British Airways is to snap up the British Regional Air Lines group in a £78 million deal. The group, made up of British Regional Airlines and Manx Airlines, has been a BA franchise partner since 1995. BA said the takeover deal, which values the group
I AM amused at the whinging of your correspondents (Opinion, March 5) against the very real silver lining of the "foot in mouth" fiasco. Have they ever tried the brilliant vegetarian food that can be found in Brighton? For instance, at Terre--Terre, Food
What a spiteful, vicious diatribe ("Silver lining", Opinion, February 27). Someone (nameless, of course) has well and truly vented their spleen in a vindictive way. Gloating about others' misfortunes is not a pleasant pastime. One can almost imagine the
The two NHS trusts which run Eastbourne and Hastings' main hospitals say they are "sympathetic" to plans for a merger. The announcement came in a joint statement by the Eastbourne Hospitals Trust, which runs the District General, and Hastings and Rother
As someone who enjoys regular use of the countryside for walking, running and mountaineering, I am sorely missing access to it. But I greatly support the ban on access and the closure of footpaths as a means of aiding the farmers and landowners in the
The issue of asylum seekers is controversial enough without us getting their numbers wrong. However, I am sorry to say that on one occasion last December we did just that - accidentally, but spectacularly. The story said there were 6,400 single adults
At the very least, even inexperienced policemen need to be street-wise. It goes with the job. Whatever other qualities they may have, this, surely, is the most fundamental requirement. So I stand back, aghast, at the behaviour of the Chief Constable of
Brighton is the UK's top seaside shopping destination, according to a new survey. However, the South-East is still dominated by central London, and no other towns or cities in the region make it into the national top ten. The research by Experian Retail
Adam Trimingham reports (Argus, March 3) that Nick Cragg, project manager of the Dome renovations, defends the obliteration of the Dome skylights on the grounds that they "were put in the Thirties and viewed up close were (in his opinion) rather ugly"
I was absolutely astounded to read the comments by Elizabeth Whitehouse (Argus, February 28). Can she be serious in suggesting that because her daughter had an argument with her boyfriend and then vented her anger by kicking a policeman in the head she
National Hunt's find of the season, amateur rider Ben Hitchcott, is to decide after the Grand National meeting at Aintree next month when he will turn professional. The 20-year-old has taken the jumping game by storm this season and is currently tied
Gemma Thwaite (Opinion, March 2) must be under the false impression The Argus does not circulate beyond central Brighton when she wrote: "Some 90 per cent of people in Brighton seem to be from elsewhere." It is well known central Brighton is cosmopolitan
Some parts of Sussex have among the highest rates of teenage pregnancies in the UK. That's not normally good news for the mothers and their babies. It can be hard for young parents, who often have little money and no homes of their own, to look after
An organic farmer has won her battle to keep the palace she built for her pumpkins. Toos Jeuken spent £30,000 on the farm building, which has double glazing, French doors and dormer windows. So the Dutch-born farmer was shocked when councillors ordered
So the olive branch is being held out to those heroes of our democratic system, the Brighton and Hove councillors who dare oppose party lines in the rush to have our next mayor elected. In the name of democracy, why the rush? Those councillors who defied
Wilbur Johnson today gave Brighton Bears a massive boost by agreeing to stay at the club. The 27-year-old centre, who joined the club last year after four successful seasons with Sheffield Sharks, has signed a new contract tieing him to Bears until the
Doubtless unintentionally, the double spread "Exam that tore us apart" (Argus, March 2) was most hurtful to those surviving members of staff of Queen's Park Secondary School. John Hill's lack of academic success appeared to result from a failed school
Football managers in Sussex are calling for a review of the disciplinary set-up in the county. The majority of managers in the County League believe the system of players being banned by weeks rather than matches is outdated. The situation has been heightened
Albion manager Micky Adams is demanding a complete performance to bowl out high-riding Hull at Withdean tomorrow. Adams, stumped by Tuesday's surprise defeat at Scunthorpe, wants the Seagulls on the ball from the first whistle to last to ease an attack
Police are still waiting to interview a hospital patient in connection with the murder of a mother of two young children. The 45-year-old man is recovering at Brighton's Royal Sussex County Hospital from stab wounds to the stomach sustained on the day
People will be able to travel to the planets when they step into a new £13 million visitor attraction. The Experience Centre, dubbed a world first, is being fitted out at Brighton Marina. On Wednesday, we exclusively revealed the top secret attraction
Operations are to be to be carried out at weekends to clear the backlog of tonsil removals caused by a shortage of disposable surgical instruments. Brighton Health Care NHS Trust has been forced to postpone 18 non-emergency operations since the end of
Albion bosses have dismissed rumours that plans for a new stadium at Falmer are on the verge of collapse. However, fans are being warned to expect further delays while talks on the outstanding issues continue between the club, the city council and two
Any reader seeking to find a place of tranquillity should visit the little church at Lullington, near Alfriston. It is one of the smallest churches in England, about 16ft square with 20 seats. Lullington church stands on a hill above the Cuckmere valley
British Airways is to snap up the British Regional Air Lines group in a £78 million deal. The group, made up of British Regional Airlines and Manx Airlines, has been a BA franchise partner since 1995. BA said the takeover deal, which values the group
How can Connex say it has received no comments about the dire sound system in Brighton railway station? Presumably that statement was made by someone who works in an office and has never seen a large crowd of anxious and shivering passengers attempting
C Bell (Opinion, March 3) suggests those of us opposed to the killing of sentient beings are over-emotional and sentimental. I would suggest it is that we have brains larger than the worms he says will eat us (who, by the way, are "re-cycling opportunists
What a spiteful, vicious diatribe ("Silver lining", Opinion, February 27). Someone (nameless, of course) has well and truly vented their spleen in a vindictive way. Gloating about others' misfortunes is not a pleasant pastime. One can almost imagine the
As someone who enjoys regular use of the countryside for walking, running and mountaineering, I am sorely missing access to it. But I greatly support the ban on access and the closure of footpaths as a means of aiding the farmers and landowners in the
At the very least, even inexperienced policemen need to be street-wise. It goes with the job. Whatever other qualities they may have, this, surely, is the most fundamental requirement. So I stand back, aghast, at the behaviour of the Chief Constable of
The price of residents' parking permits could be reduced from £80 to £52 a year in Hove. Residents in the Brunswick area are currently paying an £80 annual fee for the scheme, which came into effect last year. However, Brighton and Hove City Council has
The two NHS trusts which run Eastbourne and Hastings' main hospitals say they are "sympathetic" to plans for a merger. The announcement came in a joint statement by the Eastbourne Hospitals Trust, which runs the District General, and Hastings and Rother
Parents have been warned about a prowler who has tried to abduct children outside their West Sussex schools. On one occasion the man attempted to lure a five-year-old girl into his car. On another he threatened a terrified 11-year-old and chased her when
I am saddened by Keith Bankes (Opinion, March 5) in trying to stifle the debate with regard to meat eating and vegetarianism. Mr Bankes is obviously unaware that Brighton and Hove boasts the largest number of vegetarians and vegans per head of population
Adam Trimingham reports (Argus, March 3) that Nick Cragg, project manager of the Dome renovations, defends the obliteration of the Dome skylights on the grounds that they "were put in the Thirties and viewed up close were (in his opinion) rather ugly"
I was absolutely astounded to read the comments by Elizabeth Whitehouse (Argus, February 28). Can she be serious in suggesting that because her daughter had an argument with her boyfriend and then vented her anger by kicking a policeman in the head she
Brave Highlander, the hope of Sussex in next month's Martell Grand National has his final outing before Aintree at Sandown Park tomorrow. He runs in the three-mile Geoffrey Reeve Films Chase with Philip Hide, his National jockey, in the saddle. His Findon
South Coast Power would like to correct the impression given by your correspondent (Opinion, February 28) that the new Shoreham power station has not had a positive impact on the local economy and can be run by only two people. At the height of construction
National Hunt's find of the season, amateur rider Ben Hitchcott, is to decide after the Grand National meeting at Aintree next month when he will turn professional. The 20-year-old has taken the jumping game by storm this season and is currently tied
As Sussex press officer for the British Cycling Federation I normally deal with the competitive side of cycling but in view of the many letters published recently regarding law-breaking cyclists I would like to make three points. I am not going to defend
Roman Catholics in Rottingdean had a surprise when they were celebrating Sunday Mass. Instead of hearing their parish priest, the words of the village's Church of England vicar Father Martin Morgan were picked up on the sound system. Wires had got crossed
Some parts of Sussex have among the highest rates of teenage pregnancies in the UK. That's not normally good news for the mothers and their babies. It can be hard for young parents, who often have little money and no homes of their own, to look after
Ladies are now having to pay the price for equality at golf clubs. European Union directives and planned changes in legislation provide that all members, irrespective of gender, must have the same playing rights and access to the course. Some clubs, like
The sinking of the SS Mendi was one of the most shameful episodes involving Britain during the First World War. It was rammed by an English liner in 1917 and sank in the Channel. More than 600 black South Africans, who had volunteered to dig trenches
Cordelia Fright (Opinion, February 24) attempts to blame our waste disposal problems on tourists - and Brighton and Hove City Council for issuing a brochure to attract them. About 13,000 jobs in Brighton and Hove depend on visitors. The council spends
Police are still waiting to interview a hospital patient in connection with the murder of a mother of two young children. The 45-year-old man is recovering at Brighton's Royal Sussex County Hospital from stab wounds to the stomach sustained on the day
A pensioner who made the vital call which led police to the killer of 87-year-old Jean Barnes is to receive a £25,000 reward. Audrey Ridpath last night said she would donate most of the Sussex Police reward to help children in the African state of Rwanda
Brighton has the worst record in the South East for women with suspected breast cancer seeing specialists quickly. Government guidelines say all cases should be seen within two weeks of referral by their GP. But Brighton Health Care NHS Trust has hit
Parents have been warned about a prowler who has tried to abduct children outside their West Sussex schools. On one occasion the man attempted to lure a five-year-old girl into his car. On another he threatened a terrified 11-year-old and chased her when
People will be able to travel to the planets when they step into a new £13 million visitor attraction. The Experience Centre, dubbed a world first, is being fitted out at Brighton Marina. On Wednesday, we exclusively revealed the top secret attraction
Two village churches formed an unlikely holy alliance when the words of a Church of England vicar were picked up by Roman Catholics attending mass. Father Martin Morgan found himself spreading the Word when his broadcasting system at St Margaret's Church
Council bosses today admitted they do not know when a flagship swimming pool will reopen following another major setback. The Aztec Fun Pool at the £13.5 million Triangle Centre in Burgess Hill closed on February 22 after it sprung a leak. An investigation
Albion bosses have dismissed rumours that plans for a new stadium at Falmer are on the verge of collapse. However, fans are being warned to expect further delays while talks on the outstanding issues continue between the club, the city council and two
Any reader seeking to find a place of tranquillity should visit the little church at Lullington, near Alfriston. It is one of the smallest churches in England, about 16ft square with 20 seats. Lullington church stands on a hill above the Cuckmere valley
How can Connex say it has received no comments about the dire sound system in Brighton railway station? Presumably that statement was made by someone who works in an office and has never seen a large crowd of anxious and shivering passengers attempting
C Bell (Opinion, March 3) suggests those of us opposed to the killing of sentient beings are over-emotional and sentimental. I would suggest it is that we have brains larger than the worms he says will eat us (who, by the way, are "re-cycling opportunists
A catholic congregation could hear C of E sermons from a nearby church. 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
With foot-and-mouth disease affecting the country and most people keeping away from their usual walks, there are now areas where dog walking has become more concentrated. Dog waste bins are provided and it is good to see so many people attempting to use
It is ironic it has taken the foot-and-mouth disaster, with the possibility that consumers may not get their bacon for breakfast or pork chop for supper, to focus public attention on the shortcomings of the British livestock industry. For years, animal
It is unfortunate Keith Bankes has such a jaundiced view of vegetarians and, apparently, a puffed-up view of his own righteousness. None of us is "gloating" at the foot-and-mouth situation. Indeed, we view it as a tragedy that thousands of animals are
The price of residents' parking permits could be reduced from £80 to £52 a year in Hove. Residents in the Brunswick area are currently paying an £80 annual fee for the scheme, which came into effect last year. However, Brighton and Hove City Council has
I am saddened by Keith Bankes (Opinion, March 5) in trying to stifle the debate with regard to meat eating and vegetarianism. Mr Bankes is obviously unaware that Brighton and Hove boasts the largest number of vegetarians and vegans per head of population
Brave Highlander, the hope of Sussex in next month's Martell Grand National has his final outing before Aintree at Sandown Park tomorrow. He runs in the three-mile Geoffrey Reeve Films Chase with Philip Hide, his National jockey, in the saddle. His Findon
South Coast Power would like to correct the impression given by your correspondent (Opinion, February 28) that the new Shoreham power station has not had a positive impact on the local economy and can be run by only two people. At the height of construction
As Sussex press officer for the British Cycling Federation I normally deal with the competitive side of cycling but in view of the many letters published recently regarding law-breaking cyclists I would like to make three points. I am not going to defend
Plumpton will go ahead with their meeting on Monday despite protests from the National Farmers Union concerned about the spread of foot-and-mouth. Chief executive Patrick Davis has written to farmers in rural communities surrounding the course to reassure
Roman Catholics in Rottingdean had a surprise when they were celebrating Sunday Mass. Instead of hearing their parish priest, the words of the village's Church of England vicar Father Martin Morgan were picked up on the sound system. Wires had got crossed
When Robert Alcock, assistant trainer to John Dunlop for 12 years, resigned his post at Arundel to work for Andrew Reid in January, he thought he was making a wise career move. Reid holds the licence to train from the old Mill Hill Riding School in North
Ladies are now having to pay the price for equality at golf clubs. European Union directives and planned changes in legislation provide that all members, irrespective of gender, must have the same playing rights and access to the course. Some clubs, like
The sinking of the SS Mendi was one of the most shameful episodes involving Britain during the First World War. It was rammed by an English liner in 1917 and sank in the Channel. More than 600 black South Africans, who had volunteered to dig trenches
Langney Sports coach Nick Greenwood says the rivalry between his side, St Leonards and Hastings is not as intense as County League derbies. Sports had years of grudge matches against Eastbourne Town, Eastbourne United and Hailsham, but that has all changed
Cordelia Fright (Opinion, February 24) attempts to blame our waste disposal problems on tourists - and Brighton and Hove City Council for issuing a brochure to attract them. About 13,000 jobs in Brighton and Hove depend on visitors. The council spends
Nothing, as Albion's recent history proves, seems to inspire quite like adversity. Hull, threatened with extinction a few weeks ago and languishing in mid-table, are now within goal difference of a play-off place. Lee Philpott's first goal for the Tigers
A pensioner who made the vital call which led police to the killer of 87-year-old Jean Barnes is to receive a £25,000 reward. Audrey Ridpath last night said she would donate most of the Sussex Police reward to help children in the African state of Rwanda
A new hospital bedside phone system could mean relatives calling patients are charged six times the standard peak rate. Brighton Health Care NHS Trust and Mid Sussex NHS Trust are considering applications from three companies interested in installing
Brighton has the worst record in the South East for women with suspected breast cancer seeing specialists quickly. Government guidelines say all cases should be seen within two weeks of referral by their GP. But Brighton Health Care NHS Trust has hit
Parents have been warned about a prowler who has tried to abduct children outside their West Sussex schools. On one occasion the man attempted to lure a five-year-old girl into his car. On another he threatened a terrified 11-year-old and chased her when
Two village churches formed an unlikely holy alliance when the words of a Church of England vicar were picked up by Roman Catholics attending mass. Father Martin Morgan found himself spreading the Word when his broadcasting system at St Margaret's Church
Police will tonight quiz nightclubbers about the unsolved death of Jay Abatan two years ago. Mr Abatan, 42, died a week after he was assaulted in a dispute over a taxi outside the Ocean Rooms nightclub in Morley Street, Brighton. Sussex Police were last
I AM amused at the whinging of your correspondents (Opinion, March 5) against the very real silver lining of the "foot in mouth" fiasco. Have they ever tried the brilliant vegetarian food that can be found in Brighton? For instance, at Terre--Terre, Food
The two NHS trusts which run Eastbourne and Hastings' main hospitals say they are "sympathetic" to plans for a merger. The announcement came in a joint statement by the Eastbourne Hospitals Trust, which runs the District General, and Hastings and Rother
A catholic congregation could hear C of E sermons from a nearby church. 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
With foot-and-mouth disease affecting the country and most people keeping away from their usual walks, there are now areas where dog walking has become more concentrated. Dog waste bins are provided and it is good to see so many people attempting to use
It is ironic it has taken the foot-and-mouth disaster, with the possibility that consumers may not get their bacon for breakfast or pork chop for supper, to focus public attention on the shortcomings of the British livestock industry. For years, animal
It is unfortunate Keith Bankes has such a jaundiced view of vegetarians and, apparently, a puffed-up view of his own righteousness. None of us is "gloating" at the foot-and-mouth situation. Indeed, we view it as a tragedy that thousands of animals are
The issue of asylum seekers is controversial enough without us getting their numbers wrong. However, I am sorry to say that on one occasion last December we did just that - accidentally, but spectacularly. The story said there were 6,400 single adults
Brighton is the UK's top seaside shopping destination, according to a new survey. However, the South-East is still dominated by central London, and no other towns or cities in the region make it into the national top ten. The research by Experian Retail
Plumpton will go ahead with their meeting on Monday despite protests from the National Farmers Union concerned about the spread of foot-and-mouth. Chief executive Patrick Davis has written to farmers in rural communities surrounding the course to reassure
Gemma Thwaite (Opinion, March 2) must be under the false impression The Argus does not circulate beyond central Brighton when she wrote: "Some 90 per cent of people in Brighton seem to be from elsewhere." It is well known central Brighton is cosmopolitan
When Robert Alcock, assistant trainer to John Dunlop for 12 years, resigned his post at Arundel to work for Andrew Reid in January, he thought he was making a wise career move. Reid holds the licence to train from the old Mill Hill Riding School in North
An organic farmer has won her battle to keep the palace she built for her pumpkins. Toos Jeuken spent £30,000 on the farm building, which has double glazing, French doors and dormer windows. So the Dutch-born farmer was shocked when councillors ordered
So the olive branch is being held out to those heroes of our democratic system, the Brighton and Hove councillors who dare oppose party lines in the rush to have our next mayor elected. In the name of democracy, why the rush? Those councillors who defied
Wilbur Johnson today gave Brighton Bears a massive boost by agreeing to stay at the club. The 27-year-old centre, who joined the club last year after four successful seasons with Sheffield Sharks, has signed a new contract tieing him to Bears until the
Doubtless unintentionally, the double spread "Exam that tore us apart" (Argus, March 2) was most hurtful to those surviving members of staff of Queen's Park Secondary School. John Hill's lack of academic success appeared to result from a failed school
Langney Sports coach Nick Greenwood says the rivalry between his side, St Leonards and Hastings is not as intense as County League derbies. Sports had years of grudge matches against Eastbourne Town, Eastbourne United and Hailsham, but that has all changed
Football managers in Sussex are calling for a review of the disciplinary set-up in the county. The majority of managers in the County League believe the system of players being banned by weeks rather than matches is outdated. The situation has been heightened
Nothing, as Albion's recent history proves, seems to inspire quite like adversity. Hull, threatened with extinction a few weeks ago and languishing in mid-table, are now within goal difference of a play-off place. Lee Philpott's first goal for the Tigers
Albion manager Micky Adams is demanding a complete performance to bowl out high-riding Hull at Withdean tomorrow. Adams, stumped by Tuesday's surprise defeat at Scunthorpe, wants the Seagulls on the ball from the first whistle to last to ease an attack
A new hospital bedside phone system could mean relatives calling patients are charged six times the standard peak rate. Brighton Health Care NHS Trust and Mid Sussex NHS Trust are considering applications from three companies interested in installing
A traveller who survived a South African coach crash which killed 27 other Britons has welcomed the driver's conviction for culpable homicide. Lesley Dick, of Chesswood Road, Worthing, was among 34 British holidaymakers caught in the horrific smash on
Plans for a new burial ground in Burgess Hill have been given the go-ahead. Fifty residents backed the plans for a site on land to the west of Jane Murray Way. The site is desperately needed because the town is running out of burial space and a large
Operations are to be to be carried out at weekends to clear the backlog of tonsil removals caused by a shortage of disposable surgical instruments. Brighton Health Care NHS Trust has been forced to postpone 18 non-emergency operations since the end of
An organic farmer has won her battle to keep the palace she built for her pumpkins. Toos Jeuken spent £30,000 on the farm building, which has double glazing, French doors and dormer windows. So the Dutch-born farmer was shocked when councillors ordered
Police will tonight quiz nightclubbers about the unsolved death of Jay Abatan two years ago. Mr Abatan, 42, died a week after he was assaulted in a dispute over a taxi outside the Ocean Rooms nightclub in Morley Street, Brighton. Sussex Police were last
