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Volvo reward to help catch thieves
An interior designer is offering a Volvo as a reward after his rare classic car was stolen. John Anderson left his 1950 black Ford V8 Pilot in his garage, barricaded behind another car and perched on wheel blocks. When he returned to the garage he found
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Tributes to popular teenager who died after he took fatal shortcut
A mother whose teenage son died crossing a railway line has made a plea for other youngsters to stay away from train tracks to prevent another tragedy. Sam Gardner made the appeal following the death of her 18-year-old son Aaron, who was killed taking
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July 13: Injury-hit Watson is ready for Worthing
Paul Watson has shaken off a new injury setback and is fit for Albion's first friendly against Worthing at Woodside Road tonight (7.30). The Albion right-back was restricted to just 17 appearances last season by foot and groin problems and his opportunities
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Sexy lifestyle lead to soaring clinic visits
Cases of sexually-transmitted diseases have soared in Sussex, figures showed today. There were 8,559 diagnoses in 2002 by Surrey and Sussex Strategic Health Authority compared with 5,198 in 1997, a 64.6 per cent increase. The statistics, published by
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TV ban hits pub firm's profits
No-frills pubs group JD Wetherspoon has warned that competition and Euro 2004 football would cause full year profits to come in below expectations. The company said growth in like-for-like sales in the final quarter had slowed due to a stronger challenge
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easyJet hits low
Shares in easyJet have hit an all-time low after founder Stelios Haji-Ioannou dismissed reports he was about to take the budget airline private. With hopes of a buy-out dashed, investors sent shares in the Luton-based company down by another three per
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Stress training
Ways to combat stress in the workplace are being discussed at a training event. Organised by Brighton and Hove Chamber of Commerce (BHCC), the event is at the Dudley Hotel, Hove, tomorrow evening. It starts at 5.45pm with a buffet and networking opportunities
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Award deadline
Businesses have one last chance to earn bragging rights for the year ahead. The deadline to enter the Sussex Business Awards 2004 has been extended for a week, giving companies until Friday to send in their submissions. Being shortlisted for an award
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Airport looks to future
Gatwick has been asked to set out its ambitions for future development in response to the Government's latest plan for air transport. The Government wants the airport to set out its proposals for development over the next 30 years following the air transport
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Dolphin spotters hope for wave of interest in hotline
Dolhpin spotting is something people normally dream of doing on an exotic holiday and not along the Sussex coastline. But warmer, longer summers and milder winters are encouraging more and more of the people-friendly mammals to swim off our shores. One
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Fearless punters snap up dates to disrobe
A naked speed-dating event has sold out in a matter of weeks. Up to 120 singles have forked out £50 each for the privilege of baring all before getting three minutes to chat up a member of the opposite sex. The Brighton event, believed to be the first
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Tributes to popular teenager who died after he took fatal shortcut
A mother whose teenage son died crossing a railway line has made a plea for other youngsters to stay away from train tracks to prevent another tragedy. Sam Gardner made the appeal following the death of her 18-year-old son Aaron, who was killed taking
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Plea to be tougher on rogue drivers
Tough new penalties for illegal drivers who kill are needed to stop repeats of a Hove crash that killed two nursery nurses. Tim Loughton, MP for East Worthing and Shoreham, said current sentences were far too weak. He has tabled a parliamentary motion
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13 July: I never wanted to leave Albion
Chris Iwelumo insists he would love to be kicking off the new season with Albion. The 6ft 3in target man failed to appear at pre-season training with the Seagulls and has instead signed for German second division side Alemannia Aachen. He has already
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Sexy lifestyle lead to soaring clinic visits
Cases of sexually-transmitted diseases have soared in Sussex, figures showed today. There were 8,559 diagnoses in 2002 by Surrey and Sussex Strategic Health Authority compared with 5,198 in 1997, a 64.6 per cent increase. The statistics, published by
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During the bad days, it's those Muirfield memories that keep me going
In his darkest hours, Gary Evans looks back on his dramatic par at the 17th hole at Muirfield two years ago and allows himself a little smile. Not much has gone right for the Worthing professional this season, who will be at Royal Troon on Thursday for
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TV ban hits pub firm's profits
No-frills pubs group JD Wetherspoon has warned that competition and Euro 2004 football would cause full year profits to come in below expectations. The company said growth in like-for-like sales in the final quarter had slowed due to a stronger challenge
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easyJet hits low
Shares in easyJet have hit an all-time low after founder Stelios Haji-Ioannou dismissed reports he was about to take the budget airline private. With hopes of a buy-out dashed, investors sent shares in the Luton-based company down by another three per
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Stress training
Ways to combat stress in the workplace are being discussed at a training event. Organised by Brighton and Hove Chamber of Commerce (BHCC), the event is at the Dudley Hotel, Hove, tomorrow evening. It starts at 5.45pm with a buffet and networking opportunities
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Award deadline
Businesses have one last chance to earn bragging rights for the year ahead. The deadline to enter the Sussex Business Awards 2004 has been extended for a week, giving companies until Friday to send in their submissions. Being shortlisted for an award
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Airport looks to future
Gatwick has been asked to set out its ambitions for future development in response to the Government's latest plan for air transport. The Government wants the airport to set out its proposals for development over the next 30 years following the air transport
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Business hit by rise in profit warnings
Companies in the South-East are at greater risk of issuing profit warnings than other parts of the country, it has been revealed. More businesses in the region issued warnings in the second quarter of 2004 than in the first three months of the year, bucking
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Dolphin spotters hope for wave of interest in hotline
Dolhpin spotting is something people normally dream of doing on an exotic holiday and not along the Sussex coastline. But warmer, longer summers and milder winters are encouraging more and more of the people-friendly mammals to swim off our shores. One
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Fearless punters snap up dates to disrobe
A naked speed-dating event has sold out in a matter of weeks. Up to 120 singles have forked out £50 each for the privilege of baring all before getting three minutes to chat up a member of the opposite sex. The Brighton event, believed to be the first
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Plea to be tougher on rogue drivers
Tough new penalties for illegal drivers who kill are needed to stop repeats of a Hove crash that killed two nursery nurses. Tim Loughton, MP for East Worthing and Shoreham, said current sentences were far too weak. He has tabled a parliamentary motion
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13 July: I never wanted to leave Albion
Chris Iwelumo insists he would love to be kicking off the new season with Albion. The 6ft 3in target man failed to appear at pre-season training with the Seagulls and has instead signed for German second division side Alemannia Aachen. He has already
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Need tourist information? Just ask a Big Issue seller.
They used to say: "If you want to know the way, ask a policeman." Now, on the streets of most cities, you are more likely to find someone selling The Big Issue than a beat bobby. The trend has spawned Brighton and Hove City Council's latest trail-blazing
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Baggage theifts by security workers
Two bag-checkers at Gatwick helped themselves to high-tech goods worth thousands of pounds from holidaymakers' luggage. Cousins Jose Vasconcelos, 23, and Emanuel Vasconcelos, 28, stole laptops, minidisc players and cameras. They broke zips and locks to
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Open dream comes true
SEVEN months ago, Matthew Hazelden was considering giving up golf and becoming an estate agent. On Thursday he tees off in the biggest tournament in the world at Royal Troon. Disillusioned by the game and with debts piling up, the 34-year-old considered
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During the bad days, it's those Muirfield memories that keep me going
In his darkest hours, Gary Evans looks back on his dramatic par at the 17th hole at Muirfield two years ago and allows himself a little smile. Not much has gone right for the Worthing professional this season, who will be at Royal Troon on Thursday for
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Play for Pride
Skipper Chris Adams is refusing to take the easy option even though his Sussex side are already out of the Twenty20 Cup. Adams has resisted the temptation to give squad players the opportunity to improve the county's wretched one-day form when they play
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Allotments may be sold
Land used for growing vegetables will create hundreds of jobs instead if councillors agree to sell it. Councillors are being recommended to sell about a third of the ten-acre Eastbrook Farm allotments, in Old Shoreham Road, to create business units. Brighton
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Male bosses still think they wear the trousers
The battle of the sexes is still raging in the nation's boardrooms, according to a survey. Almost 1,000 chief executives, company directors and senior managers from around Britain were asked their opinion on leadership and the results found 84 per cent
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Business hit by rise in profit warnings
Companies in the South-East are at greater risk of issuing profit warnings than other parts of the country, it has been revealed. More businesses in the region issued warnings in the second quarter of 2004 than in the first three months of the year, bucking
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Volvo reward to help catch thieves
An interior designer is offering a Volvo as a reward after his rare classic car was stolen. John Anderson left his 1950 black Ford V8 Pilot in his garage, barricaded behind another car and perched on wheel blocks. When he returned to the garage he found
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Need tourist information? Just ask a Big Issue seller.
They used to say: "If you want to know the way, ask a policeman." Now, on the streets of most cities, you are more likely to find someone selling The Big Issue than a beat bobby. The trend has spawned Brighton and Hove City Council's latest trail-blazing
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Baggage theifts by security workers
Two bag-checkers at Gatwick helped themselves to high-tech goods worth thousands of pounds from holidaymakers' luggage. Cousins Jose Vasconcelos, 23, and Emanuel Vasconcelos, 28, stole laptops, minidisc players and cameras. They broke zips and locks to
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Open dream comes true
SEVEN months ago, Matthew Hazelden was considering giving up golf and becoming an estate agent. On Thursday he tees off in the biggest tournament in the world at Royal Troon. Disillusioned by the game and with debts piling up, the 34-year-old considered
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Play for Pride
Skipper Chris Adams is refusing to take the easy option even though his Sussex side are already out of the Twenty20 Cup. Adams has resisted the temptation to give squad players the opportunity to improve the county's wretched one-day form when they play
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Allotments may be sold
Land used for growing vegetables will create hundreds of jobs instead if councillors agree to sell it. Councillors are being recommended to sell about a third of the ten-acre Eastbrook Farm allotments, in Old Shoreham Road, to create business units. Brighton
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Male bosses still think they wear the trousers
The battle of the sexes is still raging in the nation's boardrooms, according to a survey. Almost 1,000 chief executives, company directors and senior managers from around Britain were asked their opinion on leadership and the results found 84 per cent
