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Family takes cancer fight to NHS
EXACTLY a year ago today, Miles Woodgate lost his fight for life. The 26-year-old died three days after being told he had testicular cancer, a diagnosis his family says was too little, too late. His devastated sister and mother will be spending the first
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Basketball: Nurse takes coaching job in America
Nick Nurse is preparing to trawl one of America's top summer leagues for potential new Brighton Bears stars. The Bears chief has taken up a role as assistant coach at Oklahoma Storm in the USBL. He flies out this week in time to work with head coach Bryan
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Electornics firm aims to give its customers more value
The new owners of IT and electronics company Amplicon Liveline have outlined plans to make the business substantially larger in five years time. Managing director Tony Gorbold said the company would be improving the range of services it offers customers
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Survey's close call
Most people would pay more to speak to a British call centre worker rather than one based overseas, according to a new report. But a survey of 600 adults also found that most believed employees based in call centres in this country were more likely to
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Financial boost for festival
A festival will celebrate its coming of age in style this year thanks to generous sponsorship from a group of small businesses. The 18th Adur Festival has been given financial backing from a string of firms in the neighbouring towns of Shoreham and Worthing
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Good Heavens, mother's card company takes off
Lucy Heavens was Lucy Harris before she married her boyfriend Rhodri Evans and decided it would make perfect sense to combine their surnames. So I was half-expecting to meet an earth mother type surrounded by tarot cards and joss-sticks when I visited
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Water boss's career is flowing beautifully
The only female water company boss in England and Wales achieved a career double when she was asked to spearhead the UK's water industry association. Margaret Devlin, managing director of South East Water, has agreed to chair Water UK, the body which
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Trading places
Business leaders from Canterbury visited Brighton and Hove to find out how the city tackles problems of congestion and parking. Some 20 delegates from the Cathedral city were given a guided tour of North Laine by members of the traders' association. City
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Debate on housing
Tenants and landlords have a chance to cross-examine politicians about housing ahead of next month's general election. Parliamentary candidates will face a question-and-answer session at the Brighton and Hove Private Sector Housing forum meeting today
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Blaze school pupils remain at college
Pupils at a secondary school which suffered a £3 million arson attack will today continue their GCSE studies at a Brighton college. Tideway School, in Southdown Road, Newhaven, has been off limits for pupils during a clear-up operation and they will not
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Family takes cancer fight to NHS
Exactly a year ago today, Miles Woodgate lost his fight for life. The 26-year-old died three days after being told he had testicular cancer, a diagnosis his family says was too little, too late. His devastated sister and mother will be spending the first
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Sweet shop censors sticks of rock
A sweet shop owner who sells sticks of rock with swear words running through has censored them after complaints. Marsha Brewer, 47, said the so-called Insult Rocks are one of her best sellers at the Old Fashioned Candy Shop in Pelham Place on Hastings
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Letter: Monorail will still need fossil fuel
The idea of a monorail between the Marina and the Palace Pier is flawed technically. While running, if on batteries, it will produce very little pollution but when re-charging the batteries it will use electricity generated by fossil fuels. I would hope
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Letter: A seafront monorail is not practical
Now illustrations have been released, I hope Brighton's planners appreciate the Brighton Bullet would be a gross eyesore in what is, incidentally, a designated Conservation Area (The Argus, April 15). The monorail structure is clumsy and, unless placed
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Letter: Knock them down
I would like to suggest a use for Brighton and Hove's surplus church buildings which could also solve another problem on the Racehill. The Tenantry Down site (not the allotments) is under-used and difficult to keep tidy but would make an ideal position
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Football: Crawley need to finish on high note
Captain Ian Simpemba insists Crawley must take maximum points from their last two games to ensure the season ends on a high note. Reds have nothing to play for against Stevenage at the Broadfield Stadium tonight after a run of one win in eight Conference
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Letter: Close them now
I read with interest Craig Johnson's thoughts in regard to the closure of many of our churches (Letters, April 11). His last sentence - "We must not let it become another West Pier" - says it all. I was talking about St Peter's Church but I wholeheartedly
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Basketball: Nurse takes coaching job in America
Nick Nurse is preparing to trawl one of America's top summer leagues for potential new Brighton Bears stars. The Bears chief has taken up a role as assistant coach at Oklahoma Storm in the USBL. He flies out this week in time to work with head coach Bryan
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Mac warned to watch his step
Albion manager Mark McGhee today warned Mark McCammon he will be under the microscope if he features in Saturday's showdown at home to West Ham. The big target man is effectively on trial for the rest of the week following his half-time bust-up with McGhee
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Gardeners go for gold with feng shui theme
Three individual traders have been given a rare opportunity to showcase their skills after being invited to take part in a famous flower show. Friends Lisa Grant, Michael Rowland and Johanna Donna have been asked to design a show garden for the Hampton
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Respected director's EEF move
John Peel, one of the most respected business figures in Sussex, has been elected president of EEF South, the manufacturers' organisation for London and the South-East. Mr Peel, who is business development director of Varian Medical Systems in Crawley
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It's over at Rover but not for dealers
Bosses at one of the biggest car dealerships in Sussex were counting their losses today following the demise of the MG Rover group. Caffyns, which has eight MG Rover franchises in Sussex and Kent, said it was owed at least £54,000 by the collapsed car
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Phone fury over masts near school
Nine mobile phone aerials will be put on top of a block of flats despite protests about health risks. People who live at Mitre House, Western Road, Brighton, are outraged there has been no public consultation over the three T-Mobile antennae and six 02
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April 19: Mac warned to watch his step
Albion manager Mark McGhee today warned Mark McCammon he will be under the microscope if he features in Saturday's showdown at home to West Ham. The big target man is effectively on trial for the rest of the week following his half-time bust-up with McGhee
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Call up some original art on your mobile
an internet company hopes to profit by linking Brighton's creative talent with the biggest names in mobile communications. Le Singe Media, run by entrepreneur David Curry, is helping independent artists and designers showcase their work on the mobile
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24-hour airport pub bid
Pioneering pub chain JD Wetherspoon is considering securing a 24-hour licence for its pubs at Gatwick airport. The chain has already put in an application to Leeds City Council for 24-hour opening at the city railway station. It is deciding whether to
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Agency celebrates its sexy contract
An advertising and design agency emerged today as one of the creative forces behind a campaign to find the 100 sexiest women in the world. Mosaic was commissioned by men's magazine FHM to produce a range of advertising displays for nationwide stores including
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Candidates on stage
Constituency candidates will field queries at a Question Time-style forum. Contenders from across the political divide will state their case at Eastbourne Town Hall in Grove Road. Eastbourne is a marginal seat with sitting Tory MP Nigel Waterson fighting
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Letter: Live animal exports still go on throughout Europe
January 2005 was the tenth anniversary of live animal exports from Shoreham. People power through protest finally stopped this cruel trade going on through the port of Shoreham. Unfortunately, we were unable to stop it continuing from other ports. The
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Letter: Breathable air
Sandra Staufer quotes: "The World Health Organisation has confirmed Brighton and Hove is now one of the best cities in the world when it comes to helping its population lead healthy lives" (Letters 13 April). I wonder if WHO knows about the city's air
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Duo dance into the next round
Dancer Nathan Potter's boogie woogie won him a place in the next round of a TV show. The 26-year-old manager of Hastings' Bay Trading clothes shop and his dancing partner, Kristy Cullen, were awarded the highest marks from judges on BBC One's Saturday
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Healthier meals are on the cards
Parents can keep tabs on their children's eating habits thanks to an electronic card to pay for school dinners. Eastbourne Technology College is one of a handful of schools in East Sussex where pupils pay for their meals on a type of credit card. Parents
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Letter: God's creatures?
Vegetarian Carol Irvine quotes the new Catholic Catechism: "Animals are God's creatures. He surrounds them with His providential care." (Letters, April 14) both of fowl, and of cattle, and of beasts, and of every creeping thingwere destroyed from the
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Letter: Major decline
In answer to Rev John Webster (Letters, April 13), St Stephen's Church in Montpelier Place was dedicated on July 25, 1851. The interior was reconstructed from the Royal Chapel in Palace Place which, until 1822, had been the ballroom of the Castle Inn
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Speed cameras' cash haul
Speed cameras on just one stretch of road in Brighton trapped more than 12,000 drivers and raised £750,000 in fines, it was revealed today. It was by far the biggest revenue-earning area for cameras in Sussex and accounted for a fifth of all fines in
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Letter: Take us out of Europe, too
up at the command of the European Union. "Regions" are, after all, meant eventually to replace whole countries, not just counties - which is something few Tories would favour. Why doesn't Michael Howard now go the whole hog and commit to leaving the European
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Meningitis victim who lost both her legs finishes marathon in 19 hours
Hours after the last runners had crossed the line, the crowds had gone home and the litter cleared away, one solitary figure was still doggedly finishing the 25th London Marathon. Brave Clare Forbes, who lost both legs to meningitis in 2001, was determined
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Video footage gives missing student's family hope
Video footage of a missing student's last-known steps is being used by his family to help trace him. Mike Gibson and Jo Gibson-Clark handed out videos of their son Eddie attending a Cambodian funeral in an emotional plea for information. Eddie, 20, a
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McDonald's mum was loved by all
The husband of a loving grandmother who was stabbed to death during a children's party at a McDonald's restaurant described her as a big sister to the youngsters she had looked after. Eddie Marshall paid an emotional tribute to his wife Jackie, saying
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Letter: Put to good use
In answer to Rev John Webster (Letters, April 13), St Stephen's Church in Montpelier Place is now owned by Brighton Housing Trust. Known as First Base Day Centre, it provides essential services to more than 150 homeless and vulnerable men and women each
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Letter: Our youngsters need somewhere safe to go
Well said, Valerie Paynter. She surely expresses the views of thousands of frustrated tax payers, who believe a broad section of youngsters in our city are not receiving a fair deal on facilities (Letters, April 7). The city needs more well-organised
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Cricket: Warne and Mushtaq in Hove showdown
Even with 1,100 first-class wickets to his name Mushtaq Ahmed cheerfully admits he won't be the best leg-spinner on view at Hove over the next four days. Mushtaq and Shane Warne cross swords for the first time in county cricket tomorrow and the battle
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Rugby: Trophy triumph gives Worthing a timely boost
Ben Dudley put Worthing on course for knockout glory, then admitted his team are prepared for the worst in their league title bid. Dudley produced the clever solo finish which turned the tide after Lewes had taken an early lead in Sunday's Greene King
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Fans urged to vote for pro-Falmer candidate
Brighton and Hove Albion fans are urging fellow supporters to back the General Election candidate who best supports the club's Falmer stadium bid. The delayed public inquiry into the 22,000-seat arena has turned the longrunning Falmer saga into an unexpected
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Highland Fling, Theatre Royal, Brighton, April 19 - 23
The man who won over the fuddy-duddys of the dance establishment with his groundbreaking all-male version of Swan Lake - innovative choreographer Matthew Bourne - is at it again. This time it's with his revival of Highland Fling, which combines delicate
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The Hives, Dome Concert Hall, Brighton
If the sell-out Brighton crowd was anything to go by, spats will soon become the discerning indie kid's accessory of choice. These and a pair of shiny shoes were much in evidence on Saturday night as The Hives' frontman, Howlin Pelle Almqvist, now sporting
