A town centre pub has been named The Sir Timothy Shelley after the father of the famous poet. The name was unveiled at the new Wetherspoons hostelry in Chapel Road, Worthing, yesterday. Poet Percy Bysshe Shelley was born at Field Place, Warnham, near
Britons are in for a rude awakening if they expect their quality of life to be the same when they reach retirement age, according to new research. Barclays bank's Misery Gap 2000 Report said the amount people put aside each month for later life is far
I would like to say how grateful my family and I were for the wonderful care and kindness shown to my husband, John , on Worthing General Hospital's Edburton Ward Two. His bed was always spotless. He was shaved, clean and comfortable at all times. Although
I've never been one to wash my dirty linen in public - not, that is, since I got married and acquired a twin tub of my very own. Over the 30 years or so since then, washing machines of all makes and sizes have rinsed, spun and tumbled their way through
The father of a man who suffered severe head injuries in a car crash has spoken of the family's mixed emotions after £2.4 million was awarded in compensation. Simon Hanmore, 27, who lives in Chichester, has been awarded £2.4 million after the car his
Not so long ago nobody wanted to know you if you said you lived at Downland Court. But times have changed. The blocks of flats in Stonery Road, Portslade, were synonymous with crime and anti-social behaviour. People living there today are the first to
British Airways is to cut 1,000 jobs during the next two years in a major restructuring of its operations out of Gatwick. The airline said it planned to significantly reduce long-haul flights out of London's second airport, reducing the number of destinations
A jury has found David Munley guilty of the "callous" murder of 87-year old recluse Jean Barnes at her Worthing home. Munley systematically burgled the kindly and highly intelligent woman before and after the murder, stealing thousands of pounds worth
A dental practice destroyed in the floods wants to build new premises - on stilts. North Street Dental Practice, in Lewes, is to be demolished after being swamped by several feet of water when the River Ouse burst its banks in October. The cost of replacing
John Parry set the question "Why is Mr Posh such a prat?" (November 30) but shouldn't the question be "Why is Mr Parry such a prat?" Surely the Argus can find a more uplifting writer than this depressing individual. Maybe he just isn't a Beckham fan.
Reading about Derek Easton and his pantomime wigs (December 1) puts me in mind of a one-time famous British and Hollywood bit player, Miles Malleson. For the uninitiated, he played the heroine's father in the Korda film The Thief Of Baghdad and the absent-minded
I see Hove Liberal Democrat councillor Paul Elgood, in his Worthing parliamentary prospective candidature incarnation, has called for we Labour voters to 'tactically' support him in carpetbagging West Sussex as the best anti-Conservative bet. Fair enough
I wonder if the lonely widow (November 27) has heard of the University of the Third Age, which has long been established in Hove and has about 400 branches in the country and many others abroad? It is an organisation for retired people who no longer work
When a lemon came flying through the window of his front door, Andy Seal was sure he knew the culprit. He claims it came from dustmen who had been outside his home in Montgomery Street, Hove. Refuse collecting firm Sita has offered a payment which it
Hove under-15s celebrate a two-year unbeaten run today after the Sussex champions earned a 5-0 victory against Horsham at The Nevill. The all-conquering side have played 41, won 40 and drawn one, scored 1,295 points and conceded 228 since their last defeat
Albion boss Micky Adams put one over his former assistant Alan Cork at Withdean last night. A makeshift Seagulls side inflicted Cork's first defeat as Cardiff manager in the LDV Vans Trophy. Goals by teenage reserve regular Lee Johnson and stand-in skipper
Lee Johnson, the son of an international manager, made a dream debut for Albion last night. The miniature midfielder celebrated his first senior appearance for the Seagulls with an early goal in a 2-0 victory against Alan Cork's Cardiff. Dad Gary, the
A 30-year-old woman is fighting for her life after suffering severe burns at her home. Her flatmate arrived home to find her engulfed in flames, a fire service spokesman said. Police are investigating but a spokesman said no one was under suspicion. The
Sussex rail users will be able to travel on new high-speed Voyager trains unveiled by Virgin today. The trains, which reach 125mph, will significantly cut journey times from Brighton to Manchester and Liverpool. Virgin currently run two services a day
Two women were threatened with a meat cleaver and a knife during a post office robbery. Two men entered the shop in Elm Grove, Brighton, at 9.15pm yesterday, waved weapons at the two women assistants, aged 29 and 47, and grabbed £50 from the till. They
Two Sussex men have been charged in connection with a worldwide multi-million pound fraud investigation. David Andrews and Dennis Alexander have been jointly accused with two other men of conspiracy to defraud. A team of detectives has spent months investigating
Waste firm Sita has offered to pay out after its binmen were accused of throwing a lemon through a family's window. The Seal family are furious after the flying fruit came through the window of their front door, causing more than £100 of damage. The waste
Residents were told plans to build on two thirds of Southwick beach would be scrapped if opposition was too great. At a public meeting last night, Shoreham Port engineer Tony Vaughan urged them "not to go away thinking this is a fait accompli". The development
On November 28, the European Court of Human Rights considered a petition for parity concerning concessionary bus passes in the UK. At present women at 60 receive a bus pass, men do not. Lord Lester of Herne Hill led the delegation. A verdict will be announced
I would like to say how grateful my family and I were for the wonderful care and kindness shown to my husband, John , on Worthing General Hospital's Edburton Ward Two. His bed was always spotless. He was shaved, clean and comfortable at all times. Although
There are many mothers, single through misfortune, who are doing a brilliant job raising their kids. But your smashing picture of Warren Aspinall and his son Lewis (December 2) is a wonderful rebuttal to people who maintain children don't need fathers
Do any readers remember when Hollingdean was a mixture of allotments and pig farms? Can anyone remember scrumping from Bates Farm? Our group is currently writing a book about the area and would love to chat to anyone who has stories to tell, old photographs
I can only applaud Mr Goodfellow's comments about Sita's binmen (November 30). In my experience they have been utterly useless. -Ms Smith, Hove
The consultant managing the threatened casualty unit at the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath is quitting. Head of the accident and emergency unit Derek Harborne, 42, says lack of support and uncertainty over its future played a large part in
Not so long ago nobody wanted to know you if you said you lived at Downland Court. But times have changed. The blocks of flats in Stonery Road, Portslade, were synonymous with crime and anti-social behaviour. People living there today are the first to
The widow of a man who died shivering on a trolley at an Eastbourne hospital after waiting four hours for treatment is demanding an explanation. Dennis Staples, 77, died on January 26 while staff at Eastbourne District General Hospital were struggling
A controversial circus will return to town next summer, if the council gives the go-ahead. Thousands flocked to Zippo's Circus in August after councillors gave permission for it to stage performances in a tent in Hove near the King Alfred Leisure Centre
A jury has found David Munley guilty of the "callous" murder of 87-year old recluse Jean Barnes at her Worthing home. Munley systematically burgled the kindly and highly intelligent woman before and after the murder, stealing thousands of pounds worth
A woman whose husband and daughter died in a plane crash spoke today of her loss. Peter Bevan, 43, his 11-year-old daughter Lauren and his brother Roger were killed soon after take-off on a weekend pleasure flight. Sheila Bevan, who lived with the family
Elderly residents in sheltered homes are being tormented by a gang of youths who are making their lives a misery. The youths, who are aged from 12 to their late teens, have shouted threats through letter boxes, banged on windows, pulled up plants in gardens
I see Hove Liberal Democrat councillor Paul Elgood, in his Worthing parliamentary prospective candidature incarnation, has called for we Labour voters to 'tactically' support him in carpetbagging West Sussex as the best anti-Conservative bet. Fair enough
Seven Friesian cows were rescued today after falling into a slurry pit. Twelve firefighters were called into help after the cows escaped from Randalls Farm in Fletching, near Uckfield, just before 6am. Each cow was winched to safety with the aid of a
Fund-raisers aiming to raise £5 million to build a new hospice for terminally-ill children are celebrating reaching their first £1 million. Chestnut Tree House would provide respite care for children and young adults with life-limiting illnesses. Backers
Police fear a spate of thefts from women in Crawley might end in tragedy if the perpetrator is not caught. They have warned people to be careful after a spate of handbag snatches in the Broadfield area. One elderly victim suffered a head injury in an
Roger French (December 1) dodges the issue of traffic and bus congestion in Palmeira Square when he wishes there could be a bus station at Churchill Square. The reality is there are far too many buses terminated at Palmeira Square when they should be
An initiative has been launched to tackle teenage pregnancy in West Sussex. More than 184 teenagers aged 17 and under gave birth in the county in 1999 and health experts believe the figure will be even higher this year. West Sussex Health Authority and
Not everyone who works for Sussex Police was overwhelmed to get an invitation to meetings for gays and lesbians. The force put a piece of paper inside the wage packet of all employees so minority groups could feel encouraged to meet. Opposition to the
Hove under-15s celebrate a two-year unbeaten run today after the Sussex champions earned a 5-0 victory against Horsham at The Nevill. The all-conquering side have played 41, won 40 and drawn one, scored 1,295 points and conceded 228 since their last defeat
A 30-year-old woman is fighting for her life after suffering severe burns at her home. Her flatmate arrived home to find her engulfed in flames, a fire service spokesman said. Police are investigating but a spokesman said no one was under suspicion. The
Mechanical failure has been ruled out as the cause of a head-on crash involving two buses in Brighton. Ten people were injured when the single and double-decker collided near Victoria Gardens at the junction of Gloucester Place and North Road at about
Sussex rail users will be able to travel on new high-speed Voyager trains unveiled by Virgin today. The trains, which reach 125mph, will significantly cut journey times from Brighton to Manchester and Liverpool. Virgin currently run two services a day
Police today released a photofit image of a man who could hold vital clues to a drowning off Brighton seafront. The man in the picture was seen wading in the sea towards the shore, west of the Palace Pier, just before the body of Andre Clarke was recovered
The Queen plans to visit East Sussex, it was announced today. She will spend a day in the county with Prince Philip on March 29 as part of an extensive six-month programme of Royal 'away days'. Buckingham Palace said this morning it had not yet been decided
A man was in hospital today with serious injuries after plummeting from a bridge onto the railway line below. The 38-year-old, who has not been named and has psychiatric history, had been reported missing by his family in Burgess Hill. He suffered head
A van driver lost his temper and punched another man in a road rage attack, a court heard. Keith Newton became angry at another motorist's driving in Portland Road, Hove, in March. He stopped his Ford Transit van, blocking the path of a Ford Fiesta, and
The Austin Allegro is not exactly a classic car and has been described as a shed on wheels. But for photographer Steve Speller, many old British cars are poetry in motion. Steve, 39, of New Parade, Worthing, is now using his camera to record the dinosaurs
On November 28, the European Court of Human Rights considered a petition for parity concerning concessionary bus passes in the UK. At present women at 60 receive a bus pass, men do not. Lord Lester of Herne Hill led the delegation. A verdict will be announced
Gay networking has been promoted in police force paypackets. Tomboy appears daily in The Argus and is updated each day on this website. You can see more of Tomboy on www.moontoon.co.uk The Moontoon website also has comic strips, greeting cards, magazine
There are many mothers, single through misfortune, who are doing a brilliant job raising their kids. But your smashing picture of Warren Aspinall and his son Lewis (December 2) is a wonderful rebuttal to people who maintain children don't need fathers
Do any readers remember when Hollingdean was a mixture of allotments and pig farms? Can anyone remember scrumping from Bates Farm? Our group is currently writing a book about the area and would love to chat to anyone who has stories to tell, old photographs
I can only applaud Mr Goodfellow's comments about Sita's binmen (November 30). In my experience they have been utterly useless. -Ms Smith, Hove
I am amazed so many motorists fail to put their lights on when travelling early in the morning, especially in the murky conditions we are experiencing lately. There used to be a saying 'see and be seen' but obviously they believe it doesn't apply to them
A coroner has recorded an open verdict on a day-tripper who fell to his death from a cliff while looking out to sea through binoculars. East Sussex Coroner Alan Craze said he could find no firm evidence that 28-year-old student Menya Kibedi had fallen
A controversial circus will return to town next summer, if the council gives the go-ahead. Thousands flocked to Zippo's Circus in August after councillors gave permission for it to stage performances in a tent in Hove near the King Alfred Leisure Centre
A Bill to ban fox-hunting is to be introduced later this week. Home Secretary Jack Straw is set to table the legislation for its first reading in the Commons on Friday. MPs are almost certain to debate the Bill at second reading stage before the Christmas
A raft of improvements has been announced at a Hove school after government inspectors highlighted "serious weaknesses". Hangleton Infant School, in Dale View, was criticised in its latest Ofsted report for the consistency and quality of teaching and
Roger French (December 1) dodges the issue of traffic and bus congestion in Palmeira Square when he wishes there could be a bus station at Churchill Square. The reality is there are far too many buses terminated at Palmeira Square when they should be
Not everyone who works for Sussex Police was overwhelmed to get an invitation to meetings for gays and lesbians. The force put a piece of paper inside the wage packet of all employees so minority groups could feel encouraged to meet. Opposition to the
More buses in Brighton and Hove will be tracked electronically to provide up to the minute information and ensure bus routes are given priority. Last year Brighton and Hove Council started a trial at several bus stops in the town centre, where passengers
Yet another tragedy on our local beach (November 27). As an all-year-round swimmer I have come up against perils of stormy seas, the huge weight of waves, the undertow when receding and steep inclines of beaches hidden by water that are difficult to negotiate
There are more than 400 registered charities in Brighton and Hove. That's far too many for towns of their size. While most people are happy to give to established charities, some of the smaller ones should be put out of their misery. Anyone can set up
The tone of the letter from councillors Mike Willson and Dave Munnery regarding the Shoreham port regeneration scheme was offensive (November 23). Why should we accept a proposal that gives both Shoreham and Hove attractive housing, leisure and business
Brighton and Crawley have been promoted to the premier division of the National Speedo League. The Sussex clubs were first and second in the division one swim-off at Beckenham. Now Brighton, with around 480 swimmers, have appealed for more pool time to
Following on from your story Tax Insult To Flood Victims (November 25) you have published several letters concerning the payment of council tax on caravans being used by flood victims, all of them taking Lewes District Council to task for imposing this
A beer which was abandoned in recent floods is now on sale to boost an appeal's coffers. The fermenting beer was left when Harveys Brewery in Lewes was flooded in October. Now Ouse Booze is going on sale to boost the Lewes Flood Appeal. The name was originally
Author Mike Jupp thought he was writing a piece of fiction when he sat down more than two years ago to create a fantasy tale using his home town as the setting. But now "spooky" is the word Mike is using to describe his novel because page after page of
Mechanical failure has been ruled out as the cause of a head-on crash involving two buses in Brighton. Ten people were injured when the single and double-decker collided near Victoria Gardens at the junction of Gloucester Place and North Road at about
Pianist Russ Conway's best-known hit, Side Saddle, was played as 900 mourners paid their last respects at his funeral today. The Queen Mother was believed to be one of Conway's biggest fans during a 40-year career in which he sold more than 20 million
Sussex Police has advertised gay networking inside the pay packets of all its employees - but not everyone is happy with the idea. The force is encouraging minority groups in the force, including gays and lesbians, to get together for meetings. But control
Police today released a photofit image of a man who could hold vital clues to a drowning off Brighton seafront. The man in the picture was seen wading in the sea towards the shore, west of the Palace Pier, just before the body of Andre Clarke was recovered
A head teacher called in the police after two pupils were caught rolling a joint. Police were called after the two boys were seen rolling the cannabis cigarette by a senior teacher at Kings Manor Community College, Shoreham. As the teacher approached,
A van driver lost his temper and punched another man in a road rage attack, a court heard. Keith Newton became angry at another motorist's driving in Portland Road, Hove, in March. He stopped his Ford Transit van, blocking the path of a Ford Fiesta, and
The Austin Allegro is not exactly a classic car and has been described as a shed on wheels. But for photographer Steve Speller, many old British cars are poetry in motion. Steve, 39, of New Parade, Worthing, is now using his camera to record the dinosaurs
A town centre pub has been named The Sir Timothy Shelley after the father of the famous poet. The name was unveiled at the new Wetherspoons hostelry in Chapel Road, Worthing, yesterday. Poet Percy Bysshe Shelley was born at Field Place, Warnham, near
Britons are in for a rude awakening if they expect their quality of life to be the same when they reach retirement age, according to new research. Barclays bank's Misery Gap 2000 Report said the amount people put aside each month for later life is far
Gay networking has been promoted in police force paypackets. Tomboy appears daily in The Argus and is updated each day on this website. You can see more of Tomboy on www.moontoon.co.uk The Moontoon website also has comic strips, greeting cards, magazine
I am amazed so many motorists fail to put their lights on when travelling early in the morning, especially in the murky conditions we are experiencing lately. There used to be a saying 'see and be seen' but obviously they believe it doesn't apply to them
Worthing Hospital will get a boost of almost £200,000 to help deal with the winter rush. The money will allow Worthing and Southlands Hospitals NHS Trust to keep operating theatres open for longer between Christmas and mid-January. Other initiatives include
I've never been one to wash my dirty linen in public - not, that is, since I got married and acquired a twin tub of my very own. Over the 30 years or so since then, washing machines of all makes and sizes have rinsed, spun and tumbled their way through
A coroner has recorded an open verdict on a day-tripper who fell to his death from a cliff while looking out to sea through binoculars. East Sussex Coroner Alan Craze said he could find no firm evidence that 28-year-old student Menya Kibedi had fallen
The father of a man who suffered severe head injuries in a car crash has spoken of the family's mixed emotions after £2.4 million was awarded in compensation. Simon Hanmore, 27, who lives in Chichester, has been awarded £2.4 million after the car his
British Airways is to cut 1,000 jobs during the next two years in a major restructuring of its operations out of Gatwick. The airline said it planned to significantly reduce long-haul flights out of London's second airport, reducing the number of destinations
A dental practice destroyed in the floods wants to build new premises - on stilts. North Street Dental Practice, in Lewes, is to be demolished after being swamped by several feet of water when the River Ouse burst its banks in October. The cost of replacing
John Parry set the question "Why is Mr Posh such a prat?" (November 30) but shouldn't the question be "Why is Mr Parry such a prat?" Surely the Argus can find a more uplifting writer than this depressing individual. Maybe he just isn't a Beckham fan.
A Bill to ban fox-hunting is to be introduced later this week. Home Secretary Jack Straw is set to table the legislation for its first reading in the Commons on Friday. MPs are almost certain to debate the Bill at second reading stage before the Christmas
A raft of improvements has been announced at a Hove school after government inspectors highlighted "serious weaknesses". Hangleton Infant School, in Dale View, was criticised in its latest Ofsted report for the consistency and quality of teaching and
Reading about Derek Easton and his pantomime wigs (December 1) puts me in mind of a one-time famous British and Hollywood bit player, Miles Malleson. For the uninitiated, he played the heroine's father in the Korda film The Thief Of Baghdad and the absent-minded
Twenty police officers swooped on addresses as part of an on-going crime clampdown. Drugs and clothes believed to be stolen were seized from five addresses in Bexhill after officers carried out simultaneous search warrants at 7am yesterday. A man and
I wonder if the lonely widow (November 27) has heard of the University of the Third Age, which has long been established in Hove and has about 400 branches in the country and many others abroad? It is an organisation for retired people who no longer work
When a lemon came flying through the window of his front door, Andy Seal was sure he knew the culprit. He claims it came from dustmen who had been outside his home in Montgomery Street, Hove. Refuse collecting firm Sita has offered a payment which it
More buses in Brighton and Hove will be tracked electronically to provide up to the minute information and ensure bus routes are given priority. Last year Brighton and Hove Council started a trial at several bus stops in the town centre, where passengers
Yet another tragedy on our local beach (November 27). As an all-year-round swimmer I have come up against perils of stormy seas, the huge weight of waves, the undertow when receding and steep inclines of beaches hidden by water that are difficult to negotiate
There are more than 400 registered charities in Brighton and Hove. That's far too many for towns of their size. While most people are happy to give to established charities, some of the smaller ones should be put out of their misery. Anyone can set up
The tone of the letter from councillors Mike Willson and Dave Munnery regarding the Shoreham port regeneration scheme was offensive (November 23). Why should we accept a proposal that gives both Shoreham and Hove attractive housing, leisure and business
Brighton and Crawley have been promoted to the premier division of the National Speedo League. The Sussex clubs were first and second in the division one swim-off at Beckenham. Now Brighton, with around 480 swimmers, have appealed for more pool time to
Following on from your story Tax Insult To Flood Victims (November 25) you have published several letters concerning the payment of council tax on caravans being used by flood victims, all of them taking Lewes District Council to task for imposing this
Albion boss Micky Adams put one over his former assistant Alan Cork at Withdean last night. A makeshift Seagulls side inflicted Cork's first defeat as Cardiff manager in the LDV Vans Trophy. Goals by teenage reserve regular Lee Johnson and stand-in skipper
Lee Johnson, the son of an international manager, made a dream debut for Albion last night. The miniature midfielder celebrated his first senior appearance for the Seagulls with an early goal in a 2-0 victory against Alan Cork's Cardiff. Dad Gary, the
A beer which was abandoned in recent floods is now on sale to boost an appeal's coffers. The fermenting beer was left when Harveys Brewery in Lewes was flooded in October. Now Ouse Booze is going on sale to boost the Lewes Flood Appeal. The name was originally
Author Mike Jupp thought he was writing a piece of fiction when he sat down more than two years ago to create a fantasy tale using his home town as the setting. But now "spooky" is the word Mike is using to describe his novel because page after page of
Pianist Russ Conway's best-known hit, Side Saddle, was played as 900 mourners paid their last respects at his funeral today. The Queen Mother was believed to be one of Conway's biggest fans during a 40-year career in which he sold more than 20 million
Sussex Police has advertised gay networking inside the pay packets of all its employees - but not everyone is happy with the idea. The force is encouraging minority groups in the force, including gays and lesbians, to get together for meetings. But control
Two women were threatened with a meat cleaver and a knife during a post office robbery. Two men entered the shop in Elm Grove, Brighton, at 9.15pm yesterday, waved weapons at the two women assistants, aged 29 and 47, and grabbed £50 from the till. They
Two Sussex men have been charged in connection with a worldwide multi-million pound fraud investigation. David Andrews and Dennis Alexander have been jointly accused with two other men of conspiracy to defraud. A team of detectives has spent months investigating
A head teacher called in the police after two pupils were caught rolling a joint. Police were called after the two boys were seen rolling the cannabis cigarette by a senior teacher at Kings Manor Community College, Shoreham. As the teacher approached,
Raiders escaped with cash and travellers' cheques after demanding money from a travel agency yesterday. The two men were handed a "substantial" amount at Going Places in The Boulevard, Crawley, after walking into the office just after 4pm. They did not
Waste firm Sita has offered to pay out after its binmen were accused of throwing a lemon through a family's window. The Seal family are furious after the flying fruit came through the window of their front door, causing more than £100 of damage. The waste
Residents were told plans to build on two thirds of Southwick beach would be scrapped if opposition was too great. At a public meeting last night, Shoreham Port engineer Tony Vaughan urged them "not to go away thinking this is a fait accompli". The development
