One looks forward to Brighton and Hove's pioneering initiative Children's University extending itself with a £300,000 grant from the National Lottery. However, one must hope the children who attend will come from those socio-economic backgrounds historically
Hundreds of young Seagulls fans flocked to the Albion's training ground to celebrate the club's centenary. The whole of the Albion's first team squad was on hand to give a coaching session to the youngsters, who also got to pose for photographs with the
Perhaps it would be a good idea for Brighton and Hove City Council to put as much effort into clearing rubbish from the streets of Brighton and Hove as it is putting into penalising motorists and tourists with its new parking regime. -C McNaughton Fairways
It would be no surprise to me if BT removed the pay phone at the bottom of Crescent Drive South in Woodingdean, Brighton - and who could blame them? In the past month, the glass in the box has been smashed three times by mindless idiots. It's no wonder
A heart patient who waited a year for an urgent triple bypass operation has been told his referral papers never arrived at hospital. Widower George Smith, 61, was rushed by ambulance to Worthing General Hospital with severe chest pains in August last
Albion made it a day of double delight for manager Micky Adams by maintaining their undefeated start. But they had Michel Kuipers to thank for prising a point from a lively Tranmere team at Prenton Park. The big Dutch goalkeeper kept Rovers at bay with
A company which owned two prestigious hotels has gone into liquidation. Wakeford Hotels Ltd owned prominent Worthing hotels The Chatsworth, which overlooks Steyne Gardens, and The Berkeley in Marine Parade. Former Worthing mayor Michael Clinch and his
I agree totally with Steve Fuller's comments (Letters, August 24) regarding high house prices. Both my partner and myself work full time and are looking to buy our first home. However, we cannot find anything that is currently available on the market
Eastbourne Eagles turned the speedway world on its head with a stunnning victory away to the Elite League leaders Oxford last night. The Sussex squad won 46-44 with skipper Martin Dugard and recent signing Toni Svab pulling off a shock 5-1 in the last
Rowan Dore reports on what could turn out to be the worst pollution incident ever to hit the River Ouse. The River Ouse is more vital to the people of Sussex than many realise. It is a main source of drinking water and for discharging treated effluent
Strongly reflected in recent letters in The Argus, there is a genuine and growing consensus Brighton and Hove City Council and its array of housing partners should push ahead and implement real and meaningful housing actions that deliver much-needed affordable
Sussex seconds went down to their sixth championship defeat in nine games when Kent beat them by one wicket in a thrilling finish at Canterbury. The hosts, chasing a target of 248, got home 20 deliveries into the final day after resuming needing six with
Police have released a picture of one of the men they want to trace in relation to an indecent assault on Hove seafront. A 26-year-old woman was walking along the promenade near Second Avenue at around 3am on August 11 when she was assaulted. She screamed
A coroner will ask Home Secretary David Blunkett to look at how prisoners on suicide watch are cared for. The move follows the death this year of serial sex attacker Rashid Kausmally, who was on remand in Lewes prison. He was found dead in his cell just
Up to 30 guests were evacuated from a seaside hotel after a small blaze broke out at the start of the Bank Holiday weekend. A faulty wall-mounted heater in bathroom at the Lynwood Hotel, Jevington Gardens, Eastbourne, triggered the alert at around 10.30pm
Managers of a council's sheltered housing units are threatening legal and industrial action claiming they are victims of discrimination. The mostly women managers of Brighton and Hove City Council's sheltered housing schemes say they are being stopped
Train operator Connex will say goodbye to the Brighton line at 2am tomorrow as Govia takes over two years ahead of schedule. Passengers travelling on the Brighton line in and out of Victoria, the Arun line through Horsham and services along the coast
A councillor has hit back at claims the promotion of a town's football club could be bad for the community. Earlier this week, The Argus reported some residents were concerned that Seaford FC's promotion to division two of the Sussex League could cause
Six acres of gardens in Sussex Square in Brighton Kemp Town are said to have inspired Lewis Carroll, who once lived there, to write Through The Looking-Glass. It's easy to imagine Alice at home there but, in fact, the gardens have been dominated by men
Hundreds of young Seagulls fans flocked to the Albion's training ground to celebrate the club's centenary. The whole of the Albion's first team squad was on hand to give a coaching session to the youngsters, who also got to pose for photographs with the
Perhaps it would be a good idea for Brighton and Hove City Council to put as much effort into clearing rubbish from the streets of Brighton and Hove as it is putting into penalising motorists and tourists with its new parking regime. -C McNaughton Fairways
I note in the mayor report, (The Argus, August 17) Friday, the reporter has assumed Lord Bassam is the favourite candidate for the mayor. Presumably, he has carried out his private poll. Luckily, the taxpayers of this town have a long memory. If he is
It would be no surprise to me if BT removed the pay phone at the bottom of Crescent Drive South in Woodingdean, Brighton - and who could blame them? In the past month, the glass in the box has been smashed three times by mindless idiots. It's no wonder
Steve Melton made his first start of the season for Albion at sunny Prenton Park on Saturday. He replaced suspended skipper Paul Rogers in the centre of midfield in the only change to the side which stunned Wimbledon in the Worthington Cup at Withdean
There was an early warning for Albion when Koumas exploited space between the midfield and back four. He made a diagonal run before cutting back inside to fire a left foot shot straight at Kuipers from 20 yards. At the other end Zamora forced home keeper
I find it incredible the police are appealing for volunteers, donations or materials in order to rid public places of graffiti (The Argus, August 23). Surely, they must have an abundance of criminals who have been sentenced to community service who can
I agree totally with Steve Fuller's comments (Letters, August 24) regarding high house prices. Both my partner and myself work full time and are looking to buy our first home. However, we cannot find anything that is currently available on the market
Why are supporters of a directly-elected mayor of a violent disposition? It is because they cannot think for themselves? We have already read of Simon Fanshawe's enthusiasm for headbanging and this is echoed by Roger French, who looks forward to a system
Luke Palmer grabbed an excellent victory in the BEMSEE club's 250 Grand Prix class at Cadwell Park last Saturday. Palmer, from Plumpton Green, and team-mate Ed Biggs, from Sayers Common, were in excellent form again to consolidate second and third places
Drivers will be faced with a grim reminder of the dangers of speeding on a busy Sussex traffic artery. Signs saying "Speed kills - 21 casualties in two miles last year - slow down" will be placed along the A24 at Knepp Castle, south of West Grinstead,
Police have released a picture of one of the men they want to trace in relation to an indecent assault on Hove seafront. A 26-year-old woman was walking along the promenade near Second Avenue at around 3am on August 11 when she was assaulted. She screamed
Former Labour Cabinet minister Tony Benn is opposing plans for a directly-elected mayor of Brighton and Hove. He has written to Allies for Democracy to support their campaign for a no vote in the referendum on October 18. Mr Benn, who retired from Parliament
A helicopter with a suspected fuel problem made an emergency landing in a cornfield. It flew off again after the pilot asked a local resident: "Can I borrow a screwdriver?" The orange Bell Jet Ranger came down in a recently-harvested field just behind
Up to 30 guests were evacuated from a seaside hotel after a small blaze broke out at the start of the Bank Holiday weekend. A faulty wall-mounted heater in bathroom at the Lynwood Hotel, Jevington Gardens, Eastbourne, triggered the alert at around 10.30pm
A birdman competition blown off the agenda by high winds is to go ahead this weekend. Fourteen would-be aviators will attempt to fly from Eastbourne Pier on Sunday in the hope of winning £2,000 in prizes. The eighth Eastbourne Birdman was called off last
A bootlegger faces jail for evading customs duty on trips across the Channel. David Croft was released on bail until September 14 so reports could be prepared, but a judge said it was only a question of how long the sentence would be. Maidstone Crown
Six acres of gardens in Sussex Square in Brighton Kemp Town are said to have inspired Lewis Carroll, who once lived there, to write Through The Looking-Glass. It's easy to imagine Alice at home there but, in fact, the gardens have been dominated by men
They say no man is a hero to his valet but wartime leader Winston Churchill broke that rule, as he did many others. Patrick Kinna saw Churchill in some of his most private moments during the conflict but retained great admiration for him. It was hard
New train operators will be running the Brighton line and most others in Sussex from early tomorrow morning. Initially passengers will not notice much difference as Govia takes over the South Central franchise from Connex. Services will have the same
Well, thank you Brighton and Hove City Council for not consulting the community about the abomination planned for Whitehawk Hill. Have they not heard of Friends Of Whitehawk Hill which plans to list its attractions? Fat chance now. -Hilary Wheeler, Swanborough
I note in the mayor report, (The Argus, August 17) Friday, the reporter has assumed Lord Bassam is the favourite candidate for the mayor. Presumably, he has carried out his private poll. Luckily, the taxpayers of this town have a long memory. If he is
My desperate plea for a buyer for our house paid off last week. We had three couples clamouring for our humble abode, including the people who had previously made an offer and then pulled out. "We were wrong," they lamented. "We much preferred your house
Sussex's promotion celebrations are on hold after they suffered their first Championship defeat by Durham at Hove on Saturday. Durham needed just 55 minutes this morning to polish off the last three Sussex wickets and secure a 71 run victory, their first
Steve Melton made his first start of the season for Albion at sunny Prenton Park on Saturday. He replaced suspended skipper Paul Rogers in the centre of midfield in the only change to the side which stunned Wimbledon in the Worthington Cup at Withdean
There was an early warning for Albion when Koumas exploited space between the midfield and back four. He made a diagonal run before cutting back inside to fire a left foot shot straight at Kuipers from 20 yards. At the other end Zamora forced home keeper
I find it incredible the police are appealing for volunteers, donations or materials in order to rid public places of graffiti (The Argus, August 23). Surely, they must have an abundance of criminals who have been sentenced to community service who can
Having devised traffic management schemes which increasingly funnel vehicles along the seafront, the experts would now appear to have given up the ghost, judging by signs which appeared this week warning: Brighton seafront long delays - use alternative
Over the past few weeks, many readers will have noticed the gross injustices dished out in the form of parking tickets by attendants. Two that spring to mind were the Brighton Pet Ambulance attending an emergency call-out and the taxi driver assisting
Please allow me the opportunity to set the record straight concerning the political impartiality and funding of the Yes For A City Mayor campaign. Firstly, the campaign is supported by a variety of people from different backgrounds with diverse political
Why are supporters of a directly-elected mayor of a violent disposition? It is because they cannot think for themselves? We have already read of Simon Fanshawe's enthusiasm for headbanging and this is echoed by Roger French, who looks forward to a system
Luke Palmer grabbed an excellent victory in the BEMSEE club's 250 Grand Prix class at Cadwell Park last Saturday. Palmer, from Plumpton Green, and team-mate Ed Biggs, from Sayers Common, were in excellent form again to consolidate second and third places
Roger French might know about tickets and tyre pressures but he hardly cuts the mustard as a thinker. If he wants to sneer at the Victorians, why is he also happy to festoon his buses with their names and to enjoy the largesse of a council which has inherited
To whom is one more likely to turn for edification about living in a city, Roger French or AJP Taylor? The great historian remarked in his Edge Of Britain tour of Lancashire that one of the worst things to ever happen in Great Britain was the wilful destruction
There were mixed emotions as Peacehaven's Richard Freshwater clinched the BEMSEE club's Powerbike crown at Cadwell Park. The 26-year-old was thrilled to win the first championship of a budding career. However, success was tinged with sadness as his team-mate
Sussex are looking to their youngsters as they start planning for next season. Academy all-rounder Carl Hopkinson, wicketkeeper-batsman Tim Ambrose and fast bowler Paul Havell have all been included in a 12-man squad for tomorrow's Norwich Union League
Drivers will be faced with a grim reminder of the dangers of speeding on a busy Sussex traffic artery. Signs saying "Speed kills - 21 casualties in two miles last year - slow down" will be placed along the A24 at Knepp Castle, south of West Grinstead,
Former Labour Cabinet minister Tony Benn is opposing plans for a directly-elected mayor of Brighton and Hove. He has written to Allies for Democracy to support their campaign for a no vote in the referendum on October 18. Mr Benn, who retired from Parliament
Retired secretary Jane Appleton has won her battle with rail giant Connex South Central for compensation following bad services in the winter. The rail operator agreed to refund regular passengers some of their cash when they renew their season tickets
A helicopter with a suspected fuel problem made an emergency landing in a cornfield. It flew off again after the pilot asked a local resident: "Can I borrow a screwdriver?" The orange Bell Jet Ranger came down in a recently-harvested field just behind
Five people were hurt when a Ford Transit was in collision with a Peugeot estate on a coast road. Fire crews and paramedics had to cut two people free from the vehicles. They were taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital where they were being treated
Bike police in Sussex are riding "cyber-cycles" with flashing lights, sirens on handlebars and cameras in their helmets. Officers have been kitted out with four of the custom-built bikes as they try to put the brakes on crime. The £2,000 machines, paid
A birdman competition blown off the agenda by high winds is to go ahead this weekend. Fourteen would-be aviators will attempt to fly from Eastbourne Pier on Sunday in the hope of winning £2,000 in prizes. The eighth Eastbourne Birdman was called off last
A bootlegger faces jail for evading customs duty on trips across the Channel. David Croft was released on bail until September 14 so reports could be prepared, but a judge said it was only a question of how long the sentence would be. Maidstone Crown
They say no man is a hero to his valet but wartime leader Winston Churchill broke that rule, as he did many others. Patrick Kinna saw Churchill in some of his most private moments during the conflict but retained great admiration for him. It was hard
New train operators will be running the Brighton line and most others in Sussex from early tomorrow morning. Initially passengers will not notice much difference as Govia takes over the South Central franchise from Connex. Services will have the same
One looks forward to Brighton and Hove's pioneering initiative Children's University extending itself with a £300,000 grant from the National Lottery. However, one must hope the children who attend will come from those socio-economic backgrounds historically
Well, thank you Brighton and Hove City Council for not consulting the community about the abomination planned for Whitehawk Hill. Have they not heard of Friends Of Whitehawk Hill which plans to list its attractions? Fat chance now. -Hilary Wheeler, Swanborough
A heart patient who waited a year for an urgent triple bypass operation has been told his referral papers never arrived at hospital. Widower George Smith, 61, was rushed by ambulance to Worthing General Hospital with severe chest pains in August last
My desperate plea for a buyer for our house paid off last week. We had three couples clamouring for our humble abode, including the people who had previously made an offer and then pulled out. "We were wrong," they lamented. "We much preferred your house
Sussex's promotion celebrations are on hold after they suffered their first Championship defeat by Durham at Hove on Saturday. Durham needed just 55 minutes this morning to polish off the last three Sussex wickets and secure a 71 run victory, their first
Albion made it a day of double delight for manager Micky Adams by maintaining their undefeated start. But they had Michel Kuipers to thank for prising a point from a lively Tranmere team at Prenton Park. The big Dutch goalkeeper kept Rovers at bay with
A company which owned two prestigious hotels has gone into liquidation. Wakeford Hotels Ltd owned prominent Worthing hotels The Chatsworth, which overlooks Steyne Gardens, and The Berkeley in Marine Parade. Former Worthing mayor Michael Clinch and his
Having devised traffic management schemes which increasingly funnel vehicles along the seafront, the experts would now appear to have given up the ghost, judging by signs which appeared this week warning: Brighton seafront long delays - use alternative
Over the past few weeks, many readers will have noticed the gross injustices dished out in the form of parking tickets by attendants. Two that spring to mind were the Brighton Pet Ambulance attending an emergency call-out and the taxi driver assisting
Please allow me the opportunity to set the record straight concerning the political impartiality and funding of the Yes For A City Mayor campaign. Firstly, the campaign is supported by a variety of people from different backgrounds with diverse political
Eastbourne Eagles turned the speedway world on its head with a stunnning victory away to the Elite League leaders Oxford last night. The Sussex squad won 46-44 with skipper Martin Dugard and recent signing Toni Svab pulling off a shock 5-1 in the last
Rowan Dore reports on what could turn out to be the worst pollution incident ever to hit the River Ouse. The River Ouse is more vital to the people of Sussex than many realise. It is a main source of drinking water and for discharging treated effluent
Roger French might know about tickets and tyre pressures but he hardly cuts the mustard as a thinker. If he wants to sneer at the Victorians, why is he also happy to festoon his buses with their names and to enjoy the largesse of a council which has inherited
To whom is one more likely to turn for edification about living in a city, Roger French or AJP Taylor? The great historian remarked in his Edge Of Britain tour of Lancashire that one of the worst things to ever happen in Great Britain was the wilful destruction
There were mixed emotions as Peacehaven's Richard Freshwater clinched the BEMSEE club's Powerbike crown at Cadwell Park. The 26-year-old was thrilled to win the first championship of a budding career. However, success was tinged with sadness as his team-mate
Strongly reflected in recent letters in The Argus, there is a genuine and growing consensus Brighton and Hove City Council and its array of housing partners should push ahead and implement real and meaningful housing actions that deliver much-needed affordable
Sussex seconds went down to their sixth championship defeat in nine games when Kent beat them by one wicket in a thrilling finish at Canterbury. The hosts, chasing a target of 248, got home 20 deliveries into the final day after resuming needing six with
Sussex are looking to their youngsters as they start planning for next season. Academy all-rounder Carl Hopkinson, wicketkeeper-batsman Tim Ambrose and fast bowler Paul Havell have all been included in a 12-man squad for tomorrow's Norwich Union League
Retired secretary Jane Appleton has won her battle with rail giant Connex South Central for compensation following bad services in the winter. The rail operator agreed to refund regular passengers some of their cash when they renew their season tickets
A coroner will ask Home Secretary David Blunkett to look at how prisoners on suicide watch are cared for. The move follows the death this year of serial sex attacker Rashid Kausmally, who was on remand in Lewes prison. He was found dead in his cell just
Five people were hurt when a Ford Transit was in collision with a Peugeot estate on a coast road. Fire crews and paramedics had to cut two people free from the vehicles. They were taken to the Royal Sussex County Hospital where they were being treated
Managers of a council's sheltered housing units are threatening legal and industrial action claiming they are victims of discrimination. The mostly women managers of Brighton and Hove City Council's sheltered housing schemes say they are being stopped
Train operator Connex will say goodbye to the Brighton line at 2am tomorrow as Govia takes over two years ahead of schedule. Passengers travelling on the Brighton line in and out of Victoria, the Arun line through Horsham and services along the coast
Bike police in Sussex are riding "cyber-cycles" with flashing lights, sirens on handlebars and cameras in their helmets. Officers have been kitted out with four of the custom-built bikes as they try to put the brakes on crime. The £2,000 machines, paid
A councillor has hit back at claims the promotion of a town's football club could be bad for the community. Earlier this week, The Argus reported some residents were concerned that Seaford FC's promotion to division two of the Sussex League could cause
