As someone who recently gave up a three-hour daily commute by Thameslink in favour of a ten-minute stroll to work in central Brighton, I could just shrug at the decimation of peak-time rail links to London. But I am sickened and angered by Govia's timetable
The city of Linz in Austria has a population of 245,000 and 45 per cent of its public transport is tram operated. Linz has always believed in trams. The public likes having a tram every three minutes during the rush hour. More than 120,000 people reside
If Brighton and Hove City Council persists in its plan to impose parking charges on the building industry, it must be aware of the self-evident consequences of the policy. Since the cost of such charges must inevitably be passed on to the customer, the
Jenny Rowlands, environment director at Brighton and Hove City Council, defends the city's parking policies (Letters, May 7). She says, for example, the council has reduced parking at junctions on double yellow lines. Most days, I walk along Church Road
After reading of the vicious attack on Millie Kershaw (May 9), I think we should urge elderly members of the community to carry the type of purse that snaps around the waist and can be concealed beneath a coat, leaving the hands free. The type of thug
If Nick Hearn should return to Brighton from his new job in Stockholm (Letters, May 9) he will be most welcome to buy our popular Railbus ticket, which includes local rail travel between stations of his choice and unlimited use of Brighton and Hove buses
People moan about chicken eaters but cock fighting beats the lot, with its long, drawn-out pain leading to the chicken's slow, bloody death. -M Frankel, Brighton
The van in which police believe eight-year-old Sarah Payne was murdered has been destroyed. Sussex Police officers involved in the case watched as a crushing machine turned the shell of the Fiat Ducato into a small cube for melting down. Sarah's parents
Modest hero Guy Harvold yesterday relived the moment he saved a coachload of students from death or serious injury. The 24-year-old language teacher grabbed the wheel of a coach after its driver collapsed with a fatal heart attack and brought the vehicle
It's hard to believe a simple doll's house could cause much trouble in a household, let alone spill over into the pages of a newspaper. Yet the correspondent whose miniature problem was published by our agony aunt Rebecca Gray on April 25 has sparked
A Government plan to set up a directly-elected South East regional assembly could mean the end of local government as we know it. The outline plan is an extension of the setting up of elected assemblies in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and London.
Six people have died after a passenger train came off the rails and smashed into a bridge and station platform. Dozens more were injured in the crash, which happened as the train sped through Potters Bar station, Hertfordshire. The ambulance service said
Bravo, John Parry. Thank you for your well-focused article on Prince Charles (The Argus, May 3) and the insidious campaign for the British people to see Camilla Parker Bowles included officially in his life. Prince Charles must make a choice - the throne
Worthing Cats Protection is to move into a new shop across the road from our present site - on the opposite corner, in fact. The new premises are undergoing complete renewal to make them suitable for our purposes. The exact date is not yet known but it
Skipper Jody Levett leads Sussex out for the first time on home ground admitting his side face another massive test. Sussex host Somerset, shock losers last weekend, in a County Championship tussle at Haywards Heath tomorrow (3pm). Having lost 55-7 in
Eastbourne Eagles hit top form to go three points clear in the Elite League last night with a 56-34 win at Arlington over Wolverhampton. In pre-season pundits were tipping the Midlands outfit as likely champions but with quarter of the season gone it's
What a great shame it is that the first week of the Brighton Festival has passed virtually unnoticed by the residents of the area. With the notable exception of last Saturday's Children's Parade, which was quite spectacular, as I have walked around our
Artist David Halliwell and his wife Terri are busy decorating two identical life-sized cows. People are visiting the cows at their house in Hove as part of a Brighton Festival event and they have become a real talking point. The Halliwells' cows will
Harvey's Brewery is one of the best known businesses in Sussex, producing fine real ale from its brewery in Lewes. It is just the sort of business that deserved help from Chancellor Gordon Brown's Budget move to help small breweries. However, Harvey's
I was appalled after watching a report on Meridian Tonight concerning Hertford Junior School. I was most disturbed to see the way the programme portrayed the school. As a mother of four, two of whom have completed their education at the school and two
Double champion Michael Alldis is ready to step into the fast lane. It is only seven weeks since Alldis beat Scotsman Brian Carr in Crawley to win the British and Commonwealth super-bantamweight titles. But the Crawley fighter steps back into the ring
Not all children who truant have parents on benefits so, again, less well-off people are to be penalised for what might be a call for help from a persistent truant. Bullying, peer pressure, family problems and problems interacting with others can also
They kept a low profile as Bobby Zamora paraded the Second Division championship trophy in front of thousands of his adoring fans. But they were exactly where they have always been, right behind him. Mum Linda, camera in hand, snatched a couple of snapshots
Jason Lewry and Will House helped put Sussex in a commanding position after two days of their friendly against Bradford/Leeds UCCE at Hastings. Lewry and House took 4-28 and 4-10 respectively as Sussex gained a first innings lead of 236 after dismissing
Olympian Sean Baldock, from Hastings, is favourite to take Tim Bayley's title in the men's 400m at the Sussex Championships in Crawley. Andrew Bennett, better known as a 400m hurdler, who is also capable of running inside 50.0sec, looks set to challenge
An armed robber escaped with cash and cigarettes after threatening a woman cashier. He went into K & S Minimart in Donald Hall Road, Brighton, on Wednesday at 4.20pm. He demanded cash and waved a black-handled knife at the 48-year-old female shopkeeper
Tomorrow night (May 11), there's Brighton Jazz Club's presentation at the Sallis Benney Theatre. It features a strong line-up headed by bassist Alec Dankworth, whose gigs to date include tours with Dave Brubeck and the Duke Ellington Orchestra. Dankworth's
Union leaders say teaching staff are in revolt over plans to reduce pay to bridge their special needs school's financial gap. Classroom support staff at Chailey Heritage School, near Lewes, have rejected a proposed shake-up, branding the proposals damaging
Thousands of pounds raised by a mayoress have been donated to a string of worthy causes. Councillor Jean Steer, wife of Brighton and Hove Mayor Harry Steer, gave out the cheques at a reception in the mayor's parlour on Wednesday. The Mayoress's Charity
A man falls asleep reading, only to wake up trapped in the pages of his book. As shadowy figures manipulate the reality around him, he is dragged further and further into a fantasy world. Performed by Japanese company Mizuton Abura, our hero's unsettling
Europe's foremost exponent of Taiko (Japanese drumming) performs more than 100 concerts a year. Established in 1994, Mugenkyo is a mixed group of Japanese and British men and women who perform a highly-choreographed form of drumming using Taiko rhythms
The 22-strong American dance troupe performs in Britain for the first time with a fast-moving programme of five works. Known for its polished and versatile productions, the company will perform Irish choreographer Marguerite Donlan's athletic piece Reverse
Sussex MP Des Turner today dismissed claims the Government was trying to "gut" his Private Member's Bill on home energy conservation. The Brighton Kemp Town MP's Bill was due to receive its third and final reading in the Commons today. Pressure group
The Von Bondies supported The White Stripes at the end of last summer when the Stripes were being heralded as the next big thing. In fact, the connection between the two Detroit bands goes back further than that as Jack White produced the Von Bondies'
Lebanese oud master and composer Rabih Abou-Khalil has proved to be a natural musical ambassador. He has a profound understanding of the roots of music and a great desire to bring differing styles together as equals. Early training on the oud, (the ancient
The circus is renowned for the panache, daring and skill of its performers. Catch the spectacular show on its return to Brighton, complete with a new company and state-of-the-art big top built to accommodate the world's highest indoor high-wire act. Highlights
A jealous undercover officer used the police national computer to spy on his ex-wife, a court heard. Michael Churchyard, his wife and another couple were involved in affairs forming "an eternal square, something of a musical chairs swap", Hove Crown Court
For most actors, learning lines is the toughest part of the rehearsal process. For the cast of The Front Page, scripts are the least of it. As well as memorising pages of dialogue, they have to remember the meaning of obscure phrases. This classic comedy
After much hype, Creation, formerly the Paradox, opens its doors following an extensive £5 million re-fit. The club has been turned from a large, single-roomed disco (complete with balcony overlooking the dancefloor) to a trendy, multi-roomed hang-out
Radio station Southern FM is winning in the local listening stakes with almost four in ten people tuning in, new figures reveal. However, rival BBC Southern Counties Radio is making ripples in the battle for the airwaves, attracting 61,000 new listeners
Fire masters Groupe F will be burning up Preston Park on Saturday night as the grand finale of the Streets Of Brighton Festival. Groupe F is a group of performing artists and firework experts who have brought fire theatre to festivals around the world
As someone who recently gave up a three-hour daily commute by Thameslink in favour of a ten-minute stroll to work in central Brighton, I could just shrug at the decimation of peak-time rail links to London. But I am sickened and angered by Govia's timetable
On reading Carrie Buckle's story about the new Hollywood film Dark Blue World (The Argus, May 6), my mind went back more than 50 years to the Second World War. My brother Arthur was called up in the early days and trained in Canada with the RAF. On returning
The city of Linz in Austria has a population of 245,000 and 45 per cent of its public transport is tram operated. Linz has always believed in trams. The public likes having a tram every three minutes during the rush hour. More than 120,000 people reside
Jenny Rowlands, environment director at Brighton and Hove City Council, defends the city's parking policies (Letters, May 7). She says, for example, the council has reduced parking at junctions on double yellow lines. Most days, I walk along Church Road
Regarding the hostel for homeless young people in Three Bridges that is threatened with closure because Crawley Borough Council decided not to give it a grant (May 6), £15 a week is a low rent. Does the DSS pay this or are the young people working? If
A widowed friend decided to earn some money by taking in foreign-language students. Her home is immaculate and comfortable and she is just the person we should be encouraging to provide first-class accommodation in our city. She got on well with the students
A group of children face an uncertain summer because a nursery cannot afford repairs costing thousands of pounds. Shocked parents of the 24 youngsters who attend Davison Nursery in Worthing have been told they have 11 weeks to find alternative childcare
The van in which police believe eight-year-old Sarah Payne was murdered has been destroyed. Sussex Police officers involved in the case watched as a crushing machine turned the shell of the Fiat Ducato into a small cube for melting down. Sarah's parents
The manager of a rest home claimed a member of staff falsely accused him of sexual harassment because he did not want an affair with her. Michael Modder denied ever making sexually offensive comments to care assistant Judith Gordon while they both worked
It's hard to believe a simple doll's house could cause much trouble in a household, let alone spill over into the pages of a newspaper. Yet the correspondent whose miniature problem was published by our agony aunt Rebecca Gray on April 25 has sparked
What started out as exasperation that the BBC could behave so stupidly has grown into real anger every time I switch on the television. I refer to the decision to drop the corporation's brand image of the globe, the balloon floating over some of the most
The opening of a multi-million-pound sport and leisure centre in Horsham has been delayed for a second time. Contractors, who began work on the £13.5 million Pavilions in the Park complex almost a year ago will now hand over the keys to Horsham District
A Government plan to set up a directly-elected South East regional assembly could mean the end of local government as we know it. The outline plan is an extension of the setting up of elected assemblies in Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland and London.
Belgian police are trying to trace a man seen leaving a bar with Sussex man Ian Gilbert, who disappeared from a stag party in Ostend. Mr Gilbert, 25, from Crowborough, was seen leaving the Brazaville bar in Long Street, Ostend, around 5.30am last Saturday
It has been stated by many that the Waterhall site is on the Downs. It is, in fact, in a valley within a Downland Trust area just north of the A27 by-pass road but so, too, is a large golf course en route to Devil's Dyke and within sight of Waterhall.
Six people have died after a passenger train came off the rails and smashed into a bridge and station platform. Dozens more were injured in the crash, which happened as the train sped through Potters Bar station, Hertfordshire. The ambulance service said
Jason Lewry and Will House helped put Sussex in a commanding position after two days of their friendly against Bradford/Leeds UCCE at Hastings. Lewry and House took 4-28 and 4-10 respectively as Sussex gained a first innings lead of 236 after dismissing
Worthing Cats Protection is to move into a new shop across the road from our present site - on the opposite corner, in fact. The new premises are undergoing complete renewal to make them suitable for our purposes. The exact date is not yet known but it
Eastbourne Eagles hit top form to go three points clear in the Elite League last night with a 56-34 win at Arlington over Wolverhampton. In pre-season pundits were tipping the Midlands outfit as likely champions but with quarter of the season gone it's
This July, my second son leaves Balfour Junior school. Like his brother, he started at the infant school and went on to the junior school. Like P Brooks (Letters, May 8), we live in Beaconsfield Villas. That letter reminded me of the upset the mismatch
Harvey's Brewery is one of the best known businesses in Sussex, producing fine real ale from its brewery in Lewes. It is just the sort of business that deserved help from Chancellor Gordon Brown's Budget move to help small breweries. However, Harvey's
Double champion Michael Alldis is ready to step into the fast lane. It is only seven weeks since Alldis beat Scotsman Brian Carr in Crawley to win the British and Commonwealth super-bantamweight titles. But the Crawley fighter steps back into the ring
Not all children who truant have parents on benefits so, again, less well-off people are to be penalised for what might be a call for help from a persistent truant. Bullying, peer pressure, family problems and problems interacting with others can also
They kept a low profile as Bobby Zamora paraded the Second Division championship trophy in front of thousands of his adoring fans. But they were exactly where they have always been, right behind him. Mum Linda, camera in hand, snatched a couple of snapshots
Jason Lewry and Will House helped put Sussex in a commanding position after two days of their friendly against Bradford/Leeds UCCE at Hastings. Lewry and House took 4-28 and 4-10 respectively as Sussex gained a first innings lead of 236 after dismissing
Jimmy Melia has expressed an interest in the Albion manager's job, 19 years after taking them to the FA Cup final. The 64-year-old, now coaching in the States, said: "I'm interested if they are interested in me. "Bobby Robson has done a great job at Newcastle
Former Albion defender Gary O'Reilly has tipped Steve Coppell to continue the Seagulls' success story if he is appointed as manager. Tomorrow's Second Division play-off final against Stoke in Cardiff is expected to be Coppell's last match in charge of
Olympian Sean Baldock, from Hastings, is favourite to take Tim Bayley's title in the men's 400m at the Sussex Championships in Crawley. Andrew Bennett, better known as a 400m hurdler, who is also capable of running inside 50.0sec, looks set to challenge
Transatlantic passenger numbers are still well down on the same period last year, according to statistics released today. The number of passengers carried on North Atlantic routes to and from BAA's seven UK airports fell 12.4 per cent last month compared
Police in Eastbourne are investigating after residents complained of off-licences and pubs selling alcohol to under-18s. PC Ali Paul said: "Licensed premises in the area will be monitored and action will be taken against any licensee committing offences
Tomorrow night (May 11), there's Brighton Jazz Club's presentation at the Sallis Benney Theatre. It features a strong line-up headed by bassist Alec Dankworth, whose gigs to date include tours with Dave Brubeck and the Duke Ellington Orchestra. Dankworth's
An Eastbourne girl says she is now frightened to walk to school after a man tried to abduct her in the street. Nicole Wilson, 12, of Hazelwood Avenue, said she was worried the man could still be looking for her after he threatened her to keep silent.
Belgian police are trying to trace a man seen leaving a bar with Sussex man Ian Gilbert, who disappeared from a stag party in Ostend. Mr Gilbert, 25, from Crowborough, was seen leaving the Brazaville bar in Long Street, Ostend, around 5.30am last Saturday
Thousands of pounds raised by a mayoress have been donated to a string of worthy causes. Councillor Jean Steer, wife of Brighton and Hove Mayor Harry Steer, gave out the cheques at a reception in the mayor's parlour on Wednesday. The Mayoress's Charity
This is one puppet show that is definitely not for the kids. Presented by Ronnie Burkett's Theatre Of Marionettes, this psychological thriller focuses on the citizens of Turnip Corners, whose lives are turned upside down with the arrival of Eden, a karaoke-singing
Europe's foremost exponent of Taiko (Japanese drumming) performs more than 100 concerts a year. Established in 1994, Mugenkyo is a mixed group of Japanese and British men and women who perform a highly-choreographed form of drumming using Taiko rhythms
The Von Bondies supported The White Stripes at the end of last summer when the Stripes were being heralded as the next big thing. In fact, the connection between the two Detroit bands goes back further than that as Jack White produced the Von Bondies'
Working with everyone from David Bowie to Steve Reich, jazz guitarist Metheny has gathered 14 Grammy awards and created a sound grounded deeply in melody, swing and blues. He formed the legendary Pat Metheny Group in 1977 with keyboard virtuoso Lyle Mays
They've got all the credentials - youth, an NME following and they're brothers. Singer and guitarist Alex and drummer/songwriter Tom Whites' relaxed confidence belie their tender years and they have already recorded four albums. Their single Empty At
A Golden Jubilee event cancelled just days after the Lib Dems won power in Worthing has been salvaged. Poor ticket sales were blamed on confusion caused by the last-minute change of mayor following the Tories' defeat in the local elections. Lib Dem leader
This superb opening exhibition of rare film paraphernalia follows the museum and gallery's £10 million transformation. It pulls together film posters, costume and production designs, film stills, scripts and extracts from films which are now impossible
Radio station Southern FM is winning in the local listening stakes with almost four in ten people tuning in, new figures reveal. However, rival BBC Southern Counties Radio is making ripples in the battle for the airwaves, attracting 61,000 new listeners
A councillor is calling for an investigation into a new scheme for registering landlords. Brighton and Hove City Council has started the scheme in a bid to raise standards in privately-rented housing. But Lib Dem housing spokesman councillor Mark Barnard
"Complaint fatigue" is a wonderful way to explain why complaints about rail services have gone down. I have certainly given up complaining, even though the train service I have to use to get to work is between ten and 30 minutes late every night. All
On reading Carrie Buckle's story about the new Hollywood film Dark Blue World (The Argus, May 6), my mind went back more than 50 years to the Second World War. My brother Arthur was called up in the early days and trained in Canada with the RAF. On returning
Regarding the hostel for homeless young people in Three Bridges that is threatened with closure because Crawley Borough Council decided not to give it a grant (May 6), £15 a week is a low rent. Does the DSS pay this or are the young people working? If
A widowed friend decided to earn some money by taking in foreign-language students. Her home is immaculate and comfortable and she is just the person we should be encouraging to provide first-class accommodation in our city. She got on well with the students
I read with interest Councillor Tehmtan Framroze's letter (May 1) in which he accuses me of not understanding the difference between the registration scheme and minimum room sizes. Brighton and Hove City Council has imposed a registration scheme for houses
The manager of a rest home claimed a member of staff falsely accused him of sexual harassment because he did not want an affair with her. Michael Modder denied ever making sexually offensive comments to care assistant Judith Gordon while they both worked
What started out as exasperation that the BBC could behave so stupidly has grown into real anger every time I switch on the television. I refer to the decision to drop the corporation's brand image of the globe, the balloon floating over some of the most
Pensioner Millie Kershaw, whose hip was broken by a mugger, is said to be comfortable after having surgery. Mrs Kershaw, 92, had an operation on her hip yesterday afternoon. A police spokeswoman said: "She has had breakfast this morning and DC Chris Wyeth
Belgian police are trying to trace a man seen leaving a bar with Sussex man Ian Gilbert, who disappeared from a stag party in Ostend. Mr Gilbert, 25, from Crowborough, was seen leaving the Brazaville bar in Long Street, Ostend, around 5.30am last Saturday
It has been stated by many that the Waterhall site is on the Downs. It is, in fact, in a valley within a Downland Trust area just north of the A27 by-pass road but so, too, is a large golf course en route to Devil's Dyke and within sight of Waterhall.
Jason Lewry and Will House helped put Sussex in a commanding position after two days of their friendly against Bradford/Leeds UCCE at Hastings. Lewry and House took 4-28 and 4-10 respectively as Sussex gained a first innings lead of 236 after dismissing
Steve Agar's experience when trying to buy a new cooker from Curry's (Letters, May 8) reminded me of the time I was looking for a stereo. In a local store, a comparable system was considerably cheaper than the one on show in Curry's, which I pointed out
This July, my second son leaves Balfour Junior school. Like his brother, he started at the infant school and went on to the junior school. Like P Brooks (Letters, May 8), we live in Beaconsfield Villas. That letter reminded me of the upset the mismatch
Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott says Government proposals for regional government in England will fulfil his great political dream. However, for the South East they will be a nightmare. It is a region without an identity. We are not Geordies or Scousers
Goldstone School is one of the best and most popular schools in Brighton and Hove. There are 60 families queuing to get their children into the reception class in September but, shockingly, many of these children will have to be turned away. This is because
Veteran Albion defender Simon Morgan has been forced to retire because of his persistent knee injury. The 35-year-old former Fulham and Leicester centre-half made 42 league appearance in the Seagulls' Second Division championship-winning season but has
Jimmy Melia has expressed an interest in the Albion manager's job, 19 years after taking them to the FA Cup final. The 64-year-old, now coaching in the States, said: "I'm interested if they are interested in me. "Bobby Robson has done a great job at Newcastle
Former Albion defender Gary O'Reilly has tipped Steve Coppell to continue the Seagulls' success story if he is appointed as manager. Tomorrow's Second Division play-off final against Stoke in Cardiff is expected to be Coppell's last match in charge of
Thousands more street lights are to be left on all night in a bid to cut crime and boost road safety. West Sussex County Council admits it is unique in operating a policy of turning off thousands of street lights between midnight and 5.30am. But the policy
Transatlantic passenger numbers are still well down on the same period last year, according to statistics released today. The number of passengers carried on North Atlantic routes to and from BAA's seven UK airports fell 12.4 per cent last month compared
A Sussex brewery is hopping mad with Chancellor Gordon Brown over his duty cuts on small firms' beers. There were cheers all round last month when he announced in his Budget that beer duty for small breweries was to be slashed by 14p a pint. But now Harvey
Past pupils are being urged to come forward to help celebrate the centenary of a school. Former students of St Luke's Junior School in Queen's Park, Brighton, are invited to a reunion day to be interviewed for a special book of memories covering the school's
A man has been arrested following the discovery of a woman's body in a flat in Worthing. Police were called to a block of four flats in Pavilion Road at 8.53am today. They discovered the body of a woman believed to be in her 50s. A local man was arrested
An Eastbourne girl says she is now frightened to walk to school after a man tried to abduct her in the street. Nicole Wilson, 12, of Hazelwood Avenue, said she was worried the man could still be looking for her after he threatened her to keep silent.
Doctor Who stars were reunited to say farewell to John Nathan-Turner, the man credited as "the brains" behind the cult sci-fi show. Two former Time Lords, Colin Baker and Sylvester McCoy, attended the funeral service at Woodvale Crematorium in Brighton
Rail company Govia has rebutted suggestions it has dropped plans to electrify two Sussex lines. The train operator has disclosed it plans to bring in replacement diesel units for the Uckfield line and the Hastings to Ashfield line. But it denies the move
Two men have been charged with the murder of a man in Portslade in January last year. Mark Johnstone, 30, of no fixed adress, and Anthony Meenhan, of Hastings, were last night accused of murdering Robert Kelly, 47. They are charged jointly and with a
An award-winning garden will be turned into a menagerie for the day with a visit by more than 50 mammals, birds and reptiles. Children should love the themed day which takes place at Borde Hill Garden near Haywards Heath on May 12. Youngsters will also
A property tycoon accused of murdering a business associate acted like a king and treated everyone else as rubbish, the dead man's son told the Old Bailey. Nicholas Hoogstraten rang Amjad Raja during a business dispute. "He was very abusive and said my
This is one puppet show that is definitely not for the kids. Presented by Ronnie Burkett's Theatre Of Marionettes, this psychological thriller focuses on the citizens of Turnip Corners, whose lives are turned upside down with the arrival of Eden, a karaoke-singing
Nigel Fair's chilling play begins when Sebastian and his ex-boyfriend discover a disused railway station is haunted. But who by? And what is the awful secret that lies buried in the darkest room? The discovery leads to remorse and, eventually, murder.
Working with everyone from David Bowie to Steve Reich, jazz guitarist Metheny has gathered 14 Grammy awards and created a sound grounded deeply in melody, swing and blues. He formed the legendary Pat Metheny Group in 1977 with keyboard virtuoso Lyle Mays
They've got all the credentials - youth, an NME following and they're brothers. Singer and guitarist Alex and drummer/songwriter Tom Whites' relaxed confidence belie their tender years and they have already recorded four albums. Their single Empty At
This superb opening exhibition of rare film paraphernalia follows the museum and gallery's £10 million transformation. It pulls together film posters, costume and production designs, film stills, scripts and extracts from films which are now impossible
A councillor is calling for an investigation into a new scheme for registering landlords. Brighton and Hove City Council has started the scheme in a bid to raise standards in privately-rented housing. But Lib Dem housing spokesman councillor Mark Barnard
"Complaint fatigue" is a wonderful way to explain why complaints about rail services have gone down. I have certainly given up complaining, even though the train service I have to use to get to work is between ten and 30 minutes late every night. All
If Brighton and Hove City Council persists in its plan to impose parking charges on the building industry, it must be aware of the self-evident consequences of the policy. Since the cost of such charges must inevitably be passed on to the customer, the
I read with interest Councillor Tehmtan Framroze's letter (May 1) in which he accuses me of not understanding the difference between the registration scheme and minimum room sizes. Brighton and Hove City Council has imposed a registration scheme for houses
After reading of the vicious attack on Millie Kershaw (May 9), I think we should urge elderly members of the community to carry the type of purse that snaps around the waist and can be concealed beneath a coat, leaving the hands free. The type of thug
The Argus Worthing seafront flag appeal has proved a major success. We asked readers to donate 30 flags to fly along the promenade this summer. So far 32 have been donated and more are still coming in. Most are Union and St George's flags but Worthing
An elderly woman was cut free from her car after a two-car crash yesterday in Warren Road, Worthing. The road was closed for more than an hour as emergency services worked to free her and take her to Worthing Hospital. The crash involved a Honda Civic
If Nick Hearn should return to Brighton from his new job in Stockholm (Letters, May 9) he will be most welcome to buy our popular Railbus ticket, which includes local rail travel between stations of his choice and unlimited use of Brighton and Hove buses
People moan about chicken eaters but cock fighting beats the lot, with its long, drawn-out pain leading to the chicken's slow, bloody death. -M Frankel, Brighton
Modest hero Guy Harvold yesterday relived the moment he saved a coachload of students from death or serious injury. The 24-year-old language teacher grabbed the wheel of a coach after its driver collapsed with a fatal heart attack and brought the vehicle
Pensioner Millie Kershaw, whose hip was broken by a mugger, is said to be comfortable after having surgery. Mrs Kershaw, 92, had an operation on her hip yesterday afternoon. A police spokeswoman said: "She has had breakfast this morning and DC Chris Wyeth
An Eastbourne girl says she is now frightened to walk to school after a man tried to abduct her in the street. Nicole Wilson, 12, of Hazelwood Avenue, said she was worried the man could still be looking for her after he threatened her to keep silent.
A man has been arrested following the discovery of a woman's body in a flat in Worthing. Police were called to a block of four flats in Pavilion Road at 8.53am today. They discovered the body of a woman believed to be in her 50s. A local man was arrested
Bravo, John Parry. Thank you for your well-focused article on Prince Charles (The Argus, May 3) and the insidious campaign for the British people to see Camilla Parker Bowles included officially in his life. Prince Charles must make a choice - the throne
Skipper Jody Levett leads Sussex out for the first time on home ground admitting his side face another massive test. Sussex host Somerset, shock losers last weekend, in a County Championship tussle at Haywards Heath tomorrow (3pm). Having lost 55-7 in
Steve Agar's experience when trying to buy a new cooker from Curry's (Letters, May 8) reminded me of the time I was looking for a stereo. In a local store, a comparable system was considerably cheaper than the one on show in Curry's, which I pointed out
What a great shame it is that the first week of the Brighton Festival has passed virtually unnoticed by the residents of the area. With the notable exception of last Saturday's Children's Parade, which was quite spectacular, as I have walked around our
Artist David Halliwell and his wife Terri are busy decorating two identical life-sized cows. People are visiting the cows at their house in Hove as part of a Brighton Festival event and they have become a real talking point. The Halliwells' cows will
I was appalled after watching a report on Meridian Tonight concerning Hertford Junior School. I was most disturbed to see the way the programme portrayed the school. As a mother of four, two of whom have completed their education at the school and two
Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott says Government proposals for regional government in England will fulfil his great political dream. However, for the South East they will be a nightmare. It is a region without an identity. We are not Geordies or Scousers
Goldstone School is one of the best and most popular schools in Brighton and Hove. There are 60 families queuing to get their children into the reception class in September but, shockingly, many of these children will have to be turned away. This is because
Veteran Albion defender Simon Morgan has been forced to retire because of his persistent knee injury. The 35-year-old former Fulham and Leicester centre-half made 42 league appearance in the Seagulls' Second Division championship-winning season but has
Thousands more street lights are to be left on all night in a bid to cut crime and boost road safety. West Sussex County Council admits it is unique in operating a policy of turning off thousands of street lights between midnight and 5.30am. But the policy
A Sussex brewery is hopping mad with Chancellor Gordon Brown over his duty cuts on small firms' beers. There were cheers all round last month when he announced in his Budget that beer duty for small breweries was to be slashed by 14p a pint. But now Harvey
Past pupils are being urged to come forward to help celebrate the centenary of a school. Former students of St Luke's Junior School in Queen's Park, Brighton, are invited to a reunion day to be interviewed for a special book of memories covering the school's
A man has been arrested following the discovery of a woman's body in a flat in Worthing. Police were called to a block of four flats in Pavilion Road at 8.53am today. They discovered the body of a woman believed to be in her 50s. A local man was arrested
An armed robber escaped with cash and cigarettes after threatening a woman cashier. He went into K & S Minimart in Donald Hall Road, Brighton, on Wednesday at 4.20pm. He demanded cash and waved a black-handled knife at the 48-year-old female shopkeeper
Two men have been charged with the murder of a man in Portslade in January last year. Mark Johnstone, 30, of no fixed adress, and Anthony Meenhan, of Hastings, were last night accused of murdering Robert Kelly, 47. They are charged jointly and with a
Union leaders say teaching staff are in revolt over plans to reduce pay to bridge their special needs school's financial gap. Classroom support staff at Chailey Heritage School, near Lewes, have rejected a proposed shake-up, branding the proposals damaging
Doctor Who stars were reunited to say farewell to John Nathan-Turner, the man credited as "the brains" behind the cult sci-fi show. Two former Time Lords, Colin Baker and Sylvester McCoy, attended the funeral service at Woodvale Crematorium in Brighton
A rescue package has been put together to save a Grade II* listed seafront arts venue in East Sussex. It was finalised yesterday, just hours before St Mary-in-the-Castle on Hastings seafront was due to shut for financial reasons. The secret package follows
Rail company Govia has rebutted suggestions it has dropped plans to electrify two Sussex lines. The train operator has disclosed it plans to bring in replacement diesel units for the Uckfield line and the Hastings to Ashfield line. But it denies the move
Two men have been charged with the murder of a man in Portslade in January last year. Mark Johnstone, 30, of no fixed adress, and Anthony Meenhan, of Hastings, were last night accused of murdering Robert Kelly, 47. They are charged jointly and with a
An award-winning garden will be turned into a menagerie for the day with a visit by more than 50 mammals, birds and reptiles. Children should love the themed day which takes place at Borde Hill Garden near Haywards Heath on May 12. Youngsters will also
A man falls asleep reading, only to wake up trapped in the pages of his book. As shadowy figures manipulate the reality around him, he is dragged further and further into a fantasy world. Performed by Japanese company Mizuton Abura, our hero's unsettling
A property tycoon accused of murdering a business associate acted like a king and treated everyone else as rubbish, the dead man's son told the Old Bailey. Nicholas Hoogstraten rang Amjad Raja during a business dispute. "He was very abusive and said my
The opening of a multi-million-pound sport and leisure centre in Horsham has been delayed for a second time. Contractors, who began work on the £13.5 million Pavilions in the Park complex almost a year ago will now hand over the keys to Horsham District
Nigel Fair's chilling play begins when Sebastian and his ex-boyfriend discover a disused railway station is haunted. But who by? And what is the awful secret that lies buried in the darkest room? The discovery leads to remorse and, eventually, murder.
The 22-strong American dance troupe performs in Britain for the first time with a fast-moving programme of five works. Known for its polished and versatile productions, the company will perform Irish choreographer Marguerite Donlan's athletic piece Reverse
Sussex MP Des Turner today dismissed claims the Government was trying to "gut" his Private Member's Bill on home energy conservation. The Brighton Kemp Town MP's Bill was due to receive its third and final reading in the Commons today. Pressure group
Lebanese oud master and composer Rabih Abou-Khalil has proved to be a natural musical ambassador. He has a profound understanding of the roots of music and a great desire to bring differing styles together as equals. Early training on the oud, (the ancient
The circus is renowned for the panache, daring and skill of its performers. Catch the spectacular show on its return to Brighton, complete with a new company and state-of-the-art big top built to accommodate the world's highest indoor high-wire act. Highlights
A jealous undercover officer used the police national computer to spy on his ex-wife, a court heard. Michael Churchyard, his wife and another couple were involved in affairs forming "an eternal square, something of a musical chairs swap", Hove Crown Court
For most actors, learning lines is the toughest part of the rehearsal process. For the cast of The Front Page, scripts are the least of it. As well as memorising pages of dialogue, they have to remember the meaning of obscure phrases. This classic comedy
After much hype, Creation, formerly the Paradox, opens its doors following an extensive £5 million re-fit. The club has been turned from a large, single-roomed disco (complete with balcony overlooking the dancefloor) to a trendy, multi-roomed hang-out
Fire masters Groupe F will be burning up Preston Park on Saturday night as the grand finale of the Streets Of Brighton Festival. Groupe F is a group of performing artists and firework experts who have brought fire theatre to festivals around the world
