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Letter: We are fighting to make the city safe
Following a decision by President Bush not to meet Michael Howard in the USA I was pleased he was invited to Hove (The Argus, September 2) so he could see the challenges we face and hear about the successes. Unfortunately, I must take issue with the misinformation
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September 14: Fans urged to back appeal
Albion manager Mark McGhee today urged supporters to back the Seagulls' fund-raising appeal and vowed to get on with his job, in spite of uncertainty over his future. The Argus yesterday revealed the club are hoping to raise £2 million from fans to cover
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September 14: Cash plea gets mixed reaction
Brighton and Hove Albion have drawn a mixed response from supporters after the club's appeal for £2.3 million. The Argus revealed yesterday that chairman Dick Knight was asking supporters for donations to stave off a cash crisis. Those pledging £250 will
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September 14: Fans cash in on bookie's blunder
Dozens of football fans are thousands of pounds richer after a high street bookmaker underestimated a player's goalscoring talents. Adam Virgo cost the bookies when he scored the first away goal for Brighton and Hove Albion against Leicester City on Bank
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Letter: Retiring party
The school of pharmacy and biomolecular sciences at the University of Brighton would like to announce the retirement of Malcolm Aiken, admissions tutor, after more than 40 years of service in the department. There will be a party to commemorate Malcolm's
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Letter: Get real
Please, not more whinging winnies droning on about cyclists on the seafront who narrowly missed them by 50 feet (Steven Skull, Bruce Smith). I'd like to know how many of these moaning minnies have ever sat on a bike let alone rode one along the designated
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Paralympics: Sussex stars go for gold
Sascha Kindred will aim to claim four gold medals after winning two in Sydney when he makes his third appearance in the Paralympics. He said: "I am swimming better than ever and feel I can do it. My training has gone well. I've worked 16 hours in the
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Heroes of Brighton bomb hell
The death toll from the Brighton bomb would have been far higher but for the heroic efforts of the emergency services. Firefighters, paramedics and police officers all risked their lives to help victims trapped in the rubble. The 100lb bomb blast rocked
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Basketball: Bears turn to English talent
Brighton Bears have signed a new English playmaker after summer capture Steve Gayle back-tracked on his plans to return to the British League. Gayle agreed terms with Bears three weeks ago but has now decided to have a second season at lower-division
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Letter: Red means stop
Some cyclists must be colour blind and occasionally prone to deafness. I have been getting more and more annoyed with those who constantly ride through red lights at crossings, particularly in Church Street when they go the wrong way down a one-way street
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Isthmian Premier: Geard poised for Rebels switch
Burgess Hill midfielder Matt Geard will sign for premier division outfit Worthing tonight ahead of their game with Kingstonian at Woodside Road. However, the Hillians, currently second in division one, are taking Worthing defender Ian Payne on a month's
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McGhee backs under fire Jones
Albion manager Mark McGhee today backed his old club Wolves to push for an instant return to the Premiership, once they have a fully fit squad. McGhee knows all about the pressure Dave Jones is under at Molineux and the difference a few key injuries can
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Back-to-work mums win sex bias claim
Two mothers returning to work after maternity leave were told by a major insurance company to accept inferior jobs or resign. Kerry Ramshaw and Nicola O'Donnell applied to job-share at Legal & General before they returned to work in May 2003. Both
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Fans urged to back appeal
Albion manager Mark McGhee today urged supporters to back the Seagulls' fund-raising appeal and vowed to get on with his job, in spite of uncertainty over his future. The Argus yesterday revealed the club are hoping to raise £2 million from fans to cover
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Festival win for Stomp founders
A movie made by the Brighton founders of percussion show Stomp has been voted the best in the world. Pulse, by Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas, was judged the best Imax film at the prestigious Montreal festival. The film is a celebration of the world
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House prices still rising despite slowdown
House prices rose by a strong 2.1% during July despite growing evidence that the market is slowing down, Government figures showed today. The Office of the Deputy Prime Minister said the average house in the UK now costs £177,474, 14.3% more than a year
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Bank support deal boosts IT company
FDM, the Brighton-based information technology services company, has won a contract to provide technical support to one of the world's biggest banks. The firm will run Deutsche Bank's global equity help desk from its headquarters in Trafalgar Place as
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Funpowder plotter was treated like terrorist
Fathers 4 Justice campaigner Ron Davis was made to wear a protective suit after flour-filled condoms were hurled at Tony Blair because police feared they contained poison. He also had his hands wrapped because officers feared he could be contaminated
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Mystery superhero on cash mission
Gotham has Batman, Metropolis has Superman and now Brighton and Hove has its own caped crusader, patrolling the streets and performing random acts of kindness. He certainly looks the part, dressed in a tight blue-and-red top, white boxer shorts adorned
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City near top of UK homeless figures
The number of homeless families living in temporary accommodation in Brighton and Hove is still one of the highest in the country. While the number of people living in bed and breakfasts, hostels and other short-term accommodation has stayed level at
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April date for new Billie-Jo trial
Former teacher Sion Jenkins has appeared in court to deny murdering his foster-daughter Billie-Jo. Looking tanned and wearing a navy blue blazer, blue shirt and fawn trousers, Jenkins appeared at the Old Bailey to formally enter his plea. Asked whether
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I won't face rap, says The Cat
A fugitive known as "The Cat" says she will escape fraud charges after five years on the run. Fiona Mont, once described as Britain's most wanted woman, believes police have given up chasing her. Speaking exclusively to The Argus yesterday, she said:
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Letter: Learn from the Royal Sussex
So, Health Secretary Dr John Reid is supporting a new tactic nicknamed "saturation bombing" by Whitehall. As he will be in Brighton for the Labour Party conference later this month, I suggest Dr Reid pays a visit to the audiology department at the Royal
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Letter: According to Michael Howard, Brighton is a quiet town.
Would he like to visit Eastern Road outside our flats around 1am to 3am and hear the noise from clubbers passing by? Perhaps police should patrol this area more frequently. All we ever see of the them is when they are flying past our flats either to Whitehawk
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September 14: McGhee backs under fire Jones
Albion manager Mark McGhee today backed his old club Wolves to push for an instant return to the Premiership, once they have a fully fit squad. McGhee knows all about the pressure Dave Jones is under at Molineux and the difference a few key injuries can
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Letter: Our classical musicians are really flourishing
I'd like to thank The Argus for the support you gave Sussex Symphony Orchestra's debut concert at Brighton Dome in aid of Save the Children on Saturday. With a full house of 1,650 we raised more than £20,000 for the charity. Sir Charles Mackerras, Joe
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Letter: Shade please
The children's play area on the Hove side of the West Pier seems to lack an important facility - shade. It spoils what seems to be a praiseworthy addition. Very young children and parents need shelter from the sun. -Tony Briginshaw, Brighton
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Letter: It's the future
As a Brightonian born and bred but now living away, I am filled with despair at the prevailing attitudes concerning the former West Pier. Where is the foresight and imagination? There would appear to be those who want to recreate the pier in all its 19th
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Letter: Charity at home
Having cleared out unwanted bric-a-brac, recent paperback books etc. - four large boxes full - I telephoned Emmaus and the YMCA regarding collection. Their response to an OAP with no means of transport was you bring it to us. How? Any interested charity
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Letter: Ring a bell?
I am pleased my recent rant regarding pedestrians on cycle lanes moved Bruce Smith so much he felt compelled to write to you (Letters, August 28). Unfortunately, it seems he was unable to understand the point that I raised. I am fully aware of the function
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Letter: Can't read?
At this time of year, when the number of examination passes increases, we are always assured by the Government that the examination standards are not being relaxed but that the standards of tuition and learning are improving. If that is true, can someone
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Non-League: Round-Up
Bognor have drafted in Will Packham on loan from Worthing as emergency cover for injured goalkeeper Craig Stoner. The former Albion keeper will make his debut in tonight's Conference South clash with Sutton United at Nyewood Lane with Stoner expected
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Help for farmers after wet summer
Farmers facing big losses after the wet summer have been thrown a lifeline by Barclays. The bank is allowing arable farmers to defer repayments for up to six months until they receive this year's support cheque. Area director Duncan Ponikwer said: "The
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Economy gulf is at its widest
The gulf between the fastest and slowest-growing UK regions has reached its widest for three years. The Purchasing Managers Index for Royal Bank of Scotland highlighted the differences between service industry-driven areas and those that are heavily industrialised
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Estate agents to promise more
Estate agents have been called upon to sign up to a new code of conduct. Consumer magazine Which? has put together the ten-point We Promise code. Agents who sign up will pledge to value a property accurately, declare any conflict of interest and pass
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Sushi perfect for working lunch
Japanese conveyor belt restaurant Moshi Moshi is introducing an outside catering service. The Brighton eaterie is ready to serve formal business lunches and more relaxed, informal fare to offices. The restaurant says soggy sandwiches are now redundant
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Council boss admits own failings
A council boss who claims she was the victim of sexist treatment has admitted her own anti-sexism policy "left a lot to be desired." Sheryl Grady, chief executive of Worthing Borough Council, claims she was demoralised and undermined by her employer because
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Inflation 'set to fall'
Lower clothing and footwear prices due to poor weather are poised to contribute to another fall in the rate of inflation today. Discounting in the wake of weak sales volumes is expected to be behind a 0.1% fall in the Consumer Prices Index (CPI) to 1.3%
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TUC give cool welcome to Blair
Tony Blair made a discreet entrance when he arrived in Brighton for the TUC Congress. He made his way into the Brighton Centre through a back door, avoiding a variety of campaigners handing out leaflets outside the front entrance. The Prime Minister addressed
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Loyalist admits solicitor's murder
A Loyalist hitman arrested in Sussex has pleaded guilty to the murder of a prominent Belfast solicitor. Ex-police informer Ken Barrett, 41, yesterday admitted to Belfast Crown Court that he was one of two gunmen who shot father-of-three Patrick Finucane
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Fans cash in on bookie's blunder
Dozens of football fans are thousands of pounds richer after a high street bookmaker underestimated a player's goalscoring talents. Adam Virgo cost the bookies when he scored the first away goal for Brighton and Hove Albion against Leicester City on Bank
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Albion's cash plea gets mixed reaction
Brighton and Hove Albion have drawn a mixed response from supporters after the club's appeal for £2.3 million. The Argus revealed yesterday that chairman Dick Knight was asking supporters for donations to stave off a cash crisis. Those pledging £250 will
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Have a healing cuppa
When we need to relax or want perking up, we often reach for a cup of tea. But did you realise the quintessential English cuppa is good for your heart, teeth, mood, diet and bones and may even help prevent certain cancers? Your daily brew is full to the
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Magnesium flare will light you up
In 1618, a farmer on Epsom Common noticed his cows refused to drink from a certain well, even when the weather was hot and dry. The water had a bitter taste but the farmer found that it helped to heal the scratches on his skin. Taking the water from this
