In 1989, Professor Murray Vimy from the University of Calgary in Canada studied the effects of mercury fillings on sheep. His research team used radioactively-labelled mercury for ease of tracking and found substantial quantities of the element in all
What is the point of maximum waiting times on parking spaces in residential areas? Residents can't leave their cars parked in their own streets while they are at work because they'll receive a parking ticket yet these parking spaces are empty all day.
How unkind of John Parry to call his fellow residents "an ill-disciplined gaggle of local amateurs" in his article about the show which saw the official re-opening of the Brighton Dome (The Argus, March 8). These people worked hard to bring the event
Teachers and pupils are to create a garden in tribute to a "bright, outgoing and funny" girl who died in a car crash in India. Catriona Mair, who was ten, had designed the garden in a school competition. She was travelling with her parents to a wedding
My personal development plan is still going OK, although I couldn't go to Tai Chi this week because it was daughter's thirteenth birthday. We had asked her what she wanted to do as a treat, which was very silly of us really because it put her in control
Paul Arscott is one of an alarming number of fathers who lose contact with their children within two years of a marriage break-up. After having regular contact with his seven-year-old son and having never shied away from financially supporting him he
As a child, I only had one cuddly toy - a very nice bear. In recent years, I have made up for this by purchasing any soft toys I come across which I would have liked to have had as a youngster. I now have several dozen, some of which appear in the picture
Homeowners are facing a potential postcode plunge in the value of their properties. Experts have today identified 25 boom areas which are most at risk from a slump in prices. Langley Green, West Sussex, postcode RH11, is eighth most at risk from a drop
Regarding the stadium proposal at Braypool (The Argus, February 20). I suggest removing the football pitches, put in Waterhall so as to retain water catchments. There are roads to the north, south east and west. For a railway line, there is a concrete
Hastings Town increased their lead at the top of the Eastern Division to four points with a 1-0 win at Spalding United. The decisive goal was scored in the second minute when Steve Yates made ground down the right before crossing into penalty area. After
Heart disease is the leading cause of mortality in Britain today, accounting for some 235,000 deaths a year. More importantly, angina and shortness of breath relating to heart disease can severely limit the sufferer's physical activities, making life
The latest protests over the West Pier development (the Argus, March 2) are part of a long tradition of objection to new projects in Brighton and Hove and I, for one, am fed up with it. The Brighton Library site has been an eyesore for decades but it
Peter Poole's attack on Ken Bodfish's views about the proposed South Downs National Park (The Argus, March 7) was deeply flawed. After listing the elements of compromise the council leader has suggested, he concludes by saying "the council should have
Bad weather has delayed the start of a bid by a trio of British women seeking to set a Polar-trekking first. Pom Oliver, 50, from Billingshurst, Ann Daniels, 37, from Devon, and Caroline Hamilton, 35, from London, are bidding to become the first all-woman
It is heartening news that plans to build on Varndean College's playing field have been opposed in a council official's cogently-expressed report. This gives one hope that the future of our city can be planned in a reasoned fashion as something from which
Post workers' leaders will meet this week to decide whether to accept a pay deal which would lift the threat of strikes by 145,000 Royal Mail employees. The Communication Workers Union has been in talks with Royal Mail managers for weeks and the two sides
Hundreds of Sussex police officers are planning to take to the streets to protest against changes to pay and conditions. Coachloads will travel to London to join thousands of colleagues from around the country for a rally at Westminster. Graham Alexander
It has taken three separate meetings, a six-page report, six months of discussion and phone calls to a string of potential contractors. But next week a town council will finally decide how to stop sunlight from bothering staff who sit next to a window
One of Brighton's best known Big Issue sellers has published his poetry online. Tim Curtin, generally known as Tadg, is a familiar figure in Brighton, where he sells the magazine for the homeless outside the Theatre Royal, in New Road. He has also for
Anti-drug campaigners have called DJ Norman Cook irresponsible after he reportedly said taking ecstasy could have positive results. The 38-year-old, also known as Fatboy Slim, claimed in a magazine interview taking the drug had helped him recover from
The theory of the super baby first emerged way back in the Sixties. Poor baby might be more appropriate. Babies barely able to sit up were pestered with flash cards on the basis that, if they saw the same word often enough, they would recognise it and
What is the point of maximum waiting times on parking spaces in residential areas? Residents can't leave their cars parked in their own streets while they are at work because they'll receive a parking ticket yet these parking spaces are empty all day.
Family doctors across Sussex are seeing a growing number of people in their surgeries suffering from a range of symptoms and onditions commonly known as Repetitive Strain Injusry (RSI). RSI does not only affect working adults. Children who spend hours
My personal development plan is still going OK, although I couldn't go to Tai Chi this week because it was daughter's thirteenth birthday. We had asked her what she wanted to do as a treat, which was very silly of us really because it put her in control
Is it true that wanting some traditions to remain part of your daily life means you are an old fogey who steadfastly remains rooted in the past? Is it a fact of life that everyone must jump through every new hoop as it comes along, even though the old
Paul Arscott is one of an alarming number of fathers who lose contact with their children within two years of a marriage break-up. After having regular contact with his seven-year-old son and having never shied away from financially supporting him he
The elder son of the family that owns Glyndebourne opera house was jailed in protest over the Government's handling of the foot-and-mouth crisis. Hector Christie served seven days at high-security Exeter prison in the same cell as a convicted murderer
So Ken Faulkner wants answers on the back of a postage stamp (Letters, March 8). Sorry, but under Tony Blair, standards have been improved through the National Literacy Strategy and a postage stamp may not be enough space. -ET, Freshfield Street, Brighton
With reference to the exotic trees bought for Worthing seafront (The Argus, March 6) Cordylines have done well in English gardens after a series of mild winters. The one in my garden is 15ft tall. The 18ft Cabbage Palms purchased for Worthing seafront
Heart disease is the leading cause of mortality in Britain today, accounting for some 235,000 deaths a year. More importantly, angina and shortness of breath relating to heart disease can severely limit the sufferer's physical activities, making life
Burgess Hill Town Council has held three meetings and prepared a lengthy report on a heated issue. Another special meeting was being held tonight. Is it the housing crisis or a steep rise in council tax? No, it's how to stop sunlight making staff who
Crawley Town's promotion hopes took another big hit when they lost 2-0 at fellow high-flyers Havant and Waterlooville. Faltering Reds are third in the premier division, five points behind leaders Tamworth and they have played more matches than all their
The latest protests over the West Pier development (the Argus, March 2) are part of a long tradition of objection to new projects in Brighton and Hove and I, for one, am fed up with it. The Brighton Library site has been an eyesore for decades but it
Horsham 2 Banstead 1: Victory was just the ticket for Horsham manager John Maggs as his side turned up the heat on title rivals Lewes. It just seemed to be his lucky day. First he won £76 in the club draw, then three points whichleaves Hornets level at
Peter Poole's attack on Ken Bodfish's views about the proposed South Downs National Park (The Argus, March 7) was deeply flawed. After listing the elements of compromise the council leader has suggested, he concludes by saying "the council should have
Bad weather has delayed the start of a bid by a trio of British women seeking to set a Polar-trekking first. Pom Oliver, 50, from Billingshurst, Ann Daniels, 37, from Devon, and Caroline Hamilton, 35, from London, are bidding to become the first all-woman
It is heartening news that plans to build on Varndean College's playing field have been opposed in a council official's cogently-expressed report. This gives one hope that the future of our city can be planned in a reasoned fashion as something from which
Post workers' leaders will meet this week to decide whether to accept a pay deal which would lift the threat of strikes by 145,000 Royal Mail employees. The Communication Workers Union has been in talks with Royal Mail managers for weeks and the two sides
Councillors who raised council tax by almost four times the inflation rate may now double their cash allowances. An independent panel is recommending some allowances for West Sussex councillors should rise by more than 100 per cent. Campaigner Melvyn
The Argus Careers and Training Fair is returning to the Brighton Corn Exchange. The fair, which is in its ninth consecutive year, will feature 32 stands, with companies exhibiting from a range of industries, including banking, IT, healthcare, retail and
It has taken three separate meetings, a six-page report, six months of discussion and phone calls to a string of potential contractors. But next week a town council will finally decide how to stop sunlight from bothering staff who sit next to a window
Rail operator South Central has ordered 700 new trains to replace ageing slam-door coaches on its Sussex routes. The order - worth about £850 million - has been placed by Govia on its South Central franchise, which includes the London to Brighton line
One of Brighton's best known Big Issue sellers has published his poetry online. Tim Curtin, generally known as Tadg, is a familiar figure in Brighton, where he sells the magazine for the homeless outside the Theatre Royal, in New Road. He has also for
The theory of the super baby first emerged way back in the Sixties. Poor baby might be more appropriate. Babies barely able to sit up were pestered with flash cards on the basis that, if they saw the same word often enough, they would recognise it and
Family doctors across Sussex are seeing a growing number of people in their surgeries suffering from a range of symptoms and onditions commonly known as Repetitive Strain Injusry (RSI). RSI does not only affect working adults. Children who spend hours
Is it true that wanting some traditions to remain part of your daily life means you are an old fogey who steadfastly remains rooted in the past? Is it a fact of life that everyone must jump through every new hoop as it comes along, even though the old
The elder son of the family that owns Glyndebourne opera house was jailed in protest over the Government's handling of the foot-and-mouth crisis. Hector Christie served seven days at high-security Exeter prison in the same cell as a convicted murderer
So Ken Faulkner wants answers on the back of a postage stamp (Letters, March 8). Sorry, but under Tony Blair, standards have been improved through the National Literacy Strategy and a postage stamp may not be enough space. -ET, Freshfield Street, Brighton
With reference to the exotic trees bought for Worthing seafront (The Argus, March 6) Cordylines have done well in English gardens after a series of mild winters. The one in my garden is 15ft tall. The 18ft Cabbage Palms purchased for Worthing seafront
Last year, we formed two national pressure and protest groups both serving gay males. Our Space and The Male Alliance have members who share the opinion that gay venues up and down the country are being slowly lost to heterosexuals - primarily to straight
Burgess Hill and Ringmer both recorded wins as they warmed up for tomorrow's John O'Hara League Cup semi-final. The Hillians ended Sidlesham's recent revival with a 4-2 success at Leylands Park while Ringmer stretched their winning sequence to six with
Burgess Hill Town Council has held three meetings and prepared a lengthy report on a heated issue. Another special meeting was being held tonight. Is it the housing crisis or a steep rise in council tax? No, it's how to stop sunlight making staff who
Adam Trimingham is wrong in thinking the supermarket on the Brighton station site is providing the cash for the rest of the development (The Argus, March 6). Just as on the Jubilee Street and Orchard Road, Hove, sites, it is the housing which is providing
Crawley Town's promotion hopes took another big hit when they lost 2-0 at fellow high-flyers Havant and Waterlooville. Faltering Reds are third in the premier division, five points behind leaders Tamworth and they have played more matches than all their
Most children whose parents split up stay with their mothers rather than with their fathers. Sadly, four fathers out of ten lose contact with their children within two years of a marriage break-up. Children need fathers and ideally should have access
It has taken three separate meetings, a six-page report, six months of discussion and phone calls to a string of potential contractors. But next week a town council will finally decide how to stop sunlight from bothering staff who sit next to a window
Horsham 2 Banstead 1: Victory was just the ticket for Horsham manager John Maggs as his side turned up the heat on title rivals Lewes. It just seemed to be his lucky day. First he won £76 in the club draw, then three points whichleaves Hornets level at
Many people are concerned about mobile phone masts, both as a blot on the landscape and as a possible health problem. No firm evidence has been produced one way or the other about the health implications but people are right to be wary. But there is no
Steyning Athletic Club have won the National 20km Road Walking team title at Imber Court, despite the loss of their top two walkers. Darrell Stone retired soon after the 4km mark and Matthew Hales was disqualified. Both should be challenging for a place
Sussex Police used controversial powers to stop and search suspected criminals on more than 10,400 occasions last year. The overall figure of 10,468 is an increase of one per cent on the previous 12 months, bucking the national trend. An overwhelming
Brighton Bears blew their chance of joining London Towers at the top of the Southern Conference with a surprise home defeat. The lost 87-89 to London Leopards before a crowd of almost 3,000 at the Brighton Centre. Nick Nurse's men were expected to register
Reading 0 Albion 0: Albion showed for the second time in a matter of weeks that they are more than a match for leaders Reading. They also proved to Peter Taylor that they possess the mental strength to complete the job of securing consecutive promotions
Junior Lewis has protested his innocence in the incident which robbed Albion of victory at leaders Reading. Lewis insists Gary Hart's injury time goal should not have been disallowed in Saturday's 0-0 draw at the Madejski Stadium. It was ruled out by
The family of a girl born with a potentially-fatal infection are campaigning to raise awareness. Rhiannon Earl almost died when she contracted the group B streptococcus bug. Her father Dave Earl, 39, is going on a 100-mile sponsored walk across the Downs
Residents are raising concerns about the contamination of a former gasworks site which will be used for a new store. They objected to an extension of time, applied for by developers, from six to 18 months between demolition on the site at Church Road
Rail strikes are set to spread to another train operator following a vote in favour of industrial action over pay, it was announced today. Workers on London's Docklands Light Railway backed strikes by 3-1 as part of a union campaign for a "substantial
Councillors who raised council tax by almost four times the inflation rate may now double their cash allowances. An independent panel is recommending some allowances for West Sussex councillors should rise by more than 100 per cent. Campaigner Melvyn
The Argus Careers and Training Fair is returning to the Brighton Corn Exchange. The fair, which is in its ninth consecutive year, will feature 32 stands, with companies exhibiting from a range of industries, including banking, IT, healthcare, retail and
Rail operator South Central has ordered 700 new trains to replace ageing slam-door coaches on its Sussex routes. The order - worth about £850 million - has been placed by Govia on its South Central franchise, which includes the London to Brighton line
A rambler today launched a High Court action over a council's failure to unblock a footpath barricaded with barbed-wire, padlocked gates and a barn. Kate Ashbrook, general secretary of the Open Spaces Society and chair of the Ramblers' Association access
Arsonists are being hunted after a major fire at a dock firm where a student died on his first day at work. More than 100 firefighters battled the blaze at Euromin's operation at Shoreham Harbour which broke out on Friday night. Euromin was last year
A grandmother evacuated during the war is set for an emotional reuniuon with the family she lived with almost 60 years ago. Joyce Bryant made several trips to the Yorkshire village of Ripponden, near Halifax, in the hope of tracing the family she lived
In 1989, Professor Murray Vimy from the University of Calgary in Canada studied the effects of mercury fillings on sheep. His research team used radioactively-labelled mercury for ease of tracking and found substantial quantities of the element in all
The first draft map of the location of mobile phone masts in Brighton has been published by Green Party councillors. The map shows the location of at least 60 masts in the centre of Brighton, together with details of their height and transmission strengths
How unkind of John Parry to call his fellow residents "an ill-disciplined gaggle of local amateurs" in his article about the show which saw the official re-opening of the Brighton Dome (The Argus, March 8). These people worked hard to bring the event
Teachers and pupils are to create a garden in tribute to a "bright, outgoing and funny" girl who died in a car crash in India. Catriona Mair, who was ten, had designed the garden in a school competition. She was travelling with her parents to a wedding
A Horsham man was kicked in the back and pushed to the ground in an unprovoked attack by a teenage boy. The man, who is in his late 30s, was standing outside McDonald's in Worthing Road, Horsham, when he was hit in the back by a flying kick from his attacker
Rail operator South Central has ordered 700 new trains to replace ageing slam-door coaches on its Sussex routes. The order - worth about £850 million - has been placed by Govia on its South Central franchise, which includes the London to Brighton line
A rambler today launched a High Court action over a council's failure to unblock a footpath barricaded with barbed-wire, padlocked gates and a barn. Kate Ashbrook, general secretary of the Open Spaces Society and chair of the Ramblers' Association access
Demonstrators of all ages turned out to protest at plans to build up to 90 homes on the Downs at Worthing. More than 200 people, including many youngsters, gathered at Beeches Avenue to show their opposition. The protesters fear the development would
A £1.9 million takeover of one of the biggest department stores in Worthing was being completed today. Bentalls was turning into Beales as the heads of the two retail groups, Piers Bentall and Nigel Beale, ceremonially swapped shop signs outside the store
As a child, I only had one cuddly toy - a very nice bear. In recent years, I have made up for this by purchasing any soft toys I come across which I would have liked to have had as a youngster. I now have several dozen, some of which appear in the picture
Last year, we formed two national pressure and protest groups both serving gay males. Our Space and The Male Alliance have members who share the opinion that gay venues up and down the country are being slowly lost to heterosexuals - primarily to straight
Burgess Hill and Ringmer both recorded wins as they warmed up for tomorrow's John O'Hara League Cup semi-final. The Hillians ended Sidlesham's recent revival with a 4-2 success at Leylands Park while Ringmer stretched their winning sequence to six with
Homeowners are facing a potential postcode plunge in the value of their properties. Experts have today identified 25 boom areas which are most at risk from a slump in prices. Langley Green, West Sussex, postcode RH11, is eighth most at risk from a drop
Regarding the stadium proposal at Braypool (The Argus, February 20). I suggest removing the football pitches, put in Waterhall so as to retain water catchments. There are roads to the north, south east and west. For a railway line, there is a concrete
Hastings Town increased their lead at the top of the Eastern Division to four points with a 1-0 win at Spalding United. The decisive goal was scored in the second minute when Steve Yates made ground down the right before crossing into penalty area. After
Adam Trimingham is wrong in thinking the supermarket on the Brighton station site is providing the cash for the rest of the development (The Argus, March 6). Just as on the Jubilee Street and Orchard Road, Hove, sites, it is the housing which is providing
Most children whose parents split up stay with their mothers rather than with their fathers. Sadly, four fathers out of ten lose contact with their children within two years of a marriage break-up. Children need fathers and ideally should have access
It has taken three separate meetings, a six-page report, six months of discussion and phone calls to a string of potential contractors. But next week a town council will finally decide how to stop sunlight from bothering staff who sit next to a window
Many people are concerned about mobile phone masts, both as a blot on the landscape and as a possible health problem. No firm evidence has been produced one way or the other about the health implications but people are right to be wary. But there is no
Steyning Athletic Club have won the National 20km Road Walking team title at Imber Court, despite the loss of their top two walkers. Darrell Stone retired soon after the 4km mark and Matthew Hales was disqualified. Both should be challenging for a place
Sussex Police used controversial powers to stop and search suspected criminals on more than 10,400 occasions last year. The overall figure of 10,468 is an increase of one per cent on the previous 12 months, bucking the national trend. An overwhelming
Brighton Bears blew their chance of joining London Towers at the top of the Southern Conference with a surprise home defeat. The lost 87-89 to London Leopards before a crowd of almost 3,000 at the Brighton Centre. Nick Nurse's men were expected to register
Reading 0 Albion 0: Albion showed for the second time in a matter of weeks that they are more than a match for leaders Reading. They also proved to Peter Taylor that they possess the mental strength to complete the job of securing consecutive promotions
Junior Lewis has protested his innocence in the incident which robbed Albion of victory at leaders Reading. Lewis insists Gary Hart's injury time goal should not have been disallowed in Saturday's 0-0 draw at the Madejski Stadium. It was ruled out by
Opposition looks set to sway councillors against plans to convert an empty old people's home into a hostel for homeless youngsters. Neighbours have voiced fears that disruptive young people moving into their area would be unbearable. Eastbourne Borough
The family of a girl born with a potentially-fatal infection are campaigning to raise awareness. Rhiannon Earl almost died when she contracted the group B streptococcus bug. Her father Dave Earl, 39, is going on a 100-mile sponsored walk across the Downs
Residents are raising concerns about the contamination of a former gasworks site which will be used for a new store. They objected to an extension of time, applied for by developers, from six to 18 months between demolition on the site at Church Road
Rail strikes are set to spread to another train operator following a vote in favour of industrial action over pay, it was announced today. Workers on London's Docklands Light Railway backed strikes by 3-1 as part of a union campaign for a "substantial
Hundreds of Sussex police officers are planning to take to the streets to protest against changes to pay and conditions. Coachloads will travel to London to join thousands of colleagues from around the country for a rally at Westminster. Graham Alexander
Councillors who raised council tax by almost four times the inflation rate may now double their cash allowances. An independent panel is recommending some allowances for West Sussex councillors should rise by more than 100 per cent. Campaigner Melvyn
Anti-drug campaigners have called DJ Norman Cook irresponsible after he reportedly said taking ecstasy could have positive results. The 38-year-old, also known as Fatboy Slim, claimed in a magazine interview taking the drug had helped him recover from
A rambler today launched a High Court action over a council's failure to unblock a footpath barricaded with barbed-wire, padlocked gates and a barn. Kate Ashbrook, general secretary of the Open Spaces Society and chair of the Ramblers' Association access
Arsonists are being hunted after a major fire at a dock firm where a student died on his first day at work. More than 100 firefighters battled the blaze at Euromin's operation at Shoreham Harbour which broke out on Friday night. Euromin was last year
A grandmother evacuated during the war is set for an emotional reuniuon with the family she lived with almost 60 years ago. Joyce Bryant made several trips to the Yorkshire village of Ripponden, near Halifax, in the hope of tracing the family she lived
