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How chocolate helped changed the world
This year is the tenth anniversary of Green & Black's Maya Gold, the world's first organic chocolate bar and the first product to be awarded the Fairtrade mark. Linda McCartney swore the dark chocolate was the best way to make brownies and bars of
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Letter: Helping hands
How good to see a mention of a much-ignored condition, epilespy, in J. Lunn's letter in (May 20). Epilepsy Action has local branches and a system of accredited volunteers who give non-medical advice and support on 0808 800 5050. -Madeline L.J. Peasgood
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Letter: Degree decree
I was shocked by Penelope Lead-better's comments (Letters, May 12), that women shouldn't have children unless they can afford them. Does this mean all parents of children at state schools should not reproduce or are we to extend that to include those
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Letter: Price of failure
What happened to the will to achieve? I read that students in two schools in Brighton are being offered cash to get better results (The Argus, May 19). Has it really come to this? What about all the other students who work hard and will not be entitled
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School's £8,000 gift for sick pupil
A school has raised more than £8,000 towards medical treatment for one of its pupils who is battling a rare cancer. Weeks of fund-raising at Varndean School in Brighton have raised £8,447.07, with £1,529.40 raised at a fun day last week. Josh James, 14
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Letter: Home truths
I totally agree with Martyn Gibson ("I wonder why foreign students come here" - Letters, May 19) when he condemns the attacks on foreign students in Southwick. Sadly, these types of attacks are also commonplace in Worthing, Brighton and along the South
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Cricket: East Sussex League Round-Up
Reigning champions Glynde look well placed to retain their title after stretching their perfect start to the season. A six-wicket win at home to Iden means Glynde have maximum points after three games. Dale Tranter (5-51) and Joe Adams (4-35) combined
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Letter: Cost of benefits
I was astounded by the cheek of Wendy Robson (The Argus, May 13) in demanding full maternity pay when she is effectively working as a freelance. As a bank nurse, she has all the privileges not available to nurses on the staff of hospitals, such as higher
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May 24: Rush for Albion play-off tickets
Thousands of Brighton and Hove Albion supporters queued for hours to guarantee their seats at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium for Albion's promotion showdown. Two-thirds of the Albion's 30,000-ticket allocation were snapped up on Saturday by fans desperate
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May 24: Albion planning was spot on
If Albion are put on the spot again in Cardiff on Sunday then rest assured they will be well prepared. The final of the play-offs against Bristol City at the Millennium Stadium could, just like the semi-final against Swindon, be decided by penalties.
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Letter: Kick and mix
I am writing with regard to the proposed ban on football matches on Hove Lawns (The Argus, May 11). Having listened to the concerns of local residents, I understand fully their feelings but feel we need to open dialogue regarding a solution rather than
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Letter: The day I was pleased to see traffic wardens
The poor old Brighton and Hove traffic wardens are always getting moaned and shouted at wherever they go, especially on a hot, summer's day, so it is unbelievable that I would ever want to thank them. However, on Sunday evening last week, a car caught
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EMI upbeat about future
EMI sounded a more optimistic note about trading prospects today as the music group said efforts to contain piracy were starting to have an impact. The company, which has Norah Jones, Robbie Williams and Coldplay on its roster of artists, expects a better
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New store to compete with Tesco
A supertore has been given permission to replace a garage and provide competition for market leaders Tesco. Brighton and Hove City Council has granted planning permission for the redevelopment of the Chandlers BMW garage site in Carlton Terrace, Portslade
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Objections mount to seafront hotel scheme
Almost 4,000 people have objected to plans to build a striking multi-million-pound complex next door to one of Sussex's architectural gems. The proposal is for a huge development, including a hotel and shops, on a putting green next to the De La Warr
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Boy, 3, killed in Gatwick tragedy
A bou of three died under the wheels of a car at Gatwick airport's North Terminal car park at the weekend. The accident happened at 8.25am on Saturday as Rhys Hood's family unloaded holiday luggage for his grandparents who were catching a flight from
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Argus Achievemnt Awards: Roll of honour
On a humbling evening at Brighton's Hilton Metropole Hotel we saluted the brave, selfless and devoted as our heroes. The winner of Achiever of the Year was Alison French, from Brighton, who works the equivalent of a 40-hour week without any pay, running
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Blackout restaurant offers food for thought
Maria McAteer's blind date was unlike any other - not only was she unable to see her dining companion but she also couldn't see the waiter, the restaurant or even her food. Maria does not have impaired sight, nor was she wearing a blindfold. She was eating
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How chocolate helped changed the world
This year is the tenth anniversary of Green & Black's Maya Gold, the world's first organic chocolate bar and the first product to be awarded the Fairtrade mark. Linda McCartney swore the dark chocolate was the best way to make brownies and bars of
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Letter: Degree decree
I was shocked by Penelope Lead-better's comments (Letters, May 12), that women shouldn't have children unless they can afford them. Does this mean all parents of children at state schools should not reproduce or are we to extend that to include those
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Letter: Price of failure
What happened to the will to achieve? I read that students in two schools in Brighton are being offered cash to get better results (The Argus, May 19). Has it really come to this? What about all the other students who work hard and will not be entitled
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School's £8,000 gift for sick pupil
A school has raised more than £8,000 towards medical treatment for one of its pupils who is battling a rare cancer. Weeks of fund-raising at Varndean School in Brighton have raised £8,447.07, with £1,529.40 raised at a fun day last week. Josh James, 14
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Spike gets his dying wish at last
Comic genius Spike Milligan has finally got his dying wish. The creator of the Goons wanted a headstone on his grave bearing the words: "I told you I was ill". For more than two years since his death at 83, his grave remained unmarked, though his family
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Letter: Home truths
I totally agree with Martyn Gibson ("I wonder why foreign students come here" - Letters, May 19) when he condemns the attacks on foreign students in Southwick. Sadly, these types of attacks are also commonplace in Worthing, Brighton and along the South
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Cricket: Sussex Invitation League Round-Up
Findon showed they will not give up their title without a fight after having the best of things against early pacesetters Southwick in division one. Graham Waller (71) and Richard Iago (60) gave Findon's innings the ideal start with 115 for the first
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Letter: Ivan is not invited to our party anymore
As a long-standing and loyal Conservative Party member, I am appalled that Ivan Massow has been welcomed back into the Conservative Party. Readers may recall it was not so long ago that he left in a blaze of self-publicity to join Labour and then decided
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Cricket: East Sussex League Round-Up
Reigning champions Glynde look well placed to retain their title after stretching their perfect start to the season. A six-wicket win at home to Iden means Glynde have maximum points after three games. Dale Tranter (5-51) and Joe Adams (4-35) combined
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Letter: Some sense out of such silliness
A one-man version of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream has been declared "totally inappropriate" for pupils at St Mary's Roman Catholic School, Portslade (The Argus, May 15). This is rather ironic in view of the legal compulsion to teach Christianity
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Cricket: Sussex League Round-Up
Brighton and Hove are the early leaders of the Sussex Premier League after enjoying their third win in four with a comfortable 76-run margin against bottom club Lewes Priory. With Horsham having a blank week due to the county game, Brighton have managed
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May 24: Rush for Albion play-off tickets
Thousands of Brighton and Hove Albion supporters queued for hours to guarantee their seats at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium for Albion's promotion showdown. Two-thirds of the Albion's 30,000-ticket allocation were snapped up on Saturday by fans desperate
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Letter: The day I was pleased to see traffic wardens
The poor old Brighton and Hove traffic wardens are always getting moaned and shouted at wherever they go, especially on a hot, summer's day, so it is unbelievable that I would ever want to thank them. However, on Sunday evening last week, a car caught
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Cricket: Adams stands by Akram
Sussex fast bowler Mohammad Akram is facing disciplinary action over ball tampering. Umpires Peter Willey and Barrie Leadbeater have reported the 31-year-old for altering the condition of the ball during the first day of the county's Championship match
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Albion clash with City in hotel row
Albion have been kicked out of their Cardiff hotel by play-off final rivals Bristol City. The Seagulls were planning a two-night stay at the luxurious Vale of Glamorgan Hotel Golf and Country Club to prepare for Sunday's big match at the Millennium Stadium
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Burberry enjoys 'terrific year'
Fashion brand Burberry today said a strong performance by its womenswear division had contributed towards a "terrific" year for the group. The company - famed for its beige-and-red house check - delivered results ahead of forecasts despite challenging
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EMI upbeat about future
EMI sounded a more optimistic note about trading prospects today as the music group said efforts to contain piracy were starting to have an impact. The company, which has Norah Jones, Robbie Williams and Coldplay on its roster of artists, expects a better
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City bids to bag winter festival cash
Brighton and Hove will stage a new winter festival if plans for a spectacular series of shows are supported by the Government. The city is bidding for £1.5 million of Government cash for two years of activities across the city under the banner Making
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Rentokil may face break-up
The break-up of East Grinstead-based pest control and security group Rentokil Initial is to be examined by the troubled company's new chairman. Brian McGowan, who took the helm following the ousting of Sir Clive Thompson last week, is said to be prepared
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Driver flees as car rams homes
A driver fled after crashing into a house, sending most of its garden wall flying into the next-door neighbour's living room. Peter Smith, 56, was woken by a loud bang in the early hours of Saturday morning and ran downstairs to investigate. He found
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A23 horror crash mum's grief
A mother who lost her two-year-old son in the A23 crash told how her life would never be the same. Little Marcus Mohabir was one of eight killed in the tragedy that also claimed the lives of his mother Tracey's best friends. Her husband Steve remains
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Sussex honours its heroes
There were tears, cheers and hearts bursting with admiration for the courageous, devoted and unsung heroes of Sussex. Chris Eubank, Sir Patrick Moore, and prize-winners Norman Cook and Sussex Cricket captain Chris Adams were among the celebrities paying
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Blackout restaurant offers food for thought
Maria McAteer's blind date was unlike any other - not only was she unable to see her dining companion but she also couldn't see the waiter, the restaurant or even her food. Maria does not have impaired sight, nor was she wearing a blindfold. She was eating
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Letter: I like Tesco!
I'm an unashamed fan of the "Tesco-isation" of Hove and believe that, overall, local people have benefited from having access to a modern supermarket chain rather than having to rely on a sad, little Co-op that was seemingly locked in a timewarp. The
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Spike gets his dying wish at last
Comic genius Spike Milligan has finally got his dying wish. The creator of the Goons wanted a headstone on his grave bearing the words: "I told you I was ill". For more than two years since his death at 83, his grave remained unmarked, though his family
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Letter: Fire fight
You have probably read in the papers or seen on television that once again firefighters are in dispute with their employers. They would have you believe that this is about our stand-down time between midnight and 7am during a 15-hour night shift (when
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Cricket: Sussex Invitation League Round-Up
Findon showed they will not give up their title without a fight after having the best of things against early pacesetters Southwick in division one. Graham Waller (71) and Richard Iago (60) gave Findon's innings the ideal start with 115 for the first
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Letter: Ivan is not invited to our party anymore
As a long-standing and loyal Conservative Party member, I am appalled that Ivan Massow has been welcomed back into the Conservative Party. Readers may recall it was not so long ago that he left in a blaze of self-publicity to join Labour and then decided
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Date
Letter: Some sense out of such silliness
A one-man version of Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream has been declared "totally inappropriate" for pupils at St Mary's Roman Catholic School, Portslade (The Argus, May 15). This is rather ironic in view of the legal compulsion to teach Christianity
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Date
Cricket: Sussex League Round-Up
Brighton and Hove are the early leaders of the Sussex Premier League after enjoying their third win in four with a comfortable 76-run margin against bottom club Lewes Priory. With Horsham having a blank week due to the county game, Brighton have managed
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May 24: Albion clash with City in hotel row
Albion have been kicked out of their Cardiff hotel by play-off final rivals Bristol City. The Seagulls were planning a two-night stay at the luxurious Vale of Glamorgan Hotel Golf and Country Club to prepare for Sunday's big match at the Millennium Stadium
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City bids to bag winter festival cash
Brighton and Hove will stage a new winter festival if plans for a spectacular series of shows are supported by the Government. The city is bidding for £1.5 million of Government cash for two years of activities across the city under the banner Making
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Letter: Give us the facts
As a council tenant and chairman of a recent tenants conference, I would like to reply to Councillor Peter Willows concerning the future of council housing (Letters, May 18). He is correct on one point - the element of government blackmail under a policy
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Speedway: Loram makes winning return
Mark Loram returned to Eastbourne colours at Arlington Stadium on Saturday and helped spearhead Eagles to a 57-38 victory over Belle Vue Aces. The win and two points moved the Sussex club up another place in the Elite League to seventh. It also leaves
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Cricket: Adams stands by Akram
Sussex fast bowler Mohammad Akram is facing disciplinary action over ball tampering. Umpires Peter Willey and Barrie Leadbeater have reported the 31-year-old for altering the condition of the ball during the first day of the county's Championship match
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Cricket: Defeat's hard on Ward
Ian Ward made the second-highest score by a Sussex batsman in the 35-year history of the one-day game but it was not enough to avoid defeat in a run feast at Horsham. The left-hander made a superb 136 off 120 balls, his second century in three days at
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Albion clash with City in hotel row
Albion have been kicked out of their Cardiff hotel by play-off final rivals Bristol City. The Seagulls were planning a two-night stay at the luxurious Vale of Glamorgan Hotel Golf and Country Club to prepare for Sunday's big match at the Millennium Stadium
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Athletics: Mahdavi double keeps Brighton on track
Behrooz Mahdavi claimed another sprint double as Brighton stayed on course for a third successive promotion in the Southern Men's League. The Iranian won the 100m and 200m for the second time this season as Brighton won their division two match at Thurrock
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Burberry enjoys 'terrific year'
Fashion brand Burberry today said a strong performance by its womenswear division had contributed towards a "terrific" year for the group. The company - famed for its beige-and-red house check - delivered results ahead of forecasts despite challenging
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Date
City bids to bag winter festival cash
Brighton and Hove will stage a new winter festival if plans for a spectacular series of shows are supported by the Government. The city is bidding for £1.5 million of Government cash for two years of activities across the city under the banner Making
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Homeowners face soaring mortgages
Homeowners have been warned to brace themselves for "aggressive" interest rate rises amid growing concerns over the runaway property market. The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) warned that, in the worst case, a doubling of rates might be needed to cool
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Rentokil may face break-up
The break-up of East Grinstead-based pest control and security group Rentokil Initial is to be examined by the troubled company's new chairman. Brian McGowan, who took the helm following the ousting of Sir Clive Thompson last week, is said to be prepared
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Employers must trace killer dust
Hundreds of Sussex employers face prosecution and possible imprisonment unless they comply with new rules to cut the risk of potentially fatal asbestos exposure. Duty To Manage rules, which came into force on Friday, impose tough demands on businesses
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Driver flees as car rams homes
A driver fled after crashing into a house, sending most of its garden wall flying into the next-door neighbour's living room. Peter Smith, 56, was woken by a loud bang in the early hours of Saturday morning and ran downstairs to investigate. He found
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Date
Rush for Albion play-off tickets
Thousands of Brighton and Hove Albion supporters queued for hours to guarantee their seats at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium for Albion's promotion showdown. Two-thirds of the Albion's 30,000-ticket allocation were snapped up on Saturday by fans desperate
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Date
Objections mount to seafront hotel scheme
Almost 4,000 people have objected to plans to build a striking multi-million-pound complex next door to one of Sussex's architectural gems. The proposal is for a huge development, including a hotel and shops, on a putting green next to the De La Warr
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Date
A23 horror crash mum's grief
A mother who lost her two-year-old son in the A23 crash told how her life would never be the same. Little Marcus Mohabir was one of eight killed in the tragedy that also claimed the lives of his mother Tracey's best friends. Her husband Steve remains
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Date
Sussex honours its heroes
There were tears, cheers and hearts bursting with admiration for the courageous, devoted and unsung heroes of Sussex. Chris Eubank, Sir Patrick Moore, and prize-winners Norman Cook and Sussex Cricket captain Chris Adams were among the celebrities paying
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Date
Letter: Helping hands
How good to see a mention of a much-ignored condition, epilespy, in J. Lunn's letter in (May 20). Epilepsy Action has local branches and a system of accredited volunteers who give non-medical advice and support on 0808 800 5050. -Madeline L.J. Peasgood
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Date
Letter: I like Tesco!
I'm an unashamed fan of the "Tesco-isation" of Hove and believe that, overall, local people have benefited from having access to a modern supermarket chain rather than having to rely on a sad, little Co-op that was seemingly locked in a timewarp. The
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Date
Letter: Fire fight
You have probably read in the papers or seen on television that once again firefighters are in dispute with their employers. They would have you believe that this is about our stand-down time between midnight and 7am during a 15-hour night shift (when
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Date
Letter: Cost of benefits
I was astounded by the cheek of Wendy Robson (The Argus, May 13) in demanding full maternity pay when she is effectively working as a freelance. As a bank nurse, she has all the privileges not available to nurses on the staff of hospitals, such as higher
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Date
May 24: Albion clash with City in hotel row
Albion have been kicked out of their Cardiff hotel by play-off final rivals Bristol City. The Seagulls were planning a two-night stay at the luxurious Vale of Glamorgan Hotel Golf and Country Club to prepare for Sunday's big match at the Millennium Stadium
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Date
City bids to bag winter festival cash
Brighton and Hove will stage a new winter festival if plans for a spectacular series of shows are supported by the Government. The city is bidding for £1.5 million of Government cash for two years of activities across the city under the banner Making
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Date
May 24: Albion planning was spot on
If Albion are put on the spot again in Cardiff on Sunday then rest assured they will be well prepared. The final of the play-offs against Bristol City at the Millennium Stadium could, just like the semi-final against Swindon, be decided by penalties.
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Date
Letter: Give us the facts
As a council tenant and chairman of a recent tenants conference, I would like to reply to Councillor Peter Willows concerning the future of council housing (Letters, May 18). He is correct on one point - the element of government blackmail under a policy
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Date
Speedway: Loram makes winning return
Mark Loram returned to Eastbourne colours at Arlington Stadium on Saturday and helped spearhead Eagles to a 57-38 victory over Belle Vue Aces. The win and two points moved the Sussex club up another place in the Elite League to seventh. It also leaves
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Date
Letter: Kick and mix
I am writing with regard to the proposed ban on football matches on Hove Lawns (The Argus, May 11). Having listened to the concerns of local residents, I understand fully their feelings but feel we need to open dialogue regarding a solution rather than
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Date
Cricket: Defeat's hard on Ward
Ian Ward made the second-highest score by a Sussex batsman in the 35-year history of the one-day game but it was not enough to avoid defeat in a run feast at Horsham. The left-hander made a superb 136 off 120 balls, his second century in three days at
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Date
Athletics: Mahdavi double keeps Brighton on track
Behrooz Mahdavi claimed another sprint double as Brighton stayed on course for a third successive promotion in the Southern Men's League. The Iranian won the 100m and 200m for the second time this season as Brighton won their division two match at Thurrock
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Date
New store to compete with Tesco
A supertore has been given permission to replace a garage and provide competition for market leaders Tesco. Brighton and Hove City Council has granted planning permission for the redevelopment of the Chandlers BMW garage site in Carlton Terrace, Portslade
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Date
Homeowners face soaring mortgages
Homeowners have been warned to brace themselves for "aggressive" interest rate rises amid growing concerns over the runaway property market. The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) warned that, in the worst case, a doubling of rates might be needed to cool
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Date
Objections mount to seafront hotel scheme
Almost 4,000 people have objected to plans to build a striking multi-million-pound complex next door to one of Sussex's architectural gems. The proposal is for a huge development, including a hotel and shops, on a putting green next to the De La Warr
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Date
Employers must trace killer dust
Hundreds of Sussex employers face prosecution and possible imprisonment unless they comply with new rules to cut the risk of potentially fatal asbestos exposure. Duty To Manage rules, which came into force on Friday, impose tough demands on businesses
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Date
Rush for Albion play-off tickets
Thousands of Brighton and Hove Albion supporters queued for hours to guarantee their seats at Cardiff's Millennium Stadium for Albion's promotion showdown. Two-thirds of the Albion's 30,000-ticket allocation were snapped up on Saturday by fans desperate
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Date
Objections mount to seafront hotel scheme
Almost 4,000 people have objected to plans to build a striking multi-million-pound complex next door to one of Sussex's architectural gems. The proposal is for a huge development, including a hotel and shops, on a putting green next to the De La Warr
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Date
Boy, 3, killed in Gatwick tragedy
A bou of three died under the wheels of a car at Gatwick airport's North Terminal car park at the weekend. The accident happened at 8.25am on Saturday as Rhys Hood's family unloaded holiday luggage for his grandparents who were catching a flight from
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Argus Achievemnt Awards: Roll of honour
On a humbling evening at Brighton's Hilton Metropole Hotel we saluted the brave, selfless and devoted as our heroes. The winner of Achiever of the Year was Alison French, from Brighton, who works the equivalent of a 40-hour week without any pay, running
