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Gay officers stand out at Pride parade
The Sussex Police flag will be replaced with a gay police banner outside Brighton police station during Pride next month. Gay police officers from Sussex and other forces will, for the first time, join the march in uniform. Sussex Police said flying the
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Agent leaves landlords and tenants in turmoil
An estate agent sunning himself on the Costa Blanca while his firm faces financial turmoil back home in Brighton has been banned from the profession for life. The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) imposed the punishment on Allan Langley Smith, owner of Hadleys
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Letter: Join it all up
It appears most of our councillors, including the Greens, are incapable of joined-up thinking. Park and ride schemes can be effective but must be intelligently positioned. It is no surprise Brighton's park and ride is little more than a convenient bus
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Doubts over blood on jailed father's clothes
Blood found on Sion Jenkins' clothing after the murder of his teenage foster daughter could have got there as he comforted her in her dying moments. Lawyers acting for the former headteacher, convicted of killing 13-year-old Billie-Jo Jenkins, said forensic
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Letter: We need trams
Eighteen months sounds like an unrealistic time scale to clean up the pollution on the streets of Brighton, even if motorists can be tempted into the latest low emission buses. What is needed is an electric tram system, providing an attractive alternative
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Letter: No curse
Chris Todd's assessment of park and ride (The Argus, July 1) was an interesting diatribe against an idea whose time has surely come, especially for our city which has made great strides in public transport provision but which continues to struggle with
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Stadium criticism formally rebuffed
The comments of a planning inspector who said Falmer was the wrong site for a stadium will be rebuffed in a formal response to his report. Charles Hoile, who held an inquiry into the blueprint for the development of Brighton and Hove, sparked a furore
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Letter: Put your own house in order
Now David Blunkett has suspended David Westwood over the Soham case, he should show the same appetite for rooting out numbskull judges whose failings far outweigh those of the chief constable of Humberside. The Home Secretary seeks, for no reason other
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Letter: Dirty business
Having attended the planning meeting regarding the proposed sewage works for Peacehaven, it would not just be the eastern end of Peacehaven that will be affected. The site would take three to four years to construct with, at times, 200 construction vehicles
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Letter: Our councillors need to keep officials in check
When Labour had a committee-swamping majority on planning, it was all so easy for Brighton and Hove City Council's officers whose recommendations to grant or refuse were loyally and obediently endorsed by Labour councillors. The rest of the councillors
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Free online accounting and e-commerce for smes
A free online accounting and e-commerce system is available for UK companies from today on http://www.20four7.com. An increasing number of business people trust free web-based email systems and enjoy the advantages. 20four7 now offers a new business service
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Passengers saved aggro as handlers accept deal
The threat of a strike by baggage handlers at Gatwick has been averted after a pay deal was agreed during talks between unions and employers. Unions representatives are recommending workers accept a new offer which would end the threat of travel chaos
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Green ups his offer for M&S to £9.1 billion
Tycoon Philip Green has turned up the heat on Marks & Spencer by increasing his proposed takeover offer to £9.1 billion and securing the support of its largest investor. Mr Green said he expected other M&S investors to follow US-based Brandes,
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Thousands in the dark
A summer storm uprooted trees, disrupted transport and left thousands of homes without electricity. High winds and driving rain tore through Sussex yesterday as the unseasonal deep depression arriving from Spain produced winds of up to 50mph. More than
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Letter: Unfare increase
How can the bus company put their prices up again? We have seen a 30 per cent hike over the past year. It's disgusting. St Michael's Place, -Brighton
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Letter: Better value
I don't understand what Donna Hollinsworth means when she says the Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company is being "sneaky" by making the One-Day Saver ticket 10p cheaper than the cost of two single tickets (The Argus, June 29. Even if she only makes
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Letter: Friends of the fit
The new national park must be open for all, not just the few who are fit and able. Chris Todd, on behalf of Friends of the Earth, opposes park and ride and wants the Sussex Downs to be the preserve of those who can cycle to the beautiful countryside on
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Letter: We need trams
Eighteen months sounds like an unrealistic time scale to clean up the pollution on the streets of Brighton, even if motorists can be tempted into the latest low emission buses. What is needed is an electric tram system, providing an attractive alternative
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Letter: No curse
Chris Todd's assessment of park and ride (The Argus, July 1) was an interesting diatribe against an idea whose time has surely come, especially for our city which has made great strides in public transport provision but which continues to struggle with
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July 8: We won't pay silly money
Albion boss Mark McGhee today attacked agents who "try to find an easy buck." McGhee spoke out following ground-breaking publication by the Football League of agents fees paid by each of its 72 member clubs in the first six months of the year. Albion
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Letter: She deserves this lasting memorial
I would like to pen a few thoughts on the opening of Princess Diana's Memorial. I had the honour to see her and shake her hand when she visited Brighton for a conference around 1990. You ran an interview with my wife, self and grand-daughter, Rebecca
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Dispute over union's school spending tally
Eduscation leaders spent the second lowest amount of money in England on children in Brighton and Hove primary schools last year, a survey has claimed. The GMB union said the city council had spent just £2,044 per child in 2002/03 compared to the City
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Letter: Put your own house in order
Now David Blunkett has suspended David Westwood over the Soham case, he should show the same appetite for rooting out numbskull judges whose failings far outweigh those of the chief constable of Humberside. The Home Secretary seeks, for no reason other
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Letter: This magical place is not expensive
How unfair of Audrey Simpson to pick on the prices charged at the Pavilion Gardens cafe (The Argus, July 2). The prices are still lower than many other open air cafes in Brighton that are not situated in such pleasant surroundings. One can hardly call
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Letter: Dirty business
Having attended the planning meeting regarding the proposed sewage works for Peacehaven, it would not just be the eastern end of Peacehaven that will be affected. The site would take three to four years to construct with, at times, 200 construction vehicles
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Letter: Happy campus
A building is indeed planned at Varndean Sixth Form College campus, as Adam Trimingham observes in his article about sports fields (The Argus, June 23). But the planned post-16 special needs education centre he refers to is not going to be built on playing
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Letter: Our councillors need to keep officials in check
When Labour had a committee-swamping majority on planning, it was all so easy for Brighton and Hove City Council's officers whose recommendations to grant or refuse were loyally and obediently endorsed by Labour councillors. The rest of the councillors
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Turbulent times but more fly easyJet
No-frills airline easyJet carried 2.24 million passengers during June, a 28 per cent increase on last year, it said yesterday. The improvement, partly due to five new routes from Gatwick, came amid a tough market for discount airlines. Last month, Luton-based
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Working together and giving a helping hand
For most, starting a business from scratch is a terrifying leap in the dark - especially if it means giving up a secure job. Pursuing an idea you trust will pay the bills and hope will make you rich takes a lot of courage and not a little self-belief.
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Thousands in the dark
A summer storm uprooted trees, disrupted transport and left thousands of homes without electricity. High winds and driving rain tore through Sussex yesterday as the unseasonal deep depression arriving from Spain produced winds of up to 50mph. More than
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Letter: Unfare increase
How can the bus company put their prices up again? We have seen a 30 per cent hike over the past year. It's disgusting. St Michael's Place, -Brighton
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Letter: Better value
I don't understand what Donna Hollinsworth means when she says the Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company is being "sneaky" by making the One-Day Saver ticket 10p cheaper than the cost of two single tickets (The Argus, June 29. Even if she only makes
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Letter: Friends of the fit
The new national park must be open for all, not just the few who are fit and able. Chris Todd, on behalf of Friends of the Earth, opposes park and ride and wants the Sussex Downs to be the preserve of those who can cycle to the beautiful countryside on
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Bonfire revellers cleared in racism inquiry
Members of a Sussex bonfire society questioned by police after the burning of a caravan carrying the number plate P1KEY will not be prosecuted. Ken Macdonald QC, Director of Public Prosecutions, said he understood the repugnance caused but supported the
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Crackdown on binge drinkers
A booze blitz has been launched in Brighton and Hove to tackle alcohol-fuelled thugs and hooligans. The city is to be targeted in a Government offensive against anti-social behaviour and the crackdown starts today. Police and trading standards officers
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Patient who damaged cars chooses jail
A rebel pensioner has been jailed after he refused to co-operate with a judge. Victor Causabon-Vincent said he would rather go to jail than see "plonkers" from the probation service. His defiance earned him 28 days behind bars after he was convicted at
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July 8: We won't pay silly money
Albion boss Mark McGhee today attacked agents who "try to find an easy buck." McGhee spoke out following ground-breaking publication by the Football League of agents fees paid by each of its 72 member clubs in the first six months of the year. Albion
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Letter: She deserves this lasting memorial
I would like to pen a few thoughts on the opening of Princess Diana's Memorial. I had the honour to see her and shake her hand when she visited Brighton for a conference around 1990. You ran an interview with my wife, self and grand-daughter, Rebecca
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Dispute over union's school spending tally
Eduscation leaders spent the second lowest amount of money in England on children in Brighton and Hove primary schools last year, a survey has claimed. The GMB union said the city council had spent just £2,044 per child in 2002/03 compared to the City
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Letter: This magical place is not expensive
How unfair of Audrey Simpson to pick on the prices charged at the Pavilion Gardens cafe (The Argus, July 2). The prices are still lower than many other open air cafes in Brighton that are not situated in such pleasant surroundings. One can hardly call
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Letter: Happy campus
A building is indeed planned at Varndean Sixth Form College campus, as Adam Trimingham observes in his article about sports fields (The Argus, June 23). But the planned post-16 special needs education centre he refers to is not going to be built on playing
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Weights and measures: a very British mess?
A campaign to end the "the very British mess" of the state of weights and measures in this country was launched today by Lord Howe of Aberavon, the former Tory Chancellor. Lord Howe spoke out as the patron of the United Kingdom Metric Association, which
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No date for more room on railways
The chief executive of Network Rail has admitted there is still no timeframe for an increase in capacity on trains across Sussex. John Armitt was giving evidence yesterday to the House of Commons transport select committee which is investigating how plans
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Turbulent times but more fly easyJet
No-frills airline easyJet carried 2.24 million passengers during June, a 28 per cent increase on last year, it said yesterday. The improvement, partly due to five new routes from Gatwick, came amid a tough market for discount airlines. Last month, Luton-based
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Working together and giving a helping hand
For most, starting a business from scratch is a terrifying leap in the dark - especially if it means giving up a secure job. Pursuing an idea you trust will pay the bills and hope will make you rich takes a lot of courage and not a little self-belief.
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Diamond plan for a thriving region
More than 100 business leaders were meeting today to launch a regional brand which they hope will boost their status overseas. The Gatwick Diamond, bordered by Brighton and Hove, Horsham, East Grinstead and Redhill in Surrey, was being unveiled at Nutfield
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Nurse gave patient oral sex in his office
A clinic manager who had sex with three anorexic patients has been struck off after being found guilty of misconduct. David Britten, 50, charmed the sick patients and falsely claimed he was a qualified psychotherapist who could help them beat their illness
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Gay officers stand out at Pride parade
The Sussex Police flag will be replaced with a gay police banner outside Brighton police station during Pride next month. Gay police officers from Sussex and other forces will, for the first time, join the march in uniform. Sussex Police said flying the
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Agent leaves landlords and tenants in turmoil
An estate agent sunning himself on the Costa Blanca while his firm faces financial turmoil back home in Brighton has been banned from the profession for life. The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) imposed the punishment on Allan Langley Smith, owner of Hadleys
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Bonfire revellers cleared in racism inquiry
Members of a Sussex bonfire society questioned by police after the burning of a caravan carrying the number plate P1KEY will not be prosecuted. Ken Macdonald QC, Director of Public Prosecutions, said he understood the repugnance caused but supported the
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Crackdown on binge drinkers
A booze blitz has been launched in Brighton and Hove to tackle alcohol-fuelled thugs and hooligans. The city is to be targeted in a Government offensive against anti-social behaviour and the crackdown starts today. Police and trading standards officers
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Letter: Join it all up
It appears most of our councillors, including the Greens, are incapable of joined-up thinking. Park and ride schemes can be effective but must be intelligently positioned. It is no surprise Brighton's park and ride is little more than a convenient bus
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Date
Doubts over blood on jailed father's clothes
Blood found on Sion Jenkins' clothing after the murder of his teenage foster daughter could have got there as he comforted her in her dying moments. Lawyers acting for the former headteacher, convicted of killing 13-year-old Billie-Jo Jenkins, said forensic
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Patient who damaged cars chooses jail
A rebel pensioner has been jailed after he refused to co-operate with a judge. Victor Causabon-Vincent said he would rather go to jail than see "plonkers" from the probation service. His defiance earned him 28 days behind bars after he was convicted at
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Stadium criticism formally rebuffed
The comments of a planning inspector who said Falmer was the wrong site for a stadium will be rebuffed in a formal response to his report. Charles Hoile, who held an inquiry into the blueprint for the development of Brighton and Hove, sparked a furore
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Date
Weights and measures: a very British mess?
A campaign to end the "the very British mess" of the state of weights and measures in this country was launched today by Lord Howe of Aberavon, the former Tory Chancellor. Lord Howe spoke out as the patron of the United Kingdom Metric Association, which
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Date
Free online accounting and e-commerce for smes
A free online accounting and e-commerce system is available for UK companies from today on http://www.20four7.com. An increasing number of business people trust free web-based email systems and enjoy the advantages. 20four7 now offers a new business service
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Passengers saved aggro as handlers accept deal
The threat of a strike by baggage handlers at Gatwick has been averted after a pay deal was agreed during talks between unions and employers. Unions representatives are recommending workers accept a new offer which would end the threat of travel chaos
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No date for more room on railways
The chief executive of Network Rail has admitted there is still no timeframe for an increase in capacity on trains across Sussex. John Armitt was giving evidence yesterday to the House of Commons transport select committee which is investigating how plans
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Green ups his offer for M&S to £9.1 billion
Tycoon Philip Green has turned up the heat on Marks & Spencer by increasing his proposed takeover offer to £9.1 billion and securing the support of its largest investor. Mr Green said he expected other M&S investors to follow US-based Brandes,
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Diamond plan for a thriving region
More than 100 business leaders were meeting today to launch a regional brand which they hope will boost their status overseas. The Gatwick Diamond, bordered by Brighton and Hove, Horsham, East Grinstead and Redhill in Surrey, was being unveiled at Nutfield
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Nurse gave patient oral sex in his office
A clinic manager who had sex with three anorexic patients has been struck off after being found guilty of misconduct. David Britten, 50, charmed the sick patients and falsely claimed he was a qualified psychotherapist who could help them beat their illness
