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Letter: Why not park your bums
elsewhere?irstly, may I congratulate Tony Austin's mother on reaching the ripe old age of 90 (Letters, August 29). In response to his comments, last time I went to Stanmer Park in Brighton I am sure it stretched a long distance from south to north, so
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Letter: Gay people should have more of a say
It is disappointing The Argus should give such prominence to a letter from Councillor Peter Willows (August 26) for another of his regular attacks on Brighton and Hove's gay community. On this occasion, he tries to have us believe he's not objecting to
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Letter: Breath of fresh air
In an increasingly gloomy world where we are threatened by global warming, terrorism and now bird flu, what a happy escape I had late week at Kemp Town's Internet Cafe 22, when I went to A Bit Of A Do, organised by Lee Walker. This was a camp, joyous
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Man killed by train at crossing
Travel chaos hit Sussex last night after a man was killed by a train. The man lay down in front of an eight-carriage train at Shoreham East level crossing at 5.30pm. Chris Gogarty, 20, of Cross Road, Southwick, was waiting at the front of the traffic
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Cheers for landmark
An MP has congratulated the owner of a landmark seafront building for restoring it to its former glory. David Lepper, Labour MP for Brighton Pavilion, sent his message to Bluestorm, owner of Embassy Court on Brighton seafront, as it prepares to celebrate
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Boy cleared of school arson charge
A teenager accused of setting fire to a school causing £3 million damage has walked free from court. The 16-year-old was smiling broadly as he left Lewes Crown Court yesterday after being acquitted of torching Tideway School in Newhaven. Following a week-long
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Bus lane safety fears after collision
A woman suffered serious injuries when she was hit by a bus as she crossed a busy bus lane. The woman, in her 40s, was thrown into the air during the collision with the No 37 bus opposite St Peter's Church, Brighton, on a pedestrian crossing Shoppers
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Letter: You can do it...
While I agree with Beryl Fleming (Letters, August 30) that young people should be encouraged to take up walking, she is wrong about the ascents of Ben Nevis, Snowdon and Scafell Pike being impossible in 24 hours. This particular accomplishment is known
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Victory for woman sacked for being pregnant
A rail company has failed to overturn a tribunal's decision it had unfairly dismissed an employee because she was pregnant. New Southern Railway Limited's appeal against the victory for Hannah Quinn was thrown out at an employment tribunal. Mrs Quinn,
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Six years for death crash driver
A banned motorist who carried a dying teenage friend away from the scene of a road crash was today beginning a six-year sentence behind bars. Sam Pennington, 19, dragged the bleeding girl from the wreckage, put her over his shoulder and carried her for
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Letter: Remember Robert Tressell
Readers who are sympathetic with Reg Johnson's efforts to keep the memory of Robert Tressell alive (The Argus, August 27) may be interested to know that the Robert Tressell Group in Hastings has held seven Robert Tressell Festivals since 1998. An array
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Match louts jailed after attack
Two soccer fans have been jailed for a drunken attack on a father who tried to act as peacemaker when they confronted his sons after an England victory. Donald Vaughan's skull was fractured when he was attacked by Troy Johnson and Paul Measor. They were
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Letter: Poor argument
It is simply not true, as John Hodgson suggests, that water meters would "hit the poor" (Letters, August 26). Firstly, the average bill for metered customers is now, in each area of the UK bar one, below that for unmetered customers, suggesting metered
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Cricket: Hero Adams wins thriller
If you want a job doing well do it yourself. That seemed to be Chris Adams' motto at Hove last night as Sussex all but made certain that they will playing in the first division of the National League next season. Adams scored an unbeaten 110, his first
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Dodd faces lay-off
Jason Dodd has been hit by an injury blow, ruling him out of Albion's defence for up to six weeks. The former Southampton stalwart faces an operation on the left ankle problem which forced him to miss Monday's 2-0 home win against Plymouth. Manager Mark
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The taste of county food is golden
Gourmet cakes flavoured with lemon drizzle, rich chocolate and lime and coconut have been named as among the best food products of the year. The desserts, made by Brighton and Hove's Kai Organics, won prizes in the Great Taste Awards 2005. The competition
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Gull-proof bin bag idea is thrown out
A fabric shop owner's idea for how to stop seagulls tearing rubbish sacks apart has been binned by the local authority. David Warburton thought bin bags could be kept in sacks made of rip stock, a light but strong material used in parachute design, which
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Residents in torment over mini motorbikes
Noisy scooters and mini motorbikes are causing misery for residents. Homeowners say the petrol-powered machines are being driven illegally and destroy their peace in the evenings. Rosemary Gridley, 69, of Langley Crescent, Woodingdean, said the sound
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Red Eye
(12A, 85 mins) Starring Rachel McAdams, Cillian Murphy, Brian Cox. Directed by Wes Craven. Every time you board an airplane, you unknowingly take part in a lottery. First prize is the man or woman of your dreams sitting in the adjacent seat, booby prize
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Battling Clare will run the marathon
A woman who lost both her legs to meningitis has won her battle to take part in the New York Marathon. The Meningitis Trust withdrew Clare Forbes' entry to the marathon because it said it was worried about her health and safety. The move angered Clare
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Hero Adams wins thriller
If you want a job doing well do it yourself. That seemed to be Chris Adams' motto at Hove last night as Sussex all but made certain that they will playing in the first division of the National League next season. Adams scored an unbeaten 110, his first
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Festival of sand is set to return
A festival dedicated to the art of sand could become a regular feature of the summer calendar after attracting a record number of visitors. In the past six weeks, about 200,000 people have toured The World Sand Sculpture Festival at Black Rock in Brighton
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Prior inspires ruthless Sussex
Sussex have been embarrassed by Scotland's part-time cricketers before but there was never much chance of a repeat at Hove yesterday. The Saltires enjoyed one of their best victories in their three years in the totesport League when they successfully
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Letter: ...but it's a trek
A recent survey revealed that a large number of people believe we have been visited by aliens from another planet and many also claim to have seen UFOs. The nearest star from us is Proxima Centauri - 4.2 light years away. Light travels at 186,000 miles
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Letter: Doing no harm
I am disgusted at The Argus for its part in promoting the censorship of violent pornography. Brighton and Hove is the most liberal city in the country if you are gay but what about if you are a sado-masochist? This sexual disposition is common and there
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Bombs found at dredging firm
A building materials company could face prosecution after nearly two dozen unexploded bombs and bullets were found on its premises. The military material was discovered in a raid on the Shoreham site of aggregate firm Kendall Bros on Friday. Police closed
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Letter: The old bill
For its raid on the Palace Pier, the UK Immigration Service assembled more than 100 police officers, including specialist staff from Kent and Leicester, ten immigration officers, two press officers and one inflatable boat. Their trip to the seaside cannot
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Letter: Why have bylaws if not enforced?
Your editorial about barbecues (The Argus, August 18) is particularly apt in relation to the need for stricter enforcement of bylaws, the lack of which is becoming an all-too-familiar story. Whether we look at cycling on the promenade, football matches
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Letter: Still relevant
Having lived in Hastings and St Leonards for 15 years and learned a little about the life and writing of Robert Tressell, I was interested to read the article by Angela Wintle (The Argus, August 27). Tressell was a great man and a genuine socialist. When
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Basketball: Bears duo return as captains
Nick Nurse today re-signed two Brighton Bears crowd favourites and made them co-captains. Barbados centre Andrew Alleyne and England point guard Ronnie Baker will lead Bears in the new British League season after agreeing one-year deals. But Ryan Huntley
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Letter: There's something fishy going on at the seafront
I often visit Shoreham and have spent many happy years fishing along the coast between Shoreham and Brighton but last week I was astounded by the open display during my "last" fishing trip on the beach. I knew I would be able to catch the high tide about
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McGhee raids French market
Albion have increased their French connection by landing another cut-price winger to raid with Sebastien Carole. Alexandre Frutos, a former team-mate of Carole, has joined the Seagulls on a free transfer from French Division One side FC Metz. The 23-year-old
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Shopkeeper fights to keep shutters
A shopkeeper has gathered 1,250 signatures to protest against an order forcing him to tear down his £3,000 security shutters. Chris Dancey launched a petition to save the shutters outside his Supernews newsagents a fortnight ago after Brighton and Hove
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Beach business is booming despite the economic slowdown
High Street shops are reporting the worst trading conditions for at least a decade but tourism bosses say business is booming. More people are choosing to spend short breaks at the seaside rather than jetting off to Europe. Tourism South East carries
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Bids are in to take over rail service
Bids for a new rail service to link Sussex to the Midlands and East Anglia are being scrutinised by the Government. Transport Secretary Alistair Darling will next week start assessing bids for the existing Thameslink network between Brighton and Bedford
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Check how your GP performs
Patients across Sussex can check how their GP surgery is performing following the publication of new figures. The data shows how practices are rated on criteria including appointment times, flu jabs and care of chronically-ill patients. It was gathered
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The Business
(18, 96 mins) Starring Danny Dyer, Tamer Hassan, Geoff Bell. Directed by Nick Love. Nick Love's follow-up to The Football Factory is a gangland thriller that struts back in time to the Thatcherite Eighties - an era of opportunity and enterprise. Some
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Parent pledges to push for admissions reform
A parent said he would continue to lobby an education authority over its "unfair" school admissions criteria after it refused to apply for an emergency change in policy. Mick Landmann is one of more than 1,000 parents in east Brighton who has signed a
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Funktion forms a new attraction
A £2.2 million nightclub featuring live bands and DJs is to open in a seaside town. The Funktion Rooms will open in November in Pevensey Road, central Eastbourne, and bosses hope it will emerge as a nationally-recognised venue. The three-room club will
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The Stereophonics, Dome Concert Hall, Brighton
It is as if the new drummer of The Stereophonics woke up the two Jones boys with cold, wet flannels to unleash a new life on the band when he replaced Stuart Cable. Whatever the reason for Cable's departure (singer Kelly Jones cited commitment issues)
