I have been suffering with ME for three years and it is great to see an article covering this highly ignored and very serious illness. It is also encouraging to see a story of recovery, as the majority of the time I feel like I will never get better.
The badgers of Saltdean are safe from slaughter for now. As with any animal story, emotions run high and there are two sides to the tale. If you are fortunate enough to have a badger visit your home in the dead of night, they can be a delight to watch
I would like to say a big thank you to the taxi driver who took me to A&E after I had a nasty fall. I think his name is Steve Tuck, a former footballer. I also thank Sue from Faith Clinic, who stayed with me and took me home. Thank you both for everything
The suggestion and intention to axe the Richard and Judy programme seems crazy to me. I have watched each evening and enjoyed the guests, laughter and general content. Each programme has been good. -Kath Pitt, Brighton
Peter Monkman's incessant doodling drives his wife, Charlotte, to distraction. He can't sit down to a family meal or spend an evening watching television without descending into a frenzy of doodles. The art teacher is on a mission to explode the image
Mobile phone masts have been put on the map after a two-year campaign by The Argus. A map showing every mobile phone mast in Brighton and Hove has been produced by the city council. It is now on the council's web site and copies will be available at council
There is speculation whether or not the troops who served in Suez in the Fifties during the troubled times will receive a medal. I served in Tel-el-Kebir for three years as a regular soldier during those times. I knew I had to serve a three-year tour,
Ambitious plans have been unveiled to reduce traffic congestion at four key road junctions in Sussex. Transport secretary Alistair Darling said the work, which will take place over the next five years, would cut journey times and reduce pollution. The
I read Louise Ramsay's review of Coldplay (The Argus, October 16) and would be interested to know where she was sitting. I managed to get late tickets for the Brighton Centre's East Balcony and the engineer had obviously not done the best of jobs because
In view of the controversy generated by a recent production of Joe Orton's play Entertaining Mr Sloane and a school party, I feel inclined to add my two pennyworth. In the late Seventies, my O-level group was taken to see a film containing gory battle
Ed Byrne's remarkable likeness to Harry Potter made his chain-smoking and constant beer-swigging rather incongruous. His ladsy manner (he said it, not me), gratuitous swearing and repertoire of jokes about porn, strippers and the infuriating nature of
The blame for the excessive back-covering being exercised by local authorities, Scout groups and others, as exemplified by concerns with the dire risks of playing conkers, should be firmly laid where it belongs - on the greed and unscrupulousness of lawyers
Appreciating that bus driving can be a thankless task and that drivers have every right to query pre-purchased tickets, I would very much appreciate our local bus drivers to observe that my SouthCentral annual season ticket (£2,689) does include Brighton
A surgeon has denied it was controversial to perform a hysterectomy on an immature teenager without her consent. Consultant gynaecologist Michael Pembrey, 56, said the 18-year-old, who had a mental age of six, was not capable of giving her permission.
A man has told a jury of his terror as two thugs tied him up and threatened to chop off his genitals with a kitchen knife. Christopher Fox said the men tied him up, pulled down his trousers and said they would cut off his private parts. They also stamped
Despite what Councillor Mike Middleton writes (Letters, October 14), Brighton and Hove City Council members on the platform at a public meeting at Hove Town Hall said they would prefer to redevelop the King Alfred centre without housing. Hundreds in the
I was pleased to see the launch of the Living Streets campaign in Brighton and Hove (The Argus, October 11). It is long overdue. Despite Brighton and Hove City Council's claim that much of the Living Streets agenda is council policy, little evidence is
How pleased we are with the threat of a cull lifted to the remaining badgers. Many groups, large and small, worked hard to lobby Defra over this incident, including ourselves, and all are delighted with the outcome. We are, of course, upset by the loss
Peter Monkman is driving his long-suffering family round the bend. His pens are everywhere in his home because the urge to draw may strike at any time. Now Peter has had his doodles elevated to the status of artwork in an exhibition. Good news for doodlebugs
I would like to thank The Argus for the wonderful coverage given to the Saltdean badgers, bringing public attention to their plight. I am sure it contributed to their stay of execution. -Judy Way, Overhill, Southwick
A Christian group is distributing a card which says the carrier does not want his or her children adopted by homosexuals in the event of their death. On first glance, it looks like any other donor card. But despite its innocent appearance, the motives
I wish to protest in the strongest possible terms about the totally irresponsible journalism displayed by The Argus in recent coverage of the culling of badgers in Saltdean. The headlines said "murderers" and "killers" about a perfectly respectable number
One of Europe's largest independent record labels is stepping into the mainstream. The Eastbourne based Integrity group has signed a marketing and distribution agreement with Sony Music Entertainment. Its records had previously been available only through
Tips on selling and buying a business were on the menu at a breakfast seminar in Brighton. The meeting was organised by Lloyds TSB Corporate, business advisers and accountants Mazars and solicitors DMH. Specialists from the three organisations provided
Sussex firms are being urged to take on young people under the modern apprenticeship scheme. The success of a recent drive to promote the scheme resulted in inquiries from 700 young people who are either ready to start training with a Sussex employer
A Sussex firm has been held up as one of the country's best examples of life/work balance good practice. Karen Silk, chief executive of Capital International HR Solutions, said getting the balance right was good for the firm and good for staff. The Burgess
Voice Of The Argus (October 15) quotes the police as saying they had never before encountered such a good-natured and peaceful protest as that against the Saltdean badger cull. Why, then, was it deemed necessary for the police to video-record those who
Seagulls supremo Steve Coppell has introduced double training sessions in a bid to get the best out of the Albion players. The players had a rare opportunity to train at Withdean on Monday either side of a pre-arranged merchandising signing session. "
Peter Bartram took out three higher ranked players before losing in the final of the Veterans Midlands Masters tournament in Stoke. Bartram, from Worthing, beat England No.6 Ryan Johns, No.9 Keith Williams and No.13 John Rankin before losing 11-5, 11-
A couple have sacrificed their honeymoon in Bali to help in the rescue effort following the night club bomb which killed almost 200 people. Policeman John McCreanor, 29, and his GP wife Eugenie, 31, married in St Nicholas' Church, Arundel, 11 days ago
A bridegroom buried his wife-to-be on the day they had planned to marry. Paul Dade had booked the church for what was supposed to be the happiest day of his life. But Kathryn Harris, 52, died on Sunday. Instead of a joyful wedding, friends and loved ones
Albion club captain Paul Rogers is hoping to force his way into Saturday's Withdean sell-out against his old club Sheffield United. Rogers is keen to play a part in Steve Coppell's first match in charge after a frustrating run on the bench. The versatile
A headteacher is holding an open evening for parents battling to survive their children's terrible teenage years. The unusual event will give parents struggling with temperamental teenagers, ideas on how to get through the difficult time. The event is
Today, we exclusively reveal a luxury housing development which will house some of the most expensive loft apartments Brighton has seen. The interior transformation of the former Brighton College of Technology has begun. It is a far cry from what went
I have been searching every avenue for a photograph of Hanover School before its demolition. I desperately need to complete an album of my late wife's life, this being her first school, in 1929. Has any reader a photograph I could have copied? -R Long
I have been suffering with ME for three years and it is great to see an article covering this highly ignored and very serious illness. It is also encouraging to see a story of recovery, as the majority of the time I feel like I will never get better.
Glamour girl Jordan had been left distraught by the disappearance of her dog. Smurf, her rare one-year-old Dodue de Bordeaux, vanished from her home in Brighton on Friday. Jordan, real name Katie Price, said: "I am distressed and really want him back.
The suggestion and intention to axe the Richard and Judy programme seems crazy to me. I have watched each evening and enjoyed the guests, laughter and general content. Each programme has been good. -Kath Pitt, Brighton
Peter Monkman's incessant doodling drives his wife, Charlotte, to distraction. He can't sit down to a family meal or spend an evening watching television without descending into a frenzy of doodles. The art teacher is on a mission to explode the image
The talents of singer Kate Simmonds have been known to a select crowd for the past few years. Based in Brighton for more than ten years, she was the soaring soul voice which fronted the Fabulous Sister Brothers Band when she was known as Kate Ayling.
The place to be years ago was the Regent Ballroom in Brighton on a Friday night, dancing to Syd Dean and his band. A main solo feature was drummer Sammy Bryant playing Louie Bellson's Skin Deep. For this, the dancers would crowd around the bandstand while
I read Louise Ramsay's review of Coldplay (The Argus, October 16) and would be interested to know where she was sitting. I managed to get late tickets for the Brighton Centre's East Balcony and the engineer had obviously not done the best of jobs because
Reference was made to Bert Mitchener and his second wife, Win (Your Memories, The Argus Weekend, September 28). I knew them when, as a boy with my parents, I stayed with them for a few weeks in 1932 while we were "in transit". Mr Mitchener, who was a
The line dance organised and arranged by Route 66, the Worthing country and western dance club, held last week at the Pier Pavilion was a complete success. I am especially grateful to Mike Howarth and his wife, Margaret, and their excellent band of helpers
Brighton-based Spy Monkey are theatrical loons who delight audiences with their pure ridiculousness. Their first production, Cooped, was a spoof Hammer horror comedy which reduced me to a giggly, teary mess. I raved about Cooped for months and maybe my
Stiff upper lips must still be around, if a little more flaccid than they were in the Thirties, the period in which this play is set. Noel Coward's characters, a respectable GP and a suburban housewife, whose highlight of the week is a train trip into
Only the massively likeable Mark Little could get away with a show called The What F****** Show. Hugely improvisational and fired by emotional rocket power, Little ranted, raved and had us reeling with his hilarious and insightful observations. He asked
Safety chiefs today launched an investigation into the death of a man crushed by a mechanical grab. The man, believed to be in his 40s, was working in the garden of a house in Montgomery Road in Hastings. The grab, operated from the back of a lorry which
Fire brigade workers in Chichester, Crawley and Worthing are taking industrial action following the sacking of a sick colleague. The 38-year-old control centre worker, who is seven months pregnant, was dismissed after being on sick leave for ten months
The future of Burgess Hill Post Office is hanging in the balance after the new sub-postmaster pulled out days before taking over. Bosses are in desperate talks with other potential operators to save the office, housed within the B-wise store in Church
Fire brigade workers in Chichester, Crawley and Worthing are taking industrial action following the sacking of a sick colleague. The 38-year-old control centre worker, who is seven months pregnant, was dismissed after being on sick leave for ten months
Passengers were thrown from their seats when a commuter train ploughed in to a van at a manual level crossing, a court has been told. Train driver Mark Lee told Chichester Crown Court he had just seconds to slam on the emergency brake. The train slammed
Safety chiefs today launched an investigation into the death of a man crushed by a mechanical grab in Hastings. The man, believed to be in his 40s, was working in the garden of a house in Montgomery Road. The grab, operated from the back of a lorry which
Vandals have caused damage costing hundreds of pounds at a Eastbourne Crematorium. Doors to a store room and a storage area were targeted at the crematorium, in Hide Hollow. Damage has been estimated at more than £300 but nothing is believed to have been
So Councillor Mike Middleton has at last revealed the true intentions of Brighton and Hove City Council for the King Alfred centre. It has never intended to do anything other than make it into a building site. Is this why the council never carried out
Passengers were thrown from their seats when a commuter train ploughed in to a van at a manual level crossing, a court has been told. Train driver Mark Lee told Chichester Crown Court he had just seconds to slam on the emergency brake. The train slammed
Despite what Councillor Mike Middleton writes (Letters, October 14), Brighton and Hove City Council members on the platform at a public meeting at Hove Town Hall said they would prefer to redevelop the King Alfred centre without housing. Hundreds in the
I was pleased to see the launch of the Living Streets campaign in Brighton and Hove (The Argus, October 11). It is long overdue. Despite Brighton and Hove City Council's claim that much of the Living Streets agenda is council policy, little evidence is
Steve Dennis has won the season-long Sussex Sporting Courses Competition. The East Grinstead CC star, who beat former Tour de France ace Sean Yates to claim the Sussex 50-mile title earlier this season, clinched the title by finishing fourth overall in
Peter Monkman is driving his long-suffering family round the bend. His pens are everywhere in his home because the urge to draw may strike at any time. Now Peter has had his doodles elevated to the status of artwork in an exhibition. Good news for doodlebugs
It's a busy time for everyone involved with the Bears at the moment but, as I've said before, that's the way we like it. Three games in as many days last weekend, our first Trophy fixture against Tigers last night and a match-up with our old rivals London
Emotions have run high about what to do with nuisance badgers in Saltdean. But there are always two sides to every story. Some residents felt their houses were under threat from the animals. They felt so strongly, they called in the Government which decided
Just a thought about the way the police manage their time and allocate priorities. Burglary in progress - too busy, no one available. Cycles on pavements and roads without lights, ignoring traffic lights - not interested, no manpower. Motorcycles ignoring
Withdean on Saturday will be a special occasion not just for new Albion chief Steve Coppell but also his assistant. Bob Booker will probably receive a warmer reception from the Sheffield United fans than Blades boss Neil Warnock. Albion's No. 2 is a cult
Brighton-based digital media agency Victoria Real has completed a five-figure deal with NTL. They will develop an interactive CD-Rom to promote the company's broadband services. The promotion will be used as a sales tool by NTL, which is hoping to accelerate
A Sussex firm has been held up as one of the country's best examples of life/work balance good practice. Karen Silk, chief executive of Capital International HR Solutions, said getting the balance right was good for the firm and good for staff. The Burgess
A bridegroom buried his wife-to-be on the day they had planned to marry. Paul Dade had booked the church for what was supposed to be the happiest day of his life. But Kathryn Harris, 52, died on Sunday. Instead of a joyful wedding, friends and loved ones
Loan striker Graham Barrett was due to return to training today giving Seagulls boss Steve Coppell a boost as he prepares for his first game at the helm against Sheffield United. Coppell did not expect Barrett back until tomorrow after he was added to
Margaret Young was watching for visitors from her tenth-floor balcony when she received an unusual uninvited guest - an exotic red bird. The bird flew into her open window and perched on her husband David's shoulder. Mrs Young said: "It flew straight
A headteacher is holding an open evening for parents battling to survive their children's terrible teenage years. The unusual event will give parents struggling with temperamental teenagers, ideas on how to get through the difficult time. The event is
Today, we exclusively reveal a luxury housing development which will house some of the most expensive loft apartments Brighton has seen. The interior transformation of the former Brighton College of Technology has begun. It is a far cry from what went
I have been searching every avenue for a photograph of Hanover School before its demolition. I desperately need to complete an album of my late wife's life, this being her first school, in 1929. Has any reader a photograph I could have copied? -R Long
The badgers of Saltdean are safe from slaughter for now. As with any animal story, emotions run high and there are two sides to the tale. If you are fortunate enough to have a badger visit your home in the dead of night, they can be a delight to watch
As an ME sufferer myself, it was very encouraging to read of Becky Norfolk's fight against ME (October 14). I would like to let other young sufferers know they need not suffer alone. There is a fantastic national charity dedicated to supporting young
I would like to say a big thank you to the taxi driver who took me to A&E after I had a nasty fall. I think his name is Steve Tuck, a former footballer. I also thank Sue from Faith Clinic, who stayed with me and took me home. Thank you both for everything
Mobile phone masts have been put on the map after a two-year campaign by The Argus. A map showing every mobile phone mast in Brighton and Hove has been produced by the city council. It is now on the council's web site and copies will be available at council
There is speculation whether or not the troops who served in Suez in the Fifties during the troubled times will receive a medal. I served in Tel-el-Kebir for three years as a regular soldier during those times. I knew I had to serve a three-year tour,
Ambitious plans have been unveiled to reduce traffic congestion at four key road junctions in Sussex. Transport secretary Alistair Darling said the work, which will take place over the next five years, would cut journey times and reduce pollution. The
It strikes me as quite odd that a town such as Worthing should be a "late developer" in the broadband revolution. Worthing is frequently cited as one of the best business centres in the South yet, according to BT, demand for broadband internet access
In view of the controversy generated by a recent production of Joe Orton's play Entertaining Mr Sloane and a school party, I feel inclined to add my two pennyworth. In the late Seventies, my O-level group was taken to see a film containing gory battle
A trip to the supermarket turned into a trip to casualty for Jessica Robinson after she fell down an uncovered manhole. The eight-year-old was walking with friends towards Sainsbury's in Lewes Road, Brighton, when she fell into an open drain hole and
If Brighton and Hove City Council opened more places such as Craven Vale Hospice, our NHS Trust would be one of the best in the country. Staff are "carers" in the true sense of the word, day and night. Nothing is a bother and nursing is looked after by
Back again to Brighton's West Pier. My idea for its future may not please some but I know it will please many, especially the sick and their carers. I never saw the pier in all its Victorian splendour but if seeing what is being built on the gasworks
Ed Byrne's remarkable likeness to Harry Potter made his chain-smoking and constant beer-swigging rather incongruous. His ladsy manner (he said it, not me), gratuitous swearing and repertoire of jokes about porn, strippers and the infuriating nature of
The blame for the excessive back-covering being exercised by local authorities, Scout groups and others, as exemplified by concerns with the dire risks of playing conkers, should be firmly laid where it belongs - on the greed and unscrupulousness of lawyers
Appreciating that bus driving can be a thankless task and that drivers have every right to query pre-purchased tickets, I would very much appreciate our local bus drivers to observe that my SouthCentral annual season ticket (£2,689) does include Brighton
A surgeon has denied it was controversial to perform a hysterectomy on an immature teenager without her consent. Consultant gynaecologist Michael Pembrey, 56, said the 18-year-old, who had a mental age of six, was not capable of giving her permission.
A man has told a jury of his terror as two thugs tied him up and threatened to chop off his genitals with a kitchen knife. Christopher Fox said the men tied him up, pulled down his trousers and said they would cut off his private parts. They also stamped
One of Margaret Thatcher's most popular ideas was to sell council houses at a discount to tenants. It proved such a vote winner that Tony Blair did not dare to dismantle the system when he arrived at the gates of Downing Street five years ago. Now the
Gay and religious groups have condemned a donor-style card being offered to parents opposed to homosexuals adopting children. The card has been launched by the Christian Institute and shows the carrier's objection to their children being adopted by homosexuals
A couple have sacrificed their honeymoon in Bali to help in the rescue effort following the night club bomb which killed almost 200 people. Policeman John McCreanor, 29, and his GP wife Eugenie, 31, married in St Nicholas' Church, Arundel, 11 days ago
A surgeon has denied it was controversial to perform a hysterectomy on an immature teenager without her consent. Consultant gynaecologist Michael Pembrey, 56, said the 18-year-old, who had a mental age of six, was not capable of giving her permission.
An Eastbourne man has told a jury of his terror as two thugs tied him up and threatened to chop off his genitals with a kitchen knife. Christopher Fox said the men tied him up, pulled down his trousers and said they would cut off his private parts. They
How pleased we are with the threat of a cull lifted to the remaining badgers. Many groups, large and small, worked hard to lobby Defra over this incident, including ourselves, and all are delighted with the outcome. We are, of course, upset by the loss
Worthing Thunder will again be without Nick O'Harabe because of a knee injury as they prepare for a weekend double header in the National Trophy. Gary Smith's outfit put their five match unbeaten record on the line at Sutton tomorrow (7.45pm) before entertaining
As two local residents who attended throughout the Saltdean badger protest, we would like to express our thanks and gratitude to Trevor Weeks and Lindy King of the South Downs Badger Group for not only bringing the badgers' plight to everyone's attention
London Towers coach Nick Lindstrom has joined Brighton Bears' growing band of admirers ahead of Sunday's National Trophy group game at the Triangle. Bears won just one of the five meetings with their old rivals last season, but Lindstrom admits it could
I would like to thank The Argus for the wonderful coverage given to the Saltdean badgers, bringing public attention to their plight. I am sure it contributed to their stay of execution. -Judy Way, Overhill, Southwick
A Christian group is distributing a card which says the carrier does not want his or her children adopted by homosexuals in the event of their death. On first glance, it looks like any other donor card. But despite its innocent appearance, the motives
I wish to protest in the strongest possible terms about the totally irresponsible journalism displayed by The Argus in recent coverage of the culling of badgers in Saltdean. The headlines said "murderers" and "killers" about a perfectly respectable number
Tigers 101, Bears 105: Brighton Bears continued their fine start to the season, winning a dramatic victory over old rivals Thames Valley Tigers. Bears proved too good for Tigers for the second time in less than a fortnight having opened their Championship
One of Europe's largest independent record labels is stepping into the mainstream. The Eastbourne based Integrity group has signed a marketing and distribution agreement with Sony Music Entertainment. Its records had previously been available only through
Tips on selling and buying a business were on the menu at a breakfast seminar in Brighton. The meeting was organised by Lloyds TSB Corporate, business advisers and accountants Mazars and solicitors DMH. Specialists from the three organisations provided
Sussex firms are being urged to take on young people under the modern apprenticeship scheme. The success of a recent drive to promote the scheme resulted in inquiries from 700 young people who are either ready to start training with a Sussex employer
A tennis club has been given the planning go-ahead for an all-weather bubble over its courts. Despite objections from the club's neighbours in Hove, councillors voted unanimously in favour. Plans for a permanent structure were rejected by councillors
Voice Of The Argus (October 15) quotes the police as saying they had never before encountered such a good-natured and peaceful protest as that against the Saltdean badger cull. Why, then, was it deemed necessary for the police to video-record those who
Seagulls supremo Steve Coppell has introduced double training sessions in a bid to get the best out of the Albion players. The players had a rare opportunity to train at Withdean on Monday either side of a pre-arranged merchandising signing session. "
Loan striker Graham Barrett was due to return to training today giving Seagulls boss Steve Coppell a boost as he prepares for his first game at the helm against Sheffield United. Coppell did not expect Barrett back until tomorrow after he was added to
Albion club captain Paul Rogers is hoping to force his way into Saturday's Withdean sell-out against his old club Sheffield United. Rogers is keen to play a part in Steve Coppell's first match in charge after a frustrating run on the bench. The versatile
Peter Bartram took out three higher ranked players before losing in the final of the Veterans Midlands Masters tournament in Stoke. Bartram, from Worthing, beat England No.6 Ryan Johns, No.9 Keith Williams and No.13 John Rankin before losing 11-5, 11-
Electricity generator International Power's chief executive is to leave his post ten months earlier than planned. Peter Giller is stepping down to make way for David Crane, who is being promoted from chief operating officer. Mr Giller will become non-executive
The regulation of mortgages and general insurance will come into force in October next year, the Government announced. The Financial Services Authority will take over responsibility for regulating mortgage advice given by brokers and sales people, as
Toiletries and make-up group Body Shop International today reported a tumble into the red, as it showed a slip in sales and heavy costs had hit figures. The group, famous for its environmentally-friendly stance, said sales had been hurt by tougher trading
A couple have sacrificed their honeymoon in Bali to help in the rescue effort following the night club bomb which killed almost 200 people. Policeman John McCreanor, 29, and his GP wife Eugenie, 31, married in St Nicholas' Church, Arundel, 11 days ago
After the initial waves of shock, disbelief and hope for a happy ending, Mandy Braden has been forced to accept that her son Dan will never come home. The nightmare began to unfold for Mandy with a telephone call on Sunday morning. Her son's girlfriend
One of the longest bus routes in Sussex is again being investigated because of complaints about late running and cancellations. It could result in fines for its joint operators Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company and Stagecoach. There have been complaints
Albion club captain Paul Rogers is hoping to force his way into Saturday's Withdean sell-out against his old club Sheffield United. Rogers is keen to play a part in Steve Coppell's first match in charge after a frustrating run on the bench. The versatile
Seagulls supremo Steve Coppell has introduced double training sessions in a bid to get the best out of the Albion players. The players had a rare opportunity to train at Withdean on Monday either side of a pre-arranged merchandising signing session. "
Hundreds of homes could be built on protected greenfield sites in the South Downs because of the new national park, it has been claimed. East Sussex County Council leader Peter Jones accused the Government of using the national park to impose more house
A couple who have transformed the lives of hundreds of orphans will be given a national award in recognition of their achievements. Geraldine and Geoff Booker are regarded as honorary parents by 400 orphans in the Ugandan village of Kabbubu. Now their
As an ME sufferer myself, it was very encouraging to read of Becky Norfolk's fight against ME (October 14). I would like to let other young sufferers know they need not suffer alone. There is a fantastic national charity dedicated to supporting young
Glamour girl Jordan had been left distraught by the disappearance of her dog. Smurf, her rare one-year-old Dodue de Bordeaux, vanished from her home in Brighton on Friday. Jordan, real name Katie Price, said: "I am distressed and really want him back.
The talents of singer Kate Simmonds have been known to a select crowd for the past few years. Based in Brighton for more than ten years, she was the soaring soul voice which fronted the Fabulous Sister Brothers Band when she was known as Kate Ayling.
The place to be years ago was the Regent Ballroom in Brighton on a Friday night, dancing to Syd Dean and his band. A main solo feature was drummer Sammy Bryant playing Louie Bellson's Skin Deep. For this, the dancers would crowd around the bandstand while
It strikes me as quite odd that a town such as Worthing should be a "late developer" in the broadband revolution. Worthing is frequently cited as one of the best business centres in the South yet, according to BT, demand for broadband internet access
Reference was made to Bert Mitchener and his second wife, Win (Your Memories, The Argus Weekend, September 28). I knew them when, as a boy with my parents, I stayed with them for a few weeks in 1932 while we were "in transit". Mr Mitchener, who was a
The line dance organised and arranged by Route 66, the Worthing country and western dance club, held last week at the Pier Pavilion was a complete success. I am especially grateful to Mike Howarth and his wife, Margaret, and their excellent band of helpers
A trip to the supermarket turned into a trip to casualty for Jessica Robinson after she fell down an uncovered manhole. The eight-year-old was walking with friends towards Sainsbury's in Lewes Road, Brighton, when she fell into an open drain hole and
If Brighton and Hove City Council opened more places such as Craven Vale Hospice, our NHS Trust would be one of the best in the country. Staff are "carers" in the true sense of the word, day and night. Nothing is a bother and nursing is looked after by
Brighton-based Spy Monkey are theatrical loons who delight audiences with their pure ridiculousness. Their first production, Cooped, was a spoof Hammer horror comedy which reduced me to a giggly, teary mess. I raved about Cooped for months and maybe my
Stiff upper lips must still be around, if a little more flaccid than they were in the Thirties, the period in which this play is set. Noel Coward's characters, a respectable GP and a suburban housewife, whose highlight of the week is a train trip into
Back again to Brighton's West Pier. My idea for its future may not please some but I know it will please many, especially the sick and their carers. I never saw the pier in all its Victorian splendour but if seeing what is being built on the gasworks
Only the massively likeable Mark Little could get away with a show called The What F****** Show. Hugely improvisational and fired by emotional rocket power, Little ranted, raved and had us reeling with his hilarious and insightful observations. He asked
Safety chiefs today launched an investigation into the death of a man crushed by a mechanical grab. The man, believed to be in his 40s, was working in the garden of a house in Montgomery Road in Hastings. The grab, operated from the back of a lorry which
One of Margaret Thatcher's most popular ideas was to sell council houses at a discount to tenants. It proved such a vote winner that Tony Blair did not dare to dismantle the system when he arrived at the gates of Downing Street five years ago. Now the
Gay and religious groups have condemned a donor-style card being offered to parents opposed to homosexuals adopting children. The card has been launched by the Christian Institute and shows the carrier's objection to their children being adopted by homosexuals
So Councillor Mike Middleton has at last revealed the true intentions of Brighton and Hove City Council for the King Alfred centre. It has never intended to do anything other than make it into a building site. Is this why the council never carried out
Passengers were thrown from their seats when a commuter train ploughed in to a van at a manual level crossing, a court has been told. Train driver Mark Lee told Chichester Crown Court he had just seconds to slam on the emergency brake. The train slammed
Steve Dennis has won the season-long Sussex Sporting Courses Competition. The East Grinstead CC star, who beat former Tour de France ace Sean Yates to claim the Sussex 50-mile title earlier this season, clinched the title by finishing fourth overall in
Worthing Thunder will again be without Nick O'Harabe because of a knee injury as they prepare for a weekend double header in the National Trophy. Gary Smith's outfit put their five match unbeaten record on the line at Sutton tomorrow (7.45pm) before entertaining
As two local residents who attended throughout the Saltdean badger protest, we would like to express our thanks and gratitude to Trevor Weeks and Lindy King of the South Downs Badger Group for not only bringing the badgers' plight to everyone's attention
London Towers coach Nick Lindstrom has joined Brighton Bears' growing band of admirers ahead of Sunday's National Trophy group game at the Triangle. Bears won just one of the five meetings with their old rivals last season, but Lindstrom admits it could
It's a busy time for everyone involved with the Bears at the moment but, as I've said before, that's the way we like it. Three games in as many days last weekend, our first Trophy fixture against Tigers last night and a match-up with our old rivals London
Tigers 101, Bears 105: Brighton Bears continued their fine start to the season, winning a dramatic victory over old rivals Thames Valley Tigers. Bears proved too good for Tigers for the second time in less than a fortnight having opened their Championship
Emotions have run high about what to do with nuisance badgers in Saltdean. But there are always two sides to every story. Some residents felt their houses were under threat from the animals. They felt so strongly, they called in the Government which decided
Just a thought about the way the police manage their time and allocate priorities. Burglary in progress - too busy, no one available. Cycles on pavements and roads without lights, ignoring traffic lights - not interested, no manpower. Motorcycles ignoring
Withdean on Saturday will be a special occasion not just for new Albion chief Steve Coppell but also his assistant. Bob Booker will probably receive a warmer reception from the Sheffield United fans than Blades boss Neil Warnock. Albion's No. 2 is a cult
Brighton-based digital media agency Victoria Real has completed a five-figure deal with NTL. They will develop an interactive CD-Rom to promote the company's broadband services. The promotion will be used as a sales tool by NTL, which is hoping to accelerate
A tennis club has been given the planning go-ahead for an all-weather bubble over its courts. Despite objections from the club's neighbours in Hove, councillors voted unanimously in favour. Plans for a permanent structure were rejected by councillors
Loan striker Graham Barrett was due to return to training today giving Seagulls boss Steve Coppell a boost as he prepares for his first game at the helm against Sheffield United. Coppell did not expect Barrett back until tomorrow after he was added to
Albion club captain Paul Rogers is hoping to force his way into Saturday's Withdean sell-out against his old club Sheffield United. Rogers is keen to play a part in Steve Coppell's first match in charge after a frustrating run on the bench. The versatile
Electricity generator International Power's chief executive is to leave his post ten months earlier than planned. Peter Giller is stepping down to make way for David Crane, who is being promoted from chief operating officer. Mr Giller will become non-executive
The regulation of mortgages and general insurance will come into force in October next year, the Government announced. The Financial Services Authority will take over responsibility for regulating mortgage advice given by brokers and sales people, as
Toiletries and make-up group Body Shop International today reported a tumble into the red, as it showed a slip in sales and heavy costs had hit figures. The group, famous for its environmentally-friendly stance, said sales had been hurt by tougher trading
After the initial waves of shock, disbelief and hope for a happy ending, Mandy Braden has been forced to accept that her son Dan will never come home. The nightmare began to unfold for Mandy with a telephone call on Sunday morning. Her son's girlfriend
One of the longest bus routes in Sussex is again being investigated because of complaints about late running and cancellations. It could result in fines for its joint operators Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company and Stagecoach. There have been complaints
Seagulls supremo Steve Coppell has introduced double training sessions in a bid to get the best out of the Albion players. The players had a rare opportunity to train at Withdean on Monday either side of a pre-arranged merchandising signing session. "
Loan striker Graham Barrett was due to return to training today giving Seagulls boss Steve Coppell a boost as he prepares for his first game at the helm against Sheffield United. Coppell did not expect Barrett back until tomorrow after he was added to
Hundreds of homes could be built on protected greenfield sites in the South Downs because of the new national park, it has been claimed. East Sussex County Council leader Peter Jones accused the Government of using the national park to impose more house
A couple who have transformed the lives of hundreds of orphans will be given a national award in recognition of their achievements. Geraldine and Geoff Booker are regarded as honorary parents by 400 orphans in the Ugandan village of Kabbubu. Now their
Margaret Young was watching for visitors from her tenth-floor balcony when she received an unusual uninvited guest - an exotic red bird. The bird flew into her open window and perched on her husband David's shoulder. Mrs Young said: "It flew straight
