Archive
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Letter: They are brave but not heroes
Of course we feel sorry for the likes of Paula Radcliffe and David Beckham when things go wrong for them in their sporting life but they are not heroes. The real heroes are the young men and women in the armed forces who are in places like Iraq. Their
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August 27: Warwickshire v Sussex (Day 4)
Warwickshire shut the door tight on Sussex's hopes of retaining the Championship as the county endured more Edgbaston misery. Sussex's wait for a Championship win in Birmingham will now extend into a 23rd year after Warwickshire's eighth wicket pair Tony
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Letter: Park and ride is in our best interests
But it does not help that, to get into the city, visitors have to sit in a traffic jam for at least an hour and, when they eventually arrive, are faced with exorbitant parking charges if they are lucky enough to find somewhere to park. They will also,
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August 31: McGhee heaps praise on Virgo
Albion manager Mark McGhee today saluted the fairytale finishing power of stand-in striker Adam Virgo. The defender-turned-goalscorer's first-half shot from 20 yards gave the Seagulls a shock 1-0 victory at promotion favourites Leicester yesterday. Virgo
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August 30: Hammond buoyed by start
Dean Hammond today revealed he has revived his hopes of a future with Albion. The central midfielder made his first appearance in the first team for nearly two years in Saturday's 1-0 home win against Preston. Hammond only has a three month contract,
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Hospital A&E unit closes
A hospital accident and emergency department has closed its doors for the last time. The department at Crawley Hospital has been downgraded to a walk-in centre and will only deal with minor injuries and illnesses. It has been running as an A&E department
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Letter: Make him pay
A convicted rapist serving a life sentence wins £7million on the lottery. I think he should pay his prison costs. This would just about cover it. -Reg Moores, Brighton
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Letter: Illegal mast
Another Tetra phone mast put up without permission is one on the Fairways Industrial Estate in Moulsecoomb. The matter came to the planning committee and I spoke against it and the committee voted against the mast, so it should have been removed. Now
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Isthmian Division One: Horsham 1 Dulwich Hamlet 1
Horsham boss John Maggs promised to ring the changes after his side fought out a 1-1 draw at home to Dulwich Hamlet. He said: "That was another poor performance and we were fortunate to get anything from the game. It's not good enough and I'll have to
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Isthmian Division One: Fleet 1 Burgess Hill 3
Burgess Hill secured their fourth successive win following a 3-1 victory at Fleet. Matt Geard gave the visitors a flying start in the second minute by dispatching a free-kick into a bottom corner from 20 yards. The hosts' Shaun Hale hit the bar with a
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Letter: Save the kiosk
I read the analysis of the letters page in Feedback and agree about the weight of letters regarding parking and the council but my non-researched perception is the preponderance of the Seagulls and their stadium, boring, repetitive (my lone opinion?)
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Letter: More seats please
Now work on the last section of Brighton's lower promenade is nearing completion one can only hope that a reasonable amount of seating will be provided. For many people the beach is a no-go area. It would be pleasant to be able to sit and enjoy the sea
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Letter: Quick response
Vandals recently damaged the granite coping of the promenade wall on Hove seafront. I left a written report with David Wheeler at the seafront office. Barely 24 hours later, he took the trouble to phone me to say he had inspected the damage, retrieved
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Conference South: Bognor 3 Weston-super-Mare 0
Bognor moved up to second in the table after three Albion youngsters shot down the Seagulls. Chris Breach and the outstanding Dan Beck put Rocks in command with quickfire goals just before the interval after they had been second best for half an hour.
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Letter: Tower folly will do Brighton no favour
By supporting redevelopment in the form of towers Brighton and Hove City Council claims to be acting in the public interest because the city is desperate for housing. Given the geological and environmental risks of building upwards on this part of the
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Conference: Crawley 2 Dagenham 0
Crawley ensured Saturday's defeat against Accrington was quickly forgotten with a comprehensive win but manager Francis Vines is not yet prepared to forgive his players. Reds responded to the embarrassing 4-0 drubbing in Lancashire by dominating a Dagenham
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BA gives staff stress reward
British Airways staff are to get free air tickets for enduring the stress of this month's travel chaos - but thousands of passengers must fight for compensation. The company has offered almost all its 17,500 operational workers two complimentary flights
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Arms protesteters camp out at factory
Protesters have set up camp outside a factory which makes components for fighter jets. The members of anti-war and anti-arms trade groups are hoping to disrupt work at the EDO MBM Technology factory in Moulsecoomb, Brighton. Previous action, reported
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Airports' retail guru steps down
One of the main figures behind the retailing boom at Gatwick is to leave BAA, the airport's operator has announced. The company said Brian Collie had driven strong growth in sales and profitability during his seven years as group retail director. The
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Workers in black mood after holidays
Thousands of British workers return from holiday to work today - and a grudging welcome back from colleagues and a mountain of work that has not been completed. Research by fish4jobs shows 75 per cent of people get back to the office to find colleagues
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Arms protesteters camp out at factory
Protesters have set up camp outside a factory which makes components for fighter jets. The members of anti-war and anti-arms trade groups are hoping to disrupt work at the EDO MBM Technology factory in Moulsecoomb, Brighton. Previous action, reported
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Demands for inquiry into £47m project
A coalition of councillors is calling for a cross-party inquiry into the management and spending of a £47.2 million project to revitalise east Brighton. Brighton and Hove City Council leader Ken Bodfish has dismissed a recommendation by an employment
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Distress call diverts ferry
A cross-Channel ferry was involved in drama when it went to the aid of a yacht which sent a Mayday call to say the craft was taking on water. The Super SeaCat service from Dieppe to Newhaven was diverted to the 47ft Zaramanda on Sunday night. The British
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Ferry stranded on sandbank
A ferry became stuck on a sandbank after it arrived in port half an hour early before the tide was high enough. The giant MV Dieppe was left high and dry for nearly two hours north-east of the main harbour arm at Newhaven after it shuddered to a halt
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August 28: Albion 1 Preston 0
Albion's first victory of the season evolved from a video vigil after midnight in Mark McGhee's office. The manager and members of his backroom team drove from Withdean to the Falmer training ground to study until 1am last Wednesday morning TV footage
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Letter: Park and ride is in our best interests
But it does not help that, to get into the city, visitors have to sit in a traffic jam for at least an hour and, when they eventually arrive, are faced with exorbitant parking charges if they are lucky enough to find somewhere to park. They will also,
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Letter: The best idea yet for the West Pier
I always thought my views on the West Pier were controversial and everybody was being far too sentimental over a piece of history. Then you published a letter by Doug Leitch, who mentioned he had Nick Cave's support for his brilliant idea of keeping the
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August 30: Hammond buoyed by start
Dean Hammond today revealed he has revived his hopes of a future with Albion. The central midfielder made his first appearance in the first team for nearly two years in Saturday's 1-0 home win against Preston. Hammond only has a three month contract,
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August 28: Albion win at last
Albion eased themselves off the bottom of the Coca-Cola championship with their first win of the season today. A first half own goal by Marlon Broomes swept away the Seagulls' early worries and increased the pressure on Preston boss Craig Brown. Broomes
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Hospital A&E unit closes
A hospital accident and emergency department has closed its doors for the last time. The department at Crawley Hospital has been downgraded to a walk-in centre and will only deal with minor injuries and illnesses. It has been running as an A&E department
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Letter: Make him pay
A convicted rapist serving a life sentence wins £7million on the lottery. I think he should pay his prison costs. This would just about cover it. -Reg Moores, Brighton
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Letter: Illegal mast
Another Tetra phone mast put up without permission is one on the Fairways Industrial Estate in Moulsecoomb. The matter came to the planning committee and I spoke against it and the committee voted against the mast, so it should have been removed. Now
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Letter: Dredging disaster
Almost every day for the past three months, a large dredger has been operating off Shoreham. Early gales this spring removed a lot of the seaweed in the shallow water and this will have an impact on fish breeding and spawning while the midwater breeding
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Isthmian Division One: Fleet 1 Burgess Hill 3
Burgess Hill secured their fourth successive win following a 3-1 victory at Fleet. Matt Geard gave the visitors a flying start in the second minute by dispatching a free-kick into a bottom corner from 20 yards. The hosts' Shaun Hale hit the bar with a
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Letter: They are evicted
Councillor Jack Hazelgrove expresses the nature of Brighton and Hove City Council's housing committee (Letters, August 19). His letter was bullying, aggressive and dismissive, a situation we have become accustomed to in the past year or so. The St Patrick
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Conference South: St Albans 2 Lewes 3
Lewes recorded their third win of the season with a pulsating 3-2 victory at St Albans. The Rooks went in front after five minutes when Warren Haughton converted a Kirk Watts cross but were pegged back by the hosts when Lee Clarke scored the first of
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Letter: Quick response
Vandals recently damaged the granite coping of the promenade wall on Hove seafront. I left a written report with David Wheeler at the seafront office. Barely 24 hours later, he took the trouble to phone me to say he had inspected the damage, retrieved
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Conference South: Bognor 3 Weston-super-Mare 0
Bognor moved up to second in the table after three Albion youngsters shot down the Seagulls. Chris Breach and the outstanding Dan Beck put Rocks in command with quickfire goals just before the interval after they had been second best for half an hour.
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Conference: Crawley 2 Dagenham 0
Crawley ensured Saturday's defeat against Accrington was quickly forgotten with a comprehensive win but manager Francis Vines is not yet prepared to forgive his players. Reds responded to the embarrassing 4-0 drubbing in Lancashire by dominating a Dagenham
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Match Report: Leicester 0 Albion 1
Mark McGhee pulled another rabbit out of the hat at the Walkers Stadium as his golden wonders pulled off a shock victory against his old club with a crisp finish from Adam Virgo. McGhee gave young powerhouse Adam El-Abd his first start of the season at
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Isthmian Division One: Dorking 1 Hastings 1
Two points slipped from Hastings United's grasp after a 1-1 draw at Dorking. Leading through a Russell Eldridge strike, Hastings looked comfortable until conceding a soft equaliser. Hastings keeper Danny Knowles saved well from Stewart Vaughan on four
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Fury over pub porn films
A family pub has been criticised for selling pornography from a vending machine in the gents toilets. DVDs showing group sex and lesbian scenes are available for sale for £6 at the Station Hotel in Hampstead Road, near Preston Park, Brighton. The law
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'Yacht' is marina's new look
The newest addition to Brighton Marina looks like it could sail out to sea at any moment. A 70sqm canopy and two 12m galvanised steel masts top off a new marina reception building, resembling a large yacht amid the many already moored to the docks. The
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BA gives staff stress reward
British Airways staff are to get free air tickets for enduring the stress of this month's travel chaos - but thousands of passengers must fight for compensation. The company has offered almost all its 17,500 operational workers two complimentary flights
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House prices rocket by the sea
House prices in the coastal towns of Sussex are outperforming their landlocked neighbours. New figures out today show homeowners are paying a premium to live at the seaside, with prices in some coastal places soaring above the average increase in their
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Sussex Olympian targets golden future
Olympic rower Elise Laverick has vowed nerves will not stop her winning a gold medal at the next Games. The 29-year-old, who flew back from the Games in Athens yesterday, told The Argus how a sleepless night before her first Olympic final left her barely
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Electricity users lose out with competition
Thousands of customers are poorer after the introduction of competition among electricity companies, according to a study published today. Dominic Maclaine, a researcher from the University of Sussex, says the cost of introducing competition has totalled
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August 30: Leicester 0 Albion 1
Mark McGhee pulled another rabbit out of the hat at the Walkers Stadium as his golden wonders pulled off a shock victory against his old club with a crisp finish from Adam Virgo. McGhee gave young powerhouse Adam El-Abd his first start of the season at
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Holiday sunshine boosts seafront traders
Sunny spells provided a glimmer of hope for seafront traders over the bank holiday period. The tourism industry in Sussex has taken a battering from the miserable mid-summer weather and the weekend was a last opportunity to claw back some profits for
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Letter: Perplexed by preservation priorities
I am rather disturbed by the policy of English Heritage to fund endangered buildings. It is going to acquire Apethorpe Hall in Northamptonshire and spend £12m of public money to restore it despite the fact somebody wants to do it with his own money. Why
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Letter: The best idea yet for the West Pier
I always thought my views on the West Pier were controversial and everybody was being far too sentimental over a piece of history. Then you published a letter by Doug Leitch, who mentioned he had Nick Cave's support for his brilliant idea of keeping the
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Letter: It's too much
One day you go into the supermarket and the bananas which yesterday cost £1 today cost £5. Surely some mistake, you say. Prices do not go up five hundred per cent overnight. Oh yes they do! Look at Jenny Rowlands' handy cut-out-and-keep guide to new parking
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August 28: Albion win at last
Albion eased themselves off the bottom of the Coca-Cola championship with their first win of the season today. A first half own goal by Marlon Broomes swept away the Seagulls' early worries and increased the pressure on Preston boss Craig Brown. Broomes
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August 29: Durham v Sussex
Sussex's totesport League promotion hopes were brought to an agonising halt by three audacious strokes from 19-year-old Durham paceman Liam Plunkett at Riverside. The county went down by two wickets after rain brought the Duckworth Lewis method into play
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Letter: Parking pain
Sunday, August 1, would have been the perfect day for most people enjoying the beach and cafe at Southwick but it ended in disaster for several families due to the greed of Shoreham Port Authority. I have had a beach hut at Southwick beach for 12 years
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Letter: Dredging disaster
Almost every day for the past three months, a large dredger has been operating off Shoreham. Early gales this spring removed a lot of the seaweed in the shallow water and this will have an impact on fish breeding and spawning while the midwater breeding
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Letter: They are evicted
Councillor Jack Hazelgrove expresses the nature of Brighton and Hove City Council's housing committee (Letters, August 19). His letter was bullying, aggressive and dismissive, a situation we have become accustomed to in the past year or so. The St Patrick
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Isthmian Premier: Worthing 0 Hampton and Richmond 1
Worthing suffered their second league defeat after a first-half goal gave Hampton and Richmond a 1-0 win at Woodside Road. Rebels, fielding a much changed side, were hit on 27 minutes when Jamie Jarvis claimed the only goal by deflecting in a 25-yard
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Conference South: St Albans 2 Lewes 3
Lewes recorded their third win of the season with a pulsating 3-2 victory at St Albans. The Rooks went in front after five minutes when Warren Haughton converted a Kirk Watts cross but were pegged back by the hosts when Lee Clarke scored the first of
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Howzat for a cricket challenge!
It was a battle reminiscent of David and Goliath when a village cricket team took on some of England's finest sportsmen and won. Ditchling, who play in the East Sussex league, took on a formidable roll call of international stars yesterday, assembled
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Match Report: Leicester 0 Albion 1
Mark McGhee pulled another rabbit out of the hat at the Walkers Stadium as his golden wonders pulled off a shock victory against his old club with a crisp finish from Adam Virgo. McGhee gave young powerhouse Adam El-Abd his first start of the season at
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McGhee heaps praise on Virgo
Albion manager Mark McGhee today saluted the fairytale finishing power of stand-in striker Adam Virgo. The defender-turned-goalscorer's first-half shot from 20 yards gave the Seagulls a shock 1-0 victory at promotion favourites Leicester yesterday. Virgo
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Isthmian Division One: Dorking 1 Hastings 1
Two points slipped from Hastings United's grasp after a 1-1 draw at Dorking. Leading through a Russell Eldridge strike, Hastings looked comfortable until conceding a soft equaliser. Hastings keeper Danny Knowles saved well from Stewart Vaughan on four
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Road revolts over pavement bins
When their houses were built 50 years ago, there was an access road at the back for the collection of rubbish. Decades later, home owners in Stonery Road, Portslade, are being told to put their waste at the front of their houses in wheelie bins they will
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Fury over pub porn films
A family pub has been criticised for selling pornography from a vending machine in the gents toilets. DVDs showing group sex and lesbian scenes are available for sale for £6 at the Station Hotel in Hampstead Road, near Preston Park, Brighton. The law
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'Yacht' is marina's new look
The newest addition to Brighton Marina looks like it could sail out to sea at any moment. A 70sqm canopy and two 12m galvanised steel masts top off a new marina reception building, resembling a large yacht amid the many already moored to the docks. The
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Electricity users lose out with competition
Thousands of customers are poorer after the introduction of competition among electricity companies, according to a study published today. Dominic Maclaine, a researcher from the University of Sussex, says the cost of introducing competition has totalled
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House prices rocket by the sea
House prices in the coastal towns of Sussex are outperforming their landlocked neighbours. New figures out today show homeowners are paying a premium to live at the seaside, with prices in some coastal places soaring above the average increase in their
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Shop pests to get red card warning
Hundreds of Brighton shopkeepers are showing troublemakers the red card. They have been given the cards - similar to those used by football referees - to wave at persistent offenders who have been banned from their property. If that fails, they can read
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Sussex Olympian targets golden future
Olympic rower Elise Laverick has vowed nerves will not stop her winning a gold medal at the next Games. The 29-year-old, who flew back from the Games in Athens yesterday, told The Argus how a sleepless night before her first Olympic final left her barely
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Date
Electricity users lose out with competition
Thousands of customers are poorer after the introduction of competition among electricity companies, according to a study published today. Dominic Maclaine, a researcher from the University of Sussex, says the cost of introducing competition has totalled
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Matches link to blaze tragedy
A two-year-old girl who died when fire engulfed her bedroom may have been playing with matches. West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said today that was one of a number of possible causes to be investigated. A spokesman said: "It is speculation at the
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City council chief quits
The chief executive of Brighton and Hove City Council has quit his £145,000-a-year post for a new job in Australia. David Panter, 42, who has run the council for three years, will take over as chief executive of the Central Northern Adelaide Health Service
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August 30: Leicester 0 Albion 1
Mark McGhee pulled another rabbit out of the hat at the Walkers Stadium as his golden wonders pulled off a shock victory against his old club with a crisp finish from Adam Virgo. McGhee gave young powerhouse Adam El-Abd his first start of the season at
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Letter: They are brave but not heroes
Of course we feel sorry for the likes of Paula Radcliffe and David Beckham when things go wrong for them in their sporting life but they are not heroes. The real heroes are the young men and women in the armed forces who are in places like Iraq. Their
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Holiday sunshine boosts seafront traders
Sunny spells provided a glimmer of hope for seafront traders over the bank holiday period. The tourism industry in Sussex has taken a battering from the miserable mid-summer weather and the weekend was a last opportunity to claw back some profits for
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Date
August 27: Warwickshire v Sussex (Day 4)
Warwickshire shut the door tight on Sussex's hopes of retaining the Championship as the county endured more Edgbaston misery. Sussex's wait for a Championship win in Birmingham will now extend into a 23rd year after Warwickshire's eighth wicket pair Tony
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Date
Letter: Perplexed by preservation priorities
I am rather disturbed by the policy of English Heritage to fund endangered buildings. It is going to acquire Apethorpe Hall in Northamptonshire and spend £12m of public money to restore it despite the fact somebody wants to do it with his own money. Why
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Letter: It's too much
One day you go into the supermarket and the bananas which yesterday cost £1 today cost £5. Surely some mistake, you say. Prices do not go up five hundred per cent overnight. Oh yes they do! Look at Jenny Rowlands' handy cut-out-and-keep guide to new parking
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August 31: McGhee heaps praise on Virgo
Albion manager Mark McGhee today saluted the fairytale finishing power of stand-in striker Adam Virgo. The defender-turned-goalscorer's first-half shot from 20 yards gave the Seagulls a shock 1-0 victory at promotion favourites Leicester yesterday. Virgo
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August 29: Durham v Sussex
Sussex's totesport League promotion hopes were brought to an agonising halt by three audacious strokes from 19-year-old Durham paceman Liam Plunkett at Riverside. The county went down by two wickets after rain brought the Duckworth Lewis method into play
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Letter: Parking pain
Sunday, August 1, would have been the perfect day for most people enjoying the beach and cafe at Southwick but it ended in disaster for several families due to the greed of Shoreham Port Authority. I have had a beach hut at Southwick beach for 12 years
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Isthmian Division One: Horsham 1 Dulwich Hamlet 1
Horsham boss John Maggs promised to ring the changes after his side fought out a 1-1 draw at home to Dulwich Hamlet. He said: "That was another poor performance and we were fortunate to get anything from the game. It's not good enough and I'll have to
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Date
Isthmian Premier: Worthing 0 Hampton and Richmond 1
Worthing suffered their second league defeat after a first-half goal gave Hampton and Richmond a 1-0 win at Woodside Road. Rebels, fielding a much changed side, were hit on 27 minutes when Jamie Jarvis claimed the only goal by deflecting in a 25-yard
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Letter: Save the kiosk
I read the analysis of the letters page in Feedback and agree about the weight of letters regarding parking and the council but my non-researched perception is the preponderance of the Seagulls and their stadium, boring, repetitive (my lone opinion?)
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Howzat for a cricket challenge!
It was a battle reminiscent of David and Goliath when a village cricket team took on some of England's finest sportsmen and won. Ditchling, who play in the East Sussex league, took on a formidable roll call of international stars yesterday, assembled
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Letter: More seats please
Now work on the last section of Brighton's lower promenade is nearing completion one can only hope that a reasonable amount of seating will be provided. For many people the beach is a no-go area. It would be pleasant to be able to sit and enjoy the sea
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Date
Letter: Tower folly will do Brighton no favour
By supporting redevelopment in the form of towers Brighton and Hove City Council claims to be acting in the public interest because the city is desperate for housing. Given the geological and environmental risks of building upwards on this part of the
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Date
McGhee heaps praise on Virgo
Albion manager Mark McGhee today saluted the fairytale finishing power of stand-in striker Adam Virgo. The defender-turned-goalscorer's first-half shot from 20 yards gave the Seagulls a shock 1-0 victory at promotion favourites Leicester yesterday. Virgo
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Date
Road revolts over pavement bins
When their houses were built 50 years ago, there was an access road at the back for the collection of rubbish. Decades later, home owners in Stonery Road, Portslade, are being told to put their waste at the front of their houses in wheelie bins they will
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Date
Arms protesteters camp out at factory
Protesters have set up camp outside a factory which makes components for fighter jets. The members of anti-war and anti-arms trade groups are hoping to disrupt work at the EDO MBM Technology factory in Moulsecoomb, Brighton. Previous action, reported
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Date
Electricity users lose out with competition
Thousands of customers are poorer after the introduction of competition among electricity companies, according to a study published today. Dominic Maclaine, a researcher from the University of Sussex, says the cost of introducing competition has totalled
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Date
Airports' retail guru steps down
One of the main figures behind the retailing boom at Gatwick is to leave BAA, the airport's operator has announced. The company said Brian Collie had driven strong growth in sales and profitability during his seven years as group retail director. The
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Date
Workers in black mood after holidays
Thousands of British workers return from holiday to work today - and a grudging welcome back from colleagues and a mountain of work that has not been completed. Research by fish4jobs shows 75 per cent of people get back to the office to find colleagues
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Date
Shop pests to get red card warning
Hundreds of Brighton shopkeepers are showing troublemakers the red card. They have been given the cards - similar to those used by football referees - to wave at persistent offenders who have been banned from their property. If that fails, they can read
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Date
Arms protesteters camp out at factory
Protesters have set up camp outside a factory which makes components for fighter jets. The members of anti-war and anti-arms trade groups are hoping to disrupt work at the EDO MBM Technology factory in Moulsecoomb, Brighton. Previous action, reported
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Date
Demands for inquiry into £47m project
A coalition of councillors is calling for a cross-party inquiry into the management and spending of a £47.2 million project to revitalise east Brighton. Brighton and Hove City Council leader Ken Bodfish has dismissed a recommendation by an employment
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Date
Distress call diverts ferry
A cross-Channel ferry was involved in drama when it went to the aid of a yacht which sent a Mayday call to say the craft was taking on water. The Super SeaCat service from Dieppe to Newhaven was diverted to the 47ft Zaramanda on Sunday night. The British
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Date
Ferry stranded on sandbank
A ferry became stuck on a sandbank after it arrived in port half an hour early before the tide was high enough. The giant MV Dieppe was left high and dry for nearly two hours north-east of the main harbour arm at Newhaven after it shuddered to a halt
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Date
Matches link to blaze tragedy
A two-year-old girl who died when fire engulfed her bedroom may have been playing with matches. West Sussex Fire and Rescue Service said today that was one of a number of possible causes to be investigated. A spokesman said: "It is speculation at the
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Date
City council chief quits
The chief executive of Brighton and Hove City Council has quit his £145,000-a-year post for a new job in Australia. David Panter, 42, who has run the council for three years, will take over as chief executive of the Central Northern Adelaide Health Service
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Date
August 28: Albion 1 Preston 0
Albion's first victory of the season evolved from a video vigil after midnight in Mark McGhee's office. The manager and members of his backroom team drove from Withdean to the Falmer training ground to study until 1am last Wednesday morning TV footage
