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Letter: Superbug source
When I became a student nurse 20 years ago, standards of cleanliness were much higher than today. The ensuing decades have seen the army of cleaners thinned to a skeleton crew while the additional responsibilities piled on nurses have decimated the time
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Schools set to smarten up
Education Secretary Charles Clarke wants to turn the clock back 50 years and see every child in school uniform. He believes wearing school colours will instil a sense of pride and belonging in pupils. It is good news for Joy Twigg, who runs Hove-based
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Cannabis caf owner spared bill of £113,000
A jalied cannabis caf owner walked from court without having to pay a £100,000 bill. Christopher Baldwin, 53, was accused of making making thousands of pounds from his illegal venture. He had already served six weeks in prison for his involvement in the
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Letter: If Charles wants Camilla, he must give up the throne
I, too, had the pleasure of shaking hands with Princess Diana when she came to Brighton in 1990. It is something I will never forget. But forgive Prince Charles? Never. If he wants Camilla, let him have her. But not the throne as well. He should stand
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Letter: The eternal schoolboy in us
Your article about Anthony Buckeridge (The Argus, July 1), brought back the Fifties when, with my young sons, I listened to Jennings on the radio. I read the novels as soon as I could get my hands on them. It is the eternal schoolboy in us that keeps
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Couple are right at home with pet fox
Walkers on the Downs may do a double-take when they spot Steve Edgington out with his pet. As he sets off for his daily walk across the hills, it is not a dog at the end of the lead but his fox, Snookums. Steve treats Snookums, known affectionately as
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Letter: Free bananas
Hove Methodist Church is staging Hove's first ever Fair Trade And Social Justice Day tomorrow, 11am-3pm. The lower part of St Patrick's Road will be lined with market stalls and there will be fun stuff for children and entertainment. There will also be
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Letter: Only birds fly free
Nigel Tart advocates the closure of Shoreham Airport in order to build a stadium (Letters, July 10). He implies flying is the pastime of "rich men". My daughter learned to fly at her own expense and, at 21, obtained her private pilot's licence. She is
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Letter: It's not a problem
I am not a football fan but it puzzles me why such a fuss is made about whether or not we should have a stadium at Falmer. When a supermarket is put up, nobody questions where it should be nor is any thought given to the amount of traffic it would cause
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Letter: The council wants to take all Dad's money
It all seemed so simple. I wanted to give my dad a home with us until he died. He was alone and unable to cope with his Parkinson's and depression. At the time, I could not foresee any problems but now I am in the middle of a nightmare from which I cannot
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Speedway: Kennett vows to dig in and fight for Eagles
BORN-AGAIN wonder kid Edward Kennett has reaffirmed his loyalty to Eastbourne Eagles. The teenage star from Magham Down said this week: "I am totally committed to Eastbourne. I was brought up there. It was always my dream to ride for the club, and nothing
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Golf: Quick out of the blocks
Dawn breaks over the Ayrshire coast and it's the sort of day that locals talk about when they sing. "Oh! it's nice to get up in the mornin', but it's nicer to lie in bed." But through the murky gloom, with a spring in his step, came Gary Evans - born
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35 jobs go as cider maker shuts factory
Sussex cider company Merrydown is to close a factory in the village where production began more than half a century ago About 35 staff will lose their jobs when the site in Horam, near Heathfield, shuts at the end of the year. Merrydown, which makes the
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Skills course for novices
Business novices can gain valuable experience before setting out on their own. Entrepreneurs in Brighton, Hove and Lewes are being offered the chance to study for an NVQ in business skills to help their ventures become successful. Run by the Enterprise
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M&S still tops for consumers
The most respected names among British consumers have been named. Six companies were recognised as having the highest-rated brand according to research on behalf of the Superbrands Organisation, an independent authority and arbiter on UK branding. Despite
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Letter: Where are we?
I take Bob Luckhurst's point about "Brighton City Airport" being in Shoreham, but then "London Airport" is in Gatwick, Stansted, Docklands and Luton, as well as Heathrow. But what about the city of Brighton and Hove being described as being in East Sussex
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Letter: So reassuring
How pleased and relieved I was to get a leaflet through the door on Friday last week telling me the local police will always be on hand when I need them. Has anyone tried to get help from the police lately? I did and am still trying with constant calls
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Letter: Keep it clean
It doesn't take microbiologist Dr Jenny Childs to spell out the facts about the MRSA superbug (The Argus, July 12). Look in the streets of a town with a local hospital and see how many nurses walk around in their uniform out of working hours. Last week
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Billie-Jo appeal judges prepare to give verdict
Sion Jenkins was finding out today whether he is a free man. Three judges were announcing the outcome of his appeal against his conviction in 1998 for bludgeoning his foster-daughter Billie-Jo to death. Their judgment at the Court of Appeal in London
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Letter: We won't forget
I agree with everything John Leighton said about Princess Diana (Letters, July 8). The media must never let us forget her. What concerns me more is the fact that Charles's mistress seems quite proud of what she had done. I know the Royal Family are not
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Water chiefs agreed site is wrong for sewage works
An official report by Southern Water into plans to build a multi-million pound sewage treatment works at Peacehaven brands the company's preferred site "unacceptable". The document, which outlines arguments against the Peacehaven site, was prepared in
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Letter: If Charles wants Camilla, he must give up the throne
I, too, had the pleasure of shaking hands with Princess Diana when she came to Brighton in 1990. It is something I will never forget. But forgive Prince Charles? Never. If he wants Camilla, let him have her. But not the throne as well. He should stand
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July 16: Oatway signs new contract
Charlie Oatway today praised the players who have remained loyal to Albion by signing new contracts. Oatway will join Nathan Jones, Adam Virgo, John Piercy, Guy Butters, Paul Reid and Darren Budd and put pen to paper today on a new deal as promoted Seagulls
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Couple are right at home with pet fox
Walkers on the Downs may do a double-take when they spot Steve Edgington out with his pet. As he sets off for his daily walk across the hills, it is not a dog at the end of the lead but his fox, Snookums. Steve treats Snookums, known affectionately as
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Letter: Free bananas
Hove Methodist Church is staging Hove's first ever Fair Trade And Social Justice Day tomorrow, 11am-3pm. The lower part of St Patrick's Road will be lined with market stalls and there will be fun stuff for children and entertainment. There will also be
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Letter: Only birds fly free
Nigel Tart advocates the closure of Shoreham Airport in order to build a stadium (Letters, July 10). He implies flying is the pastime of "rich men". My daughter learned to fly at her own expense and, at 21, obtained her private pilot's licence. She is
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Letter: It's not a problem
I am not a football fan but it puzzles me why such a fuss is made about whether or not we should have a stadium at Falmer. When a supermarket is put up, nobody questions where it should be nor is any thought given to the amount of traffic it would cause
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Letter: The council wants to take all Dad's money
It all seemed so simple. I wanted to give my dad a home with us until he died. He was alone and unable to cope with his Parkinson's and depression. At the time, I could not foresee any problems but now I am in the middle of a nightmare from which I cannot
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Maiden shareholders bowled over by rail deal
Outdoor advertising group Maiden ensured its presence at 17 major UK railway stations today after securing a new 10-year contract with Network Rail. Maiden shares rose 10% following news of the success, which covers 2,000 poster sites worth a potential
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Skills course for novices
Business novices can gain valuable experience before setting out on their own. Entrepreneurs in Brighton, Hove and Lewes are being offered the chance to study for an NVQ in business skills to help their ventures become successful. Run by the Enterprise
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Overworked staff too busy for lunch
Almost a quarter of workers in the South-East never take a lunch break. A report into the nation's eating habits while at work has shown the traditional lunch hour is disappearing fast, with the average break now lasting just 27 minutes. The research,
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Scribbler honoured by his city
Adam Trimingham, the Sage of Sussex and The Argus's best-known journalist, is to be made an honorary freeman of Brighton and Hove. He will receive the title in recognition of his journalism and his service to the city. Mr Trimingham will be the first
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Have a pint at Robbie's drive-in bar
A historic pub whose facade was demolished by a speeding car will reopen at the weekend - as a drive-in. Landlord Robert Scott and wife Maureen were asleep upstairs when the car smashed through the front wall of 14th Century Ye Olde Smugglers Inne at
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Letter: Where are we?
I take Bob Luckhurst's point about "Brighton City Airport" being in Shoreham, but then "London Airport" is in Gatwick, Stansted, Docklands and Luton, as well as Heathrow. But what about the city of Brighton and Hove being described as being in East Sussex
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Letter: So reassuring
How pleased and relieved I was to get a leaflet through the door on Friday last week telling me the local police will always be on hand when I need them. Has anyone tried to get help from the police lately? I did and am still trying with constant calls
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Letter: Make them mop
It's sad to hear about dirty NHS hospitals. Perhaps the army of NHS penpushers could lend a hand with some buckets, mops and dusters. It is an excellent opportunity for them to get some frontline experience. Ray Wootton -Stanmer Avenue, Saltdean,
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Letter: Keep it clean
It doesn't take microbiologist Dr Jenny Childs to spell out the facts about the MRSA superbug (The Argus, July 12). Look in the streets of a town with a local hospital and see how many nurses walk around in their uniform out of working hours. Last week
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Billie-Jo appeal judges prepare to give verdict
Sion Jenkins was finding out today whether he is a free man. Three judges were announcing the outcome of his appeal against his conviction in 1998 for bludgeoning his foster-daughter Billie-Jo to death. Their judgment at the Court of Appeal in London
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New signs blow final whistle on youngsters' play
Signs banning children from playing ball games on their village greens have been put up less than two weeks before the start of the school summer holidays. It will be the first time the greens in the Woodingdean area of Brighton have been child-free zones
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Letter: We won't forget
I agree with everything John Leighton said about Princess Diana (Letters, July 8). The media must never let us forget her. What concerns me more is the fact that Charles's mistress seems quite proud of what she had done. I know the Royal Family are not
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Water chiefs agreed site is wrong for sewage works
An official report by Southern Water into plans to build a multi-million pound sewage treatment works at Peacehaven brands the company's preferred site "unacceptable". The document, which outlines arguments against the Peacehaven site, was prepared in
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July 16: Oatway signs new contract
Charlie Oatway today praised the players who have remained loyal to Albion by signing new contracts. Oatway will join Nathan Jones, Adam Virgo, John Piercy, Guy Butters, Paul Reid and Darren Budd and put pen to paper today on a new deal as promoted Seagulls
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Pavilion faces five years of scaffolding
Parts of the Royal Pavilion in Brighton will be covered by scaffolding for the next five summers as it undergoes a £1 million facelift. The project to restore some of the Regency building's stonework starts in late August. Work cannot be carried out in
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Letter: Don't let them take our house
I am horrified at the prospect of turning Stanmer House into luxury homes. Four million pounds of investment? Surely this means these homes will be out of reach of local residents on a Brighton wage? The park was bequeathed to Brighton and Hove City Council
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Council to charge its tenants for clean-ups
A crackdown on council tenants who trash their homes is expected to save up to £1 million in three years. Charges will be enforced for residents who steal or break plug chains, toilet seats, doorbells and fire alarms. Brighton and Hove City Council will
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Shattering
A Scheme to revive a declining Sussex resort town is on the rocks after it emerged the project is illegal. World-renowned architect Sir Norman Foster designed a fabulous glass crescent containing flats, an hotel, a visitor centre, restaurants and shops
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Letter: Headline
I feel for the lady who had problems getting a jiffy bag delivered. However, at least the post office did try to deliver it (Letters, July 12). I recently had a card through my letterbox advising me a packet was awaiting collection at the delivery office
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Maiden shareholders bowled over by rail deal
Outdoor advertising group Maiden ensured its presence at 17 major UK railway stations today after securing a new 10-year contract with Network Rail. Maiden shares rose 10% following news of the success, which covers 2,000 poster sites worth a potential
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Work fair for gay people
The UK's first lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) jobs fair will be held in Brighton and Hove in the autumn. The fair aims to celebrate the contribution made to the city by its LGBT community of more than 30,000 people. Organisers say the event
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Firms enjoy a boom in trade
Sussex firms are enjoying their best year since 1997 for sales, orders and profits according to a Lloyds TSB survey. Nearly half the companies questioned enjoyed an increase in sales in the first six months of 2004, a rise of eight per cent during the
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Sam's football kit is not just for the lads
Samantha Lambourne had been working in America for weeks and was feeling homesick. Sensing she needed cheering up, a friend sent over a little something to remind her of home - a replica Manchester City football strip. It was a puzzling gift as Sam is
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Overworked staff too busy for lunch
Almost a quarter of workers in the South-East never take a lunch break. A report into the nation's eating habits while at work has shown the traditional lunch hour is disappearing fast, with the average break now lasting just 27 minutes. The research,
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Scribbler honoured by his city
Adam Trimingham, the Sage of Sussex and The Argus's best-known journalist, is to be made an honorary freeman of Brighton and Hove. He will receive the title in recognition of his journalism and his service to the city. Mr Trimingham will be the first
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Have a pint at Robbie's drive-in bar
A historic pub whose facade was demolished by a speeding car will reopen at the weekend - as a drive-in. Landlord Robert Scott and wife Maureen were asleep upstairs when the car smashed through the front wall of 14th Century Ye Olde Smugglers Inne at
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Letter: Make them mop
It's sad to hear about dirty NHS hospitals. Perhaps the army of NHS penpushers could lend a hand with some buckets, mops and dusters. It is an excellent opportunity for them to get some frontline experience. Ray Wootton -Stanmer Avenue, Saltdean,
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Letter: Superbug source
When I became a student nurse 20 years ago, standards of cleanliness were much higher than today. The ensuing decades have seen the army of cleaners thinned to a skeleton crew while the additional responsibilities piled on nurses have decimated the time
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Date
Schools set to smarten up
Education Secretary Charles Clarke wants to turn the clock back 50 years and see every child in school uniform. He believes wearing school colours will instil a sense of pride and belonging in pupils. It is good news for Joy Twigg, who runs Hove-based
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New signs blow final whistle on youngsters' play
Signs banning children from playing ball games on their village greens have been put up less than two weeks before the start of the school summer holidays. It will be the first time the greens in the Woodingdean area of Brighton have been child-free zones
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Cannabis caf owner spared bill of £113,000
A jalied cannabis caf owner walked from court without having to pay a £100,000 bill. Christopher Baldwin, 53, was accused of making making thousands of pounds from his illegal venture. He had already served six weeks in prison for his involvement in the
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Date
Pavilion faces five years of scaffolding
Parts of the Royal Pavilion in Brighton will be covered by scaffolding for the next five summers as it undergoes a £1 million facelift. The project to restore some of the Regency building's stonework starts in late August. Work cannot be carried out in
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Letter: The eternal schoolboy in us
Your article about Anthony Buckeridge (The Argus, July 1), brought back the Fifties when, with my young sons, I listened to Jennings on the radio. I read the novels as soon as I could get my hands on them. It is the eternal schoolboy in us that keeps
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Date
Letter: Don't let them take our house
I am horrified at the prospect of turning Stanmer House into luxury homes. Four million pounds of investment? Surely this means these homes will be out of reach of local residents on a Brighton wage? The park was bequeathed to Brighton and Hove City Council
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Date
Council to charge its tenants for clean-ups
A crackdown on council tenants who trash their homes is expected to save up to £1 million in three years. Charges will be enforced for residents who steal or break plug chains, toilet seats, doorbells and fire alarms. Brighton and Hove City Council will
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Date
Shattering
A Scheme to revive a declining Sussex resort town is on the rocks after it emerged the project is illegal. World-renowned architect Sir Norman Foster designed a fabulous glass crescent containing flats, an hotel, a visitor centre, restaurants and shops
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Date
Letter: Headline
I feel for the lady who had problems getting a jiffy bag delivered. However, at least the post office did try to deliver it (Letters, July 12). I recently had a card through my letterbox advising me a packet was awaiting collection at the delivery office
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Date
Speedway: Kennett vows to dig in and fight for Eagles
BORN-AGAIN wonder kid Edward Kennett has reaffirmed his loyalty to Eastbourne Eagles. The teenage star from Magham Down said this week: "I am totally committed to Eastbourne. I was brought up there. It was always my dream to ride for the club, and nothing
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Date
Golf: Quick out of the blocks
Dawn breaks over the Ayrshire coast and it's the sort of day that locals talk about when they sing. "Oh! it's nice to get up in the mornin', but it's nicer to lie in bed." But through the murky gloom, with a spring in his step, came Gary Evans - born
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Date
35 jobs go as cider maker shuts factory
Sussex cider company Merrydown is to close a factory in the village where production began more than half a century ago About 35 staff will lose their jobs when the site in Horam, near Heathfield, shuts at the end of the year. Merrydown, which makes the
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Date
Work fair for gay people
The UK's first lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) jobs fair will be held in Brighton and Hove in the autumn. The fair aims to celebrate the contribution made to the city by its LGBT community of more than 30,000 people. Organisers say the event
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Date
Firms enjoy a boom in trade
Sussex firms are enjoying their best year since 1997 for sales, orders and profits according to a Lloyds TSB survey. Nearly half the companies questioned enjoyed an increase in sales in the first six months of 2004, a rise of eight per cent during the
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Date
M&S still tops for consumers
The most respected names among British consumers have been named. Six companies were recognised as having the highest-rated brand according to research on behalf of the Superbrands Organisation, an independent authority and arbiter on UK branding. Despite
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Date
Sam's football kit is not just for the lads
Samantha Lambourne had been working in America for weeks and was feeling homesick. Sensing she needed cheering up, a friend sent over a little something to remind her of home - a replica Manchester City football strip. It was a puzzling gift as Sam is
