no other person in the world can be identified. This identity is denoted by just a few letters and a number, which discloses
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Letter: Thanks for nothing
How reassuring that Tony Blair tells us no more British troops will be sent to Iraq. In view of the 25+ British troops killed in friendly fire, instances of equipment failing on the battlefield and basic equipment not being supplied, soldiers must be
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How to build your own nuclear reactor
Shane Frazer is a man of many talents - and he wants to share them with the world. For instance, he knows how to slice a doughnut into 13 pieces using just three cuts. He can make a football out of 100 plastic cups and he knows the way to walk through
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Letter: Excellent centre
I would like to take issue with Adam Trimingham's continued criticism of the Brighton Centre. He seems to think that his opinion, however blinkered and ill-informed, is a reflection of those in the city and that he is the spokesman for all "right-thinking
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Ryman (South): Yeading 0 Lewes 1
Marc Whiteman's second half goal was enough to prolong Lewes's season for at least another two days as the division one south champions triumphed over their north division counterparts. The next stop for the Rooks in their quest for a place in the Conference
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Cricket: Sussex want one-day glory
New boy Ian Ward believes Sussex are good enough to end nearly 20 years of disappointment in one-day cricket. The county have not won a limited overs competition since beating Lancashire in the final of the Natwest Trophy in 1986 while their last appearance
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Letter: Insular judges must live in the real world
Your article about Judge Anthony Thorpe (The Argus, April 29) highlights the real concerns many people have with the judiciary. The fact that a public servant could not see the attack was so clearly racially motivated brings into question his ability
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Match Report: Albion Res 2 Worthing 0
Albion cannot be accused of not taking the Sussex Senior Cup seriously. Nine of the players who lined up against Ryman division one south runners-up Worthing in the final at Eastbourne yesterday have featured in the first team this season. The muted celebrations
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DFS chairman raises offer price
Sofa retailer DFS today said its executive chairman had raised the value of his proposed offer for the firm to £468 million. Lord Kirkham, who has a 7.82% stake in the retailer, originally made a takeover approach valuing the group at £445 million in
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Thus cuts losses further
Business telecoms provider Thus moved towards its fifth anniversary as a listed company today with a 57% reduction in annual losses. The group described the past year as "exciting and rewarding" after also becoming cash flow positive in the second half
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Vodafone takes 3G to Europe
Phone giant Vodafone took another step in the roll-out of its third generation mobile phone technology today with the launch of commercial 3G services in Europe. From today, customers in Germany and Portugal will be able to access new services, including
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Grand Hotel chief quits
The manager of the Grand hotel in Brighton has suddenly quit after 20 years. Richard Baker, 49, unexpectedly announced he was leaving, telling colleagues he wanted to spend more time with his family. His departure has shocked the city's tourism industry
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Two accused of square killing
Two men have appeared in court charged with murder in connection with an attack in one of Hove's most prestigious squares. Flamur Topalli, 32, of Bursted Close, Brighton and Endrit Llazari, 21, of Circus Parade, Brighton, appeared before magistrates in
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How to treat migraine
Migraine is a debilitating condition that affects ten per cent of people in the UK. It is not just a headache as it can leave a sufferer unable to function for up to three days. The most common symptoms include headaches, sensitivity to light and noise
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Double hip op gave me back my life
Carole Kenney used to lead an active life, commuting to London and playing tennis in her free time. But for seven years she suffered pain in her hips that eventually became so agonising she had to change her working hours and give up the sport she loved
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Letter: Great spectacle - as long as you saw it
What a wonderful display Brighton and Hove schools gave us on Saturday to mark the opening of the Brighton Festival. It was plain to see that many months of hard work and dedication had gone into making such splendid models and costumes. What a pity that
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Letter: Brighton Marina is so much better
I must congratulate the contractors behind the new waterfront building at Brighton Marina. I remember hearing of the plans a few years ago and of the public opinion regarding them. I looked around the run down playground and bare mud ground where grass
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Letter: Talk is cheap
With all the concern over the West Pier, why don't we all stop talking and take some action, such as starting a fund? With the support of prominent people such as Fatboy Slim and Paul McCartney, I am sure we could raise enough money between us. -B. Cawthorne
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Letter: Two-faced
D Harris has my sympathy (Letters, April 19). Struggling to make ends meet on the minimum wage - or a minimum pension which is even less - is no joke. Even the Government admits it's not enough to live on and tries to help out with family credits. But
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Theatre: Pandora 88, Komedia
Two men are stuck in a 1.5 metre square box. They speak few words - when they do, it is often not in English. What ensues is not exactly dance, mime, clowning or acrobatics but a little bit of each. And it is by turns hilarious, sinister and curiously
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Music: Gilad Atzmon's Extended Orient House Ensemble, Sallis Benney Theatre
The Israeli-born jazz saxophonist Gilad Atzmon erupted in a volcano of passion and intensity on the stage of the Sallis Benney Theatre. Atzmon is as well-known for his powerful live performances as he is for his vocal hatred of oppression in general and
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Date
TV stars join charity soccer spectacular
Sports fans flocked to Brighton to watch TV stars and football heroes thrash an RAF team in a charity match. Ralf Little, who played suffering Antony in the Royle Family, flew in for the sell-out game at Withdean Stadium, scoring a goal for the All Stars
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Music: Sussex Chorus, St George's Chapel
Sussex Chorus, formerly Ditchling Coral Society, may have lost financially by moving from St Bartholomew's in Brighton to the smaller St George's Chapel in Kemp Town. But what it lost in audience size was more than made up by the spiritual quality the
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Doctors baffled by brace tot's illness
With his happy smile and big blue eyes, it is easy to see why Khyal Heading is the apple of his mother's eye. Nikki Heading has more reasons than most to keep a close eye on Khyal. The youngster has severe mental and physical disabilities which means
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Letter: Growing concern
What is Brighton and Hove City Council doing about the Weald Avenue allotments site? Why is it letting the allotments become run down and not letting them out by saying there are only six allotments and a six months' waiting list when, in fact, there
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Letter: Thanks for nothing
How reassuring that Tony Blair tells us no more British troops will be sent to Iraq. In view of the 25+ British troops killed in friendly fire, instances of equipment failing on the battlefield and basic equipment not being supplied, soldiers must be
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Letter: Gone to pot
Am I alone in suspecting that traffic in Brighton and Hove will grind to halt soon? I am fed up sitting in traffic for ages only to find the cause of the obstruction is a small hole, half completed and two operatives sitting in a van drinking tea. It
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How to build your own nuclear reactor
Shane Frazer is a man of many talents - and he wants to share them with the world. For instance, he knows how to slice a doughnut into 13 pieces using just three cuts. He can make a football out of 100 plastic cups and he knows the way to walk through
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Letter: Excellent centre
I would like to take issue with Adam Trimingham's continued criticism of the Brighton Centre. He seems to think that his opinion, however blinkered and ill-informed, is a reflection of those in the city and that he is the spokesman for all "right-thinking
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Letter: Bizarre view
The Court of Appeal has had to step in after Judge Anthony Thorpe gave a vicious, unprovoked attacker a trifling ten months for slashing a young man's neck with a knife while screaming "You ****ing black monkey." That is obviously a racially aggravated
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Cricket: Sussex want one-day glory
New boy Ian Ward believes Sussex are good enough to end nearly 20 years of disappointment in one-day cricket. The county have not won a limited overs competition since beating Lancashire in the final of the Natwest Trophy in 1986 while their last appearance
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Letter: Insular judges must live in the real world
Your article about Judge Anthony Thorpe (The Argus, April 29) highlights the real concerns many people have with the judiciary. The fact that a public servant could not see the attack was so clearly racially motivated brings into question his ability
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Date
Match Report: Albion Res 2 Worthing 0
Albion cannot be accused of not taking the Sussex Senior Cup seriously. Nine of the players who lined up against Ryman division one south runners-up Worthing in the final at Eastbourne yesterday have featured in the first team this season. The muted celebrations
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May 4: Fringe players could be vital
Mark McGhee today emphasised the importance of the squad players in Albion's quest for play-off success. The Seagulls are guaranteed a place in the top six following a 1-0 win against Notts County on Saturday. They have at least three games remaining,
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May 4: McGhee sets sights on Cardiff
Albion manager Mark McGhee today labelled reaching the play-offs an irrelevance unless his side goes on to clinch an immediate return to the First Division. Saturday's 1-0 home win over relegated Notts County made sure of a top six spot but McGhee will
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Fringe players could be vital
Mark McGhee today emphasised the importance of the squad players in Albion's quest for play-off success. The Seagulls are guaranteed a place in the top six following a 1-0 win against Notts County on Saturday. They have at least three games remaining,
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Date
Happy dank holiday from Brighton
Sussex sizzled then got soaked as the bank holiday went from boom to gloom in the space of 24 hours. Traders and tourism workers reported their highest takings of the year on Sunday as sunshine and 19C temperatures brought crowds flocking to the coast
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House prices still going up
House prices rose by 0.7 per cent during April as demand for new homes continued to outstrip supply. Property website Hometrack said the increase, which follows gains of 0.7 per cent and 0.9 per cent in the previous two months, pushed the average price
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The 'kitten heel queen' is crowned
Shoe designer Linda Bennett, dubbed Queen of the Kitten Heel, has won this year's Veuve Clicquot Business Woman of the Year Award. The founder of LK Bennett, which has 45 stores in the UK, Ireland and France, was the 31st woman to win the prestigious
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Killer gives sick sex tips from jail
The killer of special needs teacher Jane Longhurst is promoting a strangulation web site from his prison cell. Graham Coutts, jailed for life for murdering Miss Longhurst, recommended the site to a woman writing to him at top security Whitemoor Jail,
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Double hip op gave me back my life
Carole Kenney used to lead an active life, commuting to London and playing tennis in her free time. But for seven years she suffered pain in her hips that eventually became so agonising she had to change her working hours and give up the sport she loved
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Letter: Brighton Marina is so much better
I must congratulate the contractors behind the new waterfront building at Brighton Marina. I remember hearing of the plans a few years ago and of the public opinion regarding them. I looked around the run down playground and bare mud ground where grass
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Letter: Get the gang in
I recently visited my home town of Coventry after living in Eastbourne for 15 years and was delighted to go to the theatre to see the scouts Gang Show. But I was disappointed to return to Eastbourne because there has not been a gang show here since 1954
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Letter: Talk is cheap
With all the concern over the West Pier, why don't we all stop talking and take some action, such as starting a fund? With the support of prominent people such as Fatboy Slim and Paul McCartney, I am sure we could raise enough money between us. -B. Cawthorne
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Letter: Two-faced
D Harris has my sympathy (Letters, April 19). Struggling to make ends meet on the minimum wage - or a minimum pension which is even less - is no joke. Even the Government admits it's not enough to live on and tries to help out with family credits. But
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Date
Toby bares all for travel show
Travel show host Toby Amies bared all in a bid to road test the theory of six degrees of separation. The 36-year-old visited Sydney, Havana, New York and Paris on a whistlestop tour for the unique travel programme. His adventures were designed to test
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Music: Scissor Sisters, Concorde 2
They love Brighton and Brighton most certainly loves them. Kicking off the Fringe Festival, the Scissor Sisters totally seduced a sell-out crowd with their salacious, sleaze-pop style. Cranking out hit after hit from their delicious, self-titled debut
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Theatre: The Crucible, New Venture Theatre
For its Brighton Festival offering, the New Venture Theatre has looked to the talented pen of the great American playwright Arthur Miller and chosen what is undoubtedly his finest work. This play is about the notorious witch trials in Salem in 1692, brought
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Date
TV stars join charity soccer spectacular
Sports fans flocked to Brighton to watch TV stars and football heroes thrash an RAF team in a charity match. Ralf Little, who played suffering Antony in the Royle Family, flew in for the sell-out game at Withdean Stadium, scoring a goal for the All Stars
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Date
Music: Glagolitic Mass, Dome Concert Hall
Never again will I take cheese with my supper before I attend a concert - it might lead to a repeat performance of Piers Hellawell's Cors de Chasse. The world premiere of this piece was a raucous, discordant and cacophonous and was, thankfully, only 14
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Dance: Cullberg Ballet, Dome Concert Hall
If you think ballet is a dusty chocolate-box affair of pirouettes and tutus, cop a load of this company in its only visit to Britain this year. Dressing their frantically athletic dancers in floral frocks, overcoats and children's party hats, Sweden's
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Date
Theatre: Ladies And Gents, Aquarium Colonnade Toilets
May 23, 1957, and Alan Simpson is imprisoned for producing a play by Tennessee Williams in which the appearance of a condom on stage breeches an outdated 19th-Century law. October of the same year and the politician Mr Peter Evans hangs himself after
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Date
Doctors baffled by brace tot's illness
With his happy smile and big blue eyes, it is easy to see why Khyal Heading is the apple of his mother's eye. Nikki Heading has more reasons than most to keep a close eye on Khyal. The youngster has severe mental and physical disabilities which means
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Date
Letter: Growing concern
What is Brighton and Hove City Council doing about the Weald Avenue allotments site? Why is it letting the allotments become run down and not letting them out by saying there are only six allotments and a six months' waiting list when, in fact, there
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Date
Letter: Safer solution
I attended a public meeting about the proposed housing off Titnore Lane, West Durrington, Worthing on April 19. Along with a lot of other people, I was unable to attract the attention of the chair to make the following comments. Incidentally, the Woodland
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Date
May 1: Albion 1 Notts County 0
Albion supporters with their tickets already booked for the play-offs can expect more of what they saw in the narrow victory which has secured their place in the end-of-season lottery. It is likely to be mighty tight over two legs, who ever they face.
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Date
Letter: Gone to pot
Am I alone in suspecting that traffic in Brighton and Hove will grind to halt soon? I am fed up sitting in traffic for ages only to find the cause of the obstruction is a small hole, half completed and two operatives sitting in a van drinking tea. It
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Date
Letter: Polished show
Was Rowan Dore actually at the LoveGods gig (The Argus, April 30)? The electric performance of passionate, polished songs was received by a hugely appreciative and enthusiastic audience. The band radiated confidence and competence and gave the crowd exactly
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Date
Letter: Bizarre view
The Court of Appeal has had to step in after Judge Anthony Thorpe gave a vicious, unprovoked attacker a trifling ten months for slashing a young man's neck with a knife while screaming "You ****ing black monkey." That is obviously a racially aggravated
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Date
Olympic hopeful milled in accident
Olympic hopeful Ed Prickett has died after being hit by a car at the British Universities Athletics Championship on Sunday. The Crawley AC star was warming down outside the Gateshead International Stadium after winning his heat of the 5,000m when he was
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Date
May 4: Fringe players could be vital
Mark McGhee today emphasised the importance of the squad players in Albion's quest for play-off success. The Seagulls are guaranteed a place in the top six following a 1-0 win against Notts County on Saturday. They have at least three games remaining,
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Date
May 4: Albion Res 2 Worthing 0
Albion cannot be accused of not taking the Sussex Senior Cup seriously. Nine of the players who lined up against Ryman division one south runners-up Worthing in the final at Eastbourne yesterday have featured in the first team this season. The muted celebrations
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Date
May 4: McGhee sets sights on Cardiff
Albion manager Mark McGhee today labelled reaching the play-offs an irrelevance unless his side goes on to clinch an immediate return to the First Division. Saturday's 1-0 home win over relegated Notts County made sure of a top six spot but McGhee will
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Date
Fringe players could be vital
Mark McGhee today emphasised the importance of the squad players in Albion's quest for play-off success. The Seagulls are guaranteed a place in the top six following a 1-0 win against Notts County on Saturday. They have at least three games remaining,
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Date
Happy dank holiday from Brighton
Sussex sizzled then got soaked as the bank holiday went from boom to gloom in the space of 24 hours. Traders and tourism workers reported their highest takings of the year on Sunday as sunshine and 19C temperatures brought crowds flocking to the coast
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Date
New worm hits thousands of computers
A computer worm managed to snarl hundreds of thousands of machines worldwide in the latest virus-like outbreak affecting the Windows operating system. The new worm, dubbed Sasser, does not require users to click on an e-mail attachment to activate it,
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Date
House prices still going up
House prices rose by 0.7 per cent during April as demand for new homes continued to outstrip supply. Property website Hometrack said the increase, which follows gains of 0.7 per cent and 0.9 per cent in the previous two months, pushed the average price
-
Date
The 'kitten heel queen' is crowned
Shoe designer Linda Bennett, dubbed Queen of the Kitten Heel, has won this year's Veuve Clicquot Business Woman of the Year Award. The founder of LK Bennett, which has 45 stores in the UK, Ireland and France, was the 31st woman to win the prestigious
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Date
New award aimed at new businesses
A clutch of new categories which organisers hope will encourage a wider range of entrants has been added to this year's Sussex Business Awards. The Argus will be sponsoring the New Business Award for companies that have been operating for fewer than three
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Date
Vigilance can beat terrorism
As one of the top men at MI5 and MI6, writer David Bickford had an intimate knowledge of the intricacies of the British secret service. Here, he explains how he believes Sussex can win the war on terror. Tremendously successful was how police Superintendent
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Date
Killer gives sick sex tips from jail
The killer of special needs teacher Jane Longhurst is promoting a strangulation web site from his prison cell. Graham Coutts, jailed for life for murdering Miss Longhurst, recommended the site to a woman writing to him at top security Whitemoor Jail,
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Date
Grand Hotel chief quits
The manager of the Grand hotel in Brighton has suddenly quit after 20 years. Richard Baker, 49, unexpectedly announced he was leaving, telling colleagues he wanted to spend more time with his family. His departure has shocked the city's tourism industry
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Date
Letter: Get the gang in
I recently visited my home town of Coventry after living in Eastbourne for 15 years and was delighted to go to the theatre to see the scouts Gang Show. But I was disappointed to return to Eastbourne because there has not been a gang show here since 1954
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Date
Letter: Pay and stay
Regarding Chris Coleman's letter (February 11) about the NCP car park in Church Street, Brighton, I have been in correspondence with NCP customer services since February 2 and, after some delay, have heard from the area manager Mike Ludlow. He has told
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Date
Letter: Objects of desire
I was very interested to read Roy Cornwell's letter (April 26) in reply to mine. "Sexy" and "rich" is not a declassification of the English language. My dictionary describes "attractive" as "having the power of attraction and allure". Being very attractive
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Date
Letter: Beware big brother
I am in favour of ID cards but has anybody considered the possibility that if a fascist goverment was elected, all the personal information held on the cards would be in the hands of a dangerous body? -Ian Hunt, Worthing
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Date
Toby bares all for travel show
Travel show host Toby Amies bared all in a bid to road test the theory of six degrees of separation. The 36-year-old visited Sydney, Havana, New York and Paris on a whistlestop tour for the unique travel programme. His adventures were designed to test
-
Date
Music: Scissor Sisters, Concorde 2
They love Brighton and Brighton most certainly loves them. Kicking off the Fringe Festival, the Scissor Sisters totally seduced a sell-out crowd with their salacious, sleaze-pop style. Cranking out hit after hit from their delicious, self-titled debut
-
Date
Theatre: The Crucible, New Venture Theatre
For its Brighton Festival offering, the New Venture Theatre has looked to the talented pen of the great American playwright Arthur Miller and chosen what is undoubtedly his finest work. This play is about the notorious witch trials in Salem in 1692, brought
-
Date
Music: Glagolitic Mass, Dome Concert Hall
Never again will I take cheese with my supper before I attend a concert - it might lead to a repeat performance of Piers Hellawell's Cors de Chasse. The world premiere of this piece was a raucous, discordant and cacophonous and was, thankfully, only 14
-
Date
Dance: Cullberg Ballet, Dome Concert Hall
If you think ballet is a dusty chocolate-box affair of pirouettes and tutus, cop a load of this company in its only visit to Britain this year. Dressing their frantically athletic dancers in floral frocks, overcoats and children's party hats, Sweden's
-
Date
Theatre: Slamdunk, Theatre Royal
In recent years, hip-hop has become a hugely influential cultural force, effortlessly diffusing into the mainstream via fashion and commercial music releases. However, it was not until Felix Cross, director of the UK's premier black theatre company NITRO
-
Date
Theatre: Ladies And Gents, Aquarium Colonnade Toilets
May 23, 1957, and Alan Simpson is imprisoned for producing a play by Tennessee Williams in which the appearance of a condom on stage breeches an outdated 19th-Century law. October of the same year and the politician Mr Peter Evans hangs himself after
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Date
Letter: Airing opinion
Thinking of identity cards, I am reminded that I am one of hundreds of thousands who possesses a unique identity code by which no other person in the world can be identified. This identity is denoted by just a few letters and a number, which discloses
-
Date
Letter: Safer solution
I attended a public meeting about the proposed housing off Titnore Lane, West Durrington, Worthing on April 19. Along with a lot of other people, I was unable to attract the attention of the chair to make the following comments. Incidentally, the Woodland
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Date
May 1: Albion 1 Notts County 0
Albion supporters with their tickets already booked for the play-offs can expect more of what they saw in the narrow victory which has secured their place in the end-of-season lottery. It is likely to be mighty tight over two legs, who ever they face.
-
Date
Letter: Polished show
Was Rowan Dore actually at the LoveGods gig (The Argus, April 30)? The electric performance of passionate, polished songs was received by a hugely appreciative and enthusiastic audience. The band radiated confidence and competence and gave the crowd exactly
-
Date
Ryman (South): Yeading 0 Lewes 1
Marc Whiteman's second half goal was enough to prolong Lewes's season for at least another two days as the division one south champions triumphed over their north division counterparts. The next stop for the Rooks in their quest for a place in the Conference
-
Date
Olympic hopeful milled in accident
Olympic hopeful Ed Prickett has died after being hit by a car at the British Universities Athletics Championship on Sunday. The Crawley AC star was warming down outside the Gateshead International Stadium after winning his heat of the 5,000m when he was
-
Date
May 4: Albion Res 2 Worthing 0
Albion cannot be accused of not taking the Sussex Senior Cup seriously. Nine of the players who lined up against Ryman division one south runners-up Worthing in the final at Eastbourne yesterday have featured in the first team this season. The muted celebrations
-
Date
DFS chairman raises offer price
Sofa retailer DFS today said its executive chairman had raised the value of his proposed offer for the firm to £468 million. Lord Kirkham, who has a 7.82% stake in the retailer, originally made a takeover approach valuing the group at £445 million in
-
Date
Thus cuts losses further
Business telecoms provider Thus moved towards its fifth anniversary as a listed company today with a 57% reduction in annual losses. The group described the past year as "exciting and rewarding" after also becoming cash flow positive in the second half
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Date
New worm hits thousands of computers
A computer worm managed to snarl hundreds of thousands of machines worldwide in the latest virus-like outbreak affecting the Windows operating system. The new worm, dubbed Sasser, does not require users to click on an e-mail attachment to activate it,
-
Date
Vodafone takes 3G to Europe
Phone giant Vodafone took another step in the roll-out of its third generation mobile phone technology today with the launch of commercial 3G services in Europe. From today, customers in Germany and Portugal will be able to access new services, including
-
Date
New award aimed at new businesses
A clutch of new categories which organisers hope will encourage a wider range of entrants has been added to this year's Sussex Business Awards. The Argus will be sponsoring the New Business Award for companies that have been operating for fewer than three
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Date
Grand Hotel chief quits
The manager of the Grand hotel in Brighton has suddenly quit after 20 years. Richard Baker, 49, unexpectedly announced he was leaving, telling colleagues he wanted to spend more time with his family. His departure has shocked the city's tourism industry
-
Date
Vigilance can beat terrorism
As one of the top men at MI5 and MI6, writer David Bickford had an intimate knowledge of the intricacies of the British secret service. Here, he explains how he believes Sussex can win the war on terror. Tremendously successful was how police Superintendent
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Date
Two accused of square killing
Two men have appeared in court charged with murder in connection with an attack in one of Hove's most prestigious squares. Flamur Topalli, 32, of Bursted Close, Brighton and Endrit Llazari, 21, of Circus Parade, Brighton, appeared before magistrates in
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Date
Grand Hotel chief quits
The manager of the Grand hotel in Brighton has suddenly quit after 20 years. Richard Baker, 49, unexpectedly announced he was leaving, telling colleagues he wanted to spend more time with his family. His departure has shocked the city's tourism industry
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Date
How to treat migraine
Migraine is a debilitating condition that affects ten per cent of people in the UK. It is not just a headache as it can leave a sufferer unable to function for up to three days. The most common symptoms include headaches, sensitivity to light and noise
