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Sussex author makes crime pay

Sussex author Peter James is one of Britain’s biggest-selling crime writers. And his characters draw more than a little inspiration from his beloved city of Brighton and Hove, says James Morrison...

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Our Rolling Hills

Away from the hectic world of British politics, David Dimbleby likes to take his dogs for a stroll on the dramatic South Downs. With their mixture of gentle slopes and the steepest climbs the hills have a breathtaking beauty. In an extract from the new book A Portrait of England he explains his love affair with the land...

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Sussex master of horror

The Sussex writer James Herbert’s novels ooze horror and have made him one of the best- known writers in the world. Anna Giokas went to find the man behind the books...

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Billingshurst battler

Sussex broadcaster Edward Enfield, father of Harry, doesn’t have time for retirement. Veronica Groocock met him at his Billingshurst home...

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Bob Clark

Blacksmith and Farrier, 60, Chichester. I still shoe my own horses, but for the last ten years, I have concentrated on being a blacksmith, a trade I got into when I was 15. I was born in Chichester – St Pancras – you can’t get more Chi than that!...

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Brighton's Ace Photographer

From capturing Bowie in concert to recording the devastation of war, award-winning Brighton photographer Roger Bamber has seen his fair share of the action. Here, as we publish a selection of his work, he tells Julia Brandon about his life, career and the stories behind the pictures...

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Brighton actress's fiery scene

Sussex actress Judy Cornwell is best known as the much-loved Daisy in Keeping Up Appearances but she is also a fierce campaigner, novelist and former magistrate. Veronica Groocock met her...

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Strip teasing

As The Observer’s award-winning political cartoonist, Sussex-based illustrator Chris Riddell has been stalking the big beasts of the political jungle for more than a decade. He tells Angela Wintle how the journey on the train between Haywards Heath and East Croydon provides the inspiration for his deadly pen
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Golden summer

Every year the thrilling sport of polo comes to Midhurst bringing with it a host of high-profile players and celebrity fans. Kate Eastman meets some of the local people who share a love of this sport of kings
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Beautiful country gardens to visit

The National Gardens Scheme, founded in 1927, is an independent charitable trust which raises funds by opening gardens to the public throughout England and Wales...
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Late summer sizzle

Leigh Clapp visits two gardens with non-stop summer colour...
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