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Letter: Thanks to everyone who supported us
As we emerge from the end of our 27th Arundel Festival, may I record my thanks to the many people whose hard work, dedication and unfailing humour made this festival happen. We appreciate the support of every member of our audience who was willing to
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Letter: Major player
The farce that is becoming Shoreham airport which is losing £3.2 million per annum must be dealt with by the two authorities that own the site plus the council with the running brief. Either it must be developed as a commercial regional airport or the
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Letter: Name that tune
Can someone help me with some songs? I work in an old people's rest home and I do singing with them. One of the residents would like to know who sang 'Til The End Of Time and in what year? Also a song called The Gipsy. They are both old songs. CA Mitchell
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Letter: Thanks all
I would like to pay tribute to all the dedicated nurses and carers who visit this block of retirement flats. Thankfully, I'm still mobile and not yet in need of their services but they visit here seven days a week coming at all hours to support the residents
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Letter: Lucky to be alive
I cannot praise highly enough the effectiveness and professionalism of the NHS. In July I suffered a sudden illness. Within minutes of being called, an ambulance arrived. The paramedics diagnosed my problem, brought me back to consciousness and literally
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September 16: Rodger returns from injury hell
Twelve months of injury hell came to an end for Simon Rodger yesterday. The Albion midfielder played 45 minutes for Albion Reserves as they lost 3-0 to Orient in a friendly. It was his first competitive match since he ruptured anterior cruciate ligaments
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Letter: Hooter news?
Can anyone tell me what happened about the loud train hooting fracas? We live quite a way from the main London line (what it must be like for the people nearer I dread to think) but why every ten minutes or so throughout the day and up until at least
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Former council leader rejects tribunal claims
A council boss who claims she was the victim of sexual discrimination was likened to "a bag lady shuffling along the corridors of power". Staff made personal and hurtful comments about Worthing chief executive Sheryl Grady's appearance, an employment
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Basketball: Tabb's out for Bears
Colin Tabb has left Brighton Bears on the eve of their first pre-season run out. The shooting guard from Massachusetts had second thoughts about moving into the British League and will not be in action when Bears tackle Le Havre in Cherbourg tonight.
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Isthmian Division One: Burgess Hill 5 Newport IOW 0
Burgess Hill boss Gary Croydon insisted his side deserved more support after last night's 5-0 thrashing of Newport IoW. Hillians extended their winning run in the league to six matches, retaining second place in the table. Croydon said: "We passed the
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Council is taking money for masts
A council is accepting money for mobile phone masts despite fears they could be dangerous. Brighton and Hove City Council has admitted it is being paid to provide space for a dozen masts across the city. The authority refused to reveal how much it received
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Rodger returns from injury hell
Twelve months of injury hell came to an end for Simon Rodger yesterday. The Albion midfielder played 45 minutes for Albion Reserves as they lost 3-0 to Orient in a friendly. It was his first competitive match since he ruptured anterior cruciate ligaments
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Carpenter declares himself fit
Richard Carpenter today insisted he was fit and ready to return as Albion prepare to face QPR at Withdean on Saturday. The experienced midfielder has been sidelined this season following a knee operation but came through a full 90 minutes for the Reserves
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BA to cancel 1,000 flights
British Airways is to cancel almost 1,000 flights from Heathrow Airport before the end of the year under moves to improve its operational performance. Short- and long-haul destinations will be affected, including flights to New York, Brussels, Manchester
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DIY boom continues
Retail group Kingfisher today swept aside fears of a slowdown in the DIY market by reporting a 6% hike in sales at its B&Q chain. Kingfisher said poor summer weather dampened sales of seasonal ranges such as garden furniture, but demand for kitchens
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Jobless total falls
Unemployment has fallen by 16,000, with the number of people claiming jobless benefits also dipping, official figures showed yesterday. The drop took the total to 1.41 million, according to data from the Office for National Statistics. The unemployment
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Brighton bomb remembered
Powerful ministers, political heavyweights and party activists enjoyed the free-flowing champagne and sumptuous surroundings. It was 2.54am on Friday, October 12, 1984, at the Grand hotel in Brighton. There was a buzz of activity on the second floor as
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Body find sparks murder hunt
A murder hunt is under way after a woman was found with her throat slashed. The elderly woman's purse was on the ground next to her and police are trying to discover whether robbery was the motive. A dog walker found the body shortly after 4.30pm yesterday
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September 16: If only...
So we are safe from relegation: phew, what a relief. In a topsy turvy season in which we have never really found our rhythm most of the players will be reasonably happy that we have consolidated our position in the first division of the Championship.
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Letter: Brighton bomber has nothing to be proud of
Brighton bomber Patrick Magee proudly tells us he would plant the Brighton bomb again (The Argus, September 11). He killed five people and injured 34 others through his actions but was released five years ago from the Maze prison as part of the Good Friday
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Letter: Pet helpers
Cinnamon Trust is a charity for elderly and terminally ill people and their pets. We seek to keep owners and pets together for as long as possible with the help of a network of volunteers who assist when any aspect of day-to-day care poses a problem.
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September 16: Carpenter declares himself fit
Richard Carpenter today insisted he was fit and ready to return as Albion prepare to face QPR at Withdean on Saturday. The experienced midfielder has been sidelined this season following a knee operation but came through a full 90 minutes for the Reserves
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Letter: Poor care
I was interested to read your report on D-Day hero Lawrence Harrington who died from neglect in a nursing home in Hove (The Argus, September 2). I held a senior position in the local NHS trust, working in the elderly team and having a special interest
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Letter: Stress and luck
As a bombardier in 101 squadron flying Lancasters, I took part in the Dresden raid Fred Shipton mentions (Letters, September 6). At the pre-raid briefing we were told of hundreds of refugees from the Russian onslaught pouring into the city. This was received
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Letter: A bridge too far
After the vast coverage of the 60th anniversary of D Day in June, I would like to remind readers that the 60th anniversary of the Battle of Arnhem in Holland is coming up later this month. A lot of young lives were lost in this battle (average age about
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Letter: Never forget them
This week is Battle of Britain Week. Many older readers will have their own memories of that time in 1940 during a beautiful summer when the sky was black with enemy aircraft day after day for four months trying to destroy the Royal Air Force prior to
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Cycling: Yates so close to world title
Sussex ace Sean Yates came within a few inches of winning a world title at the Masters Road Race Championship in Austria. Yates (In Gear), from Forest Row, and four others riders got away from the 140-strong field and they stayed clear to contest a sprint
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Letter: Cheap chief
There was no cost to Brighton and Hove when David Panter was interviewed in Australia for his new post. He went in his own leave time at the expense of his new employer. We should be pleased we were able to employ a person of such quality that he was
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Speedway: Eagles on the road in play-offs
Eastbourne Eagles will go to Ipswich next Monday in the Elite League play-offs after Ipswich collected the point they needed last night to finish above them. The Witches were beaten 50-41 at Belle Vue but took the bonus point which assured them of third
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Letter: Nowhere to go
I have a far better suggestion than the ridiculous, ignorant and insulting idea proposed by Chief Superintendent Paul Curtis (The Argus, Sept 9). Instead of hounding people forced to answer the call of nature in the street, invest in a fleet of mobile
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Letter: Real saviour
In response to Colin Bennett (Letters, September 7), I would like to draw his attention to the following. No decision has been reached regarding any of the Brighton and Hove churches on the list for possible closure. All Saints Church is a Grade 1 listed
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Anger at rail crash company bonuses
Engineering firm Jarvis has angered the mother of a Potters Bar rail crash victim by offering almost £1 million in bonuses to its executives. Diana Fischer-Schickler, of Highgate Road, Forest Row, said the huge payouts made the company's apology over
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Letter: It takes more than death to get a safety crossing
If Sheena Hogg thinks a petition of 150 signatures will bring about safety measures where a mere eight people have been killed (The Argus, September 13) she is due for a big disappointment. On the A27 at Lancing, 11 people have been killed but a 30,000
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Cricket: Duo vie for Cottey's role
Tim Ambrose and Mike Yardy are getting more opportunity to prove they can take Tony Cottey's place in the Sussex middle order. While Cottey prepares to play his last game for Sussex today after six years with the county, the future looks bright for the
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Shop ban woman jailed for supplying drugs
A woman who was banned from 101 shops has been jailed for selling drugs to undercover police officers. Hayley Battershill handed cocaine and heroin to officers taking part in Operation Vengeance, to clear drug dealers and suppliers from the streets of
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Crash widow vows to get justice
A mother and her two daughters say someone must pay for the death of the father and husband they describe as "our hero". Fighting back tears, Pam Jordon said: "It was a life stolen from us and someone has to be made accountable. We have to have our day
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Climate change warning for coastal homes
Stretches of Sussex coastline could end up under water unless the Government acts quickly to tackle climate change. The Environment Agency has warned that plans to build 800,000 new homes in the South East in the next 20 years could set off an environmental
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Chip and Pin hailed a success
Chip and pin has proved a hit with shoppers and retailers but it could be two more years before its impact on fraud is known, its organisers said yesterday. New research on the electronic transactions system was revealed yesterday, a year on from the
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PR firm in line for top awards
PR firm Midnight Communications has been shortlisted for six gongs in the industry's most prestigious awards. The company in North Road, Brighton, hopes for a clean sweep at the IPR PRide Awards ceremony in February. Midnight will be competing against
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£14m flood tunnel work starts
Work has begun on a £14 million project to help stop flooding in Lewes. A tunnel which will hold almost two million litres of storm water is being built in the town. The tunnel will also help improve water quality in local streams and rivers. After any
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Bounders law put futures in jeopardy
A former policeman has warned tighter controls on bouncers will leave hundreds of pubs and nightclubs with staffing problems. Rob Burlace, a bobby for 17 years, says new regulations will leave many venues struggling to find properly qualified door staff
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Eleven held in drugs swoop
Eleven people were arrested as police raided the homes of suspected drug dealers. Warrants were executed at four addresses in Wellington Square, Cornwallis Gardens and Priory Road, Hastings, yesterday. Operation Vertigo, involving covert surveillance
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Climate change warning for coastal homes
Stretches of Sussex coastline could end up under water unless the Government acts quickly to tackle climate change. The Environment Agency has warned that plans to build 800,000 new homes in the South East in the next 20 years could set off an environmental
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Vanessa Mae should apologise, says stalker
An obsessive fan jailed after stalking violinist Vanessa Mae for almost a decade says she should be the one to apologise. Speaking for the first time since walking free from prison, David Martin told The Argus he had done nothing wrong and wanted to keep
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Brighton boy signs for Real Madrid
Spanish giants Real Madrid have raided English football for the third time this summer - and their latest surprise signing is just seven years old. Child star Niall Mason is making a dream move to Madrid, home to footballing "galacticos" including David
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Fire service overstretch fears
At least 170 extra part-time firefighters are needed in Sussex to support full-time crews and maintain cover. The Fire Brigades Union (FBU) claims it means sometimes as many as ten fire appliances in East Sussex are not available for 24-hour action. While
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Flour bomb protester walks free
Fathers' rights protester Ron Davis has been convicted of disorderly behaviour for helping carry out a purple flour bomb attack on Tony Blair. Davis, 48, was given a two-year conditional discharge following a two-day trial at Bow Street Magistrates Court
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Letter: A bit rich
I can't believe teenagers Kelly Blasket and Lauren Gavett have the audacity to complain that they have to queue to collect their income support (The Argus, September 9). Both have eighteen-month-old children of their own volition. May I suggest if they
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Letter: Who is really to blame for Albion's woes?
Your editorial comment allocating blame for the parlous state of Brighton and Hove Albion's finances appeared somewhat one-sided. The board took over in 1997 when there were several possible sites for a stadium - indeed, Ken Bodfish suggested Waterhall
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£14m flood tunnel work begins
Work has begun on a £14 million project to help stop flooding in Lewes. A tunnel which will hold almost two million litres of storm water is being built in the town. The tunnel will also help improve water quality in local streams and rivers. After any
