Nreves jangled when Standard Life Investments (SLI) announced it was increasing its exposure to cash. SLI is a subsidiary of the Edinburgh-based assurance giant Standard Life which was established three years ago and looks after more than £80 billion
Migraine is a debilitating condition that can have a big impact on work, education and social lives. The most common symptoms experienced at the onset of an attack are partial sight loss, bright flashing lights or stars, difficulty speaking and numbness
Schools in Brighton and Hove are giving pupils bottles of water to help end the mid-afternoon malaise and boost their chances of academic success. It is common for people to feel tired and out of sorts after the morning's efforts and a lunchtime refuel
Adam Trimingham asks whether the Liberal Democrats in Brighton and Hove will move to the left of Labour or to the right of the Tories (The Argus, September 26). Readers familiar with local Liberal Democrats will know they will do both by promising anything
Untrained soldiers could be left to fight fires in Sussex if brigades strike over pay, it has been claimed. Ballot papers issued by the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) have been posted to members up and down the country who have three weeks to decide if they
Astronaut Piers Sellers is this week due to become only the third Briton to orbit the Earth when he joins a Nasa space shuttle mission. The 47-year-old, originally from Crowborough, will follow in the space steps of Brits Helen Sharman and Michael Foale
Should Mr Blair not be spending more time resolving the issues that really concern the British people, such as public transport, affordable housing for all and the education debacle, rather than threatening war on Iraq? -James Rogers, Bexhill Road, Woodingdean
The upward trend in stress-related conditions such as depression, anxiety, worry and nervous breakdown among our young and middle-aged population is very worrying. A recent report in the media stated that there was a rise in suicide rates among young
Cecil Kellaway was not overly tall but was another giant among Hollywood supporting actors of the Thirties and Forties. He possessed a near-impeccable English accent despite having been born in South Africa and acting in Australia. He did not arrive in
There may be a simple explanation about why some children feel tired and lethargic during the afternoon at school. It's not that they're lazy or ill. It's because they have not got the habit of drinking enough water for their needs. Certainly there has
The Pension Policy Institute has finally shown its hand by calling upon the Government to raise the State pension age to 70. I sincerely hope this call will be rejected but would not stake my future pension on it. The Argus (September 20) reported that
Congratulations on a good, fair report of the Countryside Alliance demonstration in London (The Argus, September 23). The general public has been misled into believing the march was to "defend the freedom" of those who wish to continue with the "harmless
Crawley struggled to find the net against Great Yarmouth before they cruised to a 3-0 victory at Broadfield Stadium. But Reds boss Billy Smith revealed he never doubted his side would beat their Norfolk visitors, two leagues below his Dr Martens premier
Albion 1, Grimsby 2: Albion manager Martin Hinshelwood is clinging to his job by his fingertips after this grim defeat. Indeed, chairman Dick Knight is probably at this very moment considering how he can make another change at the top without losing face
London shares took a tumble today as banks and insurers fell back on renewed fears about the health of the global economy. The FTSE 100 Index dived 116.30 points to 3790.90 in early trading but by 10am, it had recovered slightly to 3800.100, showing a
Brighton and Hove Albion manager Martin Hinshelwood says he will not resign after nine League defeats in a row. Some fans are calling for Hinshelwood's head after the Seagulls' losing League run continued against Grimsby at Withdean on Saturday. A 2-1
Textile designer Mary Hooper and photographer Gina Glover use material from the museum's unique collections of costume and natural history. The display of five large-scale photographic images, one metre by one-and-a-half metres, printed on a cotton-silk
Traders have accused fellow shopkeepers of trying to poach their identity. A war of words has broken out between rival action groups in Kemp Town, Brighton. Shopkeepers in St George's Road believe their counterparts in nearby St James's Street have broken
Consultation on an ambitious £400 million regeneration package to revive two seaside towns will begin next month. An eight-page document explaining the proposals for Hastings and Bexhill will be widely distributed. Meetings with various community groups
Three Sussex churches have received Grade I listed status, giving them special protection from alterations. They are St Nicholas in Arundel, the Cathedral Church of the Holy Trinity in Chichester and the Church of St Mary in Rother. The initiative will
Schools in Brighton and Hove are giving pupils bottles of water to help end the mid-afternoon malaise and boost their chances of academic success. It is common for people to feel tired and out of sorts after the morning's efforts and a lunchtime refuel
Adam Trimingham asks whether the Liberal Democrats in Brighton and Hove will move to the left of Labour or to the right of the Tories (The Argus, September 26). Readers familiar with local Liberal Democrats will know they will do both by promising anything
If more effort was put into recycling, it would be much better for everyone. Once we start seeing incinerators going up, people will not bother recycling. Then it will get worse - more people out of work and more pollution. I think this is very sad. -
City residents say their quality of life is being undermined by mountains of rubbish, vandalism and graffiti. Rubbish left uncollected in the Lewes Road area of Brighton has angered residents who say it is the latest example of how their area is being
It is hard to start thinking of winter when the weather is as lovely and warm as it has been during the past few weeks. Of course we are into autumn now and by evening time we are beginning to feel the need for some heat indoors. This is especially true
Untrained soldiers could be left to fight fires in Sussex if brigades strike over pay, it has been claimed. Ballot papers issued by the Fire Brigades Union (FBU) have been posted to members up and down the country who have three weeks to decide if they
A teenager was appearing in court today charged with the murder of a man found bleeding to death in a street. The 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was due before Lewes Youth Court. He was charged last night with the murder of Scott
Astronaut Piers Sellers is this week due to become only the third Briton to orbit the Earth when he joins a Nasa space shuttle mission. The 47-year-old, originally from Crowborough, will follow in the space steps of Brits Helen Sharman and Michael Foale
A terrified cashier hid while a gunman emptied the till at a park cafe in Eastbourne, police revealed today. Officers fear the armed robber may strike again after he fled with just £20. The man walked into the cafe in Gildredge Park on Sunday at 4pm.
Antiques, paintings and trinkets from Lord Snowdon's former country home in Sussex fetched more than £180,000 at auction today. Almost 200 items from Old House, on the Nymans Estate near Handcross, went under the hammer, four months after the royal photographer's
The streets of Sussex are stained with filth and the area has some of the smelliest toilets in England, campaigners said today. These are the views of Brighton-based environment group Encams in a new report. It says pavements are being blocked by anything
Cecil Kellaway was not overly tall but was another giant among Hollywood supporting actors of the Thirties and Forties. He possessed a near-impeccable English accent despite having been born in South Africa and acting in Australia. He did not arrive in
Over the next year, I am hoping to compile a booklet about now defunct non-league football clubs in Sussex, with special attention to those clubs in the Brighton and Hove and Eastbourne areas. If any readers have any recollections, stories or other memorabilia
At the meeting of the full Brighton and Hove City Council last Thursday, there was a debate and vote on a notice of motion on Iraq. Unfortunately, the notice of motion makes no mention of a fundamentally related issue, the failed Middle East peace process
Tony Rickardsson clinched the world speedway title for the fifth time when he won Saturday's Danish Grand Prix in Vojens. Eastbourne's Mark Loram is seventh with one round to go after finishing down the field
St Leonards slipped into the bottom three in the Dr Martens League eastern division after suicidal defending condemned them to a 5-3 home defeat by Fleet Town. The visitors, who arrived at the Firs bottom of the table and without a win, led 3-0 after
A star-studded party raised a record £57,000 in just one night for The Argus Appeal - £19,000 more than last year. Champagne and wine flowed freely as guests sat down to a spread of food before dancing the evening away during the launch night of The Argus
Southwick new boy Damian Webber was controversially sent off on a day of eye-catching results at the top of the County League. Wickers crashed 4-0 at home to East Preston and leaders Burgess Hill went down 1-0 at Chichester. Whitehawk and Pagham failed
Albion manager Martin Hinshelwood is clinging to his job by his fingertips after this grim defeat. Indeed, chairman Dick Knight is probably at this very moment considering how he can make another change at the top without losing face. How he can get away
Crawley struggled to find the net against Great Yarmouth before they cruised to a 3-0 victory at Broadfield Stadium. But Reds boss Billy Smith revealed he never doubted his side would beat their Norfolk visitors, two leagues below his Dr Martens premier
Brighton and Hove Albion manager Martin Hinshelwood says he will not resign after nine League defeats in a row. Some fans are calling for Hinshelwood's head after the Seagulls' losing League run continued against Grimsby at Withdean on Saturday. A 2-1
Veteran Sussex fencer Brian Causton was in brilliant form on a trip to the United States. He produced two excellent performances in international competitions. He achieved a notable third place in the 50-60 years age group at the world championships in
London shares took a tumble today as banks and insurers fell back on renewed fears about the health of the global economy. The FTSE 100 Index dived 116.30 points to 3790.90 in early trading but by 10am, it had recovered slightly to 3800.100, showing a
Holiday operator My Travel was under a cloud today after warning an accounting change would wipe up to £15 million off profits this year. The group, which owns Hove-based Pan-orama and Manos Holidays, said its auditors had asked the business to book certain
Firefighters had to part-close a shopping street in Haywards Heath to save a trapped pigeon. The crew was called to South Road on Saturday afternoon after reports of a bird in distress. The RSPCA became worried about the bird's welfare after it became
Divine intervention has helped transform a Sussex village shop into a fund-raiser for the community. Handcross Hardware and Crafts in Handcross, near Haywards Heath, was threatened with closure when its leaseholder decided to move away from the area.
A teenager was appearing in court today charged with the murder of a man found bleeding to death in a street. The 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was due before Lewes Youth Court. He was charged last night with the murder of Scott
Brighton and Hove Albion manager Martin Hinshelwood says he will not resign after nine League defeats in a row. Some fans are calling for Hinshelwood's head after the Seagulls' losing League run continued against Grimsby at Withdean on Saturday. A 2-1
Textile designer Mary Hooper and photographer Gina Glover use material from the museum's unique collections of costume and natural history. The display of five large-scale photographic images, one metre by one-and-a-half metres, printed on a cotton-silk
Reports that children are drinking more than 30 times as many soft drinks than in the Fifties come as no surprise to health care professionals. They witness the fall-out in terms of obesity, lowered immunity, diabetes, fragile bones and mental health
Sixty years after being witnesses to a strangers' wedding two RAF servicemen have been reunited with the children of the war-time newlyweds. In 1942, Bob Shimmell and Bill Mortin were wandering around Brighton on their day off when they were accosted
The University of Brighton is in with businesses of all shapes and sizes every day, helping them find the right solutions to a wide range of issues. This is through services that include research and consultancy, education and training, access to skilled
Nreves jangled when Standard Life Investments (SLI) announced it was increasing its exposure to cash. SLI is a subsidiary of the Edinburgh-based assurance giant Standard Life which was established three years ago and looks after more than £80 billion
Migraine is a debilitating condition that can have a big impact on work, education and social lives. The most common symptoms experienced at the onset of an attack are partial sight loss, bright flashing lights or stars, difficulty speaking and numbness
My neighbours and I would like to thank Mr Richard Hopwood, security controller for One Stop Stores, for having the burglar alarm that used to screech into our bedrooms removed. And a good night to you. -Paul Lloyd, Temple Grove, Burgess Hill
It has been a bit of a quiet week this week with not much going on. I think the most exciting event to have occurred over the past seven days was when I won a £10 gardening voucher and a tin of biscuits last weekend at our local gardening club's coffee
Brighton Kemp Town MP Des Turner has insisted he is not an anti-war rebel and that he "abhorred Iraqi dictator Saddam Hussein". The Labour MP joined a Commons revolt earlier this week over Tony Blair's refusal to rule out war in Iraq without the full
I refer to an article some time ago about the surname Hogsflesh (The Argus, May 18), following the death of an 88-year-old Eastbourne woman, Annie Hogsflesh. The Sussex Family History group need fear no longer that this famous Sussex surname has reached
Should Mr Blair not be spending more time resolving the issues that really concern the British people, such as public transport, affordable housing for all and the education debacle, rather than threatening war on Iraq? -James Rogers, Bexhill Road, Woodingdean
The upward trend in stress-related conditions such as depression, anxiety, worry and nervous breakdown among our young and middle-aged population is very worrying. A recent report in the media stated that there was a rise in suicide rates among young
Burgess Hill's annual bonfire display went off with a bang during the weekend despite a slight technical hitch. More than 400 people turned out to see bonfire societies from across Sussex walk around the town and watch the display a Royal George Fairfield
Hailsham driver Kym Weaver is back on top as the No. 1 stock rods driver in Sussex. Weaver won a thrilling track championship decider on the final night of the season at Arlington Stadium. The first five finished bum-per to bumper to provide a fitting
Standen near East Grinstead was one of the first houses in England to have electric light and the owners wanted to show off about it. They put in big bulbs and ornate light fittings to make the point they they were in the modern age while neighbours were
China possesses weapons of mass destruction, persecutes its Uighur minority people in Xianjiang (western China) and illegally occupies Tibet. Israel possesses weapons of mass destruction, discriminates against its Arabic minority and illegally occupies
Brighton Bears and Worthing Thunder gave their fans a pre-season treat by beating London Towers on Sunday night. Nick Nurse's Bears, including new boy Rico Alderson, eased home 36-30 in a 20-minute contest to open their tournament at the Brighton Centre
Lewes 0, Eastleigh 0: Jimmy Quinn has warned Lewes he will quit if performances do not improve. Quinn was incensed by his side's lacklustre display in this dire second round FA Cup qualifier. The Sussex side reached the first round proper against Stoke
There may be a simple explanation about why some children feel tired and lethargic during the afternoon at school. It's not that they're lazy or ill. It's because they have not got the habit of drinking enough water for their needs. Certainly there has
The Pension Policy Institute has finally shown its hand by calling upon the Government to raise the State pension age to 70. I sincerely hope this call will be rejected but would not stake my future pension on it. The Argus (September 20) reported that
There were no upsets in the second round of the Sussex RUR Cup though several top- flight sides were given good contests. Sidlesham were 2-0 down after 45 minutes at second division East Grinstead but bounced back with a Richard Davies treble to win 4
When it comes to giving, Sussex does it in style. Hundreds of people from all walks of life generously poured time, money and energy into helping The Argus Appeal auction. And, just when we thought people could not dig any deeper into their already-overstretched
David Leonard (Letters, September 21) praises the skill of The Argus's racing tipster and speculates as to his identity. You were lucky, Mr Leonard - you caught him on a good day. The day your letter was published, he was back to his usual form, managing
Congratulations on a good, fair report of the Countryside Alliance demonstration in London (The Argus, September 23). The general public has been misled into believing the march was to "defend the freedom" of those who wish to continue with the "harmless
Albion 1, Grimsby 2: Albion manager Martin Hinshelwood is clinging to his job by his fingertips after this grim defeat. Indeed, chairman Dick Knight is probably at this very moment considering how he can make another change at the top without losing face
A bride-to-be was late for her wedding ceremony after her driver became embroiled in a road rage punch-up. Danielle Tasker and her bridesmaids had to abandon one taxi and hail another after the fight threatened to spoil her big day. She had called a taxi
Insurance giant Prudential today confirmed plans to cut 850 UK jobs as part of a move to create a new call centre operation in India. The group said the new centre in Bombay would be fully operational by the end of 2004 and result in staff numbers at
JobCentre workers are threatening to strike in a row over staff getting pay bonuses in Brighton but not in Hove. We revealed on Tuesday how the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) introduced extra allowances of between £1,500 and £5,000 a year for
A traveller won the right to stay on in a playing field for an extra week after making an emotional plea to magistrates. James Maughan, who described himself as the head of a family that has set up camp in Ewhurst playing field, Ifield Drive, Crawley,
An elderly man collapsed and died as he rushed to help a family whose home exploded in a fireball. David Oakenfold, who was in his 60s, was racing to the blazing house in the village of Ripe, near Lewes, when he collapsed in the street. Firefighters and
A mother who has fostered 638 children has retired after 40 years to write a book. Jean Forrest, 66, made the decision to give up fostering and concentrate on publishing her autobiography after her last foster children left. Mrs Forrest, who, together
A teenager was appearing in court today charged with the murder of a man found bleeding to death in a street. The 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was to appear at Lewes Youth Court. He was charged last night with the murder of Scott
Police searching for a 70-year-old man feared murdered while selling his boat said today that traces of blood were found on the £120,000 cruiser. Millionaire businessmen Robert Saint was due to meet a man on Thursday to go sailing on the 42ft white vessel
The University of Brighton is in with businesses of all shapes and sizes every day, helping them find the right solutions to a wide range of issues. This is through services that include research and consultancy, education and training, access to skilled
Traders have accused fellow shopkeepers of trying to poach their identity. A war of words has broken out between rival action groups in Kemp Town, Brighton. Shopkeepers in St George's Road believe their counterparts in nearby St James's Street have broken
Consultation on an ambitious £400 million regeneration package to revive two seaside towns will begin next month. An eight-page document explaining the proposals for Hastings and Bexhill will be widely distributed. Meetings with various community groups
If more effort was put into recycling, it would be much better for everyone. Once we start seeing incinerators going up, people will not bother recycling. Then it will get worse - more people out of work and more pollution. I think this is very sad. -
City residents say their quality of life is being undermined by mountains of rubbish, vandalism and graffiti. Rubbish left uncollected in the Lewes Road area of Brighton has angered residents who say it is the latest example of how their area is being
It is hard to start thinking of winter when the weather is as lovely and warm as it has been during the past few weeks. Of course we are into autumn now and by evening time we are beginning to feel the need for some heat indoors. This is especially true
I refer to an article some time ago about the surname Hogsflesh (The Argus, May 18), following the death of an 88-year-old Eastbourne woman, Annie Hogsflesh. The Sussex Family History group need fear no longer that this famous Sussex surname has reached
Over the next year, I am hoping to compile a booklet about now defunct non-league football clubs in Sussex, with special attention to those clubs in the Brighton and Hove and Eastbourne areas. If any readers have any recollections, stories or other memorabilia
At the meeting of the full Brighton and Hove City Council last Thursday, there was a debate and vote on a notice of motion on Iraq. Unfortunately, the notice of motion makes no mention of a fundamentally related issue, the failed Middle East peace process
Standen near East Grinstead was one of the first houses in England to have electric light and the owners wanted to show off about it. They put in big bulbs and ornate light fittings to make the point they they were in the modern age while neighbours were
China possesses weapons of mass destruction, persecutes its Uighur minority people in Xianjiang (western China) and illegally occupies Tibet. Israel possesses weapons of mass destruction, discriminates against its Arabic minority and illegally occupies
When it comes to giving, Sussex does it in style. Hundreds of people from all walks of life generously poured time, money and energy into helping The Argus Appeal auction. And, just when we thought people could not dig any deeper into their already-overstretched
David Leonard (Letters, September 21) praises the skill of The Argus's racing tipster and speculates as to his identity. You were lucky, Mr Leonard - you caught him on a good day. The day your letter was published, he was back to his usual form, managing
Southwick new boy Damian Webber was controversially sent off on a day of eye-catching results at the top of the County League. Wickers crashed 4-0 at home to East Preston and leaders Burgess Hill went down 1-0 at Chichester. Whitehawk and Pagham failed
Albion manager Martin Hinshelwood is clinging to his job by his fingertips after this grim defeat. Indeed, chairman Dick Knight is probably at this very moment considering how he can make another change at the top without losing face. How he can get away
Brighton and Hove Albion manager Martin Hinshelwood says he will not resign after nine League defeats in a row. Some fans are calling for Hinshelwood's head after the Seagulls' losing League run continued against Grimsby at Withdean on Saturday. A 2-1
Holiday operator My Travel was under a cloud today after warning an accounting change would wipe up to £15 million off profits this year. The group, which owns Hove-based Pan-orama and Manos Holidays, said its auditors had asked the business to book certain
Insurance giant Prudential today confirmed plans to cut 850 UK jobs as part of a move to create a new call centre operation in India. The group said the new centre in Bombay would be fully operational by the end of 2004 and result in staff numbers at
An elderly man collapsed and died as he rushed to help a family whose home exploded in a fireball. David Oakenfold, who was in his 60s, was racing to the blazing house in the village of Ripe, near Lewes, when he collapsed in the street. Firefighters and
A teenager was appearing in court today charged with the murder of a man found bleeding to death in a street. The 17-year-old, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was to appear at Lewes Youth Court. He was charged last night with the murder of Scott
Reports that children are drinking more than 30 times as many soft drinks than in the Fifties come as no surprise to health care professionals. They witness the fall-out in terms of obesity, lowered immunity, diabetes, fragile bones and mental health
