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Letter: Police should stop wasting time targeting cyclists
Have the police really got nothing better to do? I thought we were supposed to be encouraging people to get out of their cars and get some exercise. What could be nicer than cycling along the seafront amidst the roller bladers, joggers and walkers? I
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Stabbing victim phoned for help
A businessman stabbed to death during a robbery at his scaffolding yard tried to call for help before collapsing unconscious. Michael Willard, 63, a father-of-two, called 999 but when the emergency services reached his office in St Leonards, where he
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Fatboy's such a great support
Superstar DJ Fatboy Slim is used to performing to hundreds of thousands of adoring fans. But he gave his loyal Brighton following a chance to get up close and personal in an intimate performance to a capacity crowd at the King and Queen pub in Marlborough
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Sniping spoiled bingo jackpot win
A bingo jackpot winner became the target of malicious jibes from jealous rivals after scooping £51,000. Elsie Wallwork, 77, says her euphoria at getting a full house soon turned to anger and upset when envious players began sniping. She has been called
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Music: English National Opera, Dome Concert Hall
It's a shame that English National Opera (ENO) could not be persuaded to bring a complete opera to Brighton for its debut at the Festival. But extracts from three of the world's most popular operas - Verdi's Rigoletto and La Traviata and Puccini's La
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Letter: Old hospitals
I write in sympathy with Carol Miller who complained about conditions while visiting relatives at Brighton General Hospital (Letters, May 5). I've never been in there and, from the looks of the outside, wouldn't want to. Can someone explain what is the
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Theatre: Probably Wanstead, Sussex Arts Club
Russell Grant, best known as an astrologer, takes up his first serious stage role since leaving the theatre in 1978 in this new prize-winning play. Mr Grant's thespian credentials are impeccable as he is a direct descendent of Sir Henry Irving. This one
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Letter: I am detoxing
I couldn't agree more with Dr Alan Bond (Letters, May 8). I went into Millview Hospital to detox in June 2003 and was fortunate enough to get straight into the recovery project in Brighton. I'd had several detoxes before but they had all been unsuccessful
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Racing: Double joy for Sussex trainer
The Wallaces, the two jumping stars of Sheena West's small stable at Lewes, presented their trainer with an unexpected result at Plumpton on Sunday. They finished first and second in the Amateur Riders' Hurdle, much to the surprise of Sheena. She said
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Stabbing victim phoned for help
A businessman stabbed to death during a robbery at his scaffolding yard tried to call for help before collapsing unconscious. Michael Willard, 63, a father-of-two, called 999 but when the emergency services reached his office in St Leonards, where he
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Letter: No control
Lack of parental control is often in the news but the worst example I have seen was in Western Road, Brighton, recently. The pavement opposite Churchill Square was unsurprisingly crowded when a small boy flashed past me on a scooter. I turned and saw
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Letter: Children learn from the environment we create
I agree with Jean Calder (The Argus, May 8). This city is constantly complaining about the consequences of its youth, yet it supplies nothing in the way of leisure other than a couple of craggy swimming pools which charge quite exorbitant prices to go
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Cricket: Voros shines for Sussex
Jason Voros did enough at Hove yesterday to suggest he could emerge as a worthy successor to Sussex's other left-armer with the same name. But the 27-year-old needs bureaucrats in Budapest to get their finger out first if he is to have an opportunity
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May 14: Knight aims to end goal drought
It is the clash of two goal-scoring heavyweights which could decide who reaches the play-off final. In the blue corner, Albion's Leon Knight, in the red corner his former team-mate Sam Parkin from Swindon. The phrase 'team-mate' is actually a little misleading
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No but yeah this really is a great town
Little Britain comedian David Walliams revealed his love for Eastbourne during filming for his latest project. Walliams spoke to The Argus in between filming scenes for four films for ITV1's Miss Marple series, based on Agatha Christie's famous spinster
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RSA profits boost
Royal & Sun Alliance (RSA) reported a 30 per cent rise in operating profits to £100 million yesterday but said more remained to be done on its restructuring programme. The insurer, whose headquarters are in Horsham, said its performance during the
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De Vere fights hotels sale
Leisure group De Vere, owner of The Grand in Brighton, has moved closer to thwarting attempts by a major investor to force the sale of its UK hotels. GPG Holdings, which already owns ten per cent of shares, said only 0.13 per cent of shareholders had
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All change as rail firm renamed again
The name of Sussex's main rail company is changing for the fifth time in ten years at a cost of £250,000. From May 30, South Central will again be known as Southern, a name first used in the Twenties. All 160 stations on the network, which covers parts
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Club owner hits financial trouble
The owner of Creation nightclub in Brighton has gone into administration after being hit by the collapse of two other club groups. First Leisure, which owns 28 nightclubs across the UK, was left facing heavy rent arrears following the failures of Brannigans
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All change as rail firm renamed again
The name of Sussex's main rail company is changing for the fifth time in ten years at a cost of £250,000. From May 30, South Central will again be known as Southern, a name first used in the Twenties. All 160 stations on the network, which covers parts
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Binmen to vote on strike as talks fail
A union has asked Brighton and Hove's binmen to consider strike action after talks with management failed. The GMB, which represents workers at the city's Hollingbury depot, has issued a formal notice to Brighton and Hove City Council stating it is balloting
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Theatre: Insignificance
Theatre Royal, New Road, Brighton, Monday to Saturday, May 17-22 It is the early hours of the morning in New York in 1953 and the Cold War is just getting started. In America the anti-Communist witch hunt is at its height and a certain blonde actress,
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City's new mayor is sworn in
A city councillor with more than 30 years' service has been made the new Mayor of Brighton and Hove. Tory Pat Drake replaces Labour's Jeane Lepper, making it the first time there have been two female first citizens in a row. Coun Drake's husband, John
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Letter: Mon dieu
I disagree with the Police fining cyclists riding "two or three abreast at 30mph" along the promenade. If they can attain such speeds they shouldn't be penalised, they should be encouraged to enter the Tour De France. -Jo Burt, Southwick
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Letter: Police should stop wasting time targeting cyclists
Have the police really got nothing better to do? I thought we were supposed to be encouraging people to get out of their cars and get some exercise. What could be nicer than cycling along the seafront amidst the roller bladers, joggers and walkers? I
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Letter: No sheep here
I can assure Hamish Mackenzie (The Argus, March 25) that the only sheep Tony Lumb will see in Auckland are those used as self-propelled lawn mowers in the public parks. But he will find South Auckland is like a far larger Whitehawk estate, complete with
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Grand new beginining for hotel boss
Andrew Coggings' career has given him the chance to live in some of the world's most beautiful countries and stay in some of its most exclusive hotels. But he insists the highlight is the chance to move to Brighton and take the reins as manager of the
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Letter: I'm well away
I am in the UK from Australia to visit family and friends in Brighton and Hove. I was born in Hove and this is my first visit for 15 years. For almost 30 years I lived in Sackville Road, Hove. I have not seen such a change in one place in all my life.
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Letter: Wrong place
I need to respond to the article about street drinking and anti-social behaviour (The Argus, May 5). New Steine Mews Hostel and Equinox, plus all the other facilities in the St James's area, no doubt do a fine job. However, everyone seems to overlook
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Music: Llyr Williams, Pavilion Theatre
Welsh pianist Llyr Williams is a man who is going places - some of which he has already visited. He has already been a guest at the Edinburgh International Festival and, later this year, will be heard at the BBC Proms in London. In Brighton, he treated
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Talks: Diarmuid Gavin and Tim Smit, Corn Exchange
As the Brighton Festival passes the halfway mark, there's no doubt who has had the easiest job so far. Me. The only hitch in chairing the debate between feisty gardener Diarmuid Gavin and Eden Project founder Tim Smit was that both men turned up 20 seconds
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Theatre: Probably Wanstead, Sussex Arts Club
Russell Grant, best known as an astrologer, takes up his first serious stage role since leaving the theatre in 1978 in this new prize-winning play. Mr Grant's thespian credentials are impeccable as he is a direct descendent of Sir Henry Irving. This one
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Racing: Double joy for Sussex trainer
The Wallaces, the two jumping stars of Sheena West's small stable at Lewes, presented their trainer with an unexpected result at Plumpton on Sunday. They finished first and second in the Amateur Riders' Hurdle, much to the surprise of Sheena. She said
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Golf: Sussex champ switches focus
After overcoming some tough hurdles to become Sussex Ladies champion for the first time, Joanne Summers is preparing for examinations of a different kind this week. While the Sussex team which she might have been part of compete in Counties Week at Highgate
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Speedway: Crunch time for Eagles
Struggling Elite League outfit Eastbourne Eagles embark on a series of five matches in eight days against Ipswich at Arlington Stadium on Monday night. And if the Witches cast their spell, the Sussex side could be staring down the barrel for the remainder
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Letter: Mind your spelling
I write to express my annoyance at the ever more visible advertising by FCUK in the Brighton branch of Boots, a shop which I have previously considered a family-friendly venue. Yesterday I walked through the store with my eight-year-old son to be confronted
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Cricket: Voros shines for Sussex
Jason Voros did enough at Hove yesterday to suggest he could emerge as a worthy successor to Sussex's other left-armer with the same name. But the 27-year-old needs bureaucrats in Budapest to get their finger out first if he is to have an opportunity
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May 14: Iwelumo's got the know-how
Albion manager Mark McGhee today pinpointed the play-off experience of powerful target man Chris Iwelumo as a big factor in the Seagulls' favour. Iwelumo was promoted to Division One via the play-offs two seasons ago with his previous club Stoke. They
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Conference: Reds need cash boost
Francis Vines will start the new season with the smallest playing budget in the Conference unless Crawley can find a way to raise £200,000 in extra investment. The Reds boss has been told there will be hardly any money available to strengthen his squad
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Knight aims to end goal drought
It is the clash of two goal-scoring heavyweights which could decide who reaches the play-off final. In the blue corner, Albion's Leon Knight, in the red corner his former team-mate Sam Parkin from Swindon. The phrase 'team-mate' is actually a little misleading
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Iwelumo's got the know-how
Albion manager Mark McGhee today pinpointed the play-off experience of powerful target man Chris Iwelumo as a big factor in the Seagulls' favour. Iwelumo was promoted to Division One via the play-offs two seasons ago with his previous club Stoke. They
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Babel expands to US
Computer games specialist Babel has opened its first office in North America. The company, based in Fonthill Road, Hove, has set up business in San Diego under the name Babel Media USA. San Diego is a natural choice for the company because it is in the
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Grand new beginining for hotel boss
Andrew Coggings' career has given him the chance to live in some of the world's most beautiful countries and stay in some of its most exclusive hotels. But he insists the highlight is the chance to move to Brighton and take the reins as manager of the
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Theatre: Taylor's Dummies
Komedia, Gardner Street, Brighton, Tuesday to Saturday, May 18-22 Thought only flies could walk up walls? Well, think again. Not only do theatre group Gecko confound physical expectation but apparently the laws of gravity too. This is performance for
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Swindon scores an equaliser (sort of)
Swindon fans are on the warpath after The Argus' lighthearted look at their town yesterday. Reporter Barbara Davidson spent a day taking in the sights and sounds of Wiltshire's premier railway stop-off. But she was not impressed by the shopping centres
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Fatboy's such a great support
Superstar DJ Fatboy Slim is used to performing to hundreds of thousands of adoring fans. But he gave his loyal Brighton following a chance to get up close and personal in an intimate performance to a capacity crowd at the King and Queen pub in Marlborough
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Sniping spoiled bingo jackpot win
A bingo jackpot winner became the target of malicious jibes from jealous rivals after scooping £51,000. Elsie Wallwork, 77, says her euphoria at getting a full house soon turned to anger and upset when envious players began sniping. She has been called
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Music: English National Opera, Dome Concert Hall
It's a shame that English National Opera (ENO) could not be persuaded to bring a complete opera to Brighton for its debut at the Festival. But extracts from three of the world's most popular operas - Verdi's Rigoletto and La Traviata and Puccini's La
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Letter: Old hospitals
I write in sympathy with Carol Miller who complained about conditions while visiting relatives at Brighton General Hospital (Letters, May 5). I've never been in there and, from the looks of the outside, wouldn't want to. Can someone explain what is the
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Letter: I am detoxing
I couldn't agree more with Dr Alan Bond (Letters, May 8). I went into Millview Hospital to detox in June 2003 and was fortunate enough to get straight into the recovery project in Brighton. I'd had several detoxes before but they had all been unsuccessful
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Letter: Our Open Houses are not her Open Studios
Pardon me, but I think Norma Binnie is in error (Letters, May 12). As both a former member of Brighton Open Studios and a founder member of Fiveways Artists' Open Houses, I feel I must write in support of my friend and fellow artist, Ned Hoskins. Brighton
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Letter: We can help you get to the shops
Shopmobility is open in Brighton and Hove. The service is based in Grenville Street, behind Churchill Square Shopping Centre. If anyone wants to use the scheme, make a donation towards the running costs (we are a non-profit organisation) or become a volunteer
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Stabbing victim phoned for help
A businessman stabbed to death during a robbery at his scaffolding yard tried to call for help before collapsing unconscious. Michael Willard, 63, a father-of-two, called 999 but when the emergency services reached his office in St Leonards, where he
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Letter: No control
Lack of parental control is often in the news but the worst example I have seen was in Western Road, Brighton, recently. The pavement opposite Churchill Square was unsurprisingly crowded when a small boy flashed past me on a scooter. I turned and saw
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Letter: Children learn from the environment we create
I agree with Jean Calder (The Argus, May 8). This city is constantly complaining about the consequences of its youth, yet it supplies nothing in the way of leisure other than a couple of craggy swimming pools which charge quite exorbitant prices to go
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May 14: Knight aims to end goal drought
It is the clash of two goal-scoring heavyweights which could decide who reaches the play-off final. In the blue corner, Albion's Leon Knight, in the red corner his former team-mate Sam Parkin from Swindon. The phrase 'team-mate' is actually a little misleading
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No but yeah this really is a great town
Little Britain comedian David Walliams revealed his love for Eastbourne during filming for his latest project. Walliams spoke to The Argus in between filming scenes for four films for ITV1's Miss Marple series, based on Agatha Christie's famous spinster
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Historic pub set to be replaced
The future of an historic tavern once used by King William IV could be decided next week. Developer Weatherstone Properties Group plans to knock down the derelict Sea House pub in Brighton and replace it with a modern bar and flats. Last month their application
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Boots in £11m IT contract
International IT group Xansa today said it had done a deal worth more than £11 million to help retailer Boots to upgrade its IT systems. Hertfordshire-based Xansa said Boots had extended an existing contract with the group to help it overhaul its till
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RSA profits boost
Royal & Sun Alliance (RSA) reported a 30 per cent rise in operating profits to £100 million yesterday but said more remained to be done on its restructuring programme. The insurer, whose headquarters are in Horsham, said its performance during the
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De Vere fights hotels sale
Leisure group De Vere, owner of The Grand in Brighton, has moved closer to thwarting attempts by a major investor to force the sale of its UK hotels. GPG Holdings, which already owns ten per cent of shares, said only 0.13 per cent of shareholders had
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All change as rail firm renamed again
The name of Sussex's main rail company is changing for the fifth time in ten years at a cost of £250,000. From May 30, South Central will again be known as Southern, a name first used in the Twenties. All 160 stations on the network, which covers parts
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Club owner hits financial trouble
The owner of Creation nightclub in Brighton has gone into administration after being hit by the collapse of two other club groups. First Leisure, which owns 28 nightclubs across the UK, was left facing heavy rent arrears following the failures of Brannigans
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Date
All change as rail firm renamed again
The name of Sussex's main rail company is changing for the fifth time in ten years at a cost of £250,000. From May 30, South Central will again be known as Southern, a name first used in the Twenties. All 160 stations on the network, which covers parts
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Binmen to vote on strike as talks fail
A union has asked Brighton and Hove's binmen to consider strike action after talks with management failed. The GMB, which represents workers at the city's Hollingbury depot, has issued a formal notice to Brighton and Hove City Council stating it is balloting
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Driver dies in coach horror
A coach driver died when his vehicle ploughed into a block of flats, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Terrified schoolchildren ran for their lives as the single-decker wrecked lamp posts, demolished garden walls, wrote off a parked car and
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Theatre: Insignificance
Theatre Royal, New Road, Brighton, Monday to Saturday, May 17-22 It is the early hours of the morning in New York in 1953 and the Cold War is just getting started. In America the anti-Communist witch hunt is at its height and a certain blonde actress,
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City's new mayor is sworn in
A city councillor with more than 30 years' service has been made the new Mayor of Brighton and Hove. Tory Pat Drake replaces Labour's Jeane Lepper, making it the first time there have been two female first citizens in a row. Coun Drake's husband, John
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Letter: Mon dieu
I disagree with the Police fining cyclists riding "two or three abreast at 30mph" along the promenade. If they can attain such speeds they shouldn't be penalised, they should be encouraged to enter the Tour De France. -Jo Burt, Southwick
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Letter: No sheep here
I can assure Hamish Mackenzie (The Argus, March 25) that the only sheep Tony Lumb will see in Auckland are those used as self-propelled lawn mowers in the public parks. But he will find South Auckland is like a far larger Whitehawk estate, complete with
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Swindon scores an equaliser (sort of)
Swindon fans are on the warpath after The Argus' lighthearted look at their town yesterday. Reporter Barbara Davidson spent a day taking in the sights and sounds of Wiltshire's premier railway stop-off. But she was not impressed by the shopping centres
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Grand new beginining for hotel boss
Andrew Coggings' career has given him the chance to live in some of the world's most beautiful countries and stay in some of its most exclusive hotels. But he insists the highlight is the chance to move to Brighton and take the reins as manager of the
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No but yeah this really is a great town
Little Britain comedian David Walliams revealed his love for Eastbourne during filming for his latest project. Walliams spoke to The Argus in between filming scenes for four films for ITV1's Miss Marple series, based on Agatha Christie's famous spinster
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Letter: I'm well away
I am in the UK from Australia to visit family and friends in Brighton and Hove. I was born in Hove and this is my first visit for 15 years. For almost 30 years I lived in Sackville Road, Hove. I have not seen such a change in one place in all my life.
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Letter: Wrong place
I need to respond to the article about street drinking and anti-social behaviour (The Argus, May 5). New Steine Mews Hostel and Equinox, plus all the other facilities in the St James's area, no doubt do a fine job. However, everyone seems to overlook
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Music: Llyr Williams, Pavilion Theatre
Welsh pianist Llyr Williams is a man who is going places - some of which he has already visited. He has already been a guest at the Edinburgh International Festival and, later this year, will be heard at the BBC Proms in London. In Brighton, he treated
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Date
Talks: Diarmuid Gavin and Tim Smit, Corn Exchange
As the Brighton Festival passes the halfway mark, there's no doubt who has had the easiest job so far. Me. The only hitch in chairing the debate between feisty gardener Diarmuid Gavin and Eden Project founder Tim Smit was that both men turned up 20 seconds
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Letter: Our Open Houses are not her Open Studios
Pardon me, but I think Norma Binnie is in error (Letters, May 12). As both a former member of Brighton Open Studios and a founder member of Fiveways Artists' Open Houses, I feel I must write in support of my friend and fellow artist, Ned Hoskins. Brighton
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Golf: Sussex champ switches focus
After overcoming some tough hurdles to become Sussex Ladies champion for the first time, Joanne Summers is preparing for examinations of a different kind this week. While the Sussex team which she might have been part of compete in Counties Week at Highgate
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Letter: We can help you get to the shops
Shopmobility is open in Brighton and Hove. The service is based in Grenville Street, behind Churchill Square Shopping Centre. If anyone wants to use the scheme, make a donation towards the running costs (we are a non-profit organisation) or become a volunteer
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Date
Speedway: Crunch time for Eagles
Struggling Elite League outfit Eastbourne Eagles embark on a series of five matches in eight days against Ipswich at Arlington Stadium on Monday night. And if the Witches cast their spell, the Sussex side could be staring down the barrel for the remainder
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Letter: Mind your spelling
I write to express my annoyance at the ever more visible advertising by FCUK in the Brighton branch of Boots, a shop which I have previously considered a family-friendly venue. Yesterday I walked through the store with my eight-year-old son to be confronted
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May 14: Iwelumo's got the know-how
Albion manager Mark McGhee today pinpointed the play-off experience of powerful target man Chris Iwelumo as a big factor in the Seagulls' favour. Iwelumo was promoted to Division One via the play-offs two seasons ago with his previous club Stoke. They
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Date
Conference: Reds need cash boost
Francis Vines will start the new season with the smallest playing budget in the Conference unless Crawley can find a way to raise £200,000 in extra investment. The Reds boss has been told there will be hardly any money available to strengthen his squad
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Date
Knight aims to end goal drought
It is the clash of two goal-scoring heavyweights which could decide who reaches the play-off final. In the blue corner, Albion's Leon Knight, in the red corner his former team-mate Sam Parkin from Swindon. The phrase 'team-mate' is actually a little misleading
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Date
Iwelumo's got the know-how
Albion manager Mark McGhee today pinpointed the play-off experience of powerful target man Chris Iwelumo as a big factor in the Seagulls' favour. Iwelumo was promoted to Division One via the play-offs two seasons ago with his previous club Stoke. They
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Date
Historic pub set to be replaced
The future of an historic tavern once used by King William IV could be decided next week. Developer Weatherstone Properties Group plans to knock down the derelict Sea House pub in Brighton and replace it with a modern bar and flats. Last month their application
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Date
Boots in £11m IT contract
International IT group Xansa today said it had done a deal worth more than £11 million to help retailer Boots to upgrade its IT systems. Hertfordshire-based Xansa said Boots had extended an existing contract with the group to help it overhaul its till
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Babel expands to US
Computer games specialist Babel has opened its first office in North America. The company, based in Fonthill Road, Hove, has set up business in San Diego under the name Babel Media USA. San Diego is a natural choice for the company because it is in the
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Grand new beginining for hotel boss
Andrew Coggings' career has given him the chance to live in some of the world's most beautiful countries and stay in some of its most exclusive hotels. But he insists the highlight is the chance to move to Brighton and take the reins as manager of the
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Date
Driver dies in coach horror
A coach driver died when his vehicle ploughed into a block of flats, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. Terrified schoolchildren ran for their lives as the single-decker wrecked lamp posts, demolished garden walls, wrote off a parked car and
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Date
Theatre: Taylor's Dummies
Komedia, Gardner Street, Brighton, Tuesday to Saturday, May 18-22 Thought only flies could walk up walls? Well, think again. Not only do theatre group Gecko confound physical expectation but apparently the laws of gravity too. This is performance for
