I must congratulate the Kemp Town traders for having the "bare-faced cheek" to launch their window-dressing competition with such style (June 11). The Business Association has come up with a range of ideas to raise the profile of its area but this is
The new Mayor of Lewes was carried through the streets like the Queen of Sheba as she took part in a campaign to cut car use. Barbara Riddihough is backing the Don't Choke Britain campaign to encourage people to leave their vehicles at home. Councillor
I am all for modern art installations, especially those involving new technologies, but the two artists who decided to display their art in a subway near West Street, Brighton, were naive, to say the least (June 11). West Street is the centre of most
I think 2002 must surely be a vintage year for connoisseurs of the football anthem. There must be at least half a dozen doing the rounds, including versions by Ant and Dec and Terry Venables. Strangely enough, the best-known of the anthems had no connection
What a fabulous day it was to be. Everything was in place - balloons, ribbons, food, entertainment, pictures, transport and much more. When Tuesday, June 4, arrived at the Golden Galleon, we all looked in horror as the dismal, grey, rainy day unfolded
A major turnaround in health-care performance at the Royal Sussex County Hospital - 100 per cent of breast cancer patients now seen on time. A front-page splash, then - interviews with proud staff, pleased patients, smiling photographs? Well, er, no.
I arrived back from Brighton to Lewes at 18.45 by train last Sunday and, as the weather looked somewhat inclement, I decided to take a taxi. The fare I normally pay to just off Western Road is £2 but I was informed that on Sunday the minimum charge, which
Fatherhood is a tricky time for any new dad. So spare a thought for plucky Slasher, a parent for the first time at the ripe old age of ten. Slasher, and his female companion Granite, have been trying for a chick for the past nine years. Now the proud
A senior Brighton University lecturer who claimed bosses treated her unfairly when she became ill has won her fight for compensation. Thalia Tabary-Peterssen, a media studies lecturer, who suffers from anxiety, depression and chronic fatigue syndrome,
Jon Dahl Tomasson and Stig Tofting could miss the World Cup second round clash with England. The pair missed training today and the Danish Football Association (DBU) confirmed that they are rated as doubtful for Saturday's crucial game. "They are both
Steve McClaren is backing Michael Owen and Emile Heskey to start delivering goal-power now that the World Cup has moved to the knock-out stages. England went through their group programme only scoring a single goal in open play, and even Sol Campbell
Costa Rica's hopes of making it to the last 16 were ended by a rampant Brazil in the Suwon World Cup stadium today. The South American aces put on an attacking show to provide further evidence that they can win the World Cup, eventually putting five past
Croatia gifted the Italians a place in the last 16 at their own expense after losing 1-0 to Ecuador in Yokohama today. Croatia, who sensationally beat the Azzurri last week, were poor against Croatia and put in an even worse performance today. Ecuador
So the Tory leader is going to cut out unnecessary expense (Letters, June 11). Will this begin with his £19,000-a-year expenses? That would start to cut a real waste of taxpayers' money. Or is he going to go ahead with his latest idea of shutting down
As a badge slogan, 'I am officially fit for sex' may not be the most charming chat-up line. But an army of men wore it with pride yesterday. The group, who included Sussex health chiefs, were badged up after striding along Brighton beach yesterday. The
I live in Second Avenue, Hove, backing on to First Avenue. My home is a ground-floor flat, where I have lived for more than five years. I am very fortunate to have a large patio, where I try to grown plants and shrubs, which give much pleasure to me and
How can Brighton and Hove City Council have the nerve to say no requests have been made for a toilet in Queen's Park? I know for a fact the cafe owners collected thousands of signatures for this last year. Ask Councillor Mike Middleton about it. He is
We were astonished Brighton and Hove City Council claims there has been no request from local residents for adequate toilet facilities for children in Queen's Park (June 8). Last September, we sent a letter to Councillor Mike Middleton, lead councillor
The p-p-p-patter of tiny webbed feet has never been so welcome at Drusillas Park. Passionate penguins Slasher and Granite have been trying for their own chick for nine years. Now, after much heartache, they have produced their own pint-sized bundle of
I would like to congratulate Johnny Lord on his brave and well-written letter (June 8) on the subject of homosexual "cruising" in the notorious Duke's Mound area of Brighton and the danger this poses not only for gays but also the public in general. If
Alliance and Leicester reported a surge in mortgage lending. The value of applications jumped by a third in the first five months of the year. The bank said the buoyant housing market had lifted mortgage applications by an annual rate of 34 per cent.
There are more than 30,000 search engines on the web but 95 per cent of all searches are carried out using just 15 of them. So how can you ensure your web site is listed by those 15 search engines and, more importantly, appears at the top of their lists
Members of the Sussex Law Society have elected solicitor Hugo Hunt as its new president. A partner in FitzHugh Gates, Mr Hunt takes over from Hilary Tilby. As the Sussex Law Society's 70th president he will head a 600-strong professional body representing
Two kilograms of heroin, with a street value of £120,000, has been seized by Sussex Police in their largest haul in years. A policeman was injured as officers swooped on a van driven by one suspect. He fled on foot after being stopped by police on the
Tim Ambrose scored a magnificent maiden hundred as two of the county's young guns led a superb Sussex fightback against Yorkshire in the champions' own back yard yesterday. The 19-year-old, in only his fifth first-class match, played an innings of great
Millionaire Nicholas Hoogstraten was accused of lying about his relationship with murder victim Mohammed Raja. The tycoon was being cross-examined on his third day in the witness box by Crown prosecution David Waters QC. Hoogstraten is accused of hiring
Sussex teenager Tim Ambrose today admitted he suffered a case of the Nervous Nineties on his way to punishing the champions at Headingley. Ambrose was finally out this morning for 149 as he put his side firmly on top in the second day of their County
Dancing horses, cowboys and vintage vehicles can all be seen at the annual Parham Steam Rally, near Storrington. The rally, now in its 17th year, promises to be the biggest show yet after last year's event was cancelled due to the foot-and-mouth crisis
Airports operator BAA announced a rise in passenger traffic today as the tourist sector continued its recovery. BAA, which operates seven UK airports including Gatwick, has been rocked by the foot-and-mouth crisis and the September 11 terror attacks.
A major Sussex school has been labelled "generally unsatisfactory" by the Government's education standards inspectors. Boundstone Community College in Lancing, which has been placed under special measures since the Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted
A clergyman's daughter told a jury she had found the man accused of murdering and dismembering her father "very pleasant". Giving evidence this morning, Christine Freeman, daughter of the Rev Ronald Glazebrook, said she had met Christopher Hunnisett twice
Motorist Tamara Morris returned from holiday to find her car had been broken into - and police had accidentally crushed it. Now Ms Morris, who is in her 40s, is locked in a battle with Sussex Police who have offered her just £600 compensation for the
Scores of Albion fans waited patiently for more than three hours before the result went their way last night. The debate by Brighton and Hove city planning committee at Hove Town Hall over a community stadium at Falmer was a game of two halves. Supporters
Brighton and Hove councillors have given their overwhelming backing to a new Albion community stadium at Falmer. The controversial application for a stadium at Village Way North was passed in principle 11-1 after a three-hour meeting of the city planning
Thieves struck late at night to steal a pair of heavy wrought-iron gates from the front of a house. The swoop has baffled Lorette Way, who designed and owned the £3,500 barriers. They measured 9ft by 11ft and protected the driveway of her home in Ditchling
Police are hunting drug pushers who supplied a man who later died from a suspected heroin overdose. Kawme Eneke, 38, was found dead at a flat in Hove at the weekend. A man has been arrested and released on bail pending further inquiries. Detective Inspector
Jon Dahl Tomasson and Stig Tofting could miss the World Cup second round clash with England. The pair missed training today and the Danish Football Association (DBU) confirmed that they are rated as doubtful for Saturday's crucial game. "They are both
Steve McClaren is backing Michael Owen and Emile Heskey to start delivering goal-power now that the World Cup has moved to the knock-out stages. England went through their group programme only scoring a single goal in open play, and even Sol Campbell
A major Sussex school has been labelled "generally unsatisfactory" by the Government's education standards inspectors. Boundstone Community College in Lancing, which has been placed under special measures since the Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted
Plans to build up to 45 houses on a Mid Sussex greenfield site could open the floodgates to further developments, an inquiry was told. People living in Rocky Lane, near Haywards Heath, fear if the land north of Rookery Farm is earmarked for housing it
A clergyman's daughter told a jury she had found the man accused of murdering and dismembering her father "very pleasant". Giving evidence this morning, Christine Freeman, daughter of the Rev Ronald Glazebrook, said she had met Christopher Hunnisett twice
Drivers faced long tailbacks when a 17-tonne lorry overturned and plunged into a ditch on the busy A23 yesterday. The accident happened at lunchtime as the driver travelled south at Handcross Hill, near Haywards Heath. Motorists on the dual carriageway
Tim Ambrose scored a magnificent maiden hundred as two of the county's young guns led a superb Sussex fightback against Yorkshire in the champions' own back yard yesterday. The 19-year-old, in only his fifth first-class match, played an innings of great
A fund-raiser drowned after saving the life of a baby during a river trip in a dugout canoe in Ecuador, an inquest heard today. Divorcee Sharron Poulton, 38, from Eastbourne, did not resurface from the waters of the Rio Napo after handing over the baby
Is it not about time whoever is paid to maintain our street lights actually did just that? The photo above is of a street light in Hollingdean Terrace, Brighton, which has not worked properly for more than nine months. Last year, it was completely out
How can Brighton and Hove City Council have the nerve to say no requests have been made for a toilet in Queen's Park? I know for a fact the cafe owners collected thousands of signatures for this last year. Ask Councillor Mike Middleton about it. He is
The p-p-p-patter of tiny webbed feet has never been so welcome at Drusillas Park. Passionate penguins Slasher and Granite have been trying for their own chick for nine years. Now, after much heartache, they have produced their own pint-sized bundle of
A one-year-old child saved her mother and cousin from a blaze at their block of flats - by doing what comes naturally. Little Maisi cried in the night and woke her family as flames tore through the roof of their block, just feet from their top-floor front
Hollingbury, the most successful club in Sussex with 250 members, are planning to form a super league for next season. The league would play in a competition at the Hollingbury club on four tables every other Wednesday with two-man teams from all over
Sussex ace Sean Yates suffered a shock defeat in the Sussex CA 50-mile time trial at Dial Post. Yates, who has worn the Yellow Jersey as leader of the Tour de France and was national 50-mile champion in 1997, looked to have the event sewn up when he recorded
A controversial internet snooping centre to be opened by the Government could cause more problems than it solves, experts say. The National Technical Assistance Centre will be able to decrypt computer data and intercepted internet and email traffic as
Members of the Sussex Law Society have elected solicitor Hugo Hunt as its new president. A partner in FitzHugh Gates, Mr Hunt takes over from Hilary Tilby. As the Sussex Law Society's 70th president he will head a 600-strong professional body representing
The Sussex Learning and Skills Council (SLSC) has published a first-draft plan that aims to build a Sussex workforce with skills to match the best in the world. A draft summary of the Sussex Workforce Development Strategy is out for consultation and Henry
Johnny Lord's comments on the misuse of Duke's Mound, Brighton, by some gay men (Letters, June 8) are timely. June's edition of local gay magazine G Scene reports that the sexual activity taking place in this area is no longer confined to the early hours
Tim Ambrose scored a magnificent maiden hundred as two of the county's young guns led a superb Sussex fightback against Yorkshire in the champions' own back yard yesterday. The 19-year-old, in only his fifth first-class match, played an innings of great
Sussex teenager Tim Ambrose today admitted he suffered a case of the Nervous Nineties on his way to punishing the champions at Headingley. Ambrose was finally out this morning for 149 as he put his side firmly on top in the second day of their County
Police are hunting a man who subjected a woman to a terrifying sexual assault after offering her a lift in a cab. The smartly-dressed man offered to drive the 52-year-old woman home but instead drove to a car park by Brooklands Park, off Western Road,
Airports operator BAA announced a rise in passenger traffic today as the tourist sector continued its recovery. BAA, which operates seven UK airports including Gatwick, has been rocked by the foot-and-mouth crisis and the September 11 terror attacks.
Consignia was consigned to history today as the postal group announced 17,000 job cuts and record losses of £1.1 billion. Bosses also signalled a 1p rise in the price of stamps. Chairman Allan Leighton said the service was being "smashed" every time the
A major Sussex school has been labelled "generally unsatisfactory" by the Government's education standards inspectors. Boundstone Community College in Lancing, which has been placed under special measures since the Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted
A fund-raiser drowned after saving the life of a baby during a river trip in a dugout canoe in Ecuador, an inquest heard today. Divorcee Sharron Poulton, 38, from Eastbourne, did not resurface from the waters of the Rio Napo after handing over the baby
The developers behind a multi-million pound bid to build homes and a superstore in central Brighton have threatened to pull the plug. The New England Consortium (NEC) will file the latest revision of its plans for a Sainsbury's store, 200-space car park
Motorist Tamara Morris returned from holiday to find her car had been broken into - and police had accidentally crushed it. Now Ms Morris, who is in her 40s, is locked in a battle with Sussex Police who have offered her just £600 compensation for the
Scores of Albion fans waited patiently for more than three hours before the result went their way last night. The debate by Brighton and Hove city planning committee at Hove Town Hall over a community stadium at Falmer was a game of two halves. Supporters
Brighton and Hove councillors have given their overwhelming backing to a new Albion community stadium at Falmer. The controversial application for a stadium at Village Way North was passed in principle 11-1 after a three-hour meeting of the city planning
Thieves struck late at night to steal a pair of heavy wrought-iron gates from the front of a house. The swoop has baffled Lorette Way, who designed and owned the £3,500 barriers. They measured 9ft by 11ft and protected the driveway of her home in Ditchling
Friends of a 20-year-old man who died on a night club dancefloor held an evening of dance and music in his memory. Russell Lynn, whose heart stopped because of a condition he had since birth, collapsed and died in front of them at The Event in Brighton
These young Merseysiders may want to forget their first trip to Brighton. Their oddball, disjointed sound did not win over this good-sized crowd, which had been drawn by a good deal of hype. For me, The Coral still rank as one of the most inventive rock
Brighton and Hove's tough new parking regulations have sparked thefts of permits for disabled people. Thieves are preying on disabled drivers, breaking into their cars and stealing parking badges. Three vehicles were broken into in Brighton yesterday
I must congratulate the Kemp Town traders for having the "bare-faced cheek" to launch their window-dressing competition with such style (June 11). The Business Association has come up with a range of ideas to raise the profile of its area but this is
The new Mayor of Lewes was carried through the streets like the Queen of Sheba as she took part in a campaign to cut car use. Barbara Riddihough is backing the Don't Choke Britain campaign to encourage people to leave their vehicles at home. Councillor
I am all for modern art installations, especially those involving new technologies, but the two artists who decided to display their art in a subway near West Street, Brighton, were naive, to say the least (June 11). West Street is the centre of most
Since the chronic shortages of teachers in the State school sector is widely known, will Mr Blunkett please fill the numerous places in local Hove schools for which we taxpayers have paid our dues before he worries about teaching the migrant children?
Anyone paying £75 an hour for a plumber or builder would be "plumb loco" (Letters, June 7). It is the getting of a parking waiver to do each job that would prevent the likes of people who make such charges adding another £75 before starting the job because
I think 2002 must surely be a vintage year for connoisseurs of the football anthem. There must be at least half a dozen doing the rounds, including versions by Ant and Dec and Terry Venables. Strangely enough, the best-known of the anthems had no connection
A clubber is still fighting for a refund on her tickets after a club night's anniversary party turned into chaos. Chris Johnson wrote to the organisers of The Boutique's birthday gig immediately after the event to ask for the £187 she spent on seven tickets
Very rarely do I go to the theatre and feel compelled to write to the Press immediately afterwards. However, I went to the fine production of Hobson's Choice at the Theatre Royal, Brighton, on Tuesday night and was staggered to see so many empty seats
We thank the people of Durrington for a great festival week, especially those who provided us with goods and services, as follows: Lloyds TSB Registrars for their generous sponsorship of our jubilee and concert events. Southern Water for programme sponsorship
Hove Lions would like to thank all those people who supported our Jubilee Carnival on Monday, June 3, in Hove Park. Despite our arena being vandalised on the preceding Saturday night, the event was a great success. Our initial calculations indicate we
Councillor Mike Middleton (Letters, June 10) says few sports centres built in the Thirties are still open. What relevance has this to the building housing the King Alfred swimming pool, which, following a public inquiry, was erected in 1983 as a state-of-the-art
A senior Brighton University lecturer who claimed bosses treated her unfairly when she became ill has won her fight for compensation. Thalia Tabary-Peterssen, a media studies lecturer, who suffers from anxiety, depression and chronic fatigue syndrome,
Since the chronic shortages of teachers in the State school sector is widely known, will Mr Blunkett please fill the numerous places in local Hove schools for which we taxpayers have paid our dues before he worries about teaching the migrant children?
Anyone paying £75 an hour for a plumber or builder would be "plumb loco" (Letters, June 7). It is the getting of a parking waiver to do each job that would prevent the likes of people who make such charges adding another £75 before starting the job because
Anybody who goes out and about in a quest for culture would have realised the films on show at the Duke of York's attract a tonier audience than the popcorn-guzzlers for whom the Odeon's screens are largely designed. It has been clear for some while the
A clubber is still fighting for a refund on her tickets after a club night's anniversary party turned into chaos. Chris Johnson wrote to the organisers of The Boutique's birthday gig immediately after the event to ask for the £187 she spent on seven tickets
Very rarely do I go to the theatre and feel compelled to write to the Press immediately afterwards. However, I went to the fine production of Hobson's Choice at the Theatre Royal, Brighton, on Tuesday night and was staggered to see so many empty seats
We thank the people of Durrington for a great festival week, especially those who provided us with goods and services, as follows: Lloyds TSB Registrars for their generous sponsorship of our jubilee and concert events. Southern Water for programme sponsorship
Hove Lions would like to thank all those people who supported our Jubilee Carnival on Monday, June 3, in Hove Park. Despite our arena being vandalised on the preceding Saturday night, the event was a great success. Our initial calculations indicate we
I find it very hard to congratulate Councillor Peter Jones of East Sussex County Council on coming third at Ardingly for a non-agricultural stand, when he says the council "is here to help our rural communities". If only he would consider for a minute
Whoever organised the fixture list for the football World Cup evidently wasn't a cricket fan. With most of the games kicking off in mid-morning, county cricketers are having to make do with watching the evening highlights programmes. England's first match
Coverage of the South of England Show was great (June 8). It was a pity, therefore, that the Agricultural Society couldn't lay on special buses for the folk who do not have cars, as in other years. On Saturday, when I took my young grandson to the show
Councillor Mike Middleton (Letters, June 10) says few sports centres built in the Thirties are still open. What relevance has this to the building housing the King Alfred swimming pool, which, following a public inquiry, was erected in 1983 as a state-of-the-art
When Labour came to power five years ago, the party made some promises which it has tried to keep. Real efforts have been made to improve education and it has had to abandon taxation policy to pump more money into the NHS. But it has failed badly on transport
Turkey booked their place amongst the world's football elite today after a 3-0 win over China and events in Suwon went their way. Hasan Sas shone in a generally unconvincing team performance against arguably the weakest side in the World Cup. The Galatasaray
An 85th-minute goal from substitute Alessandro del Piero rescued Italy from defeat against Mexico and secured their passage to the second round in Oita today. Trailing 1-0 to Jared Borgetti's first-half goal for an impressive Mexican side, the Azzurri
Tim Ambrose scored a magnificent maiden hundred as two of the county's young guns led a superb Sussex fightback against Yorkshire in the champions' own back yard yesterday. The 19-year-old, in only his fifth first-class match, played an innings of great
Is it not about time whoever is paid to maintain our street lights actually did just that? The photo above is of a street light in Hollingdean Terrace, Brighton, which has not worked properly for more than nine months. Last year, it was completely out
Three cats at a Sussex animal rescue centre have given birth to their very own England World Cup squad. Along with most of the nation, staff at the Blue Cross centre in Northiam, near Rye, have been hit by football fever. So when the three cats brought
What a great idea Brighton and Hove City Council has come up with - Paper Chasers paper recycling. It's so simple. It has provided a nice black plastic box with its logo on, into which you put all your old newspapers, junk mail, magazines, cards, directories
Tamara Morris was hit by a double whammy. She returned from holiday to find thieves had stolen her car and then discovered Sussex Police had accidentally crushed it. Understandably outraged, Ms Morris insisted the police pay for their mistake and asked
A one-year-old child saved her mother and cousin from a blaze at their block of flats - by doing what comes naturally. Little Maisi cried in the night and woke her family as flames tore through the roof of their block, just feet from their top-floor front
Hear, hear to David Ellis's views on beggars, travellers and the new, disgusting habit of putting rubbish out in the street in bags instead of using the dustbins (Letters, June 8). When I walk up my road I am often bowled over by the smell of rotting
Hollingbury, the most successful club in Sussex with 250 members, are planning to form a super league for next season. The league would play in a competition at the Hollingbury club on four tables every other Wednesday with two-man teams from all over
Brighton and Hove Albion have moved a giant step forward in their quest to build a community stadium at Falmer. The city planning committee last night delivered their verdict on it, which was an emphatic 11-1 vote in favour. Councillors from all three
Sussex ace Sean Yates suffered a shock defeat in the Sussex CA 50-mile time trial at Dial Post. Yates, who has worn the Yellow Jersey as leader of the Tour de France and was national 50-mile champion in 1997, looked to have the event sewn up when he recorded
A controversial internet snooping centre to be opened by the Government could cause more problems than it solves, experts say. The National Technical Assistance Centre will be able to decrypt computer data and intercepted internet and email traffic as
The judge in the Mohammed Raja murder trial today apologised for sending the jury away without hearing any evidence. However, Mr Justice Newman suggested they could be home in time to see Italy play in the World Cup. He told the six men and six women
The Sussex Learning and Skills Council (SLSC) has published a first-draft plan that aims to build a Sussex workforce with skills to match the best in the world. A draft summary of the Sussex Workforce Development Strategy is out for consultation and Henry
A group of Sussex activists will take part in two national protests as part of Refugee Week. The group will travel to Harmondsworth Detention Centre, near Heathrow airport, on Saturday to demonstrate against the Government's detention of asylum seekers
Johnny Lord's comments on the misuse of Duke's Mound, Brighton, by some gay men (Letters, June 8) are timely. June's edition of local gay magazine G Scene reports that the sexual activity taking place in this area is no longer confined to the early hours
It is seven weeks since Peter Taylor decided he did not want to be part of Albion's future and the silence is still deafening. The painstaking search for Taylor's successor has yet to reach a conclusion. The Seagulls are happy to bide their time to land
Police are hunting a man who subjected a woman to a terrifying sexual assault after offering her a lift in a cab. The smartly-dressed man offered to drive the 52-year-old woman home but instead drove to a car park by Brooklands Park, off Western Road,
Hundreds of teachers have won praise for their hard work after earning a qualification preparing them to be headteachers. The teachers have been awarded the National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH). They will be honoured at two graduation
Broadcasters including ITV, BSkyB and the BBC were today expected to put in bids for the digital licences of failed broadcaster ITV Digital. The Independent Television Commission has set a deadline of 5pm for applications to be received. A spokesman for
Consignia was consigned to history today as the postal group announced 17,000 job cuts and record losses of £1.1 billion. Bosses also signalled a 1p rise in the price of stamps. Chairman Allan Leighton said the service was being "smashed" every time the
The senior officer who headed the Sarah Payne case and approved the destruction of police dog Bruce is being promoted. Assistant Chief Constable Nigel Yeo is to become Acting Deputy Chief Constable of Sussex Police at the end of this month. He will temporarily
A fund-raiser drowned after saving the life of a baby during a river trip in a dugout canoe in Ecuador, an inquest heard today. Divorcee Sharron Poulton, 38, from Eastbourne, did not resurface from the waters of the Rio Napo after handing over the baby
The developers behind a multi-million pound bid to build homes and a superstore in central Brighton have threatened to pull the plug. The New England Consortium (NEC) will file the latest revision of its plans for a Sainsbury's store, 200-space car park
Friends of a 20-year-old man who died on a night club dancefloor held an evening of dance and music in his memory. Russell Lynn, whose heart stopped because of a condition he had since birth, collapsed and died in front of them at The Event in Brighton
These young Merseysiders may want to forget their first trip to Brighton. Their oddball, disjointed sound did not win over this good-sized crowd, which had been drawn by a good deal of hype. For me, The Coral still rank as one of the most inventive rock
Brighton and Hove's tough new parking regulations have sparked thefts of permits for disabled people. Thieves are preying on disabled drivers, breaking into their cars and stealing parking badges. Three vehicles were broken into in Brighton yesterday
Anybody who goes out and about in a quest for culture would have realised the films on show at the Duke of York's attract a tonier audience than the popcorn-guzzlers for whom the Odeon's screens are largely designed. It has been clear for some while the
I find it very hard to congratulate Councillor Peter Jones of East Sussex County Council on coming third at Ardingly for a non-agricultural stand, when he says the council "is here to help our rural communities". If only he would consider for a minute
Whoever organised the fixture list for the football World Cup evidently wasn't a cricket fan. With most of the games kicking off in mid-morning, county cricketers are having to make do with watching the evening highlights programmes. England's first match
Coverage of the South of England Show was great (June 8). It was a pity, therefore, that the Agricultural Society couldn't lay on special buses for the folk who do not have cars, as in other years. On Saturday, when I took my young grandson to the show
What a fabulous day it was to be. Everything was in place - balloons, ribbons, food, entertainment, pictures, transport and much more. When Tuesday, June 4, arrived at the Golden Galleon, we all looked in horror as the dismal, grey, rainy day unfolded
A major turnaround in health-care performance at the Royal Sussex County Hospital - 100 per cent of breast cancer patients now seen on time. A front-page splash, then - interviews with proud staff, pleased patients, smiling photographs? Well, er, no.
I arrived back from Brighton to Lewes at 18.45 by train last Sunday and, as the weather looked somewhat inclement, I decided to take a taxi. The fare I normally pay to just off Western Road is £2 but I was informed that on Sunday the minimum charge, which
Fatherhood is a tricky time for any new dad. So spare a thought for plucky Slasher, a parent for the first time at the ripe old age of ten. Slasher, and his female companion Granite, have been trying for a chick for the past nine years. Now the proud
When Labour came to power five years ago, the party made some promises which it has tried to keep. Real efforts have been made to improve education and it has had to abandon taxation policy to pump more money into the NHS. But it has failed badly on transport
Turkey booked their place amongst the world's football elite today after a 3-0 win over China and events in Suwon went their way. Hasan Sas shone in a generally unconvincing team performance against arguably the weakest side in the World Cup. The Galatasaray
Costa Rica's hopes of making it to the last 16 were ended by a rampant Brazil in the Suwon World Cup stadium today. The South American aces put on an attacking show to provide further evidence that they can win the World Cup, eventually putting five past
Croatia gifted the Italians a place in the last 16 at their own expense after losing 1-0 to Ecuador in Yokohama today. Croatia, who sensationally beat the Azzurri last week, were poor against Croatia and put in an even worse performance today. Ecuador
An 85th-minute goal from substitute Alessandro del Piero rescued Italy from defeat against Mexico and secured their passage to the second round in Oita today. Trailing 1-0 to Jared Borgetti's first-half goal for an impressive Mexican side, the Azzurri
Police are hunting a man who subjected a woman to a terrifying sexual assault after offering her a lift in a cab. The smartly-dressed man offered to drive the 52-year-old woman home but instead drove to a car park by Brooklands Park, off Western Road,
So the Tory leader is going to cut out unnecessary expense (Letters, June 11). Will this begin with his £19,000-a-year expenses? That would start to cut a real waste of taxpayers' money. Or is he going to go ahead with his latest idea of shutting down
As a badge slogan, 'I am officially fit for sex' may not be the most charming chat-up line. But an army of men wore it with pride yesterday. The group, who included Sussex health chiefs, were badged up after striding along Brighton beach yesterday. The
Three cats at a Sussex animal rescue centre have given birth to their very own England World Cup squad. Along with most of the nation, staff at the Blue Cross centre in Northiam, near Rye, have been hit by football fever. So when the three cats brought
I live in Second Avenue, Hove, backing on to First Avenue. My home is a ground-floor flat, where I have lived for more than five years. I am very fortunate to have a large patio, where I try to grown plants and shrubs, which give much pleasure to me and
We were astonished Brighton and Hove City Council claims there has been no request from local residents for adequate toilet facilities for children in Queen's Park (June 8). Last September, we sent a letter to Councillor Mike Middleton, lead councillor
What a great idea Brighton and Hove City Council has come up with - Paper Chasers paper recycling. It's so simple. It has provided a nice black plastic box with its logo on, into which you put all your old newspapers, junk mail, magazines, cards, directories
Tamara Morris was hit by a double whammy. She returned from holiday to find thieves had stolen her car and then discovered Sussex Police had accidentally crushed it. Understandably outraged, Ms Morris insisted the police pay for their mistake and asked
Hear, hear to David Ellis's views on beggars, travellers and the new, disgusting habit of putting rubbish out in the street in bags instead of using the dustbins (Letters, June 8). When I walk up my road I am often bowled over by the smell of rotting
Brighton and Hove Albion have moved a giant step forward in their quest to build a community stadium at Falmer. The city planning committee last night delivered their verdict on it, which was an emphatic 11-1 vote in favour. Councillors from all three
I would like to congratulate Johnny Lord on his brave and well-written letter (June 8) on the subject of homosexual "cruising" in the notorious Duke's Mound area of Brighton and the danger this poses not only for gays but also the public in general. If
Alliance and Leicester reported a surge in mortgage lending. The value of applications jumped by a third in the first five months of the year. The bank said the buoyant housing market had lifted mortgage applications by an annual rate of 34 per cent.
There are more than 30,000 search engines on the web but 95 per cent of all searches are carried out using just 15 of them. So how can you ensure your web site is listed by those 15 search engines and, more importantly, appears at the top of their lists
The judge in the Mohammed Raja murder trial today apologised for sending the jury away without hearing any evidence. However, Mr Justice Newman suggested they could be home in time to see Italy play in the World Cup. He told the six men and six women
A group of Sussex activists will take part in two national protests as part of Refugee Week. The group will travel to Harmondsworth Detention Centre, near Heathrow airport, on Saturday to demonstrate against the Government's detention of asylum seekers
It is seven weeks since Peter Taylor decided he did not want to be part of Albion's future and the silence is still deafening. The painstaking search for Taylor's successor has yet to reach a conclusion. The Seagulls are happy to bide their time to land
Two kilograms of heroin, with a street value of £120,000, has been seized by Sussex Police in their largest haul in years. A policeman was injured as officers swooped on a van driven by one suspect. He fled on foot after being stopped by police on the
Millionaire Nicholas Hoogstraten was accused of lying about his relationship with murder victim Mohammed Raja. The tycoon was being cross-examined on his third day in the witness box by Crown prosecution David Waters QC. Hoogstraten is accused of hiring
More than 80 community leaders and members of the public debated the state of Mid Sussex at a meeting last night. Mid Sussex District Council was finding out what residents thought was good about the area and what needed improving. There were heated discussions
Dancing horses, cowboys and vintage vehicles can all be seen at the annual Parham Steam Rally, near Storrington. The rally, now in its 17th year, promises to be the biggest show yet after last year's event was cancelled due to the foot-and-mouth crisis
Hundreds of teachers have won praise for their hard work after earning a qualification preparing them to be headteachers. The teachers have been awarded the National Professional Qualification for Headship (NPQH). They will be honoured at two graduation
Broadcasters including ITV, BSkyB and the BBC were today expected to put in bids for the digital licences of failed broadcaster ITV Digital. The Independent Television Commission has set a deadline of 5pm for applications to be received. A spokesman for
The senior officer who headed the Sarah Payne case and approved the destruction of police dog Bruce is being promoted. Assistant Chief Constable Nigel Yeo is to become Acting Deputy Chief Constable of Sussex Police at the end of this month. He will temporarily
A clergyman's daughter told a jury she had found the man accused of murdering and dismembering her father "very pleasant". Giving evidence this morning, Christine Freeman, daughter of the Rev Ronald Glazebrook, said she had met Christopher Hunnisett twice
Police are hunting drug pushers who supplied a man who later died from a suspected heroin overdose. Kawme Eneke, 38, was found dead at a flat in Hove at the weekend. A man has been arrested and released on bail pending further inquiries. Detective Inspector
