Archive
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Letter: Vanished airport
I was given a flying lesson as a Christmas present and enjoyed the experience so much I would like to take it up as a hobby. However, not wishing to add to the misery of noisy helicopters and light aircraft suffered by Adur residents, I do not wish to
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Letter: Ashamed
For the first time in my 36 years I am ashamed to say I am English - not British, not European, but English. Our soldiers in Iraq are doing an outstanding job against all odds and the most amazing pressure. War is strange. A few months ago these guys
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Letter: Think rink
Last Sunday, when I returned home and tried to park nearby I fell victim to the mini-car rally in Marine Parade. There was simply nowhere to park and I ended up parking in Queens Park. As a long-standing resident of Brighton, I did not particularly mind
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Letter: Lift parking restrictions on Sundays
John Evans (Letters, May 18) is right that you can't sensibly both allow and encourage car rallies which end in Brighton and at the same time make it difficult for cars to enter the city, move around or park. One partial solution would be to suspend most
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Golf: Worthing pushed to limit in Trophy
Worthing, four times winners of the Davies and Tate Trophy, will meet Littlehampton in what is sure to be a hotly contested semi-final on August 14. In the other semi, East Sussex National take on Brighton and Hove. Both clubs have never been this far
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May 20: Albion 1 Swindon 2 aet (agg 2-2), Albion win 4-3 on penalties
Adam Virgo emerged as the unlikely hero as Albion snatched a place in the play-off final at Cardiff from the jaws of despair. Sam Parkin's 81st minute strike for Swindon, his 23rd of the season and fourth against the Seagulls, wiped out the first leg
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Keen as mustard to make parking protest
A disabled driver who left her car in a loading bay returned to find it splattered with tomato sauce and mustard. Traders were amazed to see the green S-registration Nissan daubed with sauce in an apparent protest at the driver's use of the marked space
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Letter: Schools divide
Anthony Seldon may be correct when he claims that some who object to public schools are motivated by jealousy as this is an emotion every one of us experiences. But if he is saying that all who object do so because of jealousy he is wrong. Some wish to
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May 21: Virgo puts Albion on road to Cardiff
Adam Virgo admitted today he is still in shock after his heroics helped Albion through to the second division play-off final. The Brighton-born defender came to the rescue in a dramatic second leg against Swindon at Withdean last night. Goals by Sam Parkin
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Cricket: Sussex face daunting task
Sussex were grateful to have a player who loves nothing better than making runs at Horsham leading their fightback against Warwickshire. Opener Richard Montgomerie, who played junior cricket for Warwickshire, has made three hundreds here and will fancy
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Final is more than a game
It was always going to be more than just a football match. Albion's dramatic march into the play-off final at the Millennium Stadium on Sunday week means they can give voice to their Falmer message. That is arguably more important than last night's penalty
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McGhee apologises to Swindon boss
Albion boss Mark McGhee admitted his side were the "luckiest on the planet" after their penalty shoot-out victory over Swindon. He apologised to Swindon counterpart Andy King after Adam Virgo's incredible last-gasp goal took the game to penalties where
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Parents' shock at funfair bungle
A schoolboywas left with a bloody head wound after a metal bar fell off a 20ft-high fairground attraction. The bar clipped Ben Blake, nine, on the side of his head as it fell on to the Splash Mountain fun palace at Beach Green, Lancing. Initial reports
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Virgo puts Albion on road to Cardiff
Adam Virgo admitted today he is still in shock after his heroics helped Albion through to the second division play-off final. The Brighton-born defender came to the rescue in a dramatic second leg against Swindon at Withdean last night. Goals by Sam Parkin
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Racing: Crocodile Dundee set for Far East move
Jamie Poulton gave a wry smile at Goodwood on Wednesday as he watched his stable star Crocodile Dundee caught on the line by Manyana in the Predominate Stakes. Not only had the colt missed out on the £13,500 first prize but Jamie is preparing to say au
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Sex charge doctor planned suicide
A doctor accused of drugging and sexually abusing three young girls told a court he was plotting to engineer a scandal so he could commit suicide. Robert Wells wept repeatedly as he told a jury he was in despair at his failing health, his huge debts and
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Financial advice on offer
National accountancy firm Baker Tilly is running a series of seminars from its Brighton office to help smaller businesses. The company in Queen's Road has signed a no-poaching agreement to encourage bosses to send their staff to the workshops. The next
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Summer of discontent looms
A summer of discontent is looking increasingly likely as protests and industrial unrest grip the country. Rail users face travel chaos as members of the Rail Maritime and Transport workers' union (RMT) yesterday voted to strike in a dispute with Network
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Firms put off new pension schemes
Government measures designed to promote company pension schemes are more likely to discourage firms from offering them, it has been claimed. Research carried out by the Association of Consulting Actuaries among small firms found that 51 per cent thought
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200 Amex jobs go in India move
More than 200 jobs have been axed at American Express (Amex) after the corporation said it was moving one of its finance centres to India. Staff at Sussex House in Burgess Hill were officially given the bad news yesterday - 90 days after learning about
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Killer bug in hospital showers
A woman has died after contracting Legionnaires' disease at a Sussex hospital. The 79-year-old may have come into contact with the infection in showers in the hospital's psychiatric department and her death prompted screenings of staff, patients and visitors
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Billboard stunt takes Falmer message to Parliament
John Prescott has been given a giant reminder of the importance of a new stadium for the Albion thanks to a huge billboard driven around London. The giant map of Brighton and Hove was paraded around Westminster yesterday as supporters geared up for the
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A23 tragedy: Families left devastated
A mother fought back tears as she told how the heart of her family had been torn away by the A23 crash. Gloria Marshall said: "So many people's lives will never be the same again. We send our love to them all." Mrs Marshall, 50, of Gossops Drive, Crawley
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Officers sue police over Ashley killing
Five Sussex policemen who helped plan a bungled operation in which a naked man was shot dead are suing the force for £50,000 each. The five were part of a team of officers who helped to co-ordinate a drugs raid at the bedsit home of James Ashley in Hastings
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Letter: Mystery photos
At a meeting at Larchwood Resource Centre, Coldean, we were told "no decision had been taken" with regard to its future and approval would be sought for a formal consultation at a meeting of council members on May 24. So why was a surveyor seen taking
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Letter: More information
Could someone from the council explain why the planning guidance currently under discussion for the key seafront Brighton Centre site is only available at Hove Town Hall rather than at St Bartholomew's too? Given the central importance of this site, the
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Letter: Vanished airport
I was given a flying lesson as a Christmas present and enjoyed the experience so much I would like to take it up as a hobby. However, not wishing to add to the misery of noisy helicopters and light aircraft suffered by Adur residents, I do not wish to
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Letter: Many thanks (not)
Would you pass on my thanks to the nice, kind and inconsiderate driver who decided they would knock off my mirror and leave a nice dent in the door of my car? Needless to say, there was no note left with any details of the other vehicle, driver or insurance
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Letter: Ashamed
For the first time in my 36 years I am ashamed to say I am English - not British, not European, but English. Our soldiers in Iraq are doing an outstanding job against all odds and the most amazing pressure. War is strange. A few months ago these guys
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Feedback, with Simon Bradshaw
Hands up who knows the difference between a Tweenie and a Fimble? Certainly not the person who put in a picture of the latter thinking it was the former in The Argus on Saturday. But Alice Beattie, nine, from Hove, Rachel Burns, 11, from Portslade, and
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Letter: Lift parking restrictions on Sundays
John Evans (Letters, May 18) is right that you can't sensibly both allow and encourage car rallies which end in Brighton and at the same time make it difficult for cars to enter the city, move around or park. One partial solution would be to suspend most
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Letter: Share our promenade
I hope the police community safety officers play fair and politely remind pedestrians that the cycle lanes are for cyclists. After all, they have the lion's share of the promenade as it is and can walk three or four abreast, chatting to each other. On
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Golf: Worthing pushed to limit in Trophy
Worthing, four times winners of the Davies and Tate Trophy, will meet Littlehampton in what is sure to be a hotly contested semi-final on August 14. In the other semi, East Sussex National take on Brighton and Hove. Both clubs have never been this far
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May 20: Albion 1 Swindon 2 aet (agg 2-2), Albion win 4-3 on penalties
Adam Virgo emerged as the unlikely hero as Albion snatched a place in the play-off final at Cardiff from the jaws of despair. Sam Parkin's 81st minute strike for Swindon, his 23rd of the season and fourth against the Seagulls, wiped out the first leg
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Letter: Cycling on the prom is expensive
The silly season is truly here early this year. In the past two years I have had two serious accidents while cycling on the seafront. On the first occasion an Australian tourist ran across the road and straight into me and my bike. It took another passer-by
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Letter: Enjoyment for all
I agree with Mr John Lemonius (Letters, May 14) that one of the nicest pastimes this time of year is to cycle along the seafront - and there is a perfectly good cycle lane on which to do it. The problems come when cyclists speed along the promenade endangering
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Tennis: Martina joins all-star cast
Martina Navratilova and Conchita Martinez have joined a star-studded line-up for the Hastings Direct Championships in Eastbourne next month Navratilova has received a wild card into the doubles and the 11-time champion could also play singles again. John
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Cricket: Sussex face daunting task
Sussex were grateful to have a player who loves nothing better than making runs at Horsham leading their fightback against Warwickshire. Opener Richard Montgomerie, who played junior cricket for Warwickshire, has made three hundreds here and will fancy
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Final is more than a game
It was always going to be more than just a football match. Albion's dramatic march into the play-off final at the Millennium Stadium on Sunday week means they can give voice to their Falmer message. That is arguably more important than last night's penalty
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May 21: Final is more than a game
It was always going to be more than just a football match. Albion's dramatic march into the play-off final at the Millennium Stadium on Sunday week means they can give voice to their Falmer message. That is arguably more important than last night's penalty
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Virgo puts Albion on road to Cardiff
Adam Virgo admitted today he is still in shock after his heroics helped Albion through to the second division play-off final. The Brighton-born defender came to the rescue in a dramatic second leg against Swindon at Withdean last night. Goals by Sam Parkin
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Racing: Crocodile Dundee set for Far East move
Jamie Poulton gave a wry smile at Goodwood on Wednesday as he watched his stable star Crocodile Dundee caught on the line by Manyana in the Predominate Stakes. Not only had the colt missed out on the £13,500 first prize but Jamie is preparing to say au
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Sex charge doctor planned suicide
A doctor accused of drugging and sexually abusing three young girls told a court he was plotting to engineer a scandal so he could commit suicide. Robert Wells wept repeatedly as he told a jury he was in despair at his failing health, his huge debts and
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Angry passenger left car on rail track
A commuter mounted a one-man protest when he was told his morning train would not be stopping to pick him up - by parking his car on the rail line. Property manager Simon Taylor, 47, blocked the line with his Renault Kangoo in protest at rail operator
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Vaughan's a hit with listeners
The owners of Southern FM say Johnny Vaughan's first month as breakfast show host on its flagship station Capital FM have gone down well with listeners. Capital Radio, which also runs the Century FM network, said initial feedback on Chris Tarrant's successor
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Napster makes comeback
Napster, the online music service which was forced to shut down after legal action by the record industry, relaunched in the UK yesterday. The original Napster web site allowed users to locate the music files they wanted and download them to their computer
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Firms put off new pension schemes
Government measures designed to promote company pension schemes are more likely to discourage firms from offering them, it has been claimed. Research carried out by the Association of Consulting Actuaries among small firms found that 51 per cent thought
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200 Amex jobs go in India move
More than 200 jobs have been axed at American Express (Amex) after the corporation said it was moving one of its finance centres to India. Staff at Sussex House in Burgess Hill were officially given the bad news yesterday - 90 days after learning about
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UFO mystery solved
A UFO has been identified as an invader from the planet Argos. The strange cylindrical object seen hanging in the air above Hollingbury, Brighton, spooked people who thought it was evidence of extraterrestrial activity. It even had air traffic control
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Billboard stunt takes Falmer message to Parliament
John Prescott has been given a giant reminder of the importance of a new stadium for the Albion thanks to a huge billboard driven around London. The giant map of Brighton and Hove was paraded around Westminster yesterday as supporters geared up for the
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Summer of discontent looms
A summer of discontent is looking increasingly likely as protests and industrial unrest grip the country. Rail users face travel chaos as members of the Rail Maritime and Transport workers' union (RMT) yesterday voted to strike in a dispute with Network
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Letter: Mystery photos
At a meeting at Larchwood Resource Centre, Coldean, we were told "no decision had been taken" with regard to its future and approval would be sought for a formal consultation at a meeting of council members on May 24. So why was a surveyor seen taking
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Letter: More information
Could someone from the council explain why the planning guidance currently under discussion for the key seafront Brighton Centre site is only available at Hove Town Hall rather than at St Bartholomew's too? Given the central importance of this site, the
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Letter: Many thanks (not)
Would you pass on my thanks to the nice, kind and inconsiderate driver who decided they would knock off my mirror and leave a nice dent in the door of my car? Needless to say, there was no note left with any details of the other vehicle, driver or insurance
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Letter: I did my best, Kevin
I agree with Kevin Dale (Letters, May 15) that Education Secretary Charles Clarke should have gone further than this school when visiting. I tried to persuade his office that he should visit Falmer or East Brighton College of Media Arts (Comart) or Longhill
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Letter: Share our promenade
I hope the police community safety officers play fair and politely remind pedestrians that the cycle lanes are for cyclists. After all, they have the lion's share of the promenade as it is and can walk three or four abreast, chatting to each other. On
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Letter: Fine pedestrians as well
If police have time to fine cyclists for not using the cycle lanes, why not fine pedestrians using the cycling lane? The cycle lane is there so pedestrians don't get hurt. -Omar Anabtawi, Hove.
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Speedway: Eagles' fightback fails
An amazing second-half recovery saw Eastbourne Eagles almost pull off a shock victory at Ipswich in the Elite League last night. Eleven points down and having already used top scorer David Norris as a tactical rider, the visitors looked dead and buried
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Letter: Cycling on the prom is expensive
The silly season is truly here early this year. In the past two years I have had two serious accidents while cycling on the seafront. On the first occasion an Australian tourist ran across the road and straight into me and my bike. It took another passer-by
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Speedway: Boy wonder falls out with Eagles
Edward Kennett is staying tight-lipped about his split with Eastbourne Eagles. Things have gone spectacularly wrong this season for the Sussex teenager hailed as the "wonder kid" when he burst on to the speedway scene. All that Kennett will say, through
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Letter: Enjoyment for all
I agree with Mr John Lemonius (Letters, May 14) that one of the nicest pastimes this time of year is to cycle along the seafront - and there is a perfectly good cycle lane on which to do it. The problems come when cyclists speed along the promenade endangering
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Date
Tennis: Martina joins all-star cast
Martina Navratilova and Conchita Martinez have joined a star-studded line-up for the Hastings Direct Championships in Eastbourne next month Navratilova has received a wild card into the doubles and the 11-time champion could also play singles again. John
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Letter: I like the buzz
In answer to Steve Oxford's question as to who do we think we are to make our points (Letters, May 12) we think we are citizens of a democracy that permits free speech. I accept that when city centre residents bought their properties noise levels at night
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May 21: McGhee apologises to Swindon boss
Albion boss Mark McGhee admitted his side were the "luckiest on the planet" after their penalty shoot-out victory over Swindon. He apologised to Swindon counterpart Andy King after Adam Virgo's incredible last-gasp goal took the game to penalties where
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Date
May 21: Final is more than a game
It was always going to be more than just a football match. Albion's dramatic march into the play-off final at the Millennium Stadium on Sunday week means they can give voice to their Falmer message. That is arguably more important than last night's penalty
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Letter: We hope to return to the Festival
With just a few days left to run the Famous Spiegeltent wishes to thank the people of Brighton and Hove for making us so welcome. Through the Books and Debates series, the festival club, the Streets of Brighton programme and our own cabaret and music
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Match Report: Albion 1 Swindon 2 aet (agg 2-2), Albion win 4-3 on penalties
Adam Virgo emerged as the unlikely hero as Albion snatched a place in the play-off final at Cardiff from the jaws of despair. Sam Parkin's 81st minute strike for Swindon, his 23rd of the season and fourth against the Seagulls, wiped out the first leg
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Angry passenger left car on rail track
A commuter mounted a one-man protest when he was told his morning train would not be stopping to pick him up - by parking his car on the rail line. Property manager Simon Taylor, 47, blocked the line with his Renault Kangoo in protest at rail operator
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Vaughan's a hit with listeners
The owners of Southern FM say Johnny Vaughan's first month as breakfast show host on its flagship station Capital FM have gone down well with listeners. Capital Radio, which also runs the Century FM network, said initial feedback on Chris Tarrant's successor
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Napster makes comeback
Napster, the online music service which was forced to shut down after legal action by the record industry, relaunched in the UK yesterday. The original Napster web site allowed users to locate the music files they wanted and download them to their computer
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Hilton fuels recovery hopes
Leisure group Hilton highlighted early signs of a recovery in the travel sector today after profits more than doubled in the first four months of 2004. Hilton said room revenues at its 400-strong chain of hotels improved by 8.2% on a year ago as guests
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Mistral boss' meteroic rise to the top
"I should really be in there", says Karl Robinson, managing director of Mistral Internet, the Brighton-based internet service provider (ISP). He glances into a glass-fronted office where a meeting is in progress. The body language around the table suggests
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UFO mystery solved
A UFO has been identified as an invader from the planet Argos. The strange cylindrical object seen hanging in the air above Hollingbury, Brighton, spooked people who thought it was evidence of extraterrestrial activity. It even had air traffic control
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Summer of discontent looms
A summer of discontent is looking increasingly likely as protests and industrial unrest grip the country. Rail users face travel chaos as members of the Rail Maritime and Transport workers' union (RMT) yesterday voted to strike in a dispute with Network
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Letter: Think rink
Last Sunday, when I returned home and tried to park nearby I fell victim to the mini-car rally in Marine Parade. There was simply nowhere to park and I ended up parking in Queens Park. As a long-standing resident of Brighton, I did not particularly mind
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Letter: I did my best, Kevin
I agree with Kevin Dale (Letters, May 15) that Education Secretary Charles Clarke should have gone further than this school when visiting. I tried to persuade his office that he should visit Falmer or East Brighton College of Media Arts (Comart) or Longhill
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Letter: Fine pedestrians as well
If police have time to fine cyclists for not using the cycle lanes, why not fine pedestrians using the cycling lane? The cycle lane is there so pedestrians don't get hurt. -Omar Anabtawi, Hove.
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Speedway: Eagles' fightback fails
An amazing second-half recovery saw Eastbourne Eagles almost pull off a shock victory at Ipswich in the Elite League last night. Eleven points down and having already used top scorer David Norris as a tactical rider, the visitors looked dead and buried
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Date
Speedway: Boy wonder falls out with Eagles
Edward Kennett is staying tight-lipped about his split with Eastbourne Eagles. Things have gone spectacularly wrong this season for the Sussex teenager hailed as the "wonder kid" when he burst on to the speedway scene. All that Kennett will say, through
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Date
Keen as mustard to make parking protest
A disabled driver who left her car in a loading bay returned to find it splattered with tomato sauce and mustard. Traders were amazed to see the green S-registration Nissan daubed with sauce in an apparent protest at the driver's use of the marked space
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Letter: Schools divide
Anthony Seldon may be correct when he claims that some who object to public schools are motivated by jealousy as this is an emotion every one of us experiences. But if he is saying that all who object do so because of jealousy he is wrong. Some wish to
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Date
May 21: Virgo puts Albion on road to Cardiff
Adam Virgo admitted today he is still in shock after his heroics helped Albion through to the second division play-off final. The Brighton-born defender came to the rescue in a dramatic second leg against Swindon at Withdean last night. Goals by Sam Parkin
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Date
Letter: I like the buzz
In answer to Steve Oxford's question as to who do we think we are to make our points (Letters, May 12) we think we are citizens of a democracy that permits free speech. I accept that when city centre residents bought their properties noise levels at night
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Date
May 21: McGhee apologises to Swindon boss
Albion boss Mark McGhee admitted his side were the "luckiest on the planet" after their penalty shoot-out victory over Swindon. He apologised to Swindon counterpart Andy King after Adam Virgo's incredible last-gasp goal took the game to penalties where
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Date
Letter: We hope to return to the Festival
With just a few days left to run the Famous Spiegeltent wishes to thank the people of Brighton and Hove for making us so welcome. Through the Books and Debates series, the festival club, the Streets of Brighton programme and our own cabaret and music
-
Date
McGhee apologises to Swindon boss
Albion boss Mark McGhee admitted his side were the "luckiest on the planet" after their penalty shoot-out victory over Swindon. He apologised to Swindon counterpart Andy King after Adam Virgo's incredible last-gasp goal took the game to penalties where
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Date
Match Report: Albion 1 Swindon 2 aet (agg 2-2), Albion win 4-3 on penalties
Adam Virgo emerged as the unlikely hero as Albion snatched a place in the play-off final at Cardiff from the jaws of despair. Sam Parkin's 81st minute strike for Swindon, his 23rd of the season and fourth against the Seagulls, wiped out the first leg
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Date
Parents' shock at funfair bungle
A schoolboywas left with a bloody head wound after a metal bar fell off a 20ft-high fairground attraction. The bar clipped Ben Blake, nine, on the side of his head as it fell on to the Splash Mountain fun palace at Beach Green, Lancing. Initial reports
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Date
Financial advice on offer
National accountancy firm Baker Tilly is running a series of seminars from its Brighton office to help smaller businesses. The company in Queen's Road has signed a no-poaching agreement to encourage bosses to send their staff to the workshops. The next
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Date
Hilton fuels recovery hopes
Leisure group Hilton highlighted early signs of a recovery in the travel sector today after profits more than doubled in the first four months of 2004. Hilton said room revenues at its 400-strong chain of hotels improved by 8.2% on a year ago as guests
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Date
Summer of discontent looms
A summer of discontent is looking increasingly likely as protests and industrial unrest grip the country. Rail users face travel chaos as members of the Rail Maritime and Transport workers' union (RMT) yesterday voted to strike in a dispute with Network
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Date
Mistral boss' meteroic rise to the top
"I should really be in there", says Karl Robinson, managing director of Mistral Internet, the Brighton-based internet service provider (ISP). He glances into a glass-fronted office where a meeting is in progress. The body language around the table suggests
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Date
Killer bug in hospital showers
A woman has died after contracting Legionnaires' disease at a Sussex hospital. The 79-year-old may have come into contact with the infection in showers in the hospital's psychiatric department and her death prompted screenings of staff, patients and visitors
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Date
A23 tragedy: Families left devastated
A mother fought back tears as she told how the heart of her family had been torn away by the A23 crash. Gloria Marshall said: "So many people's lives will never be the same again. We send our love to them all." Mrs Marshall, 50, of Gossops Drive, Crawley
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Officers sue police over Ashley killing
Five Sussex policemen who helped plan a bungled operation in which a naked man was shot dead are suing the force for £50,000 each. The five were part of a team of officers who helped to co-ordinate a drugs raid at the bedsit home of James Ashley in Hastings
