Some fantastic news. My heart is most definitely on the mend. I had a scan this week that showed my enlarged ticker is gradually reducing and has become more efficient at pumping. I thought I felt better. Now I have the evidence. Although I'm not yet
When pensioner Pete Turner is around, it's murder on the dance floor. Not only does he boogie better than people 40 years his junior, he also has adoring women tearing the shirt off his back. The 66-year-old from Adur Drive in Hove may be the oldest swinger
On a lighter note, why is it that teenagers... Put empty packets back in the cupboard? Have a language all of their own? Can't turn lights off, shut doors, put lids back on bottles, find the rubbish bin or what is under their noses and can't hang wet
The article "Watchdog calls for protection of land" (The Argus, October 15) has made an already complicated situation more confusing. The Sussex Downs are designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). When there is a South Downs National Park
David Ellwand from West Chiltington loves fairies so much he has designed scores of costumes for them. Now his collection has been photographed and placed in a handsome book for everyone to see. No wonder he believes in the little people. Getting a book
Seasoned traveller Michael Palin charmed the crowds when he paid a quick visit to a book shop. The former Monty Python star was in Eastbourne to promote his new travel book, Sahara, which describes his epic trek across the African desert. Michael's new
Chris Bray still believes he can become world champion in his swan-song year. Bray takes on American Tim Chisholm in the second leg of their eliminator in New York next Wednesday after losing the first on his home court at Petworth House this week. The
Well, there's been plenty to talk about since last week as we've had a little spell without a game. Even though it's been a nice time for the new gaffer to familiarise himself with everyone, it's always strange to have a free Saturday. Most of the lads
I read with amazement Mrs L Russell's selfish comment (Letters, October 11): "A parent with a double buggy takes up three seats for the price of one. That is not fair." Those seats are for elderly people and parents with buggies alike and form probably
Daphne Belt will take on sharks, hotfoot it over lava and cope with 100 degree temperatures at 90 per cent humidity today. The Littlehampton athlete goes through the personal torture on Hawaii to compete in the World Iron Man Championships which involves
Lives could be lost if firefighters go ahead as promised with a series of strikes later this autumn. There is no doubt about the commitment of firefighters to industrial action after an 87 per cent vote in favour. Even at this late stage, there is room
On behalf of the South Downs Badger Protection Group, I thank The Argus for its coverage of the badger protests at Saltdean. I would like to personally thank Trevor Weekes, Lindy King and Julie Hosier, from the East Sussex Wildlife Rescue and Ambulance
Music and dance will melt together to create a spectacular New Year ice show in Sussex. For the first time in its 25-year history, musicians will perform on the ice, alongside world-class ice skaters when Holiday on Ice In Concert opens at the Brighton
The South East Motor Sports Enthusiasts Club will be holding its final meeting of the year at Lydden Hill in Kent next Saturday. Crowborough driver Trevor Phillips has an eight-point advantage over Caterham's Lol Pilfold in the Credit Professionals Sports
Dave Longhurst was back in winning form in the 2-litre hot rod competition at Wimbledon Stadium last weekend. The London circuit's winter season is now in full swing and Worthing racer Longhurst soon made his presence felt. The return of speedway racing
Albion boss Steve Coppell will base the survival bid on a wing and flair, just like the Doc ordered. The ex-England and Manchester United wide man has revealed to The Argus his recipe for escaping relegation from Division One. Coppell outlined his football
A police officer has been accused of lying to justify using excessive force in a struggle outside a Brighton nightclub. PC Daren Egan, was being cross-examined at Hove Crown Court at the trial of four men accused of violent disorder outside the Honeyclub
A top prep school is to be bought by one of Brighton's most exclusive private colleges. Discussions took place last night to finalise agreement between St Christopher's School in Hove and Brighton College, ending years of speculation they would merge.
Astronaut Piers Sellers has returned safely to Earth after a 4.5 million-mile trip to the international space station. Mr Sellers, from Crowborough, was only the third Briton to have travelled into space. He was on board the space shuttle Atlantis and
Romeo the cat is pining for his Juliette after the pedigree silver chinchilla was stolen. Their owner, Sabrina Selehi, said: "They are mates and Romeo is missing her terribly. He's meowing all the time." Miss Selehi is also distraught: "I was crying all
A van driver who derailed a train in a crash on a level crossing told a court he had used the route 100 times and regarded it as unsafe. Anthony Watling, 43, survived the smash on February 14, 2001, but told a jury at Chichester Crown Court he was still
Sussex barn owls are bucking the national trend and soaring in numbers. More of the birds are flying in the Arun and Rother valleys after years of decline. The area now boasts an extra 26 pairs of the rare birds, thanks to work by wildlife watchdog English
A thief struck on Sheffield United's team coach as it arrived for Saturday's big match with the Albion at Withdean Stadium. Players were registering at The Thistle Hotel on Brighton seafront when the offender climbed on board and stole a bag belonging
Bonfire party organisers are being urged to consider cancelling their events after firefighters voted to strike. Leaders of East and West Sussex fire services made the plea because crews provide vital safety cover at firework displays. The Fire Brigades
Albion boss Steve Coppell will base the survival bid on a wing and flair, just like the Doc ordered. The ex-England and Manchester United wide man has revealed to The Argus his recipe for escaping relegation from Division One. Coppell outlined his football
The countdown has begun to the long-awaited showdown against arch enemies Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park next Saturday. None of the current squad have experienced the Seagulls' local derby, but they only have to ask the man laying out their strips to
The Seagulls fans packed Withdean desperate for Coppell to inspire an end to a run of ten straight defeats in Division One. Coppell decided to watch from the directors box as his assistant Bob Booker, a Sheffield United legend, received a reception as
The Seagulls fans packed Withdean desperate for Coppell to inspire an end to a run of ten straight defeats in Division One. Coppell decided to watch from the directors box as his assistant Bob Booker, a Sheffield United legend, received a reception as
Albion manager Steve Coppell launched his reign by handing the captaincy armband to goal king Bobby Zamora. Zamora, back from England Under 21 duty, was chosen in the absence of the suspended Danny Cullip. It was an interesting choice, reflecting the
Hove residents have been told that a skate park will not spoil their area or create a nuisance. There have been fears about the project to build a skate park at Hove Lagoon near the seafront. Skate Expectations is raising money for the project and has
Some fantastic news. My heart is most definitely on the mend. I had a scan this week that showed my enlarged ticker is gradually reducing and has become more efficient at pumping. I thought I felt better. Now I have the evidence. Although I'm not yet
When pensioner Pete Turner is around, it's murder on the dance floor. Not only does he boogie better than people 40 years his junior, he also has adoring women tearing the shirt off his back. The 66-year-old from Adur Drive in Hove may be the oldest swinger
Albion suffered an extraordinary 11th League defeat in succession in Steve Coppell's first match in charge. The rejuvenated Seagulls seemed in command as first half headers by Gary Hart and Graham Barrett gave them a 2-0 lead at the interval. Substitute
Since his untimely death in 1963, Max Miller's gift of making people laugh has been analysed from every conceivable angle and volumes have been written about what made him tick as our greatest comedian. However, little, if anything, has been discussed
The article "Watchdog calls for protection of land" (The Argus, October 15) has made an already complicated situation more confusing. The Sussex Downs are designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty (AONB). When there is a South Downs National Park
Well, there's been plenty to talk about since last week as we've had a little spell without a game. Even though it's been a nice time for the new gaffer to familiarise himself with everyone, it's always strange to have a free Saturday. Most of the lads
This week has had a distinctly Boxing Day feel to it. Although its not been the sort of Boxing Day feeling most usually remembered by Brighton fans, but of more a post-Christmas sense of anti-climax of the sort that usually comes on around midnight when
The death of pensioner Edith Pyett was a tragedy that highlights errors at care homes for the elderly. Mrs Pyett, who suffered from advanced Alzheimer's disease, was not able to tell staff at the Belmont Care Centre in Eastbourne or anyone else what was
I read with amazement Mrs L Russell's selfish comment (Letters, October 11): "A parent with a double buggy takes up three seats for the price of one. That is not fair." Those seats are for elderly people and parents with buggies alike and form probably
Lives could be lost if firefighters go ahead as promised with a series of strikes later this autumn. There is no doubt about the commitment of firefighters to industrial action after an 87 per cent vote in favour. Even at this late stage, there is room
On behalf of the South Downs Badger Protection Group, I thank The Argus for its coverage of the badger protests at Saltdean. I would like to personally thank Trevor Weekes, Lindy King and Julie Hosier, from the East Sussex Wildlife Rescue and Ambulance
Music and dance will melt together to create a spectacular New Year ice show in Sussex. For the first time in its 25-year history, musicians will perform on the ice, alongside world-class ice skaters when Holiday on Ice In Concert opens at the Brighton
The South East Motor Sports Enthusiasts Club will be holding its final meeting of the year at Lydden Hill in Kent next Saturday. Crowborough driver Trevor Phillips has an eight-point advantage over Caterham's Lol Pilfold in the Credit Professionals Sports
Dave Longhurst was back in winning form in the 2-litre hot rod competition at Wimbledon Stadium last weekend. The London circuit's winter season is now in full swing and Worthing racer Longhurst soon made his presence felt. The return of speedway racing
Brighton-based Kiwi Michael Campbellreached the semi-finals of the Cisco World Match Play championships at Wentworth yesterday. Campbell, who has lived in Brighton for the past two years, saw off his idol Nick Faldo and defending champion Ian Woosnam.
Honesty gave a schoolboy a clear conscience and made him £60 richer. Tom Nelson, ten, found £60 cash in a street and initially thought he might keep it. He said: "But then I thought whatever I bought with it would make me feel guilty. I would not feel
Sussex Police are being urged to reconsider releasing prisoners on to a residential estate. Brighton and Hove councillor Tehmtan Framrose also wants the force to explain why they broke a promise on the issue. Prisoners will be freed from a new cell block
A man who bore a grudge against a shop security officer has been jailed for kicking him in the head. Former heroin addict Christopher Hughes, 26, of Penfield Drive, Eastbourne, attacked Adam Farrell when he was off-duty. The defendant shouted: "You're
Romeo the cat is pining for his Juliette after the pedigree silver chinchilla was stolen. Their owner, Sabrina Selehi, said: "They are mates and Romeo is missing her terribly. He's meowing all the time." Miss Selehi is also distraught: "I was crying all
Workers are facing an uncertain future after mobile phone company Ericsson announced a slump in profits. The Swedish-owned firm, which has offices in Brighton and Burgess Hill, has warned sales of its mobile phone systems are expected to have dropped
Most fire stations in West Sussex will not be affected by the national firefighters' strike, a rival union boss has claimed. Colin Ive, president of the Retained Fire-fighters Union (RFU), said that of 117 fire stations in West Sussex, Hampshire, Dorset
Dean Blackwell wants to resurrect his career with Albion after 14 years at Wimbledon. The centre half has been training with the Seagulls this week in his quest to find a new club. Blackwell made more than 200 League appearances for the Dons, three quarters
The countdown has begun to the long-awaited showdown against arch enemies Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park next Saturday. None of the current squad have experienced the Seagulls' local derby, but they only have to ask the man laying out their strips to
Albion suffered an extraordinary 11th League defeat in succession in Steve Coppell's first match in charge. The rejuvenated Seagulls seemed in command as first half headers by Gary Hart and Graham Barrett gave them a 2-0 lead at the interval. Substitute
The travel industry is to urge the Government to reconsider a decision not to expand Gatwick airport, it was revealed today. The Government is set to abide by a long-standing agreement not to build a second runway at the airport before 2019. But the Association
Fatboy Slim's summer beach party has been voted the best event in the UK this year. Readers of the clubbers' guide Muzik Magazine thought the Hove-based DJ's show was better than big festivals, including Glastonbury, Creamfields in Liverpool, Homelands
On a lighter note, why is it that teenagers... Put empty packets back in the cupboard? Have a language all of their own? Can't turn lights off, shut doors, put lids back on bottles, find the rubbish bin or what is under their noses and can't hang wet
The Government could easily restore its credibility on animal welfare issues by putting Tony Banks in charge of the department. He has campaigned for animals for years. He does so because he actually likes animals, not because it looks good on election
David Ellwand from West Chiltington loves fairies so much he has designed scores of costumes for them. Now his collection has been photographed and placed in a handsome book for everyone to see. No wonder he believes in the little people. Getting a book
Seasoned traveller Michael Palin charmed the crowds when he paid a quick visit to a book shop. The former Monty Python star was in Eastbourne to promote his new travel book, Sahara, which describes his epic trek across the African desert. Michael's new
I think a radio engineer is correct when he claims that the majority of protesters against mobile-phone masts are against the appearance and use the health risk so they don't seem to be Nimbys. Is there a higher number of people with ill health in the
Chris Bray still believes he can become world champion in his swan-song year. Bray takes on American Tim Chisholm in the second leg of their eliminator in New York next Wednesday after losing the first on his home court at Petworth House this week. The
I keep reading the great and the good from the world of football saying racism has no part to play in football. Wrong! Racism has no part to play in society full stop. The ugly issue has raised its ahead again in the last few weeks following the excursions
A unique collection of Lord Nelson's possessions will go under the hammer, including a blood-stained silk purse found in his pocket at the Battle of Trafalgar. The items, which have remained missing for 170 years, were discovered at the US home of a relative
Daphne Belt will take on sharks, hotfoot it over lava and cope with 100 degree temperatures at 90 per cent humidity today. The Littlehampton athlete goes through the personal torture on Hawaii to compete in the World Iron Man Championships which involves
Matthew Green is fast becoming one of the best triathletes of his age in the country. The 14-year-old from Haywards Heath has finished seventh in the national series and claimed the South East Region title. However, the Warden Park (Cuckfield) pupil's
Teenage karting ace Grant Connelly is going up in the world. After spending two years competing in the F6 group, the 14-year-old from Hove is looking to step up to the Rotax class. In his first year of racing, Connelly finished sixth in the championship
Three years ago, it was discovered that my wife had a dormant myeloma. This was traced by NHS staff in conjunction with our GP. The doctor who took the initial interest was a senior consultant at the Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCH), who stated at
Albion boss Steve Coppell will base the survival bid on a wing and flair, just like the Doc ordered. The ex-England and Manchester United wide man has revealed to The Argus his recipe for escaping relegation from Division One. Coppell outlined his football
A police officer has been accused of lying to justify using excessive force in a struggle outside a Brighton nightclub. PC Daren Egan, was being cross-examined at Hove Crown Court at the trial of four men accused of violent disorder outside the Honeyclub
A top prep school is to be bought by one of Brighton's most exclusive private colleges. Discussions took place last night to finalise agreement between St Christopher's School in Hove and Brighton College, ending years of speculation they would merge.
A company which took control of the Essential Music Festival has gone into liquidation with debts of almost half a million pounds. Essential Entertainments began running the shows after its forerunner, Essential Music Festivals Ltd, went into voluntary
Astronaut Piers Sellers has returned safely to Earth after a 4.5 million-mile trip to the international space station. Mr Sellers, from Crowborough, was only the third Briton to have travelled into space. He was on board the space shuttle Atlantis and
Two Sussex police officers are flying to Bali to help families of those caught up in the terrorist bombing. Detective Constable Vicky Denman, based in Hastings, was expected to leave last night and remain on the Indonesian island for several days. A second
A van driver who derailed a train in a crash on a level crossing told a court he had used the route 100 times and regarded it as unsafe. Anthony Watling, 43, survived the smash on February 14, 2001, but told a jury at Chichester Crown Court he was still
Street robberies in north Sussex have fallen by twice the national average, new figures have shown. Violent incidents in public places have also dropped by about ten per cent. Home Office statistics released this week showed that nationally street crime
The travel industry is to urge the Government to reconsider a decision not to expand Gatwick airport, it was revealed today. The Government is set to abide by a long-standing agreement not to build a second runway at the airport before 2019. But the Association
Sussex barn owls are bucking the national trend and soaring in numbers. More of the birds are flying in the Arun and Rother valleys after years of decline. The area now boasts an extra 26 pairs of the rare birds, thanks to work by wildlife watchdog English
A woman died from dehydration after being neglected by nursing home staff during a brief stay, a jury ruled. Edith Pyett, 71, was not given enough to drink, was allowed to sit in her urine, was left with no underwear and had sores on her buttocks and
A thief struck on Sheffield United's team coach as it arrived for Saturday's big match with the Albion at Withdean Stadium. Players were registering at The Thistle Hotel on Brighton seafront when the offender climbed on board and stole a bag belonging
Bonfire party organisers are being urged to consider cancelling their events after firefighters voted to strike. Leaders of East and West Sussex fire services made the plea because crews provide vital safety cover at firework displays. The Fire Brigades
Albion boss Steve Coppell will base the survival bid on a wing and flair, just like the Doc ordered. The ex-England and Manchester United wide man has revealed to The Argus his recipe for escaping relegation from Division One. Coppell outlined his football
Hove residents have been told that a skate park will not spoil their area or create a nuisance. There have been fears about the project to build a skate park at Hove Lagoon near the seafront. Skate Expectations is raising money for the project and has
Albion suffered an extraordinary 11th League defeat in succession in Steve Coppell's first match in charge. The rejuvenated Seagulls seemed in command as first half headers by Gary Hart and Graham Barrett gave them a 2-0 lead at the interval. Substitute
Fatboy Slim's summer beach party has been voted the best event in the UK this year. Readers of the clubbers' guide Muzik Magazine thought the Hove-based DJ's show was better than big festivals, including Glastonbury, Creamfields in Liverpool, Homelands
Since his untimely death in 1963, Max Miller's gift of making people laugh has been analysed from every conceivable angle and volumes have been written about what made him tick as our greatest comedian. However, little, if anything, has been discussed
The Government could easily restore its credibility on animal welfare issues by putting Tony Banks in charge of the department. He has campaigned for animals for years. He does so because he actually likes animals, not because it looks good on election
I think a radio engineer is correct when he claims that the majority of protesters against mobile-phone masts are against the appearance and use the health risk so they don't seem to be Nimbys. Is there a higher number of people with ill health in the
I keep reading the great and the good from the world of football saying racism has no part to play in football. Wrong! Racism has no part to play in society full stop. The ugly issue has raised its ahead again in the last few weeks following the excursions
This week has had a distinctly Boxing Day feel to it. Although its not been the sort of Boxing Day feeling most usually remembered by Brighton fans, but of more a post-Christmas sense of anti-climax of the sort that usually comes on around midnight when
The death of pensioner Edith Pyett was a tragedy that highlights errors at care homes for the elderly. Mrs Pyett, who suffered from advanced Alzheimer's disease, was not able to tell staff at the Belmont Care Centre in Eastbourne or anyone else what was
A unique collection of Lord Nelson's possessions will go under the hammer, including a blood-stained silk purse found in his pocket at the Battle of Trafalgar. The items, which have remained missing for 170 years, were discovered at the US home of a relative
Matthew Green is fast becoming one of the best triathletes of his age in the country. The 14-year-old from Haywards Heath has finished seventh in the national series and claimed the South East Region title. However, the Warden Park (Cuckfield) pupil's
Teenage karting ace Grant Connelly is going up in the world. After spending two years competing in the F6 group, the 14-year-old from Hove is looking to step up to the Rotax class. In his first year of racing, Connelly finished sixth in the championship
Three years ago, it was discovered that my wife had a dormant myeloma. This was traced by NHS staff in conjunction with our GP. The doctor who took the initial interest was a senior consultant at the Royal Sussex County Hospital (RSCH), who stated at
Brighton-based Kiwi Michael Campbellreached the semi-finals of the Cisco World Match Play championships at Wentworth yesterday. Campbell, who has lived in Brighton for the past two years, saw off his idol Nick Faldo and defending champion Ian Woosnam.
Honesty gave a schoolboy a clear conscience and made him £60 richer. Tom Nelson, ten, found £60 cash in a street and initially thought he might keep it. He said: "But then I thought whatever I bought with it would make me feel guilty. I would not feel
Sussex Police are being urged to reconsider releasing prisoners on to a residential estate. Brighton and Hove councillor Tehmtan Framrose also wants the force to explain why they broke a promise on the issue. Prisoners will be freed from a new cell block
A man who bore a grudge against a shop security officer has been jailed for kicking him in the head. Former heroin addict Christopher Hughes, 26, of Penfield Drive, Eastbourne, attacked Adam Farrell when he was off-duty. The defendant shouted: "You're
A company which took control of the Essential Music Festival has gone into liquidation with debts of almost half a million pounds. Essential Entertainments began running the shows after its forerunner, Essential Music Festivals Ltd, went into voluntary
Two Sussex police officers are flying to Bali to help families of those caught up in the terrorist bombing. Detective Constable Vicky Denman, based in Hastings, was expected to leave last night and remain on the Indonesian island for several days. A second
Workers are facing an uncertain future after mobile phone company Ericsson announced a slump in profits. The Swedish-owned firm, which has offices in Brighton and Burgess Hill, has warned sales of its mobile phone systems are expected to have dropped
The travel industry is to urge the Government to reconsider a decision not to expand Gatwick airport, it was revealed today. The Government is set to abide by a long-standing agreement not to build a second runway at the airport before 2019. But the Association
A woman died from dehydration after being neglected by nursing home staff during a brief stay, a jury ruled. Edith Pyett, 71, was not given enough to drink, was allowed to sit in her urine, was left with no underwear and had sores on her buttocks and
Most fire stations in West Sussex will not be affected by the national firefighters' strike, a rival union boss has claimed. Colin Ive, president of the Retained Fire-fighters Union (RFU), said that of 117 fire stations in West Sussex, Hampshire, Dorset
Dean Blackwell wants to resurrect his career with Albion after 14 years at Wimbledon. The centre half has been training with the Seagulls this week in his quest to find a new club. Blackwell made more than 200 League appearances for the Dons, three quarters
Albion suffered an extraordinary 11th League defeat in succession in Steve Coppell's first match in charge. The rejuvenated Seagulls seemed in command as first half headers by Gary Hart and Graham Barrett gave them a 2-0 lead at the interval. Substitute
Albion manager Steve Coppell launched his reign by handing the captaincy armband to goal king Bobby Zamora. Zamora, back from England Under 21 duty, was chosen in the absence of the suspended Danny Cullip. It was an interesting choice, reflecting the
The travel industry is to urge the Government to reconsider a decision not to expand Gatwick airport, it was revealed today. The Government is set to abide by a long-standing agreement not to build a second runway at the airport before 2019. But
