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September 10: Cullip inspired by playing the best
Danny Cullip is an inspirational leader for Albion, but now the boot is on the other foot. The talismanic captain and central defender is being inspired himself week in and week out in the Coca-Cola Championship, by the quality of his opponents. Albion
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Letter: Do we really need a chief executive?
While reading the various reports regarding the departure of Brighton and Hove City Council's chief executive, David Panter, I hope I will be forgiven for a touch of cynicism at the statement that he brought the council's finances under control. By control
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Letter: It's not illegal to cross the road
I was incensed but not entirely surprised to read that Timothy Jones has submitted a counter claim against Harriet Jordan-Wrench for being a pedestrian (The Argus, August 28). As far as I am aware, there are no rules or indeed laws prohibiting pedestrians
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Isthmian Division One: Hornets release trio
Horsham have released three players ahead of the trip to Molesey. Strikers Germain Amanuel and Rob Collins have been allowed to leave after failing to make an impression since joining in the summer. Defender Dave Soutar is training with Burgess Hill.
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Letter: Uneconomical
Brighton and Hove City Council recently claimed it can no longer bring council-owned living accommodation to a reasonable standard because it lacks the cash to make the necessary improvements. The council tenant/leaseholder is asked to comment upon a
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Councillor dubbed me 'Goldilocks' as a slur
A council boss has accused a former leading councillor of being prejudiced against her because she is a woman. Sheryl Grady, the chief executive of Worthing Borough Council, is claiming compensation at an employment tribunal for sex discrimination. Miss
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Letter: Keep engaged
I am pleased Stuart Newton is thinking deeply about racism and how it affects us all (Letters, August 18). It is precisely due to the lack of open discussion and debate around race issues that, sadly, prejudices and misconceived thoughts continue. In
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Salesman caught killer bug during hotel stay
The owners of a hotel where a guest died of legionnaires' disease have been fined thousands of pounds each for breaching hygiene regulations. Salesman Chris Lewis, 44, of Meads, Eastbourne, fell ill during an eight-day stay at the Woodville Hotel while
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Letter: Great staff
Mrs Sanders suggests I "know all the answers" (Letters, September 7). If only! Every day we learn something and feedback from our passengers is always a great inspiration. I am sorry she was delayed when the driver taking over the bus in Lewes Road could
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Conference South: Lewes boss on road to success
Manager Steven King is clocking up the miles to ensure Lewes stay on the road to success this season. King has watched four matches in the last week to assess opponents and players, driving more than 400 miles in the process. King was in charge of Lewes
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Letter: No room for him
In response to Hawken Stocker, I have spent seven months helping a homeless person apply to Lewes District Council for housing. It offers no help to over-20s unless they have a serious health problem. When proof from a doctor was submitted, the council
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Conference: Vines has faith in youngsters
Crawley manager Francis Vines is keeping faith with his young side. Reds had an average age of 22 for last week's trip to Exeter, when they threw away a two-goal lead and lost 3-2. Vines blamed defeat on inexperience, but insists he is not about to add
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Letter: The homeless need our help not our contempt
I must respond to Hawken Stocker (Letters, September 5). His letter was patronising and lacked any sense of reality. I doubt someone who has experienced night after night on the street, people looking at them as if they are filth, no way of even cleaning
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Cricket: Lewry proves his worth
A few days before finding out whether he has a future at Sussex, Jason Lewry produced compelling evidence at Bristol that he remains a bowler the county cannot afford to do without. In only his second Championship game since the end of June, the left-armer
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Falmer delay holds up new contracts
Contract extensions for Albion's manager and two star players have been put on hold, because of the Falmer saga. The cash-strapped Seagulls cannot commit themselves to updated deals for Mark McGhee, Leon Knight and Danny Cullip until the new stadium issue
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Rugby: Worthing up for battle
Worthing are ready to fight fire with fire in the cut-throat battle for promotion from London One. The division has never looked stronger than this season, with resurgent London Scottish and Richmond favourites to go up. Worthing, who open their league
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Bank keeps rates on hold
Millions of homeowners breathed a sigh of relief yesterday after the Bank of England opted to keep interest rates at 4.75%. Economists had predicted the move after a string of surveys and official data pointed to a slowdown in consumer spending and a
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Stores won't stop selling anti-gay CDs
A gay councillor is threatening to use the power of the pink pound to launch a boycott against major music stores selling "murder music". Brighton and Hove City councillor Simon Williams said record shops were acting irresponsibly for refusing to take
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SRA wants to extend Gatwick Express service
Train passengers have been promised a major overhaul of rail services which could almost halve overcrowding on one of the UK's busiest train lines. The Strategic Rail Authority (SRA) has challenged operators to massively expand the number and size of
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Search resumes for pier jumper
Police officers were flown by helicopter to the bottom of a notorious suicide spot to try to identify a body. It was at first thought the body at Beachy Head was that of a man reported missing after jumping off Brighton's Palace Pier. Coastguards, police
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Stores won't stop selling anti-gay CDs
A gay councillor is threatening to use the power of the pink pound to launch a boycott against major music stores selling "murder music". Brighton and Hove City councillor Simon Williams said record shops were acting irresponsibly for refusing to take
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Ugly centre to become shopping paradise
A striking design to transform one of Sussex's ugliest shopping centres into a 21st Century mall has been approved. Borough councillors in Eastbourne passed plans to create an extra 40,000sqft of leisure and retail space at the Langney Shopping Centre
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Council vows to continue Falmer fight
A council leading the opposition to Brighton and Hove Albion's bid for a new stadium at Falmer has earmarked an extra £35,000 for the cause. Lewes District Council's ruling Cabinet has agreed to commit more money towards the reopened public inquiry into
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SRA wants to extend Gatwick Express service
Train passengers have been promised a major overhaul of rail services which could almost halve overcrowding on one of the UK's busiest train lines. The Strategic Rail Authority (SRA) has challenged operators to massively expand the number and size of
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Pub chains act to head off smoking ban
Smokers will have to watch where they light up while drinking in hundreds of Sussex pubs. Five major pub chains are backing calls to voluntarily bring in no-smoking areas in their 252 outlets. They hope the move will be enough to avoid an all-out Government
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September 9: Gloucestershire v Sussex (Day 1)
A few days before finding out whether he has a future at Sussex, Jason Lewry produced compelling evidence at Bristol that he remains a bowler the county cannot afford to do without. In only his second Championship game since the end of June, the left-armer
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Secrets of lost mill village revealed
The lost village of Tide Mills is about to give up its secrets. Once the site of a prosperous 19th Century watermill, its history chronicles mutiny and execution. The ruins of the bustling stone streets and houses have been neglected and derelict since
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Letter: A checkout smile wouldn't go amiss
I sympathise with Mike Ward and his treatment from the staff at Sainsbury's. I was a mystery shopper for a year, for a company employed by Sainsbury's. We were given scenarios to act out, such as, "Do you have any avocados?" and "Where can I find the
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Boxing: Time for Alexander to deliver
Wayne Alexander hopes to finally realise his potential when he fights Takaloo in tonight's world title showdown. The pair go head-to-head at York Hall, Bethnal Green, for the WBU light-middleweight crown. It will be Alexander's second world title fight
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Isthmian Division One: Cup exit means cuts at Hillians
Gary Croydon says there will be wage bill cuts at Burgess Hill following Saturday's 'embarrassing' FA Cup exit to Wessex League outfit Brockenhurst. Croydon said: "The FA Cup is now a financial tool for clubs and for us to have a zero return means there
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FA Cup: Eastbourne back in the Cup
Eastbourne United Association have been given an FA Cup reprieve after their extra preliminary round conquerors Greenwich Borough were thrown out of the competition. Greenwich were found guilty of player irregularities at a hearing at Soho Square last
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Letter: Costly colour
Reach for your sun glasses. Brighton and Hove City Council has circulated leaflets to assist residents completing voting registration forms. This document, with bits printed in blue, brown, white, orange, yellow and green, reminds me of that lovely old
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Isthmian Premier: Rebels boss tackles wieghty issue
Worthing manager Alan Pook is fighting the flab at Woodside Road as he bids to get his side in trim for a surge up the table. Pook believes overweight players at semi-professional level is not acceptable and has vowed to fine anyone he believes is carrying
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Conference South: Bognor look to bounce back
Bognor are sweating on the fitness of Michael Birmingham for the visit of Welling as they aim to bounce back from defeat at Newport County last Saturday. Birmingham is doubtful for the clash with Paul Parker's struggling side due to the knee injury which
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Man hurt tackling card scam gang
A hero carpenter who once saved a child from a fire, turned crime-fighter when he caught a gang raiding his bank account. Jeff Marriott, 54, suffered a cut and sprained thumb as he wrestled with the thieves outside a bank in Worthing. He was trying to
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Conference South: Borough seek lift-off
Garry Wilson has earmarked tomorrow's visit of St Albans City as crucial to Eastbourne Borough's hopes of survival. Borough are currently languishing second from bottom and although it is only early days Wilson knows they must start to pick up points
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Speedway: Eagles old boy ready for Screen test
Eastbourne Eagles are hoping for an old pal's act from former skipper Joe Screen tomorrow night. Screen is the Sussex side's banker to replace the injured David Norris as they go head to head with Ipswich in the Knockout Cup at Arlington Stadium. A potential
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Speedway: Eastbourne suffer play-off blow
Eastbourne suffered a body blow to their hopes of a home tie in the Elite League play-offs when they lost to bottom side Coventry last night. Eagles were beaten 49-41, the damage being done in the last two races when they conceded back to back 5-1s. Morten
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Cullip inspired by playing the best
Danny Cullip is an inspirational leader for Albion, but now the boot is on the other foot. The talismanic captain and central defender is being inspired himself week in and week out in the Coca-Cola Championship, by the quality of his opponents. Albion
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Golf: First-timers battle for crown
There will be a new winner of the 12th Sussex Inter-Club Matchplay Championship tomorrow. Finalists Littlehampton and East Sussex National have never won the coveted trophy and there is little between them in what promises to be a gripping final at The
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UK trade gap widens
The UK trade gap widened further in July after oil imports outstripped exports for the first time in 13 years, official data showed today. The Office for National Statistics (ONS) said the deficit on trade in goods deteriorated to £5.2 billion in July
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Ugly centre to become shopping paradise
A striking design to transform one of Sussex's ugliest shopping centres into a 21st Century mall has been approved. Borough councillors in Eastbourne passed plans to create an extra 40,000sqft of leisure and retail space at the Langney Shopping Centre
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Council vows to continue Falmer fight
A council leading the opposition to Brighton and Hove Albion's bid for a new stadium at Falmer has earmarked an extra £35,000 for the cause. Lewes District Council's ruling Cabinet has agreed to commit more money towards the reopened public inquiry into
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Baby food business is looking healthy
A mother of two has gone into business selling organic frozen food for babies who refuse to eat out of a jar. Emma Treasure buys fruit and vegetables from a wholesaler and turns them into purees at her home in Dial Post, near Horsham. The cordon bleu
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Pub chains act to head off smoking ban
Smokers will have to watch where they light up while drinking in hundreds of Sussex pubs. Five major pub chains are backing calls to voluntarily bring in no-smoking areas in their 252 outlets. They hope the move will be enough to avoid an all-out Government
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City travellers get top bin service
Travellers camped on a playing field are enjoying the best bin collection in Brighton and Hove. About 20 caravans moved on to the Ladies' Mile playing field, near the A27 roundabout, at the beginning of the month. Since then the travellers have had their
