Albion ace Bobby Zamora is back in contention for Saturday's trip to relegation-haunted Halifax and should now be available for the rest of the promotion run-in. Influential defender Danny Cullip is also in the squad after missing the last two matches
Why is it a certain member of our community has decided to make life difficult by raiding the local convenience store in The Gardens, Southwick, in daylight - not once but twice in two weeks? The proprietors know everybody's name and are prepared to open
Thank you, Lizzie Enfield (Argus, March 27). "You'll have to get a train to London and then get a train from Waterloo to Winchester" - that was Railtrack information to a Brighton passenger, later corrected by another member of staff. There is a direct
My parents worked for the board of guardians at the Brighton workhouse; my mother as a nurse and my father as an officer in charge of the casual ward ("Time's arrow", Opinion, March 27). The causal ward received tramps, as they were called. These people
The crow's nest is the name for a lookout point on a yacht. But never, until now, have crows been known to set up home on one. But in Brighton Marina, crows are busy preparing for a family on board a yacht called Nicha, with the full blessing of the owner
Local plans, blueprints for the future, are usually dry documents exciting little interest but not the new one for Brighton and Hove. More than 6,000 people have written in supporting plans for a new community stadium at Falmer for Brighton and Hove Albion
More than £700 of gifts will be presented to the 35 millionth customer to Brighton's Churchill Square. The lucky visitor is expected to walk through the doors during the next few days. To celebrate the event, centre retailers, including Virgin Megastore
I oppose the decision of Brighton police and the recent letters in Opinion rejecting the extension of pub opening hours. Those who believe extending the time available for enjoying the odd tipple causes trouble are themselves a couple of shandies short
There could hardly be a better person to attend an event at Hove Town Hall last night than Nick Ross. He has achieved national fame as the presenter of the BBC's Crimewatch programme, which has achieved enviable success in tracking down villains. Organisers
Nelson Mandela has backed the fight for justice for more than 600 South African war volunteers who perished in a First World War shipping accident. The Argus campaign calling on the Government to acknowledge the deaths of the men, who were on their way
More than 6,000 football fans have supported plans for a new community sports stadium. The new stadium, on land at Falmer, is suggested in the Brighton and Hove Council draft Local Plan. Responses in favour were mainly identical. They said there was a
More than 6,000 football fans have supported plans for a new community sports stadium. The new stadium, on land at Falmer, is suggested in the Brighton and Hove Council draft Local Plan. Responses in favour were mainly identical. They said there was a
Teenagers who saved their estate sports team from collapsing have been honoured with the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Award. Craig Marchant and Ashley Smith, both 16, were chosen for their outstanding contribution to Falmer High School and the Moulsecoomb
A pioneering £1 flat fare trial on city buses is set to continue through the summer. The Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company scheme is part way through a four-month trial which started in January. Managing director Roger French said: "The initial
A new double-decker worth £150,000 has been wrecked by vandals. The vehicle had been in service only a few days. Top-deck seats on the Y-registered vehicle were ripped up and material was used as kindling by two young offenders. The No 5 bus was two stops
A former petrol station cashier has claimed she was the victim of racist bullying by her boss. Vasanthal Shanmugam, who was born in India but has lived in England for 20 years, broke down in tears as she told a Brighton employment tribunal she was forced
Tourism leaders in Sussex are holding their breath as the foot and mouth crisis hits Easter bookings. Sussex's tourism industry is facing hard times and bookings for the Easter holiday are down outside the urban centres such as Brighton and Hove. The
Organisers of a crime-fighting initiative paid BBC Crimewatch presenter Nick Ross £5,000 of public money to speak at the launch. The fee, labelled "unbelievable" by critics, was for a presentation by Mr Ross at the unveiling last night of the Anti-Victimisation
An 81-year old man has lost his lone fight to stay at a residential home eight months after it was declared closed. Stan Smith remained at Nyewood House, Bognor Regis, after West Sussex County Council moved more than 40 other elderly residents out last
The decision to suspend the controversial transfer of services between East Surrey Hospital and Crawley Hospital will cost £240,000, it emerged today. A Parliamentary written answer revealed the level of costs faced by Surrey and Sussex NHS Trust for
It's people like you who breed criminals ("Pull it down, start again", Argus editorial, March 28). Do-gooders are as big a parasite as criminals. We should be building more prisons like Lewes - after all, if people behave they don't have to go to prison
Saltdean rider John Limpus finished fourth in the Bournemouth Jubilee Wheelers 42km hilly time trial and led his GS Stella club to another team win. Stella are proving to be one of the south's top clubs. In the first two months of the road season they
My parents worked for the board of guardians at the Brighton workhouse; my mother as a nurse and my father as an officer in charge of the casual ward ("Time's arrow", Opinion, March 27). The causal ward received tramps, as they were called. These people
The crow's nest is the name for a lookout point on a yacht. But never, until now, have crows been known to set up home on one. But in Brighton Marina, crows are busy preparing for a family on board a yacht called Nicha, with the full blessing of the owner
I naively thought the self-congratulating and artistically myopic clique that runs the Brighton Festival would rename the annual event the Brighton and Hove Festival. But no. Hove has been snubbed yet again. If it continues, I can foresee protest and
Eastbourne Eagles failed in their bid to lift the Premiership Trophy for the third time in seven years at King's Lynn last night. The Elite League champions were beaten 55-37 in the second leg, going down to the cup holders 97-85 overall. Eagles, thanks
Local plans, blueprints for the future, are usually dry documents exciting little interest but not the new one for Brighton and Hove. More than 6,000 people have written in supporting plans for a new community stadium at Falmer for Brighton and Hove Albion
I oppose the decision of Brighton police and the recent letters in Opinion rejecting the extension of pub opening hours. Those who believe extending the time available for enjoying the odd tipple causes trouble are themselves a couple of shandies short
There could hardly be a better person to attend an event at Hove Town Hall last night than Nick Ross. He has achieved national fame as the presenter of the BBC's Crimewatch programme, which has achieved enviable success in tracking down villains. Organisers
Albion have defended a hike in season ticket prices which makes a top seat at Withdean almost as much as at Manchester United. The Seagulls have announced an average increase of 20 per cent for next season. The cost of an adult ticket in the centre of
Charlie Oatway edged closer to regaining his first team place for Albion last night. He featured in a 1-0 win for the Reserves against his old club Brentford at muddy Woodside Road. It was Oatway's first taste of action since a knee operation three weeks
Actress Jean Anderson has died at the age of 93. The star, whose career spanned 60 years, was probably best known for her role in Seventies television show The Brothers. She was born in Eastbourne in 1907 to a wealthy cloth merchant and named Mary Heriot
The traditional ship's look-out post was known as the crow's nest because of its precarious position at the top of the mast. The birds like to make their nests in the highest branches of the tallest trees or perch them on top of telephone poles and pylons
More than 6,000 football fans have supported plans for a new community sports stadium. The new stadium, on land at Falmer, is suggested in the Brighton and Hove Council draft Local Plan. Responses in favour were mainly identical. They said there was a
Teenagers who saved their estate sports team from collapsing have been honoured with the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Award. Craig Marchant and Ashley Smith, both 16, were chosen for their outstanding contribution to Falmer High School and the Moulsecoomb
Organisers of a crime-fighting initiative paid BBC Crimewatch presenter Nick Ross £5,000 of public money to speak at the launch. The fee, labelled "unbelievable" by critics, was for a presentation by Mr Ross at the unveiling last night of the Anti-Victimisation
I am, by nature, a tidy person because knowing where things are is crucial for anyone who is blind to be able to keep on top of things. And it makes perfect sense . . . doesn't it? If you can't see where things are, as far as is in your control, you make
What will be the main issues in the general election to be held in nine weeks' time? The economy, law and order, education, health and pensions will take top place. But in spite of Tony Blair's speech earlier this year on green issues, I doubt if they
A family of animal lovers is on a mission to stop thousands of lovesick toads from being squashed on a country road. During the last month, the amphibians have been making a nightly trek from their forest home across the road to a riverbank to mate. But
A slaughterman is fighting for his life after being shot during the mass cull of livestock. The 27-year-old man from Hastings was being treated for serious head injuries following an incident at Great Orton, near Carlisle in the worst affected region,
It's people like you who breed criminals ("Pull it down, start again", Argus editorial, March 28). Do-gooders are as big a parasite as criminals. We should be building more prisons like Lewes - after all, if people behave they don't have to go to prison
Saltdean rider John Limpus finished fourth in the Bournemouth Jubilee Wheelers 42km hilly time trial and led his GS Stella club to another team win. Stella are proving to be one of the south's top clubs. In the first two months of the road season they
Ritchie Venner has set his sights on breaking the record for Sussex singles titles. Venner, the defending champion, won his eighth crown at Horsham on Sunday with victory in the final against Crawley rival, Mayur Majithia, 21-19, 21-10. That puts him
I naively thought the self-congratulating and artistically myopic clique that runs the Brighton Festival would rename the annual event the Brighton and Hove Festival. But no. Hove has been snubbed yet again. If it continues, I can foresee protest and
Eastbourne Eagles failed in their bid to lift the Premiership Trophy for the third time in seven years at King's Lynn last night. The Elite League champions were beaten 55-37 in the second leg, going down to the cup holders 97-85 overall. Eagles, thanks
Martin Lee will step on court with a wide smile on his face should he get the call to play for Great Britain during the next three days. The East Preston professional hopes having a laugh will see him through the toughest test of his career after being
Brighton licensing magistrates claim they are not short-sighted. Anyone who has had dealings with them will also find decisions totally inconsistent, even when working within the framework of the ridiculously outdated licensing laws. Under guidelines
Albion have defended a hike in season ticket prices which makes a top seat at Withdean almost as much as at Manchester United. The Seagulls have announced an average increase of 20 per cent for next season. The cost of an adult ticket in the centre of
The application for an extension of permitted hours for licensed premises in Brighton and Hove was heard on March 22, 2001. The Justices were made aware of the views of the local MPs. In order for an extension to be granted, section 74 of the Licensing
Bobby Zamora is convinced Albion can prosper in the Second Division next season, with or without him. The Seagulls' crocked marksman has already had a close-up view of Division Two with his former club Bristol Rovers. He watched them blow promotion last
Charlie Oatway edged closer to regaining his first team place for Albion last night. He featured in a 1-0 win for the Reserves against his old club Brentford at muddy Woodside Road. It was Oatway's first taste of action since a knee operation three weeks
Albion have triumphed in their fixture row with title rivals Chesterfield. The Withdean showdown between the top two will take place on Tuesday May 1 from 7.45 pm. We exclusively revealed on Monday that the clubs were at loggerheads over a new date for
After the long damp winter and with experts now predicting a heatwave, Chris Baker asks what has happened to the weather? Nobody was much surprised to learn the year to the end of March was the wettest in England and Wales since records began in 1766.
The traditional ship's look-out post was known as the crow's nest because of its precarious position at the top of the mast. The birds like to make their nests in the highest branches of the tallest trees or perch them on top of telephone poles and pylons
A new market canopy has failed and could cost as much as £100,000 to put right, a public inquiry says. A council-appointed public inquiry set up to investigate claims by traders that the canopy did not work agreed that the protective structure had been
A city mayor and his deputy are to be paid £9,000 extra a year in allowances and expenses. The Mayor of Brighton and Hove currently receives an expenses allowance of £9,480. This is to be changed to an allowance of £8,000 with an expenses allowance of
I am, by nature, a tidy person because knowing where things are is crucial for anyone who is blind to be able to keep on top of things. And it makes perfect sense . . . doesn't it? If you can't see where things are, as far as is in your control, you make
What will be the main issues in the general election to be held in nine weeks' time? The economy, law and order, education, health and pensions will take top place. But in spite of Tony Blair's speech earlier this year on green issues, I doubt if they
A family of animal lovers is on a mission to stop thousands of lovesick toads from being squashed on a country road. During the last month, the amphibians have been making a nightly trek from their forest home across the road to a riverbank to mate. But
Albion ace Bobby Zamora is back in contention for Saturday's trip to relegation-haunted Halifax and should now be available for the rest of the promotion run-in. Influential defender Danny Cullip is also in the squad after missing the last two matches
A man has been attacked with an iron bar and had to undergo emergency surgery this morning. Clifford Williams of Bexhill Road, Eastbourne, was set upon outside a florist's shop in Seaford Road, Eastbourne, at about 8.30pm last night. The attacker fled
A slaughterman is fighting for his life after being shot during the mass cull of livestock. The 27-year-old man from Hastings was being treated for serious head injuries following an incident at Great Orton, near Carlisle in the worst affected region,
Why is it a certain member of our community has decided to make life difficult by raiding the local convenience store in The Gardens, Southwick, in daylight - not once but twice in two weeks? The proprietors know everybody's name and are prepared to open
Thank you, Lizzie Enfield (Argus, March 27). "You'll have to get a train to London and then get a train from Waterloo to Winchester" - that was Railtrack information to a Brighton passenger, later corrected by another member of staff. There is a direct
Ritchie Venner has set his sights on breaking the record for Sussex singles titles. Venner, the defending champion, won his eighth crown at Horsham on Sunday with victory in the final against Crawley rival, Mayur Majithia, 21-19, 21-10. That puts him
More than £700 of gifts will be presented to the 35 millionth customer to Brighton's Churchill Square. The lucky visitor is expected to walk through the doors during the next few days. To celebrate the event, centre retailers, including Virgin Megastore
Martin Lee will step on court with a wide smile on his face should he get the call to play for Great Britain during the next three days. The East Preston professional hopes having a laugh will see him through the toughest test of his career after being
Brighton licensing magistrates claim they are not short-sighted. Anyone who has had dealings with them will also find decisions totally inconsistent, even when working within the framework of the ridiculously outdated licensing laws. Under guidelines
The application for an extension of permitted hours for licensed premises in Brighton and Hove was heard on March 22, 2001. The Justices were made aware of the views of the local MPs. In order for an extension to be granted, section 74 of the Licensing
Bobby Zamora is convinced Albion can prosper in the Second Division next season, with or without him. The Seagulls' crocked marksman has already had a close-up view of Division Two with his former club Bristol Rovers. He watched them blow promotion last
Albion have triumphed in their fixture row with title rivals Chesterfield. The Withdean showdown between the top two will take place on Tuesday May 1 from 7.45 pm. We exclusively revealed on Monday that the clubs were at loggerheads over a new date for
After the long damp winter and with experts now predicting a heatwave, Chris Baker asks what has happened to the weather? Nobody was much surprised to learn the year to the end of March was the wettest in England and Wales since records began in 1766.
Nelson Mandela has backed the fight for justice for more than 600 South African war volunteers who perished in a First World War shipping accident. The Argus campaign calling on the Government to acknowledge the deaths of the men, who were on their way
A new market canopy has failed and could cost as much as £100,000 to put right, a public inquiry says. A council-appointed public inquiry set up to investigate claims by traders that the canopy did not work agreed that the protective structure had been
More than 6,000 football fans have supported plans for a new community sports stadium. The new stadium, on land at Falmer, is suggested in the Brighton and Hove Council draft Local Plan. Responses in favour were mainly identical. They said there was a
A city mayor and his deputy are to be paid £9,000 extra a year in allowances and expenses. The Mayor of Brighton and Hove currently receives an expenses allowance of £9,480. This is to be changed to an allowance of £8,000 with an expenses allowance of
A pioneering £1 flat fare trial on city buses is set to continue through the summer. The Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company scheme is part way through a four-month trial which started in January. Managing director Roger French said: "The initial
A new double-decker worth £150,000 has been wrecked by vandals. The vehicle had been in service only a few days. Top-deck seats on the Y-registered vehicle were ripped up and material was used as kindling by two young offenders. The No 5 bus was two stops
Baroness Shirley Williams has added her support to a campaign to save a Victorian theatre. The former Health Secretary took time out from a busy tour of Eastbourne and Polegate yesterday to visit the Royal Hippodrome theatre in Eastbourne. She joined
A former petrol station cashier has claimed she was the victim of racist bullying by her boss. Vasanthal Shanmugam, who was born in India but has lived in England for 20 years, broke down in tears as she told a Brighton employment tribunal she was forced
Tourism leaders in Sussex are holding their breath as the foot and mouth crisis hits Easter bookings. Sussex's tourism industry is facing hard times and bookings for the Easter holiday are down outside the urban centres such as Brighton and Hove. The
