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Downsizing success 11:10am Tue 19 Feb 08 Vicki's best friend loved her and stood up for her whatever her size, even when she ballooned to 22 stone... Getting plastered for love 2:21pm Mon 11 Feb 08 How far would you go to get hold of a permanent piece of your loved one? Brighton sculptor Jamie McCartney has shot to fame for his unusual recreations of body parts. Reader comments (6) Tanned girls in the ring 11:46am Mon 4 Feb 08 Scantily clad in bikinis and high heels, ring girls have been a subject of debate for some time. Are they crucial to gearing up the atmosphere and glamour of the night or just a tacky, out-dated tradition? Could horse sense solve your problems? 12:16pm Fri 25 Jan 08 When it comes to solving problems, the last thing you'd think of is going to talk to a horse. But if the success of equine-assisted therapy in the US is anything to go by, it could be the next big thing. Reader comments (3) Kirsty turns to crime - but only on TV 4:45pm Mon 21 Jan 08 Kirsty Young started out as the fresh face of newsreading for Channel Five ten years ago. Reader comment (1) Two women who've beaten their phobias 4:22pm Fri 11 Jan 08 Most people's phobias only cause problems should they encounter a spider or heights. But when you suffer from a phobia of blushing or driving, it can take over your entire life. Reader comment (1) The Little Black Dress goes on show 4:16pm Mon 3 Dec 07 The Little Black Dress has been a wardrobe staple for more than 80 years. It is the ultimate fashion statement a woman can buy. Is marriage bliss or a ball and chain? 2:37pm Mon 26 Nov 07 In a world of illicit affairs, single parents, gay relationships and co-habiting, who in their right mind would want to get married? The Bridget Jones of Bethlehem 2:39pm Mon 19 Nov 07 Jordan Lancaster of Haywards Heath had always dreamed of having a big family. Have you ever been to Paradise? 3:27pm Mon 12 Nov 07 With everything from designer lights to vintage dresses and an Eighties Rubik's Cube, Brighton's biggest antique store Snooper's Paradise is a good place to your Christmas shopping. More ...

EDITOR'S CHOICE DOWNLOAD OF THE WEEK Listen to new music from Brighton's best bands WHAT'S ON Daughters of Albion, Brighton Dome Concert Hall, Tues May 13 Power Lunch, The Open House, Brighton, Thurs May 8 - Sun May 25 GOING GREEN Green funerals unearthed LETTERS TO THE EDITOR Too much alcohol Missing statues COMMENT AND ANALYSIS The highs and lows of Tories' year of change GET OUR NEWS BY E-MAIL Just register Most read Comments 1 No instant reprieves for axed players 2 Woman rescued from sea is detained 3 Micky's a winner, says Kuipers 4 Hove residents' parking war with commuters 5 Seafront street drinkers face crackdown 6 McPhee gives youngsters ray of hope 7 Sussex look at talented bowling duo 8 Sunbather's miracle escape from death 9 Coastguards criticise 'tombstoners' 10 Lie detectors catch out benefits cheats Today | 7 Days 1 Micky Adams makes sensational return to Albion 2 Top travel guide criticises Brighton and Hove 3 St James's Starbucks fight goes online 4 Adams: Returning to Albion was easy decision 5 Reid fires parting shot 6 Albion also release McFaul, Martot and Rents 7 Dean Wilkins considers his future 8 Security staff to protect cabbies 9 i360 tower could beam wi-fi 10 Ten go in Albion clearout