How I laughed at the article about a man who had visited Spain and bought a bottle of wine from a supermarket with the name Zamora (The Argus, November 28). I spotted this wine in April and gave a bottle to Bobby himself. I lived, until recently, in Zamora
I wonder how many Labour supporters such as myself were taken aback to read just one Labour councillor's name in a campaign to stop council house sales in Brighton and Hove (The Argus, November 27)? If there aren't many more Labour councillors prepared
She was as impulsive as Don Quixote, tilting at windmills. She wielded a lethal handbag long before a certain prime minister discovered the trick. But though she was as courageous as David taking on Goliath, she had no deadly slingshot in her armoury.
The Burning the Clocks parade through Brighton has been axed due to a shortage of cash. The lantern parade usually attracts 10,000 visitors to Brighton but had to be cancelled after no sponsor could be found. The Same Sky community arts group, which launched
Sir Paul McCartney today paid tribute to fellow Beatle George Harrison, who has died from cancer aged 58. Sir Paul, who lives at Peasmarsh, near Rye, likened losing Harrison - lead guitarist with the Sixties supergroup - to losing a brother. Harrison
Is Mike Parker (Letters, November 27) losing his marbles? How could anyone have a favourite goon, with Messrs Bentine, Milligan and Sellers on hand, all equal to Secombe. How can one compare Don Estelle with a marvellous, rich baritone voice like Dick
I read with interest the article about Paul McCartney's appearance on Top Of The Pops (The Argus, November 21). This stated that, at 59, it makes him one of the oldest performers to appear on the show, being beaten only by Tom Jones by a few months. When
Just before the last election, for the first time in my memory, Brighton and Hove City Council decided to abide by Labour Central Office recommendations to impose a 6 per cent hike on council tax. If it is now planning another appalling 10 or 11 per cent
Sad Mad Bad is a curious name for a racehorse but it did not prevent the seven-year-old from winning Plumpton's most valuable race. The horse beat luckless Atavistic, who was never out of the first two, by one length to win the £13,340 winner's prize
The sculptured pumpkin made by Crowborough artist Sara Hart as part of the Crop Project is an imaginative work of art. But in presenting it to the American Embassy in London, Sara was also demonstrating a link between this country and the USA after September
Haywards Heath face their toughest test of the London One campaign with skipper Henry Goodburn declaring: "We will relish this challenge." Heath go to leaders Havant looking to build on a home win over Cheshunt in their latest league outing. It promises
A change in the law is needed after the appalling death of Sussex University student Simon Jones on his first day as a casual labourer. It took a long time for his employers, Euromin, and general manager Richard Martell, to be prosecuted for manslaughter
Lewes welcome back Luke Hurle for Sunday's visit of National League division one leaders St Albans. Hurle missed last week's win at struggling Chelmsford as he was away coaching in America. Despite the 2-1 success, his presence was missed by a Lewes side
Ben Abbey is back to help Crawley fulfil their dream of a place in the Conference. The 23-year-old striker, who scored a goal every two games in his first spell with Reds, rejoined Billy Smith's men last night and will lead the attack in tomorrow's home
An independent forensic report reinforced crucial links between schoolgirl Sarah Payne and her alleged killer, a court heard today. Scientist Roger Robson, a forensic specialist since 1978, was asked by the police to compare fibres found in Roy Whiting's
Afghan women and girls who have missed out on education under Taliban rule will be helped by a Sussex-based charity. The Starfish initiative, based in Nutley, near Uckfield, is sending a mobile classroom to the south of Afghanistan as soon as it is safe
A tenant has made a desperate bid to prevent his car repair business being moved to make way for a housing project. Roy Francis has rented a workshop in railway arches on the Ropetackle site in Shoreham for more than 20 years. He faces being evicted because
Students who park cars around a village pond while attending lectures are forcing a parish council to introduce parking restrictions. Falmer Parish Council is in talks with East Sussex County Council about ways of resolving parking in the village. The
Scientific evidence in the Sarah Payne murder trial remains strong despite doubts raised about possible contamination, a jury heard. At Lewes Crown Court yesterday Sally O'Neill QC, defending Roy Whiting, questioned the reliability of each piece of evidence
A home care service for the elderly set up after the closure of the French Convalescent Home may close if it can't secure more cash. Renaissance Care was established in a bid to keep the spirit of the convalescent home alive by manager Catherine Gennaro
A world champion says he has been snubbed by organisers of the BBC's Sports Personality Of The Year awards. Eleven-times world champion clay pigeon shooter, George Digweed, 37, has been told there is no room for him at this year's show. The decision comes
A mother who claims she found broken glass in her children's breakfast cereal is furious after being offered £9 in vouchers. Reina Campbell, of West Way, Lancing, says she discovered a piece of glass the size of a two pence piece in Kellogg's Frosties
It is to be hoped The Argus is not freely available in the House of Commons library. It might leak out that the Member for Kemp Town has noticed his beloved leaders have no great affection for Members as ancient as 50 years or more (The Argus, November
I wonder how many Labour supporters such as myself were taken aback to read just one Labour councillor's name in a campaign to stop council house sales in Brighton and Hove (The Argus, November 27)? If there aren't many more Labour councillors prepared
John Plowman, of Woodingdean, recorded the news instead of Reservoir Dogs because, he says, of our new TV listings layout. Mr Plowman, who had predicted such a disaster in this column, says he can see no reason for the listings not to be put in numerical
She was as impulsive as Don Quixote, tilting at windmills. She wielded a lethal handbag long before a certain prime minister discovered the trick. But though she was as courageous as David taking on Goliath, she had no deadly slingshot in her armoury.
A man has been charged with murder following the death of a woman last weekend, police said today. Michael Richardson Moffat, 49, of Lascelles Terrace, Eastbourne, was to appear before Hastings magistrates today. Detectives investigating the death of
The sculptured pumpkin made by Crowborough artist Sara Hart as part of the Crop Project is an imaginative work of art. But in presenting it to the American Embassy in London, Sara was also demonstrating a link between this country and the USA after September
We are told by Brighton and Hove City Council there is a housing crisis in the city. Why? Anybody who has been in either Whitehawk or Moulsecoomb estates knows the reason. Why do so many large properties have only two people in them? Children have flown
Lewes welcome back Luke Hurle for Sunday's visit of National League division one leaders St Albans. Hurle missed last week's win at struggling Chelmsford as he was away coaching in America. Despite the 2-1 success, his presence was missed by a Lewes side
Am I the only tenant of Brighton and Hove City Council who is sick and tired of government regeneration money seemingly going mainly to just two areas - Whitehawk and Moulsecoomb? They get millions to spend. We cannot even get a handrail fixed in more
Richie Reynolds says he wants a quick return to management with Worthing. Just a week after his shock sacking by Pagham, Reynolds has confirmed he has applied for the manager's job at Woodside Road. The 53-year-old admits he is still amazed by his dismissal
Sammy Donnelly has finally got his dream job after 28 years in the non-league game. Donnelly has taken over at County League Southwick, but the former Worthing boss won't just be concerned with what happens on the pitch. Wickers were only able to pull
Hundreds of people gathered in the rain to see the launch of Worthing's Christmas lights last night. Stars of the town's two pantomimes, Cinderella and Jack and the Beanstalk joined the festivities in South Place. Bucks Fizz, and Shadows guitarist Bruce
Albion boss Peter Taylor is backing goalkeeper Michel Kuipers to become even better. Taylor's vote of confidence for the big Dutch keeper follows a couple of rare mistakes in the table-topping Seagulls' last two matches against Peterborough and Swindon
An independent forensic report reinforced crucial links between schoolgirl Sarah Payne and her alleged killer, a court heard today. Scientist Roger Robson, a forensic specialist since 1978, was asked by the police to compare fibres found in Roy Whiting's
Eastbourne's mayor had coffee with customers at the official opening of a caf with a difference. The Tchibo coffee shop also doubles as a retail store. Eastbourne mayor David Stevens cut the ribbon at the launch of Tchibo before settling down with a cup
Afghan women and girls who have missed out on education under Taliban rule will be helped by a Sussex-based charity. The Starfish initiative, based in Nutley, near Uckfield, is sending a mobile classroom to the south of Afghanistan as soon as it is safe
A Sussex woman today told of her anguish after her plane spotter husband was arrested in Greece and accused of spying. Christopher Wilson, of Erica Way, Horsham, was among 12 plane spotters arrested three weeks ago while on holiday in Greece. Looking
A tenant has made a desperate bid to prevent his car repair business being moved to make way for a housing project. Roy Francis has rented a workshop in railway arches on the Ropetackle site in Shoreham for more than 20 years. He faces being evicted because
Simon Jones arrived at Shoreham docks just after 8am for his first day working for Euromin. He was dead before lunchtime. Simon, a 24-year-old social anthropology student at the University of Sussex, had signed on with Brighton temping agency Personnel
The family of student Simon Jones say workplace laws must be changed after bosses were cleared of his manslaughter. Simon, 24, was crushed to death by a crane grab on his first day as a dock worker at Shoreham Harbour. Euromin Ltd and its British operations
Scientific evidence in the Sarah Payne murder trial remains strong despite doubts raised about possible contamination, a jury heard. At Lewes Crown Court yesterday Sally O'Neill QC, defending Roy Whiting, questioned the reliability of each piece of evidence
A home care service for the elderly set up after the closure of the French Convalescent Home may close if it can't secure more cash. Renaissance Care was established in a bid to keep the spirit of the convalescent home alive by manager Catherine Gennaro
A world champion says he has been snubbed by organisers of the BBC's Sports Personality Of The Year awards. Eleven-times world champion clay pigeon shooter, George Digweed, 37, has been told there is no room for him at this year's show. The decision comes
A mother who claims she found broken glass in her children's breakfast cereal is furious after being offered £9 in vouchers. Reina Campbell, of West Way, Lancing, says she discovered a piece of glass the size of a two pence piece in Kellogg's Frosties
It is to be hoped The Argus is not freely available in the House of Commons library. It might leak out that the Member for Kemp Town has noticed his beloved leaders have no great affection for Members as ancient as 50 years or more (The Argus, November
John Plowman, of Woodingdean, recorded the news instead of Reservoir Dogs because, he says, of our new TV listings layout. Mr Plowman, who had predicted such a disaster in this column, says he can see no reason for the listings not to be put in numerical
Dear Fido, Chester and Brecon (Letters, November 14, 19 and 25). I was very sorry to read about the bad experiences you had in the run-up to November 5 and afterwards. Although the number of injuries from fireworks to human beings seems to be declining
Councillor Paul Cosham was not attacked (Letters, November 23) for commenting on changes to the highways. I wrote in response to his false accusation of vandalism to road signs and a lack of public spiritedness by the townsfolk of Peacehaven and Telscombe
There is quite a rapid move towards a more regional approach to affairs and I see this as an erosion of our individuality. I understood the Human Rights Act gave our area an option for greater autonomy. Our counties are very important to many of us, so
One of the biggest deterrents for drug dealers is being caught and given long, well-publicised prison sentences. Many of them come to Sussex from big cities to carry out their lucrative trade. So it's welcome news that two men from Liverpool were yesterday
Bobby, the truly lovely car parking attendant who oversees the Hanningtons underground car park in The Lanes, Brighton, is one of the sweetest, hardest-working gentlemen. I don't think he gets much recognition for the job he does. He stops and chats to
We are told by Brighton and Hove City Council there is a housing crisis in the city. Why? Anybody who has been in either Whitehawk or Moulsecoomb estates knows the reason. Why do so many large properties have only two people in them? Children have flown
Am I the only tenant of Brighton and Hove City Council who is sick and tired of government regeneration money seemingly going mainly to just two areas - Whitehawk and Moulsecoomb? They get millions to spend. We cannot even get a handrail fixed in more
Bears put one foot firmly in the Trophy quarter-finals last night and rewrote another little piece of their recent history. Nick Nurse's men turned on the style to end a run of ten successive defeats at Leopards' Brentwood home, dating back to 1995. It
Richie Reynolds says he wants a quick return to management with Worthing. Just a week after his shock sacking by Pagham, Reynolds has confirmed he has applied for the manager's job at Woodside Road. The 53-year-old admits he is still amazed by his dismissal
Sammy Donnelly has finally got his dream job after 28 years in the non-league game. Donnelly has taken over at County League Southwick, but the former Worthing boss won't just be concerned with what happens on the pitch. Wickers were only able to pull
Albion boss Peter Taylor is backing goalkeeper Michel Kuipers to become even better. Taylor's vote of confidence for the big Dutch keeper follows a couple of rare mistakes in the table-topping Seagulls' last two matches against Peterborough and Swindon
A man has been charged with murder following the death of a woman last weekend, police said today. Michael Richardson Moffat, 49, of Lascelles Terrace, Eastbourne, was to appear before Hastings magistrates today. Detectives investigating the death of
A Sussex woman today told of her anguish after her plane spotter husband was arrested in Greece and accused of spying. Christopher Wilson, of Erica Way, Horsham, was among 12 plane spotters arrested three weeks ago while on holiday in Greece. Looking
MP Des Turner's legislation to wipe out fuel poverty was today receiving its second reading in the Commons. The Brighton Kemp Town MP's Private Member's Bill would make the licensing of bedsits, shared houses and other houses of multiple occupation compulsory
Drug dealers who hid crack cocaine and heroin in children's parks have been jailed for a total of 21 years. Karl Freeman and John Lee ran what was described by a judge as a "well-planned and professionally-executed" drug-dealing ring, which netted them
Richard James Martell had been at the helm of the British arm of the Dutch export firm Euromin for four years when Simon died. He had worked in the docking industry for 17 years. Mr Martell, 59, of Aldingbourne Drive, Crocker Hill, Chichester, said he
The horrific irony of the Simon Jones case is that Simon himself had been a fervent campaigner for employment rights. He was involved in the anti-poll tax movement's demonstrations and wrote for SchNews, the weekly direct action newsletter. He was part
Simon Jones arrived at Shoreham docks just after 8am for his first day working for Euromin. He was dead before lunchtime. Simon, a 24-year-old social anthropology student at the University of Sussex, had signed on with Brighton temping agency Personnel
The family of student Simon Jones say workplace laws must be changed after bosses were cleared of his manslaughter. Simon, 24, was crushed to death by a crane grab on his first day as a dock worker at Shoreham Harbour. Euromin Ltd and its British operations
An independent forensic report reinforced crucial links between schoolgirl Sarah Payne and her alleged killer, a court heard today. Scientist Roger Robson, a forensic specialist since 1978, was asked by the police to compare fibres found in Roy Whiting's
When Sara Hart presented a 28lb sculpted pumpkin to the US Embassy for Thanksgiving, the gift had a personal significance. The 23-year-old artist, daughter of an English mother and American father, feared her relatives in New York could have been among
How I laughed at the article about a man who had visited Spain and bought a bottle of wine from a supermarket with the name Zamora (The Argus, November 28). I spotted this wine in April and gave a bottle to Bobby himself. I lived, until recently, in Zamora
The Burning the Clocks parade through Brighton has been axed due to a shortage of cash. The lantern parade usually attracts 10,000 visitors to Brighton but had to be cancelled after no sponsor could be found. The Same Sky community arts group, which launched
A Sussex woman today told of her anguish after her plane spotter husband was arrested in Greece and accused of spying. Christopher Wilson, of Erica Way, Horsham, was among 12 plane spotters arrested three weeks ago while on holiday in Greece. Looking
Sir Paul McCartney today paid tribute to fellow Beatle George Harrison, who has died from cancer aged 58. Sir Paul, who lives at Peasmarsh, near Rye, likened losing Harrison - lead guitarist with the Sixties supergroup - to losing a brother. Harrison
Is Mike Parker (Letters, November 27) losing his marbles? How could anyone have a favourite goon, with Messrs Bentine, Milligan and Sellers on hand, all equal to Secombe. How can one compare Don Estelle with a marvellous, rich baritone voice like Dick
I read with interest the article about Paul McCartney's appearance on Top Of The Pops (The Argus, November 21). This stated that, at 59, it makes him one of the oldest performers to appear on the show, being beaten only by Tom Jones by a few months. When
Dear Fido, Chester and Brecon (Letters, November 14, 19 and 25). I was very sorry to read about the bad experiences you had in the run-up to November 5 and afterwards. Although the number of injuries from fireworks to human beings seems to be declining
Councillor Paul Cosham was not attacked (Letters, November 23) for commenting on changes to the highways. I wrote in response to his false accusation of vandalism to road signs and a lack of public spiritedness by the townsfolk of Peacehaven and Telscombe
Just before the last election, for the first time in my memory, Brighton and Hove City Council decided to abide by Labour Central Office recommendations to impose a 6 per cent hike on council tax. If it is now planning another appalling 10 or 11 per cent
Sad Mad Bad is a curious name for a racehorse but it did not prevent the seven-year-old from winning Plumpton's most valuable race. The horse beat luckless Atavistic, who was never out of the first two, by one length to win the £13,340 winner's prize
There is quite a rapid move towards a more regional approach to affairs and I see this as an erosion of our individuality. I understood the Human Rights Act gave our area an option for greater autonomy. Our counties are very important to many of us, so
One of the biggest deterrents for drug dealers is being caught and given long, well-publicised prison sentences. Many of them come to Sussex from big cities to carry out their lucrative trade. So it's welcome news that two men from Liverpool were yesterday
Bobby, the truly lovely car parking attendant who oversees the Hanningtons underground car park in The Lanes, Brighton, is one of the sweetest, hardest-working gentlemen. I don't think he gets much recognition for the job he does. He stops and chats to
Haywards Heath face their toughest test of the London One campaign with skipper Henry Goodburn declaring: "We will relish this challenge." Heath go to leaders Havant looking to build on a home win over Cheshunt in their latest league outing. It promises
A change in the law is needed after the appalling death of Sussex University student Simon Jones on his first day as a casual labourer. It took a long time for his employers, Euromin, and general manager Richard Martell, to be prosecuted for manslaughter
Bears put one foot firmly in the Trophy quarter-finals last night and rewrote another little piece of their recent history. Nick Nurse's men turned on the style to end a run of ten successive defeats at Leopards' Brentwood home, dating back to 1995. It
Ben Abbey is back to help Crawley fulfil their dream of a place in the Conference. The 23-year-old striker, who scored a goal every two games in his first spell with Reds, rejoined Billy Smith's men last night and will lead the attack in tomorrow's home
A man has been charged with murder following the death of a woman last weekend, police said today. Michael Richardson Moffat, 49, of Lascelles Terrace, Eastbourne, was to appear before Hastings magistrates today. Detectives investigating the death of
MP Des Turner's legislation to wipe out fuel poverty was today receiving its second reading in the Commons. The Brighton Kemp Town MP's Private Member's Bill would make the licensing of bedsits, shared houses and other houses of multiple occupation compulsory
Drug dealers who hid crack cocaine and heroin in children's parks have been jailed for a total of 21 years. Karl Freeman and John Lee ran what was described by a judge as a "well-planned and professionally-executed" drug-dealing ring, which netted them
An elderly recluse died last night when a fire ripped through his run-down house in Arundel. Firefighters had to crawl into the three-bedroom semi-detached home on their stomachs to avoid the fierce heat and choking smoke. But the victim, known as "Old
Richard James Martell had been at the helm of the British arm of the Dutch export firm Euromin for four years when Simon died. He had worked in the docking industry for 17 years. Mr Martell, 59, of Aldingbourne Drive, Crocker Hill, Chichester, said he
The horrific irony of the Simon Jones case is that Simon himself had been a fervent campaigner for employment rights. He was involved in the anti-poll tax movement's demonstrations and wrote for SchNews, the weekly direct action newsletter. He was part
A woman came forward to clear her name after police released her photo in connection with credit card fraud at a travel shop. Police released the CCTV footage of the woman after foreign currency was bought with a counterfeit card at Going Places in Crawley
Students who park cars around a village pond while attending lectures are forcing a parish council to introduce parking restrictions. Falmer Parish Council is in talks with East Sussex County Council about ways of resolving parking in the village. The
An independent forensic report reinforced crucial links between schoolgirl Sarah Payne and her alleged killer, a court heard today. Scientist Roger Robson, a forensic specialist since 1978, was asked by the police to compare fibres found in Roy Whiting's
When Sara Hart presented a 28lb sculpted pumpkin to the US Embassy for Thanksgiving, the gift had a personal significance. The 23-year-old artist, daughter of an English mother and American father, feared her relatives in New York could have been among
