I thought it couldn't get worse than Tory Adur District Council trying to force shopkeepers in Southwick Square to pay a 60 per cent increase in their rents. Then I saw the letter from Labour Councillor Mike Willson (Opinion, April 20), who reminded us
On Friday last, we went to the Theatre Royal, Brighton. There have been some changes. The nice elderly ladies and gentlemen who did the bar, took the tickets and so on have been replaced by youngsters. One cannot buy decent chocolates any more but has
The article about the opening of two play areas (Argus, April 19) was misleading since the Mackie Avenue playground in Patcham has still not been completed. Councillor Middleton's "what people want" and "feel they own them" comments are somewhat bizarre
John Hodgson related the US spy plane incident to his claimed fact that the US had never forgiven the Chinese for entering into the Korean War. He seems unaware the Korean war was not a US action alone but was in fact the United Nations' reaction to the
A Sussex artist is suing a Turner Prize nominee, claiming he has copied his work. Lawyers for sci-fi artist Anthony Roberts, of East Dean, near Eastbourne, have issued the writ against Glenn Brown at the High Court in London. It follows Mr Brown's futuristic
John Hodgson's assessment of the US spy plane affair (Opinion, April 19) is just a little one-sided. When considering Sino-American relations, readers will doubtless recall it is only ten years ago the Communist Party sent the tanks in against the students
It must have been nice for the police to be on duty at the London marathon on Sunday instead of having to deal with all the violence on the streets - some of them even ran the charity marathon. I say a big thank you to all the charity runners for all
In reply to Ron Wood (Opinion, April 21), the Government should have vaccinated against foot and mouth disease at the beginning. The whole business is very bad for the British economy, not to mention the sadness it has caused. -Sally Ann Toth, Hove
Enoch Powell forecast more than 30 years ago that there would be rivers of blood caused by the influx of immigrants into this country. It hasn't happened and race relations in Britain are pretty good compared with those in many other countries. But every
Few would say that showbiz vicar David Prout was cut from the traditional clerical cloth. Father Prout mixes his role as vicar at St Elisabeth's Church in Eastbourne with bit-parts in some of Britain's most popular television shows. Fr David, 53, holds
What an absolutely spectacular show the Scouts, Guides, Cub Scouts and Brownie Guides of Worthing and District put on at the Worthing Pavilion. The colour, the music - all was pure delight. I shall "be prepared" for another splendid gang show in 2003.
Eastbourne star Joe Screen and team-mate Joonas Kylmakorpi were rushed to hospital after an horrific pile-up at King's Lynn last night. Both riders suffered serious injuries, and the match was abandoned with Eagles trailing by 40 points to 20. Grand Prix
Players in the match at Crawley between Crown and Stone Quarry held a minute's silence beforehand, following the death of a local bird. The referee agreed, thinking the players were mourning a local woman. It turned out to be a prank by Crown player Phil
I was very disturbed to read Councillor Elgood's recommendation that Brighton and Hove City Council inspects all the old street lighting poles ("Repair plea for old streetlights", Argus, April 17). That the top of one came off recently at the busy junction
Farming has been at the centre of village life for centuries in many parts of West Sussex and at first sight villages such as South Harting near Midhurst appear to have changed little. But there have been subtle differences which are unbalancing village
I doubt many of those residents of our city centre and suburbs who complain to me about graffiti feel much like "empathising" with the vandals who do the damage, as suggested by April Williams. I can't accept her dismissive suggestion that cracking down
Albion under-17s hope it will be a double celebration at Withdean on Saturday. The Seagulls' title-winning youngsters collect their Youth Alliance trophy from centre of excellence sponsor Chris Weatherstone at half-time on a day the first team attempt
Albion could be about to give club historian Tim Carder more work after a hat-trick of record-breaking bids at Carlisle last Saturday. The Seagulls' 22nd clean sheet of the season at Brunton Park eclipsed the previous best set in 1923-24. Bobby Zamora
More than 200 people packed a meeting to discuss the planned merger of two Brighton schools. Some speakers claimed a merger would provide continuity for children while opponents said the school would become too big. Brighton and Hove City Council is considering
One of the biggest Scout troops in Sussex has signed a £50,000 land deal to secure its future. The popular 6th Hove group had faced being disbanded if it could not buy the land its tin Scout hut stood on. Two years ago, the troop was given notice to quit
All heads were bowed when Crown Football Club delayed its crucial league cup game to hold a minute's silence for a loved one. Sombrely the 11 players trudged on to the pitch at the Broadfield Stadium in Crawley wearing black armbands. A hush fell around
Three youths have been arrested following an unprovoked street attack in Brighton last night. The victim was kicked and punched in Churchill Square shortly before midnight. The incident followed reports of youths harassing other people around the shopping
An appeal is being launched to save a landmark church in the heart of Brighton from falling into ruin. The floor of the Grade II listed Brighton Unitarian Church in New Road, which was built in about 1820 in the style of a Greek temple, has begun to show
Am I the only person to view with cynicism the proposal to create a Brighton and Hove police service (Argus, April 25)? Will this measure provide one more bobby on the beat? Or does it highlight the siege mentality of certain local politicians? What next
Please convey my thanks to the kind ladies and gentleman who helped me when I had a nasty fall outside the card shop in London Road, Brighton, on Easter Saturday. -Mrs A Robinson, Brighton
Some time ago, The Argus published a letter regarding the bandwagon activity of Ivor Caplin. However, that has not affected his performance and I wonder when it will be possible to read an edition of The Argus without coming across his name. He has even
Licensing laws should be scrapped in favour of the Continental system, according to a member of Sussex Police Authority. Dr James Walsh, a GP and leader of the Liberal Democrats on West Sussex County Council, said he believed there was less hooliganism
I thought it couldn't get worse than Tory Adur District Council trying to force shopkeepers in Southwick Square to pay a 60 per cent increase in their rents. Then I saw the letter from Labour Councillor Mike Willson (Opinion, April 20), who reminded us
I agree with the criticism of Southern Counties Radio. JoAnne Goode has minimal local knowledge. She does not know the difference between Brighton and Hove or Shoreham and Lancing. Worst of all, she is unable to pronounce "Brighton". We deserve better
I strongly disagree with Reg Betts (Opinion, April 20) concerning the early-morning breakfast show hosted by the excellent JoAnne Goode. She is one of my favourite presenters, with her infectious enthusiasm for Brighton and her bubbly personality. Her
The article about the opening of two play areas (Argus, April 19) was misleading since the Mackie Avenue playground in Patcham has still not been completed. Councillor Middleton's "what people want" and "feel they own them" comments are somewhat bizarre
If you live near Brighton and Hove city centre, the £1 flat fare does not represent good value. For example, on a recent visit to Cardiff, I was delighted to find I could travel from city centre to docks - a considerable distance - for £1 return. So why
John Hodgson related the US spy plane incident to his claimed fact that the US had never forgiven the Chinese for entering into the Korean War. He seems unaware the Korean war was not a US action alone but was in fact the United Nations' reaction to the
A Sussex artist is suing a Turner Prize nominee, claiming he has copied his work. Lawyers for sci-fi artist Anthony Roberts, of East Dean, near Eastbourne, have issued the writ against Glenn Brown at the High Court in London. It follows Mr Brown's futuristic
It must have been nice for the police to be on duty at the London marathon on Sunday instead of having to deal with all the violence on the streets - some of them even ran the charity marathon. I say a big thank you to all the charity runners for all
In reply to Ron Wood (Opinion, April 21), the Government should have vaccinated against foot and mouth disease at the beginning. The whole business is very bad for the British economy, not to mention the sadness it has caused. -Sally Ann Toth, Hove
I had a bad fall in Rottingdean on April 10 and would like to thank the two unknown ladies from the car park and Tracey, Ian and Martin from Rottingdean Motors. All came to my aid. My praise goes also to the ambulance crew and others of the NHS who attended
This was the scene when a lorry carrying tons of refuse overturned, spilling its load on to the roadside. Firefighters pulled the driver to safety after the accident at the Great Daux roundabout on the A264 near Horsham yesterday. Paramedics gave him
A store manager who was threatened with a knife by a shoplifter has spoken of his ordeal. Andrew Jenkins, manager of Budgens store in South Road, Haywards Heath, was threatened outside the store when he stopped the offender from stealing several jars
What a brilliant idea to have a liner for Labour's conference. Why not hire four or five, then get all 25,000 delegates plus Ivor Caplin and Simon Fanshawe, put them all aboard, up anchor and let them sail off into the sunset. Then Brighton would be the
Call me an old fart if you like but I speak for thousands of others regarding children in pubs ("Early-doors bore", Opinion, April 21). People in my age group have had all their kids and all they want now is a bit of peace and quiet after the stress and
What an absolutely spectacular show the Scouts, Guides, Cub Scouts and Brownie Guides of Worthing and District put on at the Worthing Pavilion. The colour, the music - all was pure delight. I shall "be prepared" for another splendid gang show in 2003.
Through the pages of the excellent Argus, I have seen a miracle in Brighton. Travellers arrive Thursday, April 19. Travellers issued a notice to move on Saturday, April 21, two days later. This must be a miracle because we have been waiting since September
Eastbourne star Joe Screen and team-mate Joonas Kylmakorpi were rushed to hospital after an horrific pile-up at King's Lynn last night. Both riders suffered serious injuries, and the match was abandoned with Eagles trailing by 40 points to 20. Grand Prix
Players in the match at Crawley between Crown and Stone Quarry held a minute's silence beforehand, following the death of a local bird. The referee agreed, thinking the players were mourning a local woman. It turned out to be a prank by Crown player Phil
Sussex snooker ace Mark Davis has a lot to do tonight after world No. 3 Stephen Hendry built a 6-3 lead at the Crucible in Sheffield. Davis, from St Leonards-on-Sea, found himself trailing 5-0 to the seven-times world champion at one stage in the first
What makes a good school? More than anything else, it's the quality of the teachers as any pupil knows. This came across strongly in a conference of independent school heads held at Brighton College yesterday. Research shows if teachers listen to what
I was very disturbed to read Councillor Elgood's recommendation that Brighton and Hove City Council inspects all the old street lighting poles ("Repair plea for old streetlights", Argus, April 17). That the top of one came off recently at the busy junction
Farming has been at the centre of village life for centuries in many parts of West Sussex and at first sight villages such as South Harting near Midhurst appear to have changed little. But there have been subtle differences which are unbalancing village
I doubt many of those residents of our city centre and suburbs who complain to me about graffiti feel much like "empathising" with the vandals who do the damage, as suggested by April Williams. I can't accept her dismissive suggestion that cracking down
April Williams's defence of graffiti (Opinion, April 20) was an interesting addition to the debate but was deeply flawed from the first paragraph to the last. The right of every property owner or tenant to decide upon the decoration of his or her own
Tory MPs have blamed the Government's "soft touch" approach to asylum seekers for the West Sussex child sex trafficking scandal. Tim Loughton, MP for Shoreham and East Worthing, secured a Commons debate on the reasons why girls who arrive in West Sussex
SUSSEX skipper Chris Adams is eyeing an immediate return to the first division when the National League campaign begins on Sunday. The county began the final month of last season knowing that three wins in their final three matches would have earned them
Albion could be about to give club historian Tim Carder more work after a hat-trick of record-breaking bids at Carlisle last Saturday. The Seagulls' 22nd clean sheet of the season at Brunton Park eclipsed the previous best set in 1923-24. Bobby Zamora
Bobby Zamora has given Albion a massive boost by declaring a desire to stay. Ipswich head a long list of clubs who have been linked with the 28-goal hitman. Boss Micky Adams told the Argus last week he does not want to sell Zamora at any price and the
One of the biggest Scout troops in Sussex has signed a £50,000 land deal to secure its future. The popular 6th Hove group had faced being disbanded if it could not buy the land its tin Scout hut stood on. Two years ago, the troop was given notice to quit
This was the scene when a lorry carrying tons of refuse overturned, spilling its load on to the roadside. Firefighters pulled the driver to safety after the accident at the Great Daux roundabout on the A264 near Horsham yesterday. Paramedics gave him
Police are trying to trace a 12-year-old girl who disappeared from her Brighton school yesterday. Margaret Echel-Thomson, of Preston Park Avenue, Brighton, was last seen at Dorothy Stringer School at 8am. She is understood to have problems at home and
A group of regulars has launched a petition after their favourite pub was closed by flooding months ago and failed to reopen. The pumps have remained dry at the White Admiral in Taunton Road, Lower Bevendean, since the deluge last year. Pub owner Inn
Organisers of the cancelled South of England Show are asking people to donate part of their admission money to safeguard future events. The event, which usually attracts up to 100,000 people to the South of England Centre at Ardingly, had to be put off
Worthing councillors have received the town's first application to open a sex shop since 1986. The application, submitted to the borough council on Tuesday, is for a licence to sell sex aids, lingerie, men's underwear, novelties, magazines and videos
Police hunting a serial armed raider say they are delighted at the response to last night's BBC Crimewatch TV show. Video footage of the raider was broadcast along with a photograph of the rare German flare gun he used. The programme generated 54 calls
An appeal is being launched to save a landmark church in the heart of Brighton from falling into ruin. The floor of the Grade II listed Brighton Unitarian Church in New Road, which was built in about 1820 in the style of a Greek temple, has begun to show
Am I the only person to view with cynicism the proposal to create a Brighton and Hove police service (Argus, April 25)? Will this measure provide one more bobby on the beat? Or does it highlight the siege mentality of certain local politicians? What next
Some time ago, The Argus published a letter regarding the bandwagon activity of Ivor Caplin. However, that has not affected his performance and I wonder when it will be possible to read an edition of The Argus without coming across his name. He has even
Licensing laws should be scrapped in favour of the Continental system, according to a member of Sussex Police Authority. Dr James Walsh, a GP and leader of the Liberal Democrats on West Sussex County Council, said he believed there was less hooliganism
I was appalled to read the report "No justice" (Argus, April 19). A loved grandmother loses her life to a man convicted of dangerous driving who has literally "got away with murder". When are judges going to issue sentences which befit the crime? -Margaret
I agree with the criticism of Southern Counties Radio. JoAnne Goode has minimal local knowledge. She does not know the difference between Brighton and Hove or Shoreham and Lancing. Worst of all, she is unable to pronounce "Brighton". We deserve better
I strongly disagree with Reg Betts (Opinion, April 20) concerning the early-morning breakfast show hosted by the excellent JoAnne Goode. She is one of my favourite presenters, with her infectious enthusiasm for Brighton and her bubbly personality. Her
A nurse has told a jury of her 'terrifying' ordeal when two armed robbers struck in the early hours at a nursing home. Julie Harding wept as she recalled how a man put a gun to her head and threatened to "blow her brains out", during the 3.30am robbery
I thought I was the only person who thinks JoAnne Goode has served her time and should be replaced. Her main topic of conversation is herself and her ex-husband and, really, I don't think many of the listeners are interested in her comings and goings.
I occasionally listen to the JoAnne Goode breakfast show and I think she deserves a slap round the face with a wet kipper. Most of her regular guests seem, like her, more interested in the sound of their own voices. They probably use her show as a cheap
If you live near Brighton and Hove city centre, the £1 flat fare does not represent good value. For example, on a recent visit to Cardiff, I was delighted to find I could travel from city centre to docks - a considerable distance - for £1 return. So why
I had a bad fall in Rottingdean on April 10 and would like to thank the two unknown ladies from the car park and Tracey, Ian and Martin from Rottingdean Motors. All came to my aid. My praise goes also to the ambulance crew and others of the NHS who attended
What a brilliant idea to have a liner for Labour's conference. Why not hire four or five, then get all 25,000 delegates plus Ivor Caplin and Simon Fanshawe, put them all aboard, up anchor and let them sail off into the sunset. Then Brighton would be the
I must congratulate the immaculate Chris Eubank on his remarks during the boxing lottery show regarding the world heavyweight fight. He correctly indicated Lennox Lewis had not acclimatised enough for the high altitude of Johannesburg and, consequently
Call me an old fart if you like but I speak for thousands of others regarding children in pubs ("Early-doors bore", Opinion, April 21). People in my age group have had all their kids and all they want now is a bit of peace and quiet after the stress and
Through the pages of the excellent Argus, I have seen a miracle in Brighton. Travellers arrive Thursday, April 19. Travellers issued a notice to move on Saturday, April 21, two days later. This must be a miracle because we have been waiting since September
Des Lynam's call for Brighton and Hove City Council to "get behind the Albion" (Argus, April 19) sounds strangely similar to recent disappointing comments from the club. What more does he expect the council to do? But for it, the Albion would still be
Sussex snooker ace Mark Davis has a lot to do tonight after world No. 3 Stephen Hendry built a 6-3 lead at the Crucible in Sheffield. Davis, from St Leonards-on-Sea, found himself trailing 5-0 to the seven-times world champion at one stage in the first
What makes a good school? More than anything else, it's the quality of the teachers as any pupil knows. This came across strongly in a conference of independent school heads held at Brighton College yesterday. Research shows if teachers listen to what
April Williams's defence of graffiti (Opinion, April 20) was an interesting addition to the debate but was deeply flawed from the first paragraph to the last. The right of every property owner or tenant to decide upon the decoration of his or her own
After a varied and exciting five weeks of pre-season preparation we were raring to go and only the weather could spoil our first game against Worcestershire. I wrote these opening lines on Tuesday night but, as I sit in the pavilion at New Road,on the
Tory MPs have blamed the Government's "soft touch" approach to asylum seekers for the West Sussex child sex trafficking scandal. Tim Loughton, MP for Shoreham and East Worthing, secured a Commons debate on the reasons why girls who arrive in West Sussex
SUSSEX skipper Chris Adams is eyeing an immediate return to the first division when the National League campaign begins on Sunday. The county began the final month of last season knowing that three wins in their final three matches would have earned them
Bobby Zamora has given Albion a massive boost by declaring a desire to stay. Ipswich head a long list of clubs who have been linked with the 28-goal hitman. Boss Micky Adams told the Argus last week he does not want to sell Zamora at any price and the
An elderly Newhaven man killed himself nine months after his brother, an inquest heard. Tom Brown, 81, took an overdose of painkillers at the sheltered bungalow where he lived in Neills Close, Newhaven, in February. He died a day later at the Royal Sussex
Street drinking could be banned in one of Brighton and Hove's worst affected areas. There were 320 incidents of drunkenness in the St James's Street area last year. Police took 645 calls to deal with begging, needles, drug use and public order offences
Police are trying to trace a 12-year-old girl who disappeared from her Brighton school yesterday. Margaret Echel-Thomson, of Preston Park Avenue, Brighton, was last seen at Dorothy Stringer School at 8am. She is understood to have problems at home and
A group of regulars has launched a petition after their favourite pub was closed by flooding months ago and failed to reopen. The pumps have remained dry at the White Admiral in Taunton Road, Lower Bevendean, since the deluge last year. Pub owner Inn
Organisers of the cancelled South of England Show are asking people to donate part of their admission money to safeguard future events. The event, which usually attracts up to 100,000 people to the South of England Centre at Ardingly, had to be put off
A woman believes she may have contracted foot and mouth disease during an archaeological dig at a medieval rubbish tip. Dr Sally White, curator of Worthing Museum, said her symptoms were identical to those being described by public health experts. Health
I was appalled to read the report "No justice" (Argus, April 19). A loved grandmother loses her life to a man convicted of dangerous driving who has literally "got away with murder". When are judges going to issue sentences which befit the crime? -Margaret
On Friday last, we went to the Theatre Royal, Brighton. There have been some changes. The nice elderly ladies and gentlemen who did the bar, took the tickets and so on have been replaced by youngsters. One cannot buy decent chocolates any more but has
A nurse has told a jury of her 'terrifying' ordeal when two armed robbers struck in the early hours at a nursing home. Julie Harding wept as she recalled how a man put a gun to her head and threatened to "blow her brains out", during the 3.30am robbery
I thought I was the only person who thinks JoAnne Goode has served her time and should be replaced. Her main topic of conversation is herself and her ex-husband and, really, I don't think many of the listeners are interested in her comings and goings.
I occasionally listen to the JoAnne Goode breakfast show and I think she deserves a slap round the face with a wet kipper. Most of her regular guests seem, like her, more interested in the sound of their own voices. They probably use her show as a cheap
John Hodgson's assessment of the US spy plane affair (Opinion, April 19) is just a little one-sided. When considering Sino-American relations, readers will doubtless recall it is only ten years ago the Communist Party sent the tanks in against the students
Enoch Powell forecast more than 30 years ago that there would be rivers of blood caused by the influx of immigrants into this country. It hasn't happened and race relations in Britain are pretty good compared with those in many other countries. But every
Police have launched a murder inquiry after the body of a 30-year-old woman was found at her home in Crawley. Officers were alerted by a neighbour who became concerned after hearing screaming. It is thought the victim had been stabbed. The body was found
Organisers of the cancelled South of England Show are asking people to donate part of their admission money to safeguard future events. The event, which usually attracts up to 100,000 people to the South of England Centre at Ardingly, had to be put off
Few would say that showbiz vicar David Prout was cut from the traditional clerical cloth. Father Prout mixes his role as vicar at St Elisabeth's Church in Eastbourne with bit-parts in some of Britain's most popular television shows. Fr David, 53, holds
I must congratulate the immaculate Chris Eubank on his remarks during the boxing lottery show regarding the world heavyweight fight. He correctly indicated Lennox Lewis had not acclimatised enough for the high altitude of Johannesburg and, consequently
Des Lynam's call for Brighton and Hove City Council to "get behind the Albion" (Argus, April 19) sounds strangely similar to recent disappointing comments from the club. What more does he expect the council to do? But for it, the Albion would still be
After a varied and exciting five weeks of pre-season preparation we were raring to go and only the weather could spoil our first game against Worcestershire. I wrote these opening lines on Tuesday night but, as I sit in the pavilion at New Road,on the
Albion under-17s hope it will be a double celebration at Withdean on Saturday. The Seagulls' title-winning youngsters collect their Youth Alliance trophy from centre of excellence sponsor Chris Weatherstone at half-time on a day the first team attempt
An elderly Newhaven man killed himself nine months after his brother, an inquest heard. Tom Brown, 81, took an overdose of painkillers at the sheltered bungalow where he lived in Neills Close, Newhaven, in February. He died a day later at the Royal Sussex
More than 200 people packed a meeting to discuss the planned merger of two Brighton schools. Some speakers claimed a merger would provide continuity for children while opponents said the school would become too big. Brighton and Hove City Council is considering
Street drinking could be banned in one of Brighton and Hove's worst affected areas. There were 320 incidents of drunkenness in the St James's Street area last year. Police took 645 calls to deal with begging, needles, drug use and public order offences
All heads were bowed when Crown Football Club delayed its crucial league cup game to hold a minute's silence for a loved one. Sombrely the 11 players trudged on to the pitch at the Broadfield Stadium in Crawley wearing black armbands. A hush fell around
A woman believes she may have contracted foot and mouth disease during an archaeological dig at a medieval rubbish tip. Dr Sally White, curator of Worthing Museum, said her symptoms were identical to those being described by public health experts. Health
Three youths have been arrested following an unprovoked street attack in Brighton last night. The victim was kicked and punched in Churchill Square shortly before midnight. The incident followed reports of youths harassing other people around the shopping
Please convey my thanks to the kind ladies and gentleman who helped me when I had a nasty fall outside the card shop in London Road, Brighton, on Easter Saturday. -Mrs A Robinson, Brighton
