Although I have great sympathy for the people of Bevendean who have been affected by the flooding, I do not think it is fair to blame the farmer and farming practices. Houses in this valley were built on farmland previously farmed by the present farmer's
Manufacturers are becoming slightly happier with their situation, although jobs and profits remain under pressure. A new report from the Confederation of British Industry and consultancy Business Strategies, said while some problems remained, manufacturers
C. Trousdell accused me of misrepresenting the truth when I wrote that only 0.6 per cent of the CO2 in the atmosphere is due to motor vehicles. He quotes a rise of 100ppm in CO2 in the last 200 years, but it should be considered over thousands of years
A man died after a hospital delayed surgery on his fractured hip, an inquest heard. During the wait Stanley Hill, 90, a road accident victim, developed complications partly due to his immobility. Staff at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, in Brighton,
The vandalism of 60 vehicles since the weekend is almost unbelievable (November 14). This situation simply cannot be allowed to continue. The town is a disaster zone, with vandalism and graffiti endemic. Is it is time to consider a zero tolerance policy
The teenage son of soccer tycoon Matthew Harding has escaped a jail sentence after Brighton magistrates decided he should not go to prison. Luke Harding, 19, of Underhill Lane, Ditchling, admitted at an earlier hearing charges of racially aggravated common
The recent letter about the Shoreham Beach whale not being the first to be washed up in the area is correct. On May 21, 1935, a young female killer whale weighing 6096kg and measuring 5.8 metres was washed up next to the Palace Pier. The Argus recorded
As Conservative party agent in Brighton, I am easily able to explain why David Gold signs his letters prospective parliamentary candidate. He was selected by members of Brighton Pavilion Conservative Association earlier this year to be just that. David
Today we launch our annual Don't Drink and Drive campaign with a message to motorists to think about the consequences of their actions. People who mix alcohol and driving are not only gambling with death but risking a criminal record, losing their licence
The Blue Circle Cement Works between Shoreham and Upper Beeding is one of the biggest eyesores anywhere in the Downs. A vast area of chalk was systematically hacked away over the years to provide cement before the site was abandoned, leaving a huge gash
A man arrested in connection with the murder of a 64-year-old man in Brighton has been released. The 34-year-old was freed on police bail last night to return to Brighton police station on December 15. Meanwhile, scientists were today conducting a fingertip
I am extremely irritated by people's views of witchcraft. Why does everyone assume witchcraft causes harm? It is no worse than any other religion and centres around protecting the environment, celebrating individuality and rediscovering our in-built powers
Accusations of a police state have been levelled by fuel tax protesters banned from entering York and whose vehicle registrations have been recorded. Police actions have been described by protest organisers as undemocratic and a threat to their right
We need to urgently address the problems of flooding. Global warming is changing the weather patterns and we must quickly and effectively drain the land. It is obvious that high tides coming up the Ouse, and storm water going down it cannot be dealt with
Stafford Browne adores Albion - he supported them and played for them, but on Saturday he hopes to humiliate them. Browne's presence at Aldershot is one of those twists of fate invariably thrown up by the FA Cup. It was a dream come true when Brian Horton
A Sussex boarding school is to tout for business in the USA for the first time. Roedean School, Brighton, is among 14 English schools which will try to drum up trade at a conference in Washington next month. The Association of Boarding Schools conference
A scheme which could bring 125 jobs to Brighton has taken a major step forward. Nielson, which is involved in booking and chartering marine holidays, plans to move into the upper floors of a new building on the boathouse site at Brighton Marina. Councillors
Next time you get on a bus in Brighton and Hove you may find yourself sitting next to the long arm of the law. Bobbies are taking to public transport and "riding shotgun" to combat rowdiness and vandalism and to get to know the public. Superintendent
Two thousand new jobs could be created under plans to redevelop one of the biggest brownfield sites in the South East. Developers hope to turn the former Blue Circle Cement Works just outside Shoreham into a business park with new homes, a hotel and leisure
The firm chosen to take over most Sussex trains could move in early if current operator Connex runs down its services, a Government minister has warned. Govia, which runs the Thameslink Brighton-Bedford service, is due to take over the South Central franchise
Brighton's two universities are making a joint bid to open the town's first undergraduate medical college to train doctors. More than 160 academic and support staff could be employed at the new school if the Department of Health approves the bid by the
Thepelican recently spotted near Lewes has in fact been in the area for some time. A couple of months ago he was in residence at a pond in Piddinghoe which is owned by the Newhaven and Seaford Sailing Club. Club officials made inquiries and it turns out
Most people in the Lewes area would pay more council tax for better recycling services, a survey suggests. A survey of 591 residents revealed nearly 70 per cent thought the absence of a kerbside collection was the main reason why they did not recycle
Why are the purpose-built reservoirs at the side of the A23 between Patcham and Pyecombe empty? They were made to catch the rain water run-off from the new road when it was constructed. If the water is not being held in the reservoirs, it is flowing directly
A scathing attack on the new Cabinet system at West Sussex County Council has been launched by those who voted for it in the first place. The results of a questionnaire show that just over half the county council do not believe the system has made the
As someone who left Brighton for London five years ago, I am always pleased when I get a chance to return. On my last visit I bought my usual copy of the Argus and, as I had a little more time than normal, looked through the small ads and bargain buys
C. Trousdell accused me of misrepresenting the truth when I wrote that only 0.6 per cent of the CO2 in the atmosphere is due to motor vehicles. He quotes a rise of 100ppm in CO2 in the last 200 years, but it should be considered over thousands of years
Now that the regeneration of St James's Street is nearly complete one can see the benefits it has brought. The local shops for the local community it was meant to enhance are closing down one by one and being replaced by cafe-bars and licensed restaurants
A heartbroken woman has appealed to a thief who stole her handbag to hand back a lock of her late daughter's hair. Valerie Hill, of Worthing, says she is not worried about the cash and credit cards in the bag, which was taken from the nursing home where
Up to 120 new jobs are to be created at Gatwick with the takeover and expansion of an airline. The Libra Holidays Group has bought a two-thirds share of Sabre Airways and will run it from next summer. Libra plans to buy three new Boeing 737s and operate
An elderly woman who was repeatedly burgled before being battered to death asked police for help at least six times, a court heard. David Munley, 56, of Byron Road, Worthing, is accused of murdering pensioner Jean Barnes at her home in nearby Tennyson
A man died after a hospital delayed surgery on his fractured hip, an inquest heard. During the wait Stanley Hill, 90, a road accident victim, developed complications partly due to his immobility. Staff at the Royal Sussex County Hospital, in Brighton,
Former soldier Joanna Stephanie White wore a floral-patterned dress and carried a gold cardboard crown and a collection of soft toys into court today. He appeared in court charged with intentionally causing racially aggravated harassment, alarm or distress
The attitude of early Christianity to paganism is well documented. In Theodore's Penitential, an early book on Christian doctrine and ceremony, banned practices included astrology, worship of nature and Pagan calendar customs and festivals. When this
Arsonists may have started a fire which broke out at a football club in Hastings today. Firefighters were called at 6am to tackle the blaze at St Leonards Football Club, Elphinstone Road. A member of the public raised the alarm after seeing flames shooting
Bobbies may be travelling much more by bus under a scheme being pioneered by police in Hove. They'll be encouraged to take some of the many buses from Palmeira Square, close to Hove police station, off to their beats. It should help cut some of the crime
I did not deny witchcraft's connection with Halloween, which is obvious, but merely redressed the balance to show its relevance to Christianity (November 10). It is, of course, a witch's standard argument that because their rites pre-date Christianity
The Blue Circle Cement Works between Shoreham and Upper Beeding is one of the biggest eyesores anywhere in the Downs. A vast area of chalk was systematically hacked away over the years to provide cement before the site was abandoned, leaving a huge gash
I am extremely irritated by people's views of witchcraft. Why does everyone assume witchcraft causes harm? It is no worse than any other religion and centres around protecting the environment, celebrating individuality and rediscovering our in-built powers
Accusations of a police state have been levelled by fuel tax protesters banned from entering York and whose vehicle registrations have been recorded. Police actions have been described by protest organisers as undemocratic and a threat to their right
Stafford Browne adores Albion - he supported them and played for them, but on Saturday he hopes to humiliate them. Browne's presence at Aldershot is one of those twists of fate invariably thrown up by the FA Cup. It was a dream come true when Brian Horton
A Sussex boarding school is to tout for business in the USA for the first time. Roedean School, Brighton, is among 14 English schools which will try to drum up trade at a conference in Washington next month. The Association of Boarding Schools conference
The daughter of Sussex Chief Constable Paul Whitehouse armed herself with a pickaxe handle after telling police her boyfriend beat her up, a court heard. Frances Whitehouse, who denies having an offensive weapon, had been drinking and had a broken tooth
Thepelican recently spotted near Lewes has in fact been in the area for some time. A couple of months ago he was in residence at a pond in Piddinghoe which is owned by the Newhaven and Seaford Sailing Club. Club officials made inquiries and it turns out
Nightclub owners say magistrates will ruin Christmas Eve for their customers by forcing them to stop drinking at midnight. The Paradox and Event clubs in West Street, Brighton, will have to shut the bar early because December 24 falls on a Sunday and
In his attempt to join the ranks of the part-time millionaire MPs on the Tory benches, Geoffrey Theobald seems to have had an attack of wishful thinking when he says Labour's popularity has disastrously declined (November 11). Labour has led the Tories
Why are the purpose-built reservoirs at the side of the A23 between Patcham and Pyecombe empty? They were made to catch the rain water run-off from the new road when it was constructed. If the water is not being held in the reservoirs, it is flowing directly
A car workshop has been cleared of breaching a noise abatement notice. Ocean Coachworks, in Luther Street, Brighton, denied four offences of failing to comply with the notice, which ordered the firm to keep its main workshop door shut unless there were
As someone who left Brighton for London five years ago, I am always pleased when I get a chance to return. On my last visit I bought my usual copy of the Argus and, as I had a little more time than normal, looked through the small ads and bargain buys
When I retired, it was in full expectation of enjoying some bridge and whist in what was then a very peaceful Hove. Little did I expect that our quiet town, dragooned into this foolish quest to become a city, would find itself under siege on all sides
Motorists face a parking blitz next week in a bid to clear busy town centre streets. The crackdown begins in Hove on Monday, with police promising tough action against drivers. Vehicles found illegally parked faces an instant ticket. Cars left parked
Our car came to a halt in a cloud of smoke in Asda's car park at Hollingbury recently. As I am 86 I was of no assistance to my daughter, who was distressed. A young man suddenly appeared with a very welcome offer to help. He was wonderful, eventually
With so much furious debate over the merits of the Falmer site, it is surprising no one has looked at the experience of our near neighbour, Southampton. If anyone had, they would have learned that after a process of two years or more, permission was finally
Now that the regeneration of St James's Street is nearly complete one can see the benefits it has brought. The local shops for the local community it was meant to enhance are closing down one by one and being replaced by cafe-bars and licensed restaurants
Looking at the floods, and thinking of the American presidential contest, suddenly reminded me this month of a little personal anniversary. It is now 40 years since I first became a reporter. Then, as now, large areas of Britain were inundated by water
William Fraser correctly points out the pagan festival of Samhain shares its sacred space with the Christian celebration of All Hallows Eve, commonly known as Hallowe'en (November 7). We share others as well. Oestre is called Easter by the Christians,
The attitude of early Christianity to paganism is well documented. In Theodore's Penitential, an early book on Christian doctrine and ceremony, banned practices included astrology, worship of nature and Pagan calendar customs and festivals. When this
Bobbies may be travelling much more by bus under a scheme being pioneered by police in Hove. They'll be encouraged to take some of the many buses from Palmeira Square, close to Hove police station, off to their beats. It should help cut some of the crime
I did not deny witchcraft's connection with Halloween, which is obvious, but merely redressed the balance to show its relevance to Christianity (November 10). It is, of course, a witch's standard argument that because their rites pre-date Christianity
Brighton and Hove look as if they will gain a much-needed medical college for the town and not before time. There has been talk for years about providing a college at Falmer which would make sense as both the universities are based there. Now an application
Chris Eubank has only his memory to remind him of the night that changed his life. He no longer owns a tape of the fight against Nigel Benn which transformed him from a low income, low profile boxer into a mega-rich, headline-making world champion. This
Albion's new Reserve boss Dean White made a long-awaited winning start at Worthing last night. Goals by Daniel Marney, Rod Thomas and substitute Shaun Wilkinson gave the Seagulls a 3-1 Combination victory against Colchester. White, frustrated by a succession
Albion's influential midfielder Charlie Oatway has been told to scrap for a first team spot. He was widely expected to return to the starting line-up at Macclesfield last Saturday after serving a one-match ban against Carlisle. But boss Micky Adams sprang
The Government has been slammed for failing to award nurses in East Sussex a cost of living allowance. Health bosses and MPs say they are astounded at the Government's decision to give nurses in West Sussex a pay rise for living in an expensive area while
Inspector Morse fan Beverley Blunden was buried with a video of the hit detective show's final episode and a letter from its star, John Thaw. Beverley, 36, from Hove died at the town's Martlets Hospice after fighting breast cancer for more than three
An elderly woman who was repeatedly burgled before being battered to death asked police for help at least six times, a court heard. David Munley, 56, of Byron Road, Worthing, is accused of murdering pensioner Jean Barnes at her home in nearby Tennyson
The daughter of Sussex Chief Constable Paul Whitehouse armed herself with a pickaxe handle after telling police her boyfriend beat her up, a court heard. Frances Whitehouse, who denies having an offensive weapon, had been drinking and had a broken tooth
Andrew Marchant got the surprise of his life when he found his car had been wrapped up to celebrate his fiftieth birthday. The former Brighton and Hove Albion right back, who is now director of sport at Dorothy Stringer School found his Peugeot draped
Police have appealed for witnesses after a Poppy Day collection box was stolen. It was taken from the the reception area of Adur Civic Centre by a man aged about 20. Security guards and a cleaner chased the suspect after seeing him with the box, which
Although I have great sympathy for the people of Bevendean who have been affected by the flooding, I do not think it is fair to blame the farmer and farming practices. Houses in this valley were built on farmland previously farmed by the present farmer's
Nightclub owners say magistrates will ruin Christmas Eve for their customers by forcing them to stop drinking at midnight. The Paradox and Event clubs in West Street, Brighton, will have to shut the bar early because December 24 falls on a Sunday and
Manufacturers are becoming slightly happier with their situation, although jobs and profits remain under pressure. A new report from the Confederation of British Industry and consultancy Business Strategies, said while some problems remained, manufacturers
In his attempt to join the ranks of the part-time millionaire MPs on the Tory benches, Geoffrey Theobald seems to have had an attack of wishful thinking when he says Labour's popularity has disastrously declined (November 11). Labour has led the Tories
A car workshop has been cleared of breaching a noise abatement notice. Ocean Coachworks, in Luther Street, Brighton, denied four offences of failing to comply with the notice, which ordered the firm to keep its main workshop door shut unless there were
Police have issued a photofit to help catch a burglar who terrified a woman. The man jumped from a first floor window of a house at Otford Close, Crawley and landed on resident Anne Fell, 60. The panic-stricken thief leapt for freedom from an upstairs
Korean car giant Daewoo says its UK workers will be paid in time for Christmas despite the financial problems being faced by the conglomerate. The Manufacturing Science and Finance union has voiced fears that staff at the company's technical centre in
When I retired, it was in full expectation of enjoying some bridge and whist in what was then a very peaceful Hove. Little did I expect that our quiet town, dragooned into this foolish quest to become a city, would find itself under siege on all sides
Motorists face a parking blitz next week in a bid to clear busy town centre streets. The crackdown begins in Hove on Monday, with police promising tough action against drivers. Vehicles found illegally parked faces an instant ticket. Cars left parked
Our car came to a halt in a cloud of smoke in Asda's car park at Hollingbury recently. As I am 86 I was of no assistance to my daughter, who was distressed. A young man suddenly appeared with a very welcome offer to help. He was wonderful, eventually
With so much furious debate over the merits of the Falmer site, it is surprising no one has looked at the experience of our near neighbour, Southampton. If anyone had, they would have learned that after a process of two years or more, permission was finally
Looking at the floods, and thinking of the American presidential contest, suddenly reminded me this month of a little personal anniversary. It is now 40 years since I first became a reporter. Then, as now, large areas of Britain were inundated by water
The vandalism of 60 vehicles since the weekend is almost unbelievable (November 14). This situation simply cannot be allowed to continue. The town is a disaster zone, with vandalism and graffiti endemic. Is it is time to consider a zero tolerance policy
The teenage son of soccer tycoon Matthew Harding has escaped a jail sentence after Brighton magistrates decided he should not go to prison. Luke Harding, 19, of Underhill Lane, Ditchling, admitted at an earlier hearing charges of racially aggravated common
The recent letter about the Shoreham Beach whale not being the first to be washed up in the area is correct. On May 21, 1935, a young female killer whale weighing 6096kg and measuring 5.8 metres was washed up next to the Palace Pier. The Argus recorded
As Conservative party agent in Brighton, I am easily able to explain why David Gold signs his letters prospective parliamentary candidate. He was selected by members of Brighton Pavilion Conservative Association earlier this year to be just that. David
William Fraser correctly points out the pagan festival of Samhain shares its sacred space with the Christian celebration of All Hallows Eve, commonly known as Hallowe'en (November 7). We share others as well. Oestre is called Easter by the Christians,
Firefighters rescued a 30st man after he became stuck in his loo. It took five firefighters and four ambulance crew three hours to release the unnamed man from the toilet in a house in Manifold Road, Eastbourne, last night. The man, who is in his 60s
Today we launch our annual Don't Drink and Drive campaign with a message to motorists to think about the consequences of their actions. People who mix alcohol and driving are not only gambling with death but risking a criminal record, losing their licence
A man arrested in connection with the murder of a 64-year-old man in Brighton has been released. The 34-year-old was freed on police bail last night to return to Brighton police station on December 15. Meanwhile, scientists were today conducting a fingertip
Brighton and Hove look as if they will gain a much-needed medical college for the town and not before time. There has been talk for years about providing a college at Falmer which would make sense as both the universities are based there. Now an application
Chris Eubank has only his memory to remind him of the night that changed his life. He no longer owns a tape of the fight against Nigel Benn which transformed him from a low income, low profile boxer into a mega-rich, headline-making world champion. This
We need to urgently address the problems of flooding. Global warming is changing the weather patterns and we must quickly and effectively drain the land. It is obvious that high tides coming up the Ouse, and storm water going down it cannot be dealt with
Albion's new Reserve boss Dean White made a long-awaited winning start at Worthing last night. Goals by Daniel Marney, Rod Thomas and substitute Shaun Wilkinson gave the Seagulls a 3-1 Combination victory against Colchester. White, frustrated by a succession
Albion's influential midfielder Charlie Oatway has been told to scrap for a first team spot. He was widely expected to return to the starting line-up at Macclesfield last Saturday after serving a one-match ban against Carlisle. But boss Micky Adams sprang
A scheme which could bring 125 jobs to Brighton has taken a major step forward. Nielson, which is involved in booking and chartering marine holidays, plans to move into the upper floors of a new building on the boathouse site at Brighton Marina. Councillors
The Government has been slammed for failing to award nurses in East Sussex a cost of living allowance. Health bosses and MPs say they are astounded at the Government's decision to give nurses in West Sussex a pay rise for living in an expensive area while
Next time you get on a bus in Brighton and Hove you may find yourself sitting next to the long arm of the law. Bobbies are taking to public transport and "riding shotgun" to combat rowdiness and vandalism and to get to know the public. Superintendent
Two thousand new jobs could be created under plans to redevelop one of the biggest brownfield sites in the South East. Developers hope to turn the former Blue Circle Cement Works just outside Shoreham into a business park with new homes, a hotel and leisure
Inspector Morse fan Beverley Blunden was buried with a video of the hit detective show's final episode and a letter from its star, John Thaw. Beverley, 36, from Hove died at the town's Martlets Hospice after fighting breast cancer for more than three
An elderly woman who was repeatedly burgled before being battered to death asked police for help at least six times, a court heard. David Munley, 56, of Byron Road, Worthing, is accused of murdering pensioner Jean Barnes at her home in nearby Tennyson
The firm chosen to take over most Sussex trains could move in early if current operator Connex runs down its services, a Government minister has warned. Govia, which runs the Thameslink Brighton-Bedford service, is due to take over the South Central franchise
Brighton's two universities are making a joint bid to open the town's first undergraduate medical college to train doctors. More than 160 academic and support staff could be employed at the new school if the Department of Health approves the bid by the
Andrew Marchant got the surprise of his life when he found his car had been wrapped up to celebrate his fiftieth birthday. The former Brighton and Hove Albion right back, who is now director of sport at Dorothy Stringer School found his Peugeot draped
