Young offenders may be drafted in to tidy up a vandal-plagued cemetery. The scheme is being considered by Worthing Borough Council after the town's ex-servicemen tabled the idea. Retired major Tom Wye, 58, of Ashacre Lane, was horrified at the state of
Jack Strachan's Laundry Squadron provides a vital service to the British Army - clean clothes. 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
I really don't care if Brian Oxley and other Tory councillors want to spend ages writing about lampposts, weeds and puddles. What I object to is how they assume council employees are there to be bossed and ordered around on a mission to get their pictures
Alf decided travelling alone was becoming boring, so he booked a cruise with a well-known company specialising in holidays for singles. Although he longed to find that someone special, Alf was realistic in his expectations. Alf immediately noticed Grace
Some months back there were complaints that thoughtless, and in some cases dangerous, parking by Albion fans was causing aggravation to residents in Carden Avenue and some side roads. Councillor Geoffrey Theobald, one of the Patcham councillors, did his
A senior Church of England clergyman has resigned and is considering becoming a Roman Catholic. Canon John Caldicott, the rural dean of Hove, says he is unhappy about the way the Anglican church is handling the issue of women priests. Canon Caldicott,
A woman fought back tears today as she told how a Sussex doctor gave her a French kiss while counselling her for sexual abuse she suffered as a child. The 34-year-old, known only as Miss A, had expected a peck on the cheek from Dr Wesley Scott-Smith when
Sussex Police were guilty of "systematic failure" over the investigation of the unsolved murder of businessman Richard Watson, a report says today. The inquiry team failed to adequately pursue all lines of inquiry and officers failed to keep an open mind
I am very sad over the closure of C&A stores. Around 80 per cent of my wardrobe comes from there! I bought my first suit from C&A in Oxford Street back in the 1950s and was delighted when C&A came to Brighton. I'll miss that store. -V Paddock
Regarding Cathedral Plea (January 5), I was heartened by James Creed's letter. No doubt this issue of a cathedral for the city of Brighton and Hove will engender considerable debate in the coming months. May I suggest, however, that one of our beautiful
I am writing about the problem of parking in Woburn Place and Chepstow Court at the bottom of Coldean Lane in Brighton. It is a small road with very limited parking. Each resident in Chepstow Court (approximately 12) has an allotted numbered parking bay
Here's a round up of scores from the weekend of February 13-14. YELLOW JERSEY SUSSEX SENIOR CUP (3rd Round) Sidley Utd 0, Pagham 2 RICH CITY LEAGUE DIVISION ONE Arundel 3, Lancing 3 Burgess Hill 3, Sidlesham 0 East Preston 1, Redhill 1 Eastbourne Utd
A Sussex hospital's record on urgent breast cancer referrals has been ranked the worst in England by a new survey. The Good Hospital Guide says only 35 per cent of patients referred urgently to a specialist at Brighton Health Care NHS Trust see one within
Fifth-placed Arundel had to settle for a 3-3 draw with Lancing but manager Mick Rowland had no complaints. He said: "It was probably a fair result." Miles Scerri fired Arundel ahead but goals from Peter Montgomery and Simon Chapman put Lancing 2-1 up
Many councillors believe an elected mayor will breathe new life into local government in Brighton and Hove. They hope a referendum in the spring will lead to a charismatic and able personality being elected to take charge of the new city next October.
What a way to start the new year! More uncollected rubbish and more pathetic excuses from SITA. If you have yet to find your rubbish collected on time following the new collection arrangements, I suggest you make use of a little known regular collection
Glenn Burvill resigned as Saltdean United manager following Saturday's 1-1 draw with Three Bridges. Andy Johnson's 90th-minute penalty salvaged a point for the Tigers but it was not enough to stop Burvill quitting. Burvill, whose side have slipped down
Albion kept their promotion show on the road with only eight men. At least that was the verdict of manager Micky Adams after one of those instances where the result was more memorable than the performance. Adams was forthright in his criticism of the
Voters across Europe have turned against the euro and would rather have kept their national currency, according to a new poll. The single currency's fall in value against the dollar since its launch two years ago has triggered a widespread withdrawal
Unions are winning a record number of recognition deals covering workers ranging from airline staff to bank employees, a report showed today. A total of 159 deals were struck last year - twice as many as in 1999 - mainly in private firms. The agreements
Engineering businesses in the South East are among the top performers in the UK. A survey by the Engineering Employers Federation South, which includes Sussex, indicates that the region's manufacturers are leading the way in output and new orders. But
Sixty staff working in Sussex for personal organiser company Filofax could soon have new bosses. The company is reported to be up for sale because of financial problems facing its American owners Day Runner, which paid £51 million for the business three
A decision on the future of a suspended council chief is expected soon following an inquiry into claims she bullied employees. Eastbourne Council chief executive Sari Conway was suspended on full pay last February after senior staff accused her of bullying
Only half the people in Brighton and Hove want a directly-elected mayor, according to surveys. The council asked thousands of people for their views through its civic paper, The Argus, a citizens' panel and a random survey. It found 25.6 per cent favoured
A gas leak has closed a section of the A27 at Sompting for the second time in eight days. Contractors working on improvements to the major traffic artery at Sompting damaged a high-pressure gas pipe just yards from where it was ruptured last Monday. The
Victims of bungled eye operations at a Sussex hospital are still waiting for compensation almost two years later. Nineteen elderly patients had the wrong drops injected into their eyes during what should have been a routine cataract operation at Gatwick
Alf decided travelling alone was becoming boring, so he booked a cruise with a well-known company specialising in holidays for singles. Although he longed to find that someone special, Alf was realistic in his expectations. Alf immediately noticed Grace
A gas leak has closed a section of the A27 at Sompting for the second time in eight days. Contractors working on improvements to the major traffic artery at Sompting damaged a high-pressure gas pipe just yards from where it was ruptured last Monday. The
Sussex Police were guilty of "systematic failure" over the investigation of the unsolved murder of businessman Richard Watson, a report says today. The inquiry team failed to adequately pursue all lines of inquiry and officers failed to keep an open mind
Regarding Cathedral Plea (January 5), I was heartened by James Creed's letter. No doubt this issue of a cathedral for the city of Brighton and Hove will engender considerable debate in the coming months. May I suggest, however, that one of our beautiful
What a nice service the NHS Royal Sussex County Hospital gave my son on the evening of January 8. I phoned the doctor at 7pm that evening and was told to come straight away. We waited only ten minutes and the doctor on duty was very good. We were back
Richard Vahram's concern for the future welfare of the starlings which roost on the decaying West Pier is timely (January 3). The chance of restoration work forestalling the pier's collapse into the sea is slight. However, starlings are resourceful and
Sammy Donnelly praised the manner of Worthing's performance after in-form Whyteleafe held them to a goalless division one draw at Woodside Road. The Rebels manager said: "It was the best we played since we drew 2-2 away at Braintree before Christmas.
Fifth-placed Arundel had to settle for a 3-3 draw with Lancing but manager Mick Rowland had no complaints. He said: "It was probably a fair result." Miles Scerri fired Arundel ahead but goals from Peter Montgomery and Simon Chapman put Lancing 2-1 up
Many councillors believe an elected mayor will breathe new life into local government in Brighton and Hove. They hope a referendum in the spring will lead to a charismatic and able personality being elected to take charge of the new city next October.
What a way to start the new year! More uncollected rubbish and more pathetic excuses from SITA. If you have yet to find your rubbish collected on time following the new collection arrangements, I suggest you make use of a little known regular collection
Boss Billy Smith was given a vote of confidence after Crawley crashed out of the FA Trophy in humiliating fashion. Reds' chief executive John Duly blasted the Broadfield Stadium boo-boys who targeted Smith and reminded them how far the club has come since
Albion kept their promotion show on the road with only eight men. At least that was the verdict of manager Micky Adams after one of those instances where the result was more memorable than the performance. Adams was forthright in his criticism of the
Albion manager Micky Adams has told Kidderminster boss Jan Molby to mind his own business after a penalty row. Molby was unhappy about Bobby Zamora's 80th-minute penalty which sealed a 2-0 victory for the Seagulls at Aggborough Stadium. Referee David
Brighton are the top league in Sussex. They dominated the final stages of the inter-league championship at the Connaught Club, Worthing. As both their teams reached the final, Crawley and Hastings were left to fight out the minor placings. Brighton A
The average household income in East Sussex falls below the national average, a new report shows. Despite the South-East's affluent reputation, homeowners in East Sussex bring home an average of £23,100, £100 short of the national average. It is number
Companies which have made big improvements in energy efficiency will be among those hit by the introduction of the Climate Change Levy later this year, a new report claims. The survey says the levy, which aims to raise £1 billion, will damage competitiveness
Voters across Europe have turned against the euro and would rather have kept their national currency, according to a new poll. The single currency's fall in value against the dollar since its launch two years ago has triggered a widespread withdrawal
Unions are winning a record number of recognition deals covering workers ranging from airline staff to bank employees, a report showed today. A total of 159 deals were struck last year - twice as many as in 1999 - mainly in private firms. The agreements
A former nurse appeared in court today accused of raping a woman at knifepoint. Rashid Kausmally, 48, now unemployed, of Bear Road, Brighton, is alleged to have raped a 26-year-old woman in Queensbury Mews, Brighton, on December 20. He is also charged
Victims of bungled eye operations at a Sussex hospital are still waiting for compensation almost two years later. Nineteen elderly patients had the wrong drops injected into their eyes during what should have been a routine cataract operation at Gatwick
Pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline has jumped the final hurdle in its $1.24 billion US (£827 million) acquisition of US Sensodyne toothpaste maker Block Drug. The clearance from the European Commission means GSK, which was created last month out of
A former Territorial Army major has been made an MBE for keeping the forces in fresh undies. Jack Strachan, 55, was a founder member of 710 Laundry Squadron when it was formed in 1996. Since then he has been on top secret missions with all units of the
I am sure I am not alone in feeling apoplectic over the insane traffic system operating in North Street and Western Road. I once suggested to a bus driver that a one-way system around Kingsway, North Street and Western Road would ease congestion. From
I have lived in Worthing for 34 years and I can count on one hand the number of police constables I have seen on the beat in that time. I'm not knocking the police force (where would we be without them?) but let's see what our rates pay for! -D.J. Barnes
Day 12 and still no cigarettes - I think I am really going to do it this time. The only really bad moment was when I got to work one day and realised that I had forgotten to put my patch on. These, for the non smokers among you, are nicotine soaked Band
Brighton Bears ended their ten-match losing run with a last-gasp 69-68 win at defending play-off champions Manchester Giants with Dave Wahl centre stage. Wahl appeared to be punched by Giant Mark Robinson with 14 seconds left and Bears trailing before
I see that all the poor folk who had the misfortune to be flooded out and lost beloved possessions are not going to get help from this Labour Government. Isn't it strange that when Bangladesh and other Third World countries get flooded the Government
What a nice service the NHS Royal Sussex County Hospital gave my son on the evening of January 8. I phoned the doctor at 7pm that evening and was told to come straight away. We waited only ten minutes and the doctor on duty was very good. We were back
Major Jack Strachan has been made an MBE but not for his heroics in conflicts - he's kept the Army in clean clothing. His work with the Laundry Squadron was appreciated by thousands of soldiers serving in many different parts of the world. They'll be
Richard Vahram's concern for the future welfare of the starlings which roost on the decaying West Pier is timely (January 3). The chance of restoration work forestalling the pier's collapse into the sea is slight. However, starlings are resourceful and
Sammy Donnelly praised the manner of Worthing's performance after in-form Whyteleafe held them to a goalless division one draw at Woodside Road. The Rebels manager said: "It was the best we played since we drew 2-2 away at Braintree before Christmas.
I was very surprised that the 15-year-old youth who destroyed the 30th Brighton Scout hut in my ward of Patcham received only a two-year supervision order when the cost of rebuilding and providing new equipment will be £160,000. The Scouts have been paying
There has been a long campaign to gain the status of city for the twinned towns of Brighton and Hove with the aim of increasing business and tourism. The council, with the help of the bus companies and the blessing of government, has for a number of years
Boss Billy Smith was given a vote of confidence after Crawley crashed out of the FA Trophy in humiliating fashion. Reds' chief executive John Duly blasted the Broadfield Stadium boo-boys who targeted Smith and reminded them how far the club has come since
Albion manager Micky Adams has told Kidderminster boss Jan Molby to mind his own business after a penalty row. Molby was unhappy about Bobby Zamora's 80th-minute penalty which sealed a 2-0 victory for the Seagulls at Aggborough Stadium. Referee David
Brighton are the top league in Sussex. They dominated the final stages of the inter-league championship at the Connaught Club, Worthing. As both their teams reached the final, Crawley and Hastings were left to fight out the minor placings. Brighton A
The average household income in East Sussex falls below the national average, a new report shows. Despite the South-East's affluent reputation, homeowners in East Sussex bring home an average of £23,100, £100 short of the national average. It is number
The number of ambulance crews answering 999 calls within eight minutes is still falling. A report to East Sussex, Brighton and Hove Health Authority says 59.98 per cent of crews arrived on time in November. This is a drop from the 60.95 per cent recorded
Companies which have made big improvements in energy efficiency will be among those hit by the introduction of the Climate Change Levy later this year, a new report claims. The survey says the levy, which aims to raise £1 billion, will damage competitiveness
Organisers of an appeal to build a hospice for terminally-ill children are desperately seeking a site after a land deal collapsed. The Leo House appeal needs to secure at least two acres to start planning the project. Chairman Brian Slater said: "We have
A former nurse appeared in court today accused of raping a woman at knifepoint. Rashid Kausmally, 48, now unemployed, of Bear Road, Brighton, is alleged to have raped a 26-year-old woman in Queensbury Mews, Brighton, on December 20. He is also charged
A rail passenger who threatened to sue Connex over its compensation deal for delayed travellers has been told he is too late to claim his refund. The train company has refused to compensate Dr Paul Dawson, a university lecturer of Centurion Road, Brighton
Young offenders may be drafted in to tidy up a vandal-plagued cemetery. The scheme is being considered by Worthing Borough Council after the town's ex-servicemen tabled the idea. Retired major Tom Wye, 58, of Ashacre Lane, was horrified at the state of
Pharmaceutical giant GlaxoSmithKline has jumped the final hurdle in its $1.24 billion US (£827 million) acquisition of US Sensodyne toothpaste maker Block Drug. The clearance from the European Commission means GSK, which was created last month out of
A former Territorial Army major has been made an MBE for keeping the forces in fresh undies. Jack Strachan, 55, was a founder member of 710 Laundry Squadron when it was formed in 1996. Since then he has been on top secret missions with all units of the
Jack Strachan's Laundry Squadron provides a vital service to the British Army - clean clothes. 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
I am sure I am not alone in feeling apoplectic over the insane traffic system operating in North Street and Western Road. I once suggested to a bus driver that a one-way system around Kingsway, North Street and Western Road would ease congestion. From
I really don't care if Brian Oxley and other Tory councillors want to spend ages writing about lampposts, weeds and puddles. What I object to is how they assume council employees are there to be bossed and ordered around on a mission to get their pictures
I have lived in Worthing for 34 years and I can count on one hand the number of police constables I have seen on the beat in that time. I'm not knocking the police force (where would we be without them?) but let's see what our rates pay for! -D.J. Barnes
Day 12 and still no cigarettes - I think I am really going to do it this time. The only really bad moment was when I got to work one day and realised that I had forgotten to put my patch on. These, for the non smokers among you, are nicotine soaked Band
Some months back there were complaints that thoughtless, and in some cases dangerous, parking by Albion fans was causing aggravation to residents in Carden Avenue and some side roads. Councillor Geoffrey Theobald, one of the Patcham councillors, did his
A senior Church of England clergyman has resigned and is considering becoming a Roman Catholic. Canon John Caldicott, the rural dean of Hove, says he is unhappy about the way the Anglican church is handling the issue of women priests. Canon Caldicott,
A woman fought back tears today as she told how a Sussex doctor gave her a French kiss while counselling her for sexual abuse she suffered as a child. The 34-year-old, known only as Miss A, had expected a peck on the cheek from Dr Wesley Scott-Smith when
I am very sad over the closure of C&A stores. Around 80 per cent of my wardrobe comes from there! I bought my first suit from C&A in Oxford Street back in the 1950s and was delighted when C&A came to Brighton. I'll miss that store. -V Paddock
I am writing about the problem of parking in Woburn Place and Chepstow Court at the bottom of Coldean Lane in Brighton. It is a small road with very limited parking. Each resident in Chepstow Court (approximately 12) has an allotted numbered parking bay
Brighton Bears ended their ten-match losing run with a last-gasp 69-68 win at defending play-off champions Manchester Giants with Dave Wahl centre stage. Wahl appeared to be punched by Giant Mark Robinson with 14 seconds left and Bears trailing before
Here's a round up of scores from the weekend of February 13-14. YELLOW JERSEY SUSSEX SENIOR CUP (3rd Round) Sidley Utd 0, Pagham 2 RICH CITY LEAGUE DIVISION ONE Arundel 3, Lancing 3 Burgess Hill 3, Sidlesham 0 East Preston 1, Redhill 1 Eastbourne Utd
I see that all the poor folk who had the misfortune to be flooded out and lost beloved possessions are not going to get help from this Labour Government. Isn't it strange that when Bangladesh and other Third World countries get flooded the Government
A last-minute equaliser denied Langney Sports what would have been a well earned victory against eastern division promotion hopefuls Tonbridge. Sports had to settle for a 1-1 draw at Priory Lane after missing a glut of gilt-edged chances that should have
Hastings Town stretched their unbeaten run to four matches with a comfortable 2-0 win at Stamford in the eastern division. The home side were never in the hunt and did well to keep the score down with some resolute defending. Town could have had points
Major Jack Strachan has been made an MBE but not for his heroics in conflicts - he's kept the Army in clean clothing. His work with the Laundry Squadron was appreciated by thousands of soldiers serving in many different parts of the world. They'll be
A Sussex hospital's record on urgent breast cancer referrals has been ranked the worst in England by a new survey. The Good Hospital Guide says only 35 per cent of patients referred urgently to a specialist at Brighton Health Care NHS Trust see one within
I was very surprised that the 15-year-old youth who destroyed the 30th Brighton Scout hut in my ward of Patcham received only a two-year supervision order when the cost of rebuilding and providing new equipment will be £160,000. The Scouts have been paying
Glenn Burvill resigned as Saltdean United manager following Saturday's 1-1 draw with Three Bridges. Andy Johnson's 90th-minute penalty salvaged a point for the Tigers but it was not enough to stop Burvill quitting. Burvill, whose side have slipped down
There has been a long campaign to gain the status of city for the twinned towns of Brighton and Hove with the aim of increasing business and tourism. The council, with the help of the bus companies and the blessing of government, has for a number of years
The number of ambulance crews answering 999 calls within eight minutes is still falling. A report to East Sussex, Brighton and Hove Health Authority says 59.98 per cent of crews arrived on time in November. This is a drop from the 60.95 per cent recorded
Organisers of an appeal to build a hospice for terminally-ill children are desperately seeking a site after a land deal collapsed. The Leo House appeal needs to secure at least two acres to start planning the project. Chairman Brian Slater said: "We have
Engineering businesses in the South East are among the top performers in the UK. A survey by the Engineering Employers Federation South, which includes Sussex, indicates that the region's manufacturers are leading the way in output and new orders. But
Sixty staff working in Sussex for personal organiser company Filofax could soon have new bosses. The company is reported to be up for sale because of financial problems facing its American owners Day Runner, which paid £51 million for the business three
A decision on the future of a suspended council chief is expected soon following an inquiry into claims she bullied employees. Eastbourne Council chief executive Sari Conway was suspended on full pay last February after senior staff accused her of bullying
Only half the people in Brighton and Hove want a directly-elected mayor, according to surveys. The council asked thousands of people for their views through its civic paper, The Argus, a citizens' panel and a random survey. It found 25.6 per cent favoured
A gas leak has closed a section of the A27 at Sompting for the second time in eight days. Contractors working on improvements to the major traffic artery at Sompting damaged a high-pressure gas pipe just yards from where it was ruptured last Monday. The
A rail passenger who threatened to sue Connex over its compensation deal for delayed travellers has been told he is too late to claim his refund. The train company has refused to compensate Dr Paul Dawson, a university lecturer of Centurion Road, Brighton
