The lovely little poem by Robert Burns "To a mouse", quoted by Nicki Bailey (Letters, October 11), is most apt and demonstrates the power of poetry to express deeply-felt emotions. There are, unfortunately, always a few people - in this instance, living
Can someone please help us? We have lived in our home for three generations and have put up with noisy neighbours for almost as long. They moved in above us. We have noticed recently their building is so heavy it is forcing our roof down. It could collapse
The four families in Saltdean responsible for persuading Elliott Morley to destroy the badgers' sett on the same site as their homes had a responsibility in law to engage surveyors when looking to buy their homes. They went ahead in the full knowledge
We live where Saltdean backs on to the Downs and badgers pass nightly through our garden, where they stop to drink from the pond. Their track is clearly visible and was there long before we arrived. Our fences are slightly raised to allow them free passage
Wealden MP Charles Hendry has been hailed one of Parliament's fastest faxers - with Hastings' Michael Foster one of the least reliable. Not-for-profit web site FaxYourMP.com sent more than 10,000 faxes from constituents to MPs between April and September
My house was built in 1957, not on a badger sett but near one. I have lived here ever since and never had a problem with them. With the new law to protect them, they have obviously grown in number out of proportion to the region. After 45 years, I am
Like a lot of people, I am dismayed by the sad tale of the badgers in Saltdean. When human rights and animal rights clash, it seems the animals lose hands down. What does this say about humanity? Might is right, perhaps? Defra's defence of its actions
My house is at the forefront of the recent demonstrations against Defra's action to cull local badgers. We have lived here for 25 years and, throughout that time, I have put in hundreds of man-hours and a considerable amount of money in order to adapt
Autumn leaves are beginning to fall thick and fast but burning or binning them is not kind to the environment. The Henry Doubleday Research Association (HDRA), an organic organisation, has therefore produced a free leaflet for readers on how to cheaply
Tory grandee Lord Heseltine has spent £9,000 on a fibreglass model cow painted by Hove artist Terri Bell-Halliwell. Mrs Bell-Halliwell decorated the cow in bright colours with a hat and a basket of fruit for the annual international Cow Parade. About
Approaching the roadworks on the A27 at Falmer, the new road signs give "Station" as a destination. Does anyone know why? Are there crowds of visitors wandering around the area seeking out the local sites for proposed development, hoping to see some progress
Jeff Green's world is a place where men still know nothing about cooking and hygiene. They are equally clueless about looking after kids and showing a girl a good time. In fact, Jeff's world is not a million miles from the uninspiring universe Jimmy Tarbuck
The Peekaboo Music Group held a bring-and-buy coffee morning to raise funds for Chailey Heritage School. I would like to thank the kind gentleman, whose name I did not ask, who walked in and gave me a marvellous print of the Jack and Jill windmills "to
Fire brigade workers in West Sussex are threatening industrial action after a seven-months pregnant colleague was sacked for being ill. The 38-year-old woman, on the fire control staff at West Sussex Fire Brigade, was dismissed after being on sick leave
A man who lay unconscious for four weeks after being left for dead at a roadside has woken up and is on the way to a full recovery. Daniel May, 23, of Longview, Heathfield, lay in a critical condition for four weeks at Hurstwood Park Neurological Centre
A customs officer told a court he was tipped off by a crew member of a plane in which it was alleged cocaine was due to be exported to Britain. Robert Shelswell, from Customs, said he was first contacted by Nikolai Luzaic, from Jamaica, four days before
Size does matter - ignore all other opinions to the contrary. When you're choosing a suitcase, small (for once) is never more beautiful. Think big and you're merely storing up problems for yourself at stations and airports. Which is why I'm still struggling
Actors and theatregoers were evacuated when part of a theatre ceiling collapsed as high winds battered Sussex last night. Chunks of Brighton's Theatre Royal fell during the first act of the Winslow Boy. The actors, including Bafta-winner Edward Fox, took
Our readers have helped police catch a second burglary suspect after we published pictures of three wanted men. Brighton and Hove police received an anonymous telephone call that John Paul Connelly, 28, was in Manchester. He was featured on this site
Average pay rises have edged up to three per cent in recent months, with fewer firms freezing the wages of their workers. Most deals were between two per cent and and 3.5 per cent in the three months to September, with an average of three per cent, up
Investing in research and development (R&D) is the key to companies boosting their growth. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said companies with sustained high R&D investment benefited from higher sales growth, higher productivity and
What anti-dog feeling there is in Brighton and Hove. I have a small cairn terrier and was walking her towards the West Pier. I immediately cleaned up any mess and deposited it in the bin. A few yards along, she did a small wee on the stones. Suddenly,
Why can't people stop hounding Jeffrey Archer? I bet 80 per cent of his critics are liars too but, unlike him, have not yet been caught out. I wonder if they would receive such a savage sentence if they were? As for stripping him of his title ... well
Surely G Somerset needs his eyes testing? The "hand" round the shoulder of Hichiro Naemura, the kamikaze pilot, is an optical illusion. It does not belong to Lieutenant Commander Brooke but to Mr Naemura himself. Commander Brooke is holding the picture
When dressing as a woman became a chore for Jason Wood he decided it was time for a change of scene. His alter ego Cher Travestie will be taking her final bow at a charity event at Revenge tomorrow night, having entertained Brighton audiences for 12 years
Hours worked by employees in the UK are among the longest in the developed world. Readers who, like me, make a living as an lgv (or hgv) freight driver will not find this hard to believe. Because of the European Working Time Directive (EWTD) on the 48
Whitehawk shocked champions Burgess Hill last night when they came from behind to win thanks to three stunning goals. Trailing to a trademark Ashley Carr goal, Ian Chapman's side equalised on the stroke of half time through Dean Venton and clinched victory
A new cell block for people who have been arrested opens in the heart of residential Hollingbury, Brighton, on Monday. When the plan was unveiled in 1996, the then chief constable Paul Whitehouse promised no prisoners would be released into the neighbourhood
Sussex bowler Mark Robinson has been promoted to club coach following Peter Moores' elevation to director of cricket. The medium-pacer, who was assistant coach last season, will be given new responsibilities and provide greater support to Moores. Chairman
I was appalled by the tendentious and inaccurate attack by Peter Allen on the Queen for wearing a fur coat during her state visit to Canada (Letters, October 12). To me, this typifies the bile so often expressed by this country's emerging "thought police
Sussex have increased Peter Moores' powers at the county by promoting him to director of cricket. It means Moores will have responsibilities for all aspects of cricket from youth development through to his current role as first team coach. Moores, who
Albion loan striker Graham Barrett suffered a night of mixed emotions as Republic of Ireland under-21s lost 3-2 at home to Switzerland. Barrett had a fine game, went close to scoring, saved what looked like a certain Swiss goal - but ended up on the losing
Upmarket fashion group Harvey Nichols showed its flagship London store was still being hit by low tourist numbers. Currently the subject of a £137.5 million bid to take the group private, it said sales at its store in Knightsbridge "continue to be disappointing
Trade and Industry Secretary Patricia Hewitt has announced a study into what the Government believes is a "skills gap" among UK managers. US management expert Michael Porter will examine the effect poor management performance has on the UK's productivity
A block of garages which became a dumping ground for rubbish has been cleared by the city council following our article. Councillor Brian Fitch took action after residents near Godwin Road and Egmont Road, Hove, complained they were falling into a state
The Countess of Wessex listened to toddlers sing nursery rhymes during a visit to windswept Sussex. During the hour-long visit to officially open a children's nursery in Bodle Street Green, near Herstmonceux, the Countess was delighted as youngsters sang
A former soldier who enjoys life in the fast lane entertained the Duke of Kent during a royal visit to Sussex. Billy Baxter, 38, told the duke how he planned to break the blind land speed motorcycle record. Mr Baxter - who uses the facilities at St Dunstan's
Two teenage fare dodgers broke a bus driver's glasses and said they hoped he suffered a heart attack. They assaulted the 62-year-old driver after an argument on the 5B bus in Braybon Avenue, Brighton. Roger French, Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company
Residents who spent two years battling to stop mobile phone companies erecting masts near their homes now face another fight. Vodafone has applied to Brighton and Hove City Council to replace one of its mobile phone masts, which is housed within a Grade
A night club doorman suffered a broken jaw and three of his colleagues were injured when they were attacked by a gang of 20 men. The assaults happened outside The Event II club in West Street, Brighton, at 2.15am today.
Albion midfielder David Lee has been released by Steve Coppell to join Bristol Rovers on a month's loan. Lee is expected to make his debut for the Third Division side at York on Saturday. The 22-year-old midfielder, who played in an Albion XI's 5-0 win
A pensioner says his life is being put on hold because his hospital operation keeps being cancelled. Brian Budd's routine hernia operation has been called off four times in nine months because no bed has been available. Mr Budd, from Portslade, said he
Crawley Hospital is to be downgraded as part of sweeping changes to health care in Mid Sussex, it emerged today. The Surrey and Sussex NHS Trust has announced plans to make East Surrey Hospital in Redhill the main critical care and emergency site in the
Illustrator Quentin Blake likens himself to a theatre producer, bringing characters to life. For 40 years his work has captured children's imaginations. Today he feels touched by the way in which his first young readers, now grown up, bring their own
There seem to be so many badger experts in Saltdean one thing puzzles me. There was ample warning of the proposed slaughter so why did the experts and people of Saltdean not whisk the poor creatures away to a new habitat before the cull started? With
Do people who chose to live on the edge of the Downs really resent badgers trying to live peacefully in their natural habitat that we are gradually stealing from them or was the licence issued because the site has now stood dormant for more than a year
The lovely little poem by Robert Burns "To a mouse", quoted by Nicki Bailey (Letters, October 11), is most apt and demonstrates the power of poetry to express deeply-felt emotions. There are, unfortunately, always a few people - in this instance, living
Residents fear they could find it harder to attract buyers for their homes because of the state of a neighbour's driveway. Rubbish, tyres, a run-down caravan and a rusty tow truck fill the driveway of the Hove property. The build up of clutter has infuriated
A police officer was off work or three months after being attacked during a brawl outside a night club, a court heard. PC David Lovett said he suffered a dislocated jaw, broken teeth and concussion in a brawl outside the Honey Club on Brighton seafront
Wealden MP Charles Hendry has been hailed one of Parliament's fastest faxers - with Hastings' Michael Foster one of the least reliable. Not-for-profit web site FaxYourMP.com sent more than 10,000 faxes from constituents to MPs between April and September
As a Saltdean resident, I congratulate Defra for issuing a licence to cull the badgers. We are sick and tired of replacing our garden fences, re-turfing our lawns and finding flower pots ruined. The Argus refers to only four homes having problems. We
The graveyard of stars is about to welcome another soul as a renowned drag acts throws away her frocks and disappears for ever. For 12 years, Cher Travestie has entertained mainly gay audiences with send-ups of singers ranging from Boy George to Pavarotti
My house was built in 1957, not on a badger sett but near one. I have lived here ever since and never had a problem with them. With the new law to protect them, they have obviously grown in number out of proportion to the region. After 45 years, I am
I have lived in Saltdean for 13 years and, during that time, have delighted in seeing our badger neighbours going about their business, which, incidentally, has included digging up my lawn. So what - it's great living here and visitors constantly comment
My house is at the forefront of the recent demonstrations against Defra's action to cull local badgers. We have lived here for 25 years and, throughout that time, I have put in hundreds of man-hours and a considerable amount of money in order to adapt
Tory grandee Lord Heseltine has spent £9,000 on a fibreglass model cow painted by Hove artist Terri Bell-Halliwell. Mrs Bell-Halliwell decorated the cow in bright colours with a hat and a basket of fruit for the annual international Cow Parade. About
Jeff Green's world is a place where men still know nothing about cooking and hygiene. They are equally clueless about looking after kids and showing a girl a good time. In fact, Jeff's world is not a million miles from the uninspiring universe Jimmy Tarbuck
Edward Fox is a fantastic actor and he is surrounded by other fantastic actors in an absolutely fantastic play. Over the top? I don't think so. I have seen The Winslow Boy many times and it has always gripped me. Terence Rattigan, who spent his last years
I would like to say a very big thank-you to the lady and gentleman who kindly stopped their car and came to my aid when I fell in Friars Walk, Lewes, on the morning of Wednesday, October 9. They stayed with me until the ambulance arrived. Thanks also
TV shows such as Pop Idol and Model Behaviour may be exciting and innovative television but has anyone thought about what may actually happen to some of these teenagers being thrown into the highly competitive, drug-infested music and fashion industries
Fire brigade workers in West Sussex are threatening industrial action after a seven-months pregnant colleague was sacked for being ill. The 38-year-old woman, on the fire control staff at West Sussex Fire Brigade, was dismissed after being on sick leave
A man who lay unconscious for four weeks after being left for dead at a roadside has woken up and is on the way to a full recovery. Daniel May, 23, of Longview, Heathfield, lay in a critical condition for four weeks at Hurstwood Park Neurological Centre
A man has appeared in court today charged with murdering West Sussex businessman Robert Saint, whose body was found last week. David Macbride, 44, of Bramber Close, Bognor, did not enter a plea. The case was adjourned until December 20. There was no application
Our readers have helped police catch a second burglary suspect after we published pictures of three wanted men. Brighton and Hove police received an anonymous telephone call that John Paul Connelly, 28, was in Manchester. He was featured on this site
Business leaders are confident workers set to lose their jobs at Royal & SunAlliance in Horsham will find work in the area. Up to 100 posts are to be axed at the insurance company's Sussex offices. Talks will be held with staff and full union consultation
Investing in research and development (R&D) is the key to companies boosting their growth. The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) said companies with sustained high R&D investment benefited from higher sales growth, higher productivity and
Business leaders are confident workers set to lose their jobs at Royal & SunAlliance in Horsham will find work in the area. Up to 100 posts are to be axed at the insurance company's Sussex offices. Talks will be held with staff and full union consultation
Fire brigade workers in West Sussex are threatening industrial action after a seven-months pregnant colleague was sacked for being ill. The 38-year-old woman, on the fire control staff at West Sussex Fire Brigade, was dismissed after being on sick leave
Crawley Hospital is to be downgraded as part of sweeping changes to health care in Mid Sussex, it emerged today. The Surrey and Sussex NHS Trust has announced plans to make East Surrey Hospital in Redhill the main critical care and emergency site in the
Fire brigade workers in West Sussex are threatening industrial action after a seven-months pregnant colleague was sacked for being ill. The 38-year-old woman, on the fire control staff at West Sussex Fire Brigade, was dismissed after being on sick leave
A man has told of his horror as a flat caught fire when an alleged plot to firebomb a father went wrong. Mark Sheehan said he tried to stop his friends Martin Steele, 17, of Watermill Close, St Leonards, Michael Baldwin, 22, of Wishing Tree Road North
A man who lay unconscious for four weeks after being left for dead at a roadside has woken up and is on the way to a full recovery. Daniel May, 23, of Longview, Heathfield, lay in a critical condition for four weeks at Hurstwood Park Neurological Centre
Eastbourne town centre is to be given a £1 million facelift including a new one-way system and more pedestrianised areas. The bronze war memorial at the junction of Cavendish Place and Grand Parade would be moved in a series of road improvements designed
I noticed one of the supermarket stores is experimenting with replacing round cans with square ones, the idea being they can stack more in a given shelf space. It would certainly have brought an additional smile to the late Michael Bentine's naturally
What anti-dog feeling there is in Brighton and Hove. I have a small cairn terrier and was walking her towards the West Pier. I immediately cleaned up any mess and deposited it in the bin. A few yards along, she did a small wee on the stones. Suddenly,
Why can't people stop hounding Jeffrey Archer? I bet 80 per cent of his critics are liars too but, unlike him, have not yet been caught out. I wonder if they would receive such a savage sentence if they were? As for stripping him of his title ... well
Albion centre of excellence pair Lee Bryant and Matt Foreman have been selected for England trials. Defender Bryant and striker Foreman are hoping to impress in the under-14s age group at Lilleshall next week. Bryant, 12, a pupil at Downlands (Hassocks
Two Sussex players are set to make their international debuts after earning England call ups. Bronwyn Powell and Luke Thomson will make their debuts at the Stubbekobing Elite under-13s tournament in Denmark next month. Both players have benefited from
Whitehawk shocked champions Burgess Hill last night when they came from behind to win thanks to three stunning goals. Trailing to a trademark Ashley Carr goal, Ian Chapman's side equalised on the stroke of half time through Dean Venton and clinched victory
A new cell block for people who have been arrested opens in the heart of residential Hollingbury, Brighton, on Monday. When the plan was unveiled in 1996, the then chief constable Paul Whitehouse promised no prisoners would be released into the neighbourhood
Nick Flint scored an incredible ten goals as Horsham YMCA trounced Littlehampton 22-1 to set a County League record last night. The goals flew in from all angles as a young Littlehampton side were totally overrun by their division one masters. YM boss
Sussex bowler Mark Robinson has been promoted to club coach following Peter Moores' elevation to director of cricket. The medium-pacer, who was assistant coach last season, will be given new responsibilities and provide greater support to Moores. Chairman
I was appalled by the tendentious and inaccurate attack by Peter Allen on the Queen for wearing a fur coat during her state visit to Canada (Letters, October 12). To me, this typifies the bile so often expressed by this country's emerging "thought police
Sussex have increased Peter Moores' powers at the county by promoting him to director of cricket. It means Moores will have responsibilities for all aspects of cricket from youth development through to his current role as first team coach. Moores, who
In kids' football, which of the following age groups is the odd one out? Under-sevens, under-eights, under-nines or under-tens? The answer is under-eights because the rest play seven-a-side matches (under-sevens are friendlies-only). A directive from
Albion loan striker Graham Barrett suffered a night of mixed emotions as Republic of Ireland under-21s lost 3-2 at home to Switzerland. Barrett had a fine game, went close to scoring, saved what looked like a certain Swiss goal - but ended up on the losing
Trade and Industry Secretary Patricia Hewitt has announced a study into what the Government believes is a "skills gap" among UK managers. US management expert Michael Porter will examine the effect poor management performance has on the UK's productivity
Sussex Police is unlikely to pay for community support officers if Home Office funding runs dry. Chief Constable Ken Jones said he welcomed any initiative to make the county safer but the force would not support the scheme with money which otherwise would
The Countess of Wessex listened to toddlers sing nursery rhymes during a visit to windswept Sussex. During the hour-long visit to officially open a children's nursery in Bodle Street Green, near Herstmonceux, the Countess was delighted as youngsters sang
Artist's impressions unveiled today show how the Preston Barracks site off Lewes Road, Brighton, could be developed to boost the city's economy. Our digital image, the first to be released, shows what the future may have in store - low-cost housing, factory
Residents who spent two years battling to stop mobile phone companies erecting masts near their homes now face another fight. Vodafone has applied to Brighton and Hove City Council to replace one of its mobile phone masts, which is housed within a Grade
Almost 400 people reported being the victims of physical or verbal racial abuse in Brighton and Hove in the past year. Most of the 394 who reported incidents between October 2001 and August this year were male. Most were under 20, although those in the
A night club doorman suffered a broken jaw and three of his colleagues were injured when they were attacked by a gang of 20 men. The assaults happened outside The Event II club in West Street, Brighton, at 2.15am today.
Albion midfielder David Lee has been released by Steve Coppell to join Bristol Rovers on a month's loan. Lee is expected to make his debut for the Third Division side at York on Saturday. The 22-year-old midfielder, who played in an Albion XI's 5-0 win
Simon Rodger has revealed his burning desire to earn a deal with Albion after 13 years with arch rivals Crystal Palace. The Shoreham-born midfielder says it would be "a dream come true" if his trial with the Seagulls developed into something more permanent
A pensioner says his life is being put on hold because his hospital operation keeps being cancelled. Brian Budd's routine hernia operation has been called off four times in nine months because no bed has been available. Mr Budd, from Portslade, said he
Who are these people running our country? I refer to Elliot Morley, the Minister for Animal Welfare. Talk about double standards. Badgers are protected by Parliament but Parliament's Minister for Animal Welfare orders these animals to be killed, just
It seems strange the Saltdean badger protesters don't campaign to close roads and ban cars, the combination of which kills thousands of badgers every year. That, of course, may affect them. Don't forget, the badgers were here first. -Andrew Shanks, Tower
Do people who chose to live on the edge of the Downs really resent badgers trying to live peacefully in their natural habitat that we are gradually stealing from them or was the licence issued because the site has now stood dormant for more than a year
What a shame 200 people descended upon Saltdean to save a few badgers when, each year, thousands of forgotten and abused children are slaughtered across the world. If only we cared as much for people as we do for our arguably more cute, furry friends.
Residents fear they could find it harder to attract buyers for their homes because of the state of a neighbour's driveway. Rubbish, tyres, a run-down caravan and a rusty tow truck fill the driveway of the Hove property. The build up of clutter has infuriated
I am delighted Defra has made the decision to suspend its licence to kill the surviving badgers at Saltdean. Minister for Animal Welfare Elliot Morley has at last decided to step down from his ivory tower and cease his onerous deed of slaughter. Thanks
A police officer was off work or three months after being attacked during a brawl outside a night club, a court heard. PC David Lovett said he suffered a dislocated jaw, broken teeth and concussion in a brawl outside the Honey Club on Brighton seafront
A woman was punched and indecently assaulted as she walked home through Bevendean. The victim, 20, was in Buller Road when two men shouted abuse. One grabbed her arm and pushed her into an alleyway. He put a hand over her mouth and she bit him. The man
A Sussex judge has had to reduce a car thief's time in prison because a mistake was made in sentencing. At Lewes Crown Court on Friday, Judge Richard Brown sentenced Nathan Wilson to 30 months. But yesterday Wilson, 21, of Ravenswood Drive, Woodingdean
As a Saltdean resident, I congratulate Defra for issuing a licence to cull the badgers. We are sick and tired of replacing our garden fences, re-turfing our lawns and finding flower pots ruined. The Argus refers to only four homes having problems. We
The graveyard of stars is about to welcome another soul as a renowned drag acts throws away her frocks and disappears for ever. For 12 years, Cher Travestie has entertained mainly gay audiences with send-ups of singers ranging from Boy George to Pavarotti
I have lived in Saltdean for 13 years and, during that time, have delighted in seeing our badger neighbours going about their business, which, incidentally, has included digging up my lawn. So what - it's great living here and visitors constantly comment
Jason Byrne is one of the bravest comics on the circuit. More than half his act was improvised on the strength of disclosures from the audience and the rest seemed barely more rehearsed. As manic as Scooby Doo on Guinness, the flame-haired Dubliner relied
Anyone expecting Rhona Cameron to dig the outback dirt on her experience in the Australian jungle will have been disappointed by her routine. She did a pretty good impression of Darren Day and his "I'm about to burst into song" stance when arguing. She
Edward Fox is a fantastic actor and he is surrounded by other fantastic actors in an absolutely fantastic play. Over the top? I don't think so. I have seen The Winslow Boy many times and it has always gripped me. Terence Rattigan, who spent his last years
I would like to say a very big thank-you to the lady and gentleman who kindly stopped their car and came to my aid when I fell in Friars Walk, Lewes, on the morning of Wednesday, October 9. They stayed with me until the ambulance arrived. Thanks also
TV shows such as Pop Idol and Model Behaviour may be exciting and innovative television but has anyone thought about what may actually happen to some of these teenagers being thrown into the highly competitive, drug-infested music and fashion industries
Business leaders are confident workers set to lose their jobs at Royal & SunAlliance in Horsham will find work in the area. Up to 100 posts are to be axed at the insurance company's Sussex offices. Talks will be held with staff and full union consultation
A man has appeared in court today charged with murdering West Sussex businessman Robert Saint, whose body was found last week. David Macbride, 44, of Bramber Close, Bognor, did not enter a plea. The case was adjourned until December 20. There was no application
Stealing from an employer is the most common form of negative work behaviour according to bosses. Ian Hicks, executive associate of the Institute for Independent Business, said: "A sample of more than 100 directors taken across a broad spectrum of UK
Organisers of a major sports event in Brighton and Hove next year are looking for local business sponsors. Some of Britain's star athletes of the future will converge on the city next March when Stanmer Park hosts the English Schools Cross-country championships
Business leaders are confident workers set to lose their jobs at Royal & SunAlliance in Horsham will find work in the area. Up to 100 posts are to be axed at the insurance company's Sussex offices. Talks will be held with staff and full union consultation
A former Brighton College student is today missing presumed killed after the terrorist bomb which ripped apart a Bali night club. Dan Braden, 28, originally from Hove, was with a group of rugby team mates on Saturday night when the bomb went off on the
I noticed one of the supermarket stores is experimenting with replacing round cans with square ones, the idea being they can stack more in a given shelf space. It would certainly have brought an additional smile to the late Michael Bentine's naturally
Albion centre of excellence pair Lee Bryant and Matt Foreman have been selected for England trials. Defender Bryant and striker Foreman are hoping to impress in the under-14s age group at Lilleshall next week. Bryant, 12, a pupil at Downlands (Hassocks
I could not agree less with G Somerset's rather hysterical approach. He would be on surer ground on the subject of atrocities. Far from being crazed, the kamikaze pilots were brave and patriotic. Their actions were not atrocities but last-ditch attempts
Two Sussex players are set to make their international debuts after earning England call ups. Bronwyn Powell and Luke Thomson will make their debuts at the Stubbekobing Elite under-13s tournament in Denmark next month. Both players have benefited from
I read G Somerset's comments (Letters, October 11) regarding the forgiveness given to the kamikaze pilot Hichiro Naemura by Lieutenant Commander Geoffrey Brooke and am still confused. Evidently, the pilot did not succeed and both men lived to tell their
Mark Knee scored twice and made another as Worthing gained their first win in five division one south games with a 4-2 success as Walton and Hersham. Knee, who has now scored nine times this season, put Rebels on their way by heading home a Florian Mateos
Residents are being driven to distraction by thundering traffic. Noise pollution is getting worse as the number of cars increases. Tests by the Highway Agency have shown an innovative road surfacing known as whisper concrete is the best solution, reducing
Eastbourne Tory MP Nigel Waterson says he opposes government plans to reform the working hours of the House of Commons ("MP slams hours plan", The Argus, October 10). These changes will reduce the number of late-night sittings and, one hopes, encourage
Nick Flint scored an incredible ten goals as Horsham YMCA trounced Littlehampton 22-1 to set a County League record last night. The goals flew in from all angles as a young Littlehampton side were totally overrun by their division one masters. YM boss
In kids' football, which of the following age groups is the odd one out? Under-sevens, under-eights, under-nines or under-tens? The answer is under-eights because the rest play seven-a-side matches (under-sevens are friendlies-only). A directive from
Simon Rodger has revealed his burning desire to earn a deal with Albion after 13 years with arch rivals Crystal Palace. The Shoreham-born midfielder says it would be "a dream come true" if his trial with the Seagulls developed into something more permanent
A motorist who had an illegal pepper spray canister in his car has been handed a 120-hour community sentence by Brighton magistrates. James Harper, 27, a scaffolder of Birdham Road, Moulsecoomb, denied possessing an offensive weapon but was convicted
Sussex Police is unlikely to pay for community support officers if Home Office funding runs dry. Chief Constable Ken Jones said he welcomed any initiative to make the county safer but the force would not support the scheme with money which otherwise would
Artist's impressions unveiled today show how the Preston Barracks site off Lewes Road, Brighton, could be developed to boost the city's economy. Our digital image, the first to be released, shows what the future may have in store - low-cost housing, factory
Almost 400 people reported being the victims of physical or verbal racial abuse in Brighton and Hove in the past year. Most of the 394 who reported incidents between October 2001 and August this year were male. Most were under 20, although those in the
Brighton rock band Electric Soft Parade have been nominated for another prestigious music award. The duo, brothers Alex and Tom White, are among five bands battling it out for Best New Act at the Q Awards later this month. Earlier this year the indie
Prisoners are to be released straight from cells into a residential estate after a policy U-turn by Sussex Police. Former chief constable Paul Whitehouse pledged in 1996 that "prisoners would be taken home or back to where they were arrested" from a new
Simon Rodger has revealed his burning desire to earn a deal with Albion after 13 years with arch rivals Crystal Palace. The Shoreham-born midfielder says it would be "a dream come true" if his trial with the Seagulls developed into something more permanent
Albion centre of excellence pair Lee Bryant and Matt Foreman have been selected for England trials. Defender Bryant and striker Foreman are hoping to impress in the under-14s age group at Lilleshall next week. Bryant, 12, a pupil at Downlands (Hassocks
I see no reason why the Saltdean badgers could not be trapped, TB tested and, after negative results, relocated to a place where they are welcome. -Bill Cunnington, Pickwell, Melton Mowbray, Leics
Who are these people running our country? I refer to Elliot Morley, the Minister for Animal Welfare. Talk about double standards. Badgers are protected by Parliament but Parliament's Minister for Animal Welfare orders these animals to be killed, just
It seems strange the Saltdean badger protesters don't campaign to close roads and ban cars, the combination of which kills thousands of badgers every year. That, of course, may affect them. Don't forget, the badgers were here first. -Andrew Shanks, Tower
What a shame 200 people descended upon Saltdean to save a few badgers when, each year, thousands of forgotten and abused children are slaughtered across the world. If only we cared as much for people as we do for our arguably more cute, furry friends.
Can someone please help us? We have lived in our home for three generations and have put up with noisy neighbours for almost as long. They moved in above us. We have noticed recently their building is so heavy it is forcing our roof down. It could collapse
The four families in Saltdean responsible for persuading Elliott Morley to destroy the badgers' sett on the same site as their homes had a responsibility in law to engage surveyors when looking to buy their homes. They went ahead in the full knowledge
I am delighted Defra has made the decision to suspend its licence to kill the surviving badgers at Saltdean. Minister for Animal Welfare Elliot Morley has at last decided to step down from his ivory tower and cease his onerous deed of slaughter. Thanks
We live where Saltdean backs on to the Downs and badgers pass nightly through our garden, where they stop to drink from the pond. Their track is clearly visible and was there long before we arrived. Our fences are slightly raised to allow them free passage
A woman was punched and indecently assaulted as she walked home through Bevendean. The victim, 20, was in Buller Road when two men shouted abuse. One grabbed her arm and pushed her into an alleyway. He put a hand over her mouth and she bit him. The man
A Sussex judge has had to reduce a car thief's time in prison because a mistake was made in sentencing. At Lewes Crown Court on Friday, Judge Richard Brown sentenced Nathan Wilson to 30 months. But yesterday Wilson, 21, of Ravenswood Drive, Woodingdean
Like a lot of people, I am dismayed by the sad tale of the badgers in Saltdean. When human rights and animal rights clash, it seems the animals lose hands down. What does this say about humanity? Might is right, perhaps? Defra's defence of its actions
Autumn leaves are beginning to fall thick and fast but burning or binning them is not kind to the environment. The Henry Doubleday Research Association (HDRA), an organic organisation, has therefore produced a free leaflet for readers on how to cheaply
Approaching the roadworks on the A27 at Falmer, the new road signs give "Station" as a destination. Does anyone know why? Are there crowds of visitors wandering around the area seeking out the local sites for proposed development, hoping to see some progress
Jason Byrne is one of the bravest comics on the circuit. More than half his act was improvised on the strength of disclosures from the audience and the rest seemed barely more rehearsed. As manic as Scooby Doo on Guinness, the flame-haired Dubliner relied
Anyone expecting Rhona Cameron to dig the outback dirt on her experience in the Australian jungle will have been disappointed by her routine. She did a pretty good impression of Darren Day and his "I'm about to burst into song" stance when arguing. She
The Peekaboo Music Group held a bring-and-buy coffee morning to raise funds for Chailey Heritage School. I would like to thank the kind gentleman, whose name I did not ask, who walked in and gave me a marvellous print of the Jack and Jill windmills "to
Business leaders are confident workers set to lose their jobs at Royal & SunAlliance in Horsham will find work in the area. Up to 100 posts are to be axed at the insurance company's Sussex offices. Talks will be held with staff and full union consultation
A former Brighton College student is today missing presumed killed after the terrorist bomb which ripped apart a Bali night club. Dan Braden, 28, originally from Hove, was with a group of rugby team mates on Saturday night when the bomb went off on the
Size does matter - ignore all other opinions to the contrary. When you're choosing a suitcase, small (for once) is never more beautiful. Think big and you're merely storing up problems for yourself at stations and airports. Which is why I'm still struggling
Actors and theatregoers were evacuated when part of a theatre ceiling collapsed as high winds battered Sussex last night. Chunks of Brighton's Theatre Royal fell during the first act of the Winslow Boy. The actors, including Bafta-winner Edward Fox, took
Three Smart cars worth a total of £30,000 were written off after an arson attack on a West Sussex garage forecourt. Vandals set fire to paper under one of the cars at the Autochek Thakeham Garage in Rock Road, Storrington, today. The fire broke out at
Average pay rises have edged up to three per cent in recent months, with fewer firms freezing the wages of their workers. Most deals were between two per cent and and 3.5 per cent in the three months to September, with an average of three per cent, up
A man has appeared in court today charged with murdering West Sussex businessman Robert Saint, whose body was found last week. David Macbride, 44, of Bramber Close, Bognor, did not enter a plea. The case was adjourned until December 20. There was no application
Stealing from an employer is the most common form of negative work behaviour according to bosses. Ian Hicks, executive associate of the Institute for Independent Business, said: "A sample of more than 100 directors taken across a broad spectrum of UK
Organisers of a major sports event in Brighton and Hove next year are looking for local business sponsors. Some of Britain's star athletes of the future will converge on the city next March when Stanmer Park hosts the English Schools Cross-country championships
Fire brigade workers in West Sussex are threatening industrial action after a seven-months pregnant woman was sacked for being ill. The 38-year-old woman, who was a member of the control centre staff at West Sussex Fire Brigade, was dismissed after being
Environment experts say they are mystified as to why Worthing's bathing water failed a top-level quality test. Tests held during the summer by the Environment Agency revealed the sea had fallen short of European water safety standards for the first time
Changes to the way the Government funds councils could leave education bosses in East Sussex struggling to pay 900 teachers. The county council warned it might face a £26 million shortfall next year if proposals to alter the way Government cash is distributed
A former Brighton College student is today missing presumed killed after the terrorist bomb which ripped apart a Bali night club. Dan Braden, 28, originally from Hove, was with a group of rugby team mates on Saturday night when the bomb went off on the
Surely G Somerset needs his eyes testing? The "hand" round the shoulder of Hichiro Naemura, the kamikaze pilot, is an optical illusion. It does not belong to Lieutenant Commander Brooke but to Mr Naemura himself. Commander Brooke is holding the picture
I could not agree less with G Somerset's rather hysterical approach. He would be on surer ground on the subject of atrocities. Far from being crazed, the kamikaze pilots were brave and patriotic. Their actions were not atrocities but last-ditch attempts
When dressing as a woman became a chore for Jason Wood he decided it was time for a change of scene. His alter ego Cher Travestie will be taking her final bow at a charity event at Revenge tomorrow night, having entertained Brighton audiences for 12 years
I read G Somerset's comments (Letters, October 11) regarding the forgiveness given to the kamikaze pilot Hichiro Naemura by Lieutenant Commander Geoffrey Brooke and am still confused. Evidently, the pilot did not succeed and both men lived to tell their
Mark Knee scored twice and made another as Worthing gained their first win in five division one south games with a 4-2 success as Walton and Hersham. Knee, who has now scored nine times this season, put Rebels on their way by heading home a Florian Mateos
Residents are being driven to distraction by thundering traffic. Noise pollution is getting worse as the number of cars increases. Tests by the Highway Agency have shown an innovative road surfacing known as whisper concrete is the best solution, reducing
Hours worked by employees in the UK are among the longest in the developed world. Readers who, like me, make a living as an lgv (or hgv) freight driver will not find this hard to believe. Because of the European Working Time Directive (EWTD) on the 48
Eastbourne Tory MP Nigel Waterson says he opposes government plans to reform the working hours of the House of Commons ("MP slams hours plan", The Argus, October 10). These changes will reduce the number of late-night sittings and, one hopes, encourage
Simon Rodger has revealed his burning desire to earn a deal with Albion after 13 years with arch rivals Crystal Palace. The Shoreham-born midfielder says it would be "a dream come true" if his trial with the Seagulls developed into something more permanent
A motorist who had an illegal pepper spray canister in his car has been handed a 120-hour community sentence by Brighton magistrates. James Harper, 27, a scaffolder of Birdham Road, Moulsecoomb, denied possessing an offensive weapon but was convicted
Upmarket fashion group Harvey Nichols showed its flagship London store was still being hit by low tourist numbers. Currently the subject of a £137.5 million bid to take the group private, it said sales at its store in Knightsbridge "continue to be disappointing
A block of garages which became a dumping ground for rubbish has been cleared by the city council following our article. Councillor Brian Fitch took action after residents near Godwin Road and Egmont Road, Hove, complained they were falling into a state
A former soldier who enjoys life in the fast lane entertained the Duke of Kent during a royal visit to Sussex. Billy Baxter, 38, told the duke how he planned to break the blind land speed motorcycle record. Mr Baxter - who uses the facilities at St Dunstan's
Two teenage fare dodgers broke a bus driver's glasses and said they hoped he suffered a heart attack. They assaulted the 62-year-old driver after an argument on the 5B bus in Braybon Avenue, Brighton. Roger French, Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company
Brighton rock band Electric Soft Parade have been nominated for another prestigious music award. The duo, brothers Alex and Tom White, are among five bands battling it out for Best New Act at the Q Awards later this month. Earlier this year the indie
A grieving Mid Sussex father says his son might still be alive if he had received better mental health care. Stephen Tompsett, 22, was killed by a train on April 22, a mile south of Haywards Heath, after escaping from a hospital. Speaking after an inquest
Prisoners are to be released straight from cells into a residential estate after a policy U-turn by Sussex Police. Former chief constable Paul Whitehouse pledged in 1996 that "prisoners would be taken home or back to where they were arrested" from a new
Simon Rodger has revealed his burning desire to earn a deal with Albion after 13 years with arch rivals Crystal Palace. The Shoreham-born midfielder says it would be "a dream come true" if his trial with the Seagulls developed into something more permanent
Albion centre of excellence pair Lee Bryant and Matt Foreman have been selected for England trials. Defender Bryant and striker Foreman are hoping to impress in the under-14s age group at Lilleshall next week. Bryant, 12, a pupil at Downlands (Hassocks
I see no reason why the Saltdean badgers could not be trapped, TB tested and, after negative results, relocated to a place where they are welcome. -Bill Cunnington, Pickwell, Melton Mowbray, Leics
Crawley Hospital is to be downgraded as part of sweeping changes to health care in Mid Sussex, it emerged today. The Surrey and Sussex NHS Trust has announced plans to make East Surrey Hospital in Redhill the main critical care and emergency site in the
Illustrator Quentin Blake likens himself to a theatre producer, bringing characters to life. For 40 years his work has captured children's imaginations. Today he feels touched by the way in which his first young readers, now grown up, bring their own
There seem to be so many badger experts in Saltdean one thing puzzles me. There was ample warning of the proposed slaughter so why did the experts and people of Saltdean not whisk the poor creatures away to a new habitat before the cull started? With
