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Loads to think about...

I haven’t trained as much this month as I’d have liked. My aim isn’t to train every day just yet, though maybe it should be. I think it’s sensible to just gradually increase my training and running distance over time. ‘Gradually’ doing things in every

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Armed raider strikes again in Hove

The gunman thought to have struck five times across the county has claimed a sixth victim. The robber was staying as a guest at a bed and breakfast today before he robbed the landlady and fled. He took around £200 in cash as the landlady

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All for fees

We are not at all surprised that a residential landlord has issued his tenant with an administration fee of £90 prior to the renewal of a lease (The Argus, August 26). Recent Government reg-ulations have imposed new responsibilities upon residential

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More bustle

I share Adam Trimingham’s enthusiasm for the exciting i360, but I also feel Brighton and Hove should be building for business. This has happened in the city before and can be seen by looking at the many fine buildings on the north side of North Street

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Saving Slade

Albion manager Russell Slade’s job should not be in jeopardy this early in the season, with just four games played (The Argus, August 27). The club has not had a good start but the results are not as bad as they look. Slade saved the Seagulls from what

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Ignore the famous failures

I admire Charita Jones and am encouraged by the fact she is off to Amberley and elsewhere to promote her fantastic food. I don’t believe she would blame “competition” for her restaurant’s demise – how many other Soul Food restaurants are there to choose

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Tory neglect

Councillor Kemble seems unaware that the sad demise of Mamma Cherri’s reflects a wider malaise among the small businesses in Brighton and Hove. Average customer spend is down, footfall is down and the inability to travel easily into the city deters

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Thank you

We write to you from our honeymoon in San Diego. We got married in Brighton on Saturday, August 15, and would like to thank two kind samaritans who helped out in our hour of need. Everything had been brilliant – we had just been wed in St Joseph’s in

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Bus blocks

Although the Brighton and Hove parking situation arrangements are laughable by any normal standards, one of the real mistakes is the bus stop at the bottom end of Grand Avenue in Hove, adjacent to the statue of Queen Victoria. Although there is the

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We mustn't forget benefits of ciity's vital bus service

Coming back from a holiday in Holland, I was reminded how bad public transport can be in the UK when, at Harwich International, I was greeted by a late and dirty train. However, back in Brighton, what struck me was how well our bus service compares with

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Brighton physicist gets cash to map out the stars

A physicist has landed a bumper government grant to help unravel the secrets of the stars. Professor Alison Bruce has received £500,000 towards her research into the creation of chemical elements. Her team will be paying special attention to the chemical

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Late heartache again for Borough

Ten-man Eastbourne Borough were punished deep in stoppage time for the second game in succession as they went down 2-1 at home to Ebbsfleet. Having conceded in the fourth minute of injury time to draw 1-1 at Salisbury on Saturday, Borough lost

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FULL-TIME: Eastbourne Borough 1 Ebbsfleet United 2

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GOALFLASH: Eastbourne Borough 1 Ebbsfleet 2 (Thomas 90+5)

Magno Vieira fired the ball goalwards and it deflected into the net off Simon Thomas, who ran away celebrating although a defender may also have got a touch.

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GOALFLASH: Eastbourne Borough 1 (Taylor 69) Ebbsfleet 1

Ben Austin played a long ball forward for Jamie Taylor to chase, he brought it under control, steadied himself and slid it under the goalkeeper.

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GOALFLASH: Eastbourne Borough 0 Ebbsfleet 1 (Vieira 56)

Magno Vieira beat Gary Elphick to the ball and was then brought down in the penalty area by Danny Knowles who was shown a straight red card. Borough brought on reserve goalkeeper Michael Jordan but his first task was to pick the ball out of the net as

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Young Sussex motorists driving without cover

One in five young drivers on the road are uninsured, new figures have revealed. Statistics from the Motor Insurers’ Bureau (MIB) - the body set up to compensate the victims of negligent uninsured and untraced drivers - reveal hundreds of inexperienced

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Half-time: Eastbourne Borough 0 Ebbsfleet 0

Eastbourne Borough goalkeeper Danny Knowles saved a penalty in the final minute of the first half to ensure parity at Priory Lane. The visitors threatened early on when Ishmael Welsh's low shot was pushed around a post by Knowles at the expense

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Borough make two changes

Eastbourne Borough made two changes for today's game at home to Ebbsfleet United. Dan Smith, who was disappointing in Saturday's 1-1 draw at Salisbury, was left out of the 16 altogether while Matt Smart dropped to the substitutes' bench.

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Brighton man still in coma after being crushed by his own car

A man who was crushed by his own car is still seriously ill in hospital. Simon Rewell, 41, of Manor Hill, Whitehawk, Brighton, has been in a coma at Brighton's Royal Sussex County Hospital since Wednesday. His family said today that

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Sell-outs, Trendoids and New Opportunities

The music industry is suffering and has less money than ever before. Last night, while watching BBC3 I found out why; it’s being wasted on "TRENDY" bands that will release an EP of five tracks, then get dropped as soon as the next “trendy” band

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County League: Whiteman is hat-trick hero

Marc Whiteman scored a hat-trick as Whitehawk extended their lead at the top of the County League. The one-time Manchester United reserve earned praise from joint boss George Parris after his goals earned a 3-2 win at home to Arundel. The Hawks

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Keeping on keeping on

Yesterday's run went rather well - my quickest 10k yet. I have a strong suspicion that one reason is because I had such a decent break from the previous run. Whatever, I decided to run again today. Make the most of the free time when it comes round

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FA Cup round-up: Dodd is EP's hero

Terry Dodd bagged the only goal as East Preston claimed a notable FA Cup scalp. Trevor Waller’s side won 1-0 away to Southern League division one south and west side Gosport Borough. It means they will be the only County League division

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Hundreds queue for opening of new Worthing food giant

Hundreds of people queued to check-out a newly revamped supermarket. Morrisons took over the run-down Co-op store in Newland Road, Worthing, earlier this year and has spent months transforming it into a gleaming new shop. It officially

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Update: Bognor father remanded in custody over son's murder

A man was remanded in custody today charged with the murder of his son. Lee Floyd was found stabbed to death at the house they shared in Elbridge Crescent in Aldwick, Bognor. His dad Robert Floyd was not present in court during a brief hearing at

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Beachdown bosses blasted for ruining disabled boy's dream Sussex trip

A man who spent hundreds of pounds to take his disabled son to the Beachdown Festival has condemned the way music fans have been treated. Stephen Saunders spent £790 on a tent for himself and son Jack, ten, to give the youngster, who has cerebral

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Injuries are hurting Crawley

A familiar theme is starting to emerge at Crawley as Steve Evans contends with a lengthening injury list. The absence of key individuals arguably cost his side a play-off place last season and the Reds boss could be without six players when they go

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Lewes hopeful of moving forward

Lewes chief Martin Elliott says it is a massive step forward for the club after agreeing a deal with the tax man. The Rooks are facing a winding-up petition from HM Revenue and Customs in the High Court on Wednesday over a tax debt of £110,000. Elliott

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Parris says Lewes have plenty to do

Terry Parris has warned against complacency after Lewes agreed an 11th hour deal to avoid going out of business. Managing director Martin Elliott believes he has reached an agreement with HM Revenue and Customs which should prevent the club from being

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Eagles check on duo

Struggling Eastbourne must check on two of their riders before chasing a much-needed point or more at Coventry tonight (8.00). Lewis Bridger suffered neck injuries in a smash against Poole on Friday night. The teenager is confident he can take part

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Lewes Pound notes must be cashed in

Supporters of the Lewes Pound must cash in their old notes. The organisers behind the scheme have confirmed that the original £1 notes issued in September 2008 are no longer valid in the town’s 150 participating businesses. They have been taken out

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Late lapse costs Borough

Eastbourne Borough had victory cruelly snatched from their grasp in the fourth minute of injury-time at Salisbury. Simon Weatherstone’s spectacular 35-yard strike in the 69th minute looked to have secured Garry Wilson’s men their first away victory of

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Virgo feels good vibes

Skipper Adam Virgo has called on fans to show patience as Albion plan the long climb up the table. The Seagulls are back to 23rd in League One after Saturday’s results but will be feeling a lot better about themselves as they report for training this

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Sussex road tax dodgers caught in record numbers

The number of untaxed cars being clamped or crushed is soaring after a fleet of camera-carrying vans were sent out to catch offenders. In the 12 months to April, more than 4,500 vehicles were seized by NSL, the national parking and traffic

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My first half marathon and some time off

In the last two weeks I've not been running. The most I've done is laps of the block around Run when trying on new shoes, but I've yet to take those new shoes out for a proper test. For the last fortnight I've been lazily resting. One reason

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Father to appear in court over son's murder in Bognor

A man is to appear in court accused of stabbing his son to death. Bob Floyd, 64, of Elbridge Crescent, Aldwick, Bognor, will appear at Worthing Magistrates' Court today charged with murdering his 36-year-old son Lee. Police were called

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Ryman round-up: Hastings win again

Greg Nessling was Hastings’ hero with a second-half penalty save as Tony Dolby’s men made it successive away wins with a 2-1 victory at Cray Wanderers. Keeper Nessling denied Michael Power, who blasted the rebound against the bar, after Rhys

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Gatting and Smith spark Sussex

Sussex coach Mark Robinson hailed an incredible innings by hard-hitting Dwayne Smith which helped keep Sussex Sharks’ Pro40 title challenge firmly on course. Robinson also had words of praise for Joe Gatting, who was denied what looked a certain

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Brighton and Hove businesses fear they could go bust by Christmas

Traders fear they could struggle to survive the next few months after a nightmare bank holiday weekend. Some businesses in Brighton and Hove reported takings were down as much as 50% compared to the same weekend last year. They blamed

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Nomads slip up again

Champions Preston Nomads have suffered a second Sussex League defeat in successive weeks since clinching their title. They went down by five wickets at home to Brighton and Hove after a superb bowling performance from Matt Wood, with 6-56, had seen them

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Father held after son stabbed to death in Bognor home

A man has died after he was stabbed in his own home. Lee Floyd, 36, was wounded in a suspected domestic disturbance in the bungalow where he lived. He died at the scene in the property, which he shares with an elderly couple, in Elbridge