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Lawyer's killer is jailed for 22 years
A Loyalist hitman arrested in Sussex has been jailed for a minimum of 22 years for murdering Northern Ireland lawyer Pat Finucane. Under the terms of the Good Friday Agreement he will be seeking early release. Ken Barrett, 41, a police informer, was part
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Clear A23 run for Labour
Roadworks on the main route into Brighton will be put on hold during the Labour Party Conference. Ministers and delegates driving into the city will not face the gridlock and congestion expected by residents. Yet more works will begin on Monday on the
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A stroke of genius at 17 months old
Water baby Ben Slater may be only 17 months old but he is already being talked about as a future Olympic swimmer. The toddler has taken to his local pool like a fish to water and stunned onlookers by throwing away his floats before swimming 20 metres
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Hunting supporter bloodied but unbowed
Hunting supporter Stephen Mockford has told how his head was smashed by police batons during a protest. He went to London to stage a peaceful protest but ended up with blood pouring down his face as protesters clashed with police outside Parliament. The
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Taxpayers face huge bill despite £7m cuts
Council tax bills in Brighton and Hove could rise by more than five times the inflation rate next year, despite £7 million cuts to services. A proposed 6.7 per cent increase would mean an extra £77.84 on top of the current £1,161.84 bill for average Band
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Blitz on boozy yobs is hailed a huge success
A summer crackdown on alcohol-fuelled violence led to 100 arrests and 900 drinks being confiscated. Brighton and Hove was chosen to be part of a drive to curb a large number of attacks, particularly at weekends. Throughout July and August, Sussex Police
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Former council leader denies vendetta against chief executive
A former council leader yesterday denied waging a personal vendetta against her top officer. Sheila Player, who led Worthing Borough Council until losing her seat in June, was accused of trying to hound chief executive Sheryl Grady out of her job. At
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Ryman Premier: Pook's humour missed target
Worthing manager Alan Pook has accused the referee of a 'sense of humour failure' after he was dismissed from the dugout during the victory over Kingstonian in midweek. Pook denied he was shown a red card for using foul and abusive language at the opposing
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Rugby: Worthing's memories are made of this
Brian Vincent can be forgiven if his mind drifts back almost 18 years when he watches Worthing run out in the Powergen Cup tomorrow. Skipper Jody Levett and his men have been drawn away to London Scottish in the first round proper of the nation's premier
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Cricket: Green says there's cash to boost squad
Chairman David Green insisted today that Sussex's financial position will not prevent them from making another significant addition to their playing squad. Director of cricket Peter Moores has trimmed the playing budget by £100,000 because the club are
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Cult designer calls to bless friend's shop
An international designer whose clothes have been worn by David Beckham visited Brighton to bless a tailor's shop. Michiko Koshino, who is well known in the fashion world for her eccentric designs, travelled from her London studio to bespoke tailoring
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Post office axe dates
Post Office officials have announced the final closure dates of a string of branches in East Sussex. The decision by Post Office Ltd to axe the branches in Hastings and St Leonards provoked widespread fury from customers. Campaigners, including Hastings
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Marsha, 82, has still got a flair for business
A style guru who made her name in California during the Seventies has opened her third shop in West Sussex in five months. Marsha Lofthouse, 82, has established a chain of furniture and homesware shops with impressive gusto since moving back to England
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Spending spree not dampened by rain
Retail sales showed an unexpected rise in August after higher sales of clothing and food, official figures revealed. Despite widespread reports of wet weather washing out sales, the Office for National Statistics said volumes rose by 0.6 per cent between
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Stressed wardens claim put to test
Britain's largest parking company is investigating an anonymous letter condemning working conditions for Brighton's traffic wardens. The letter is said to come from a group of wardens working for NCP, which is contracted to Brighton and Hove City Council
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Fuel saving at school
A school trying to save energy has been awarded an Environment Agency grant. St Aubyns School in Rottingdean has been looking at ways to use its gas, water and electricity supplies more effectively. Energy consultants McKinnon and Clarke helped the school
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Albion on bench at The Argus careers fair
Albion player John Piercy was on hand to offer advice at yesterday's Argus Careers and Training Fair. The footballer handed out leaflets at the fair with physiotherapist Adam Hinshelwood. But budding footballers looking for tips would have been disappointed
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Post office axe dates
Post Office officials have announced the final closure dates of a string of branches in East Sussex. The decision by Post Office Ltd to axe the branches in Hastings and St Leonards provoked widespread fury from customers. Campaigners, including Hastings
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Temporary reprieve for threatened bus route
Parents have launched a campaign to overturn a council decision to axe a busy bus route. More than 100 angry parents, pupils and teachers attended a public meeting about the proposed cancellation of the 96 bus route - and were told the axe would be postponed
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Invasion of Potter film fun
It was the day when a sprinkling of Harry Potter movie magic came to the Downs - but without the boy wizard himself. Filming began yesterday on the latest big-screen instalment of JK Rowling's best-selling adventures. Producers of the £170 million film
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Albion mourn murder victim
Brighton and Hove Albion are to pay tribute to one of their staff who was found dead with her throat slashed. Marie Harding, 73, who worked in the club's ticket office, was discovered in a lane off Highdown Close, Southwick, on Wednesday. Players and
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County League: Pearce ambitious for Littlehampton
Daren Pearce hopes to inspire Littlehampton's youngsters to take the first steps on the long road to success. The former Eastbourne Borough skipper cannot understand why the best young players in the County League rarely try their luck at a higher level
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Knight's goal drought can't last
Leon Knight is too good for his goal drought to continue much longer. That is the message from former international striker John Byrne ahead of the clash between two of his old clubs, Albion and Queens Park Rangers. Knight, a former Ranger himself, is
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Butters ruled out by injury
Albion were today hit by a double injury blow, striking right at the heart of their defence. Guy Butters has been ruled out for the first time in more than a year and could now miss a reunion with his old club. The Seagulls have also revealed captain
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Doulton upbeat after shake-up
Troubled china maker Royal Doulton today arrested a prolonged sales decline following an overhaul that included the closure of its last UK factory. Doulton said like-for-like revenues were down only 1% in the six months to June 30 after burgeoning overseas
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Watchdog gives green light to rail franchise takeover
The competition watchdog has cleared the takeover by National Express Group of the Greater Anglia rail franchise. The Competition Commission said it had found the merger, which took place in April, would not cause a substantial lessening of competition
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Taking stock - Peter Rawlings comments on top companies in the news
Over the last week, we have seen very clearly the market's reaction to good news and bad news. Any disappointment is punished with heavy selling and any news exceeding expectations results in institutions increasing their holdings and earnings upgrades
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Trust gift by former chairman
Lord Gibson, the former chairman of the National Trust who died earlier this year, has left £30,000 to the trust. Most of his £3 million estate will go to relatives, but Lord Gibson, who lived in a large country home in Groombridge, East Sussex, has also
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Jodie engaged to internet entrepreneur
Supermodel Jodie Kidd has got engaged to internet entrepreneur Aidan Butler, her family confirmed yesterday. The 25-year-old millionairess, who grew up in Sussex, has been seeing Mr Butler since they met in May - just weeks after her split from polo player
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Bid to remove radio mast
A dispute over a controversial Tetra communications mast on a block of Brighton council flats could end up in court. Brighton and Hove City Council has begun legal action against a company it claims erected the mast on the roof of Theobald House in Blackman
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Dermot is top dog at opening
Television presenter Dermot O'Leary cut through a string of sausages to mark the opening of a dog rehoming centre. Aided by an eager companion, Dermot let more than 100 people into the centre which opened yesterday after extensive renovations. Big Brother
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Royal visit to riding group
The Princess Royal rewarded tutors who share her love of horse-riding during a series of flying visits across Sussex. The Princess arrived by helicopter at the Court Meadow School, in Cuckfield, before making further visits to Worthing and Billingshurst
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It's raining golf balls for charity
A barrage of golf balls rained down from the sky in a bizarre hole-in-one contest. Golfers who would usually hit their shots from the tee instead paid £5 each to have their ball taken up in a helicopter. The numbered balls were dropped 30ft on to the
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Lives at risk in bid to cut 48 fire jobs
Union officials say proposals to axe 48 firefighters' jobs could cost lives. East Sussex Fire and Rescue is considering controversial measures to save money under modernisation plans. Four dedicated aerial appliance crews based at Hove, Preston Circus
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September 17: Knight's goal drought can't last
Leon Knight is too good for his goal drought to continue much longer. That is the message from former international striker John Byrne ahead of the clash between two of his old clubs, Albion and Queens Park Rangers. Knight, a former Ranger himself, is
