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Leading the way in the battle against cancer
A manufacturer of sophisticated cancer-fighting equipment has won another contract in the latest round of public spending on the disease. Crawley-based Varian Medical Systems has been chosen as the main supplier of radiotherapy machines in wave eight
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Shops suffer as property sales slow
Retailers are suffering the knock-on effects of the housing slowdown with sales of furniture, DIY goods and carpets in decline. The overall drop in sales, across all sectors, was greater than expected last month according to the CBI's Distributive Trades
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Letter: The law is key to EDO harmony
There has been considerable coverage recently about the policing of the protests outside EDO's premises. Much of this has been critical of police tactics and our overall response to policing the protests. Frankly, I find the criticism levelled at us unjustified
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Letter: Wonder of Falmer
I had to respond to Ben Brooks (Letters, June 6) about that veritable oasis, that jewel of the South Downs, possibly even the undiscovered Eighth Wonder of the World, known locally as Falmer. He's right to hail the "undulating downland" playing host to
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Letter: A flood of money
Chris Rackley (Letters, June 3) demonstrates good intentions but a lack of economic reality. If the wealth of the celebrities he mentions, plus that of the world's millionaires, was donated to charity, the result would be chaos. There would be disaster
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Do Me Bad Things, Concorde 2, Brighton
If Quentin Tarantino stopped making films and started putting bands together, he might come up with something like Do Me Bad Things. They have the same combination of style, innovation and sheer kick-ass rock'n'roll genius, without the graphic violence
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Letter: There are local Blue Badge guides
Vera Brackenridge (Letters, June 2) stated Blue Badge guides are woefully non-existent in Brighton, which is incorrect. I am one of the most active local Blue Badge guides and organise the monthly Ghost Walks here. Blue Badge guides are tour guides who
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Letter: Learn respect
Brindle says he has lost respect for the police. Pity he didn't find respect for people's property. Hove's retired coppers must look at what's going on now in wonder. Hope he and his dad have learned a lesson. -Bob Moon, Shoreham
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Man cleared of causing smash
A man has been cleared of causing a train crash as he drove a van and horsebox over a level crossing. George Ripley had his grandson in the van with him when the crash happened on an unmanned farm crossing. Mr Ripley told The Argus yesterday: "I thought
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Plaque at Dickens' retreat
A blue plaque has been erected outside the 14th Century seaside bolthole of author Charles Dickens. It was unveiled yesterday at Eastbourne's oldest house, the Pilgrims in Borough Lane, Old Town, by Eastbourne Dickensians' chairman Vera Banwell-Clode.
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Police warn pubs over deadline for licences
Pubs across Sussex are still facing a ban on serving alcohol for not complying with new licensing laws. Figures show applications for licences from pubs, clubs and restaurants across the county are still only trickling in. Sussex Police believes it might
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Hospital trust warns of huge budget black hole
The largest hospital trust in Sussex has warned tough times are ahead after revealing it has to save more than £34 million this year. The news has sparked fears patient services and jobs may be affected at Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS
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Letter: Back authorities
Sussex Police weren't heavy-handed. People should learn from this that laws are to be respected and if you break them, you pay the price. The Argus did society no favours by putting Brindle on its front page with a headline, Felt Tip Pen Boy in Cuffs,
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Letter: The sharp end
Does Michael Brindle's father think a telling off does any good to today's teenagers? He got what he deserved - a short, sharp, shock. -RJ Metcalfe, Brighton
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Art campus set to close
Students offered places at a popular art college will have to travel miles to an alternative site following the decision to close the campus. About 60 people will have to make the extra 20-mile journey, taking anything up to half an hour, after bosses
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Letter: Undue glory
If more vandals were treated this way they might see what they do is illegal and not a laugh. But isn't The Argus glorifying Brindle's actions by putting him on the front page? -Catherine Goode, Hove
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NHS dentist crisis point
NHS dental services in Sussex have reached crisis point, with more than half the county's practices closing their books to new patients. Of the dentists that do take on NHS patients, some have a waiting list of up to two months with almost all unable
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Letter: The police were right about Brindle
The police response to 14-year-old Michael Brindle, who defaced a lamp post in Hangleton Valley Drive, Hove, with a felt-tip pen (The Argus, June 4), was right. Should his father pay the cost of removing the graffiti? -Gerald E Howard, Hove
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90 cars a month are being torched
More than 90 vehicles a month are torched by vandals on Sussex streets. Statistics from the Office of the Deputy Prime Minister disclose the extent of attacks on cars, vans and motorbikes which keep firefighters from tackling real emergencies. The figures
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Letter: Food for thought
I'm happy to see Brighton and Hove doing its bit to raise money for famine relief, encouraged by Bob Geldof and friends. However, it is time local businesses became more involved in fighting world hunger. Recently, I applied for a part-time job at a new
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Eastbourne will always be special for Wade
Virginia Wade will celebrate the 30th anniversary of her Eastbourne triumph next week. Wade overcame the legendary Billie-Jean King 7-5 4-6 6-4 in an epic 1975 final in blustery conditions at Devonshire Park. She has retained her connections with the
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New deal can help Bears reach the top
Nick Nurse celebrated a major three-year sponsorship deal for Brighton Bears and set his sights on a return to the summit of the British League. Bears have clinched "substantial" backing from Genesis, an international freight forwarding business based
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Stores give theft alerts
Police in Brighton and Hove have teamed up with supermarkets to fight crime. Ten supermarkets, including Waitrose, Sainsbury's, Tesco, Asda and Somerfield, will broadcast to customers reminding them to not leave valuables on display in vehicles, ensure
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Postal strike threatens to drag on for months
A postal strike could drag on for weeks or months with managers drafted in from as far afield as Bristol to keep the service going. About 130 workers at the sorting office in Bognor Regis held a one-day strike yesterday, the third since industrial action
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Dancer died after his car tyre exploded
A popular dancer died because of a blow-out on one of his car tyres, an inquest heard. Anthony Johnson, known as AJ, lost control of his car on the A23 at Pyecombe in the early hours of February 15 when one of his rear tyres exploded. He crashed into
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Killer may not have had spatter on clothes
The killer of Billie-Jo Jenkins might not have been spattered with any blood on the front of his clothing, the Old Bailey has heard. Defence witness Professor David Dennison told how he carried out experiments using a football filled with water and doused
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Letter: Sad gulls
Thank you for your article on the dangers to herring gulls of fishing line and the wonderful people, such as Roger Musselle, who take care of these injured birds. We can help prevent injuries to wildlife by making our household waste safe. For example
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Specialist is game to test Xbox
Global computer games specialist Babel Media has been chosen by Microsoft to become a tester for its new Xbox video games system. Babel, based in Fonthill Road, Hove, will help games developers and publishers ensure their titles are compatible with the
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Letter: Bob be different
No one doubts Bob Geldof is a caring father but what a pity he directs his skills to promote rock gigs, when the same effort and cash could help wipe out the scandal that millions of children live every day without fresh water. The whole world's in your
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Letter: Save Titnore
Will a decision be made this week to turn Durrington's Titnore Lane into a building site? There will be a public meeting tomorrow at 6pm at The Assembly Hall, Stoke Abbott Road, Worthing, attended by Worthing Council's development control committee, which
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Letter: No time to care
Before condemning "irresponsible" parents who "turn their children out on to the streets un-chaperoned" (Letters, June 5), we should pause to consider the pressures today's parents endure. Mothers are expected to have a job, whether from the pressure
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City aims to lure disabled tourists
Tourism officials hope to lure disabled visitors to the South Coast to tap into a £40 billion market. Brighton and Hove could become a premier holiday destination for an estimated 8.5 million disabled people in the UK if a major revamp of some the city's
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Armed police are called after gang seen with firearm
Armed police were called to the centre of Brighton when a gang was seen with what turned out to be a replica gun. The incident happened as the Government announced tough new measures to curb imitation weapons. Suspects from Tuesday night's gun scare were
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Union leader warns of strikes over pensions
A senior union leader has warned of co-ordinated strikes by up to five million workers, including nurses, teachers, firefighters and civil servants. They would strike over plans to increase the public sector pension age. Speaking at the annual conference
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Letter: Fright is right
Police were right to handcuff and caution Brindle. I was astounded at his father's comments about the "message this sends out". The fact his son was "frightened" by the experience is surely the whole point. Parents should support law enforcement agencies
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Letter: Stop this robbery
Jim Evans (Letters, June 5) completely misunderstands council rents and housing benefit. Taxpayers do not subsidise council tenants. The revenue raised from council rents is raided by Government to subsidise housing benefit by £877 per tenant per year
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Letter: Pond life
In resonse to Mr Parkhouse (Letters, June 6) I can reveal locals will not have to wait long to see Queen's Park pond fully restored. Next week, work is due to start on clearing out the pond's debris. Once this has happened, it will be checked for leaks
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Heather flies flag for Great Britain
A Sussex rhythmic gymnast will represent Great Britain at the European Championships this week. British No.1 Heather Mann, from Southwick, competes for her country in Moscow. Heather's ultimate ambition is to compete in the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
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Letter: Air guns are the worst for injury and damage
"Cat shot in chest by thug" (The Argus, May 30) was yet another act of wanton cowardice in a long line reported in The Argus and other newspapers. On May 4 this year, a boy of 12 was killed in Yorkshire after he was shot through the eye with an air-rifle
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Rana ruled out for four weeks
Sussex signing Rana Naved-ul-Hasan is facing a four-week lay-off after fracturing his thumb playing for Pakistan. The 27-year-old fast bowler is returning to Pakistan with the rest of the squad after being limited to just six overs of bowling in their
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Knight vows to get value for Harding
Dick Knight today vowed to fight all the way to ensure Albion are not short-changed over Dan Harding. The Albion chairman will meet with Leeds United officials over the next two days to discuss Harding's transfer to Elland Road. Knight says he has yet
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City named as a top UK destination
Brighton and Hove has been transformed into a world-class tourist resort which brings in £377 million a year. Tourism officials say the city is now a major British tourist destination, attracting almost 200,000 overseas visitors a year and 7.7 million
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£12,000 helps homeless
The Argus Appeal has donated the largest grant in its history to a charity which helps the homeless. The £12,000 donation will provide a much-needed boost to Off The Fence, which has been working in Hove for ten years. The charity offers emergency help
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Ten ways to keep your heart healthy and happy
Heart disease is the UK's biggest killer and accounts for 110,000 deaths. We've all been told that obesity, smoking and too much alcohol can lead to heart disease and heart attacks, and we know the best way to keep our ticker healthy is to follow a good
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Heritage award hope for eyesore building
A landmark seafront building once branded an eyesore has been shortlisted for a heritage award following a facelift. Seven-storey Regents Court at the Marina, St Leonards, has undergone a radical makeover with a £325,000 conservation grant. Its owner,
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Young adults housing help
Young people have been provided with a stepping stone to independent living with the opening of a new housing project. Martyn Willis, managing director of Newsquest (Sussex) Ltd, officially opened Hove YMCA's Chris Batten House, in Bedford Square, Brighton
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Arrest terror for boy of 15
A man taking legal action against the police has denied he was drunk or high on drugs when he was arrested. John Whelan, 22, is claiming compensation at Brighton County Court for assault, false imprisonment and malicious prosecution seven years ago. His
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Scheme for flats at hotel delayed
Neighbours of a listed Art Deco hotel will have to wait to find out if it will be turned into 300 flats. Councillors deferred a decision over the future of the Grand Ocean Hotel in Saltdean until developers provide details of how the infrastructure would
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The Treason Show: Birthday Special, Komedia, Brighton, June 9 - 11
"The Naked Gag was supposed to be a one-off," says Mark Brailsford, The Treason Show's founder, artistic director and unofficial stripper. "When we started out in 2000, Keith Chegwin was launching a new naturist game show so, for a laugh, I ran on stage
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Inside Deep Throat
(18, 89mins) Narrated by Dennis Hopper. Directed by Fenton Bailey and Randy Barbato Back in the heady days of 1972, an adult film became a cause celebre for a nation and turned buying a ticket into an act of revolution. Made for a paltry 25,000 US dollars
