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Goodwood gears up for glorious week
Glorious Goodwood, the famous Summer race meeting on the Sussex Downs begins tomorrow, with record crowds expected for the five day festival. Royalty and stars of the stage, screen and TV, will be sampling some of the best flat racing in the horse racing
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Can Bognor ever be trendy?
Everyone knows the Bognor jokes - it is, after all, the last resort. And who could forget the famous last words of King George V, who on his death bed was consoled by a sycophantic physician with a promise that he could convalesce in Bognor. "Bugger Bognor
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Car park plan has no Friends
Hundreds of people have called for plans for a large car park at the entrance of a country park to be dropped. Brighton and Hove City Council wants to shut the informal car parks at Stanmer Park, Brighton, and replace them with a bigger parking area at
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Powerboat world championships come to Brighton
Two members of the Italian powerboat team had to be rescued when their craft exploded off Brighton beach during the British Grand Prix. Thousands of spectators watched in shock as the vessel - throttled by retired international rugby star Toto Gualdambrini
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July 26: Watson's new injury agony
Albion defender Paul Watson has been ruled out until Christmas after major back surgery. Watson is recovering from an operation on a prolapsed disc, the same injury which sidelined Charlie Oatway from September to December last season. Manager Mark McGhee
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July 26: Mayo backing survival hopes
Kerry Mayo insists Albion can learn from bitter experience when they step up a division. The long-serving leftback was part of the side relegated from Division One two seasons ago after a nightmare early season run of defeats. Now, with the Seagulls poised
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July 24: Albion target Arsenal kids
Albion hope to loan some of Arsenal's young stars this season. The Seagulls, with a team of young professionals and trialists, beat a Gunners under-21 side 1-0 on Friday through a Jake Robinson goal in a match played at the champions' London Colney training
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Record crowd at Argus Motorshow
From gleaming new Porsches to vintage Mustangs, cars of all kinds attracted a record crowd to this year's Argus Motorshow. Serious car buyers mingled with families during the two-day event at Brighton Racecourse, easily beating last year's turn-out of
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Cricket: Sussex Invitation League Round-Up
Findon skipper Nigel Waller believes the next two games will decide who wins the division one title. Findon's hopes of claiming their fifth consecutive championship were given a massive boost with a comfortable eight-wicket home win over rivals Southwick
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letters: Key decisions
Avril Malins (The Argus, July 9) poses some interesting questions about affordable housing, which is a required 40 per cent of housing development of ten units and over. This is often referred to as housing for "key workers" - another concept in need
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Basketball: Davis signs for Bear's rivals
Former Brighton Bears favourite Sterling Davis has signed for one of their main British League rivals. The 6ft 7in forward, who spent much of last winter under contract with German strugglers Giessen, has put pen to paper with Sheffield Sharks. Davis
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Conker future threatened by moths invasion
The future of conker contests in Sussex could be under threat from an invasion of moths. The damage caused by horse chestnut leaf-mining moths currently spreading across the UK could herald an end to the playground game. Experts are warning it is only
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Cricket: Adams laughs off rift rumours
Chris Adams has laughed off any suggestion of a rift between Sussex and Kent. The neighbouring counties were locked in Frizzell County Championship action at Hove today. Kent skipper David Fulton, his team's top scorer in the four-day match, angered some
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Watson's new injury agony
Albion defender Paul Watson has been ruled out until Christmas after major back surgery. Watson is recovering from an operation on a prolapsed disc, the same injury which sidelined Charlie Oatway from September to December last season. Manager Mark McGhee
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House prices on the slide
House prices in East Sussex suffered one of the biggest drops in the country during July as rising interest rates took their toll on the market. Properties in East Sussex have so far fallen by 0.7 per cent, compared with the national average of 0.1 per
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Jobs chance at new-look pub
A pub is pulling in the punters after a £150,000 make-over. The Brewsters Windmill in Hastings reopened a month ago and business has been booming ever since. About 30 staff have been recruited in the past two months and more will be employed if sales
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Worthing is boom town
The number of firms looking to recruit more staff in Worthing has risen by ten per cent. A survey by employment agency Manpower has forecast a recruitment drive across all sectors in the town. Megan Russell, Manpower branch manager, described Worthing
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Jane's mum in festival plea
The mother of murdered schoolteacher Jane Longhurst appealed to crowds at the Womad music, arts and dance festival in Reading to support a ban on violent internet porn sites. Liz Longhurst, 72, has collected 22,000 signatures since February calling for
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Man escapes boat inferno
A boat owner was catapulted overboard when his moored cruiser exploded into flames in Littlehampton harbour. Holidaymakers enjoying the sunshine watched in horror as the 26ft motor boat's cockpit was engulfed in flames. Several men working in the busy
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Violence threat to city tourism
Drunken disorder is posing a threat to the £382 million tourism industry in Brighton and Hove. The Brighton and Hove Tourism Strategy warns violence could scare off visitors. A growing tourism trade could boost jobs in the next decade by 12 per cent and
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Lottery cash guarantees bright future
A winter lights festival in Brighton and Hove will be among the projects funded by a £1million windfall for arts and culture. The Government has awarded £750,000 in National Lottery cash to the new Brighton and Hove Arts Commission to pay for events such
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Transplant boy, 3, fit to compete
When little Harry Simmons was born he was desperately ill with failing kidneys. The idea of the brave youngster competing against other children in sport was just a dream for his worried parents. In February 2003, his father David was found to be a match
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July 23: Sussex v Kent (Day 1)
Mushtaq Ahmed admits Sussex will have to win the mental battles if they are to move away from the Championship drop zone. The Pakistani star and his spin partner Mark Davis set the tone at Hove to ensure what could have been a roasting by Kent on the
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Goodwood gears up for glorious week
Glorious Goodwood, the famous Summer race meeting on the Sussex Downs begins tomorrow, with record crowds expected for the five day festival. Royalty and stars of the stage, screen and TV, will be sampling some of the best flat racing in the horse racing
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Date
Powerboat world championships come to Brighton
Two members of the Italian powerboat team had to be rescued when their craft exploded off Brighton beach during the British Grand Prix. Thousands of spectators watched in shock as the vessel - throttled by retired international rugby star Toto Gualdambrini
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July 26: Watson's new injury agony
Albion defender Paul Watson has been ruled out until Christmas after major back surgery. Watson is recovering from an operation on a prolapsed disc, the same injury which sidelined Charlie Oatway from September to December last season. Manager Mark McGhee
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July 26: Mayo backing survival hopes
Kerry Mayo insists Albion can learn from bitter experience when they step up a division. The long-serving leftback was part of the side relegated from Division One two seasons ago after a nightmare early season run of defeats. Now, with the Seagulls poised
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Record crowd at Argus Motorshow
From gleaming new Porsches to vintage Mustangs, cars of all kinds attracted a record crowd to this year's Argus Motorshow. Serious car buyers mingled with families during the two-day event at Brighton Racecourse, easily beating last year's turn-out of
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letters: Rude review really took the biscuit
As an ex-instructor of production techniques working for some 30 years with BBC Television, may I make the strongest protest against Mike Howard's remarks about The Gingerbread Lady (The Argus, July 13). The play is certainly one of the wittiest and most
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Cricket: Sussex Invitation League Round-Up
Findon skipper Nigel Waller believes the next two games will decide who wins the division one title. Findon's hopes of claiming their fifth consecutive championship were given a massive boost with a comfortable eight-wicket home win over rivals Southwick
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letters: First-rate service
I would like to thank the staff at the NCP car park Worthing for being so helpful when I parked there on July 6. As I was about to leave, someone noticed I had a very flat tyre. The boys directed me to a convenient parking place, took out my spare and
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Speedway: Eagles back on track
Eastbourne Eagles' Elite League championship chase is on track and gaining momentum. And Nicki Pedersen has no intention of giving up the world title without a fight. They were the unmistakable messages coming out of Arlington Stadium on Saturday night
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letters: Beggars belief
In response to JR Stevens' letter (July 19) I should point out a few facts, which may have gone amiss when he read my letter. Firstly, I did not equate the plight of the homeless with the separate issue of beggars obtaining an income. My main point was
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Cricket: Sussex close in on victory
Sussex spinner Mark Davis today urged the champions to be patient as they attempt to climb the first division table. Davis claimed the key wicket of Kent opener and skipper David Fulton late yesterday to keep Sussex on course for an overdue first home
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Cricket: Adams laughs off rift rumours
Chris Adams has laughed off any suggestion of a rift between Sussex and Kent. The neighbouring counties were locked in Frizzell County Championship action at Hove today. Kent skipper David Fulton, his team's top scorer in the four-day match, angered some
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Watson's new injury agony
Albion defender Paul Watson has been ruled out until Christmas after major back surgery. Watson is recovering from an operation on a prolapsed disc, the same injury which sidelined Charlie Oatway from September to December last season. Manager Mark McGhee
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Violence threat to city tourism
Drunken disorder is posing a threat to the £382 million tourism industry in Brighton and Hove. The Brighton and Hove Tourism Strategy warns violence could scare off visitors. A growing tourism trade could boost jobs in the next decade by 12 per cent and
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House prices on the slide
House prices in East Sussex suffered one of the biggest drops in the country during July as rising interest rates took their toll on the market. Properties in East Sussex have so far fallen by 0.7 per cent, compared with the national average of 0.1 per
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How a toy inspired fire safety success
The makers of a fire safety device inspired by a dancing daisy have celebrated a sales milestone. Bosses at Fireco said more than 100,000 Dorgard products had now been sold from its headquarters in High Street, Brighton. And they revealed a new device
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Jane's mum in festival plea
The mother of murdered schoolteacher Jane Longhurst appealed to crowds at the Womad music, arts and dance festival in Reading to support a ban on violent internet porn sites. Liz Longhurst, 72, has collected 22,000 signatures since February calling for
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D-Day for Seagulls stadium decision
The long-awaited decision on a new community stadium for the Seagulls is expected tomorrow. A decision has been made by Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott and the main parties involved will be told by post in the morning. The judgement comes after a
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Cricket: Sussex League Round-Up
Chichester are starting to feel the heat at the top of the premier division after tumbling to a five-wicket defeat at Eastbourne on Saturday. Brighton and Hove moved to within two points with two games in hand following an amazing victory at Lewes Priory
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letters: Send them off
Regarding the "no ball games" signs in Woodingdean (The Argus, July 20), it seems ironic that most of the people who have complained do not even live in the Closes where the football games are played. They do not have to listen to the constant thumping
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Show Jumping: British duo look good for Athens
Great Britain's hopes of winning a medal at the Olympics were given a boost at the Longines Royal International Horse Show at Hickstead. While many of Britain's Athens-bound squad are struggling for form ahead of next month's Games, the two showjumpers
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letters: The Press should turn up the heat on 'Teflon' Tony
Andrew Gilligan was right - give or take a word or two. A great many broadcasts and written reports are like that: Not quite word perfect. But if every reporter or journalist who didn't get it quite right was forced to resign, there would be precious
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Speedway: Eagles back on track
Eastbourne Eagles' Elite League championship chase is on track and gaining momentum. And Nicki Pedersen has no intention of giving up the world title without a fight. They were the unmistakable messages coming out of Arlington Stadium on Saturday night
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Date
letters: Beggars belief
In response to JR Stevens' letter (July 19) I should point out a few facts, which may have gone amiss when he read my letter. Firstly, I did not equate the plight of the homeless with the separate issue of beggars obtaining an income. My main point was
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Date
Cricket: Sussex close in on victory
Sussex spinner Mark Davis today urged the champions to be patient as they attempt to climb the first division table. Davis claimed the key wicket of Kent opener and skipper David Fulton late yesterday to keep Sussex on course for an overdue first home
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letters: No room for homeless in the council's policy
I find it very difficult to understand the thought processes of Brighton and Hove City Council and its civil servants managing the homeless situation in Brighton. Councillor Jack Hazelgrove's letter (July 15) concerning the B&B conundrum seems to
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Mayo backing survival hopes
Kerry Mayo insists Albion can learn from bitter experience when they step up a division. The long-serving leftback was part of the side relegated from Division One two seasons ago after a nightmare early season run of defeats. Now, with the Seagulls poised
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Cricket: East Sussex League Round-Up
Dale Tranter claimed a five-wicket haul as Glynde maintained their healthy lead at the top of the table. The leaders rattled up 234-7 against Iden with Bob Marshall hitting 48, Joe Adams 43 and Adam Davies 37 not out. The hosts had little to offer in
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Abbey to accept £8bn takeover bid
The board of Abbey National was today expected to back an £8 billion-plus takeover bid for the group from a Spanish bank. Directors are understood to have spent yesterday afternoon in a meeting discussing the final details of the bid. BSCH is expected
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Date
Violence threat to city tourism
Drunken disorder is posing a threat to the £382 million tourism industry in Brighton and Hove. The Brighton and Hove Tourism Strategy warns violence could scare off visitors. A growing tourism trade could boost jobs in the next decade by 12 per cent and
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Date
BA offer £1k bonus to staff
British Airways staff will get annual bonuses of up to £1,000 if the airline improves margins sufficiently. Up to 43,000 non-management workers stand to benefit from the scheme which is based on BA's drive to double its operating margin to ten per cent
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Date
How a toy inspired fire safety success
The makers of a fire safety device inspired by a dancing daisy have celebrated a sales milestone. Bosses at Fireco said more than 100,000 Dorgard products had now been sold from its headquarters in High Street, Brighton. And they revealed a new device
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Date
D-Day for Seagulls stadium decision
The long-awaited ruling on plans for a new community stadium for the Seagulls is expected today. A decision has been made by Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott and everyone involved will be told within hours. Today's judgement comes after a long-running
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Stag brawl shuts pier bars
Three bars on Brighton's Palace Pier were shut by police after an officer was injured breaking up a stag party brawl. The policeman is believed to have been hit in the face with a glass or bottle during the fight which broke out in Horatio's karaoke bar
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Parents held after boy's death
A mother and father were today being questioned on suspicion of murdering their terminally-ill son. Jacob Wragg, ten, had Hunter syndrome, a genetic disorder which dramatically affects mental and physical development. Police and an ambulance arrived at
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D-Day for Seagulls stadium decision
The long-awaited decision on a new community stadium for the Seagulls is expected tomorrow. A decision has been made by Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott and the main parties involved will be told by post in the morning. The judgement comes after a
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Date
Lottery cash guarantees bright future
A winter lights festival in Brighton and Hove will be among the projects funded by a £1million windfall for arts and culture. The Government has awarded £750,000 in National Lottery cash to the new Brighton and Hove Arts Commission to pay for events such
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Date
Leo makes us feel like dancing
A crowd of thousands turned out to welcome Leo Sayer back home when he performed in Worthing. More than 5,000 fans packed the Steyne Gardens to see the singer who was brought up in the Worthing area and whose international career started while he was
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Date
Transplant boy, 3, fit to compete
When little Harry Simmons was born he was desperately ill with failing kidneys. The idea of the brave youngster competing against other children in sport was just a dream for his worried parents. In February 2003, his father David was found to be a match
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Date
July 25: Sussex v Kent (Day 3)
Sussex spinner Mark Davis has urged the champions to be patient as they attempt to climb the first division table. Davis claimed the key wicket of Kent opener and skipper David Fulton at the end of the third day's play to keep Sussex on course for an
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Date
July 23: Sussex v Kent (Day 1)
Mushtaq Ahmed admits Sussex will have to win the mental battles if they are to move away from the Championship drop zone. The Pakistani star and his spin partner Mark Davis set the tone at Hove to ensure what could have been a roasting by Kent on the
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Date
Warden slaps ticket on council colleague's car
A council worker is launching an appeal against her employers after becoming the victim of traffic wardens. The urban ranger left her car on yellow lines - and returned to find it had not escaped the attention of Brighton and Hove's eager force of parking
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letters: Richard is riding a new wave
As avid listeners to Southern FM since 1983, we found the sacking of Richard Reynolds the last straw and were happy to hear he has a new job (The Argus, July 16). Good luck, Richard -Ken Hancock & family, Brighton
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letters: Rude review really took the biscuit
As an ex-instructor of production techniques working for some 30 years with BBC Television, may I make the strongest protest against Mike Howard's remarks about The Gingerbread Lady (The Argus, July 13). The play is certainly one of the wittiest and most
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Date
letters: First-rate service
I would like to thank the staff at the NCP car park Worthing for being so helpful when I parked there on July 6. As I was about to leave, someone noticed I had a very flat tyre. The boys directed me to a convenient parking place, took out my spare and
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Date
Leo makes us feel like dancing
A crowd of thousands turned out to welcome Leo Sayer back home when he performed in Worthing. More than 5,000 fans packed the Steyne Gardens to see the singer who was brought up in the Worthing area and whose international career started while he was
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Date
July 25: Sussex v Kent (Day 3)
Sussex spinner Mark Davis has urged the champions to be patient as they attempt to climb the first division table. Davis claimed the key wicket of Kent opener and skipper David Fulton at the end of the third day's play to keep Sussex on course for an
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Date
Can Bognor ever be trendy?
Everyone knows the Bognor jokes - it is, after all, the last resort. And who could forget the famous last words of King George V, who on his death bed was consoled by a sycophantic physician with a promise that he could convalesce in Bognor. "Bugger Bognor
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Car park plan has no Friends
Hundreds of people have called for plans for a large car park at the entrance of a country park to be dropped. Brighton and Hove City Council wants to shut the informal car parks at Stanmer Park, Brighton, and replace them with a bigger parking area at
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Date
Warden slaps ticket on council colleague's car
A council worker is launching an appeal against her employers after becoming the victim of traffic wardens. The urban ranger left her car on yellow lines - and returned to find it had not escaped the attention of Brighton and Hove's eager force of parking
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July 24: Albion target Arsenal kids
Albion hope to loan some of Arsenal's young stars this season. The Seagulls, with a team of young professionals and trialists, beat a Gunners under-21 side 1-0 on Friday through a Jake Robinson goal in a match played at the champions' London Colney training
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letters: Richard is riding a new wave
As avid listeners to Southern FM since 1983, we found the sacking of Richard Reynolds the last straw and were happy to hear he has a new job (The Argus, July 16). Good luck, Richard -Ken Hancock & family, Brighton
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Cricket: Sussex League Round-Up
Chichester are starting to feel the heat at the top of the premier division after tumbling to a five-wicket defeat at Eastbourne on Saturday. Brighton and Hove moved to within two points with two games in hand following an amazing victory at Lewes Priory
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Date
letters: Send them off
Regarding the "no ball games" signs in Woodingdean (The Argus, July 20), it seems ironic that most of the people who have complained do not even live in the Closes where the football games are played. They do not have to listen to the constant thumping
-
Date
Show Jumping: British duo look good for Athens
Great Britain's hopes of winning a medal at the Olympics were given a boost at the Longines Royal International Horse Show at Hickstead. While many of Britain's Athens-bound squad are struggling for form ahead of next month's Games, the two showjumpers
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Date
letters: Key decisions
Avril Malins (The Argus, July 9) poses some interesting questions about affordable housing, which is a required 40 per cent of housing development of ten units and over. This is often referred to as housing for "key workers" - another concept in need
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Basketball: Davis signs for Bear's rivals
Former Brighton Bears favourite Sterling Davis has signed for one of their main British League rivals. The 6ft 7in forward, who spent much of last winter under contract with German strugglers Giessen, has put pen to paper with Sheffield Sharks. Davis
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Conker future threatened by moths invasion
The future of conker contests in Sussex could be under threat from an invasion of moths. The damage caused by horse chestnut leaf-mining moths currently spreading across the UK could herald an end to the playground game. Experts are warning it is only
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Date
letters: The Press should turn up the heat on 'Teflon' Tony
Andrew Gilligan was right - give or take a word or two. A great many broadcasts and written reports are like that: Not quite word perfect. But if every reporter or journalist who didn't get it quite right was forced to resign, there would be precious
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Date
letters: No room for homeless in the council's policy
I find it very difficult to understand the thought processes of Brighton and Hove City Council and its civil servants managing the homeless situation in Brighton. Councillor Jack Hazelgrove's letter (July 15) concerning the B&B conundrum seems to
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Date
Mayo backing survival hopes
Kerry Mayo insists Albion can learn from bitter experience when they step up a division. The long-serving leftback was part of the side relegated from Division One two seasons ago after a nightmare early season run of defeats. Now, with the Seagulls poised
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Date
Cricket: East Sussex League Round-Up
Dale Tranter claimed a five-wicket haul as Glynde maintained their healthy lead at the top of the table. The leaders rattled up 234-7 against Iden with Bob Marshall hitting 48, Joe Adams 43 and Adam Davies 37 not out. The hosts had little to offer in
-
Date
Abbey to accept £8bn takeover bid
The board of Abbey National was today expected to back an £8 billion-plus takeover bid for the group from a Spanish bank. Directors are understood to have spent yesterday afternoon in a meeting discussing the final details of the bid. BSCH is expected
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Date
Jobs chance at new-look pub
A pub is pulling in the punters after a £150,000 make-over. The Brewsters Windmill in Hastings reopened a month ago and business has been booming ever since. About 30 staff have been recruited in the past two months and more will be employed if sales
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Date
BA offer £1k bonus to staff
British Airways staff will get annual bonuses of up to £1,000 if the airline improves margins sufficiently. Up to 43,000 non-management workers stand to benefit from the scheme which is based on BA's drive to double its operating margin to ten per cent
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Date
Worthing is boom town
The number of firms looking to recruit more staff in Worthing has risen by ten per cent. A survey by employment agency Manpower has forecast a recruitment drive across all sectors in the town. Megan Russell, Manpower branch manager, described Worthing
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Date
D-Day for Seagulls stadium decision
The long-awaited ruling on plans for a new community stadium for the Seagulls is expected today. A decision has been made by Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott and everyone involved will be told within hours. Today's judgement comes after a long-running
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Date
Man escapes boat inferno
A boat owner was catapulted overboard when his moored cruiser exploded into flames in Littlehampton harbour. Holidaymakers enjoying the sunshine watched in horror as the 26ft motor boat's cockpit was engulfed in flames. Several men working in the busy
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Date
Violence threat to city tourism
Drunken disorder is posing a threat to the £382 million tourism industry in Brighton and Hove. The Brighton and Hove Tourism Strategy warns violence could scare off visitors. A growing tourism trade could boost jobs in the next decade by 12 per cent and
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Date
Stag brawl shuts pier bars
Three bars on Brighton's Palace Pier were shut by police after an officer was injured breaking up a stag party brawl. The policeman is believed to have been hit in the face with a glass or bottle during the fight which broke out in Horatio's karaoke bar
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Date
Parents held after boy's death
A mother and father were today being questioned on suspicion of murdering their terminally-ill son. Jacob Wragg, ten, had Hunter syndrome, a genetic disorder which dramatically affects mental and physical development. Police and an ambulance arrived at
