They say you should never work with animals or children but our photographers broke all the rules to work with thousands of young pupils. In the biggest picture project ever undertaken by the newspaper, 20 photographers visited almost 300 Sussex primary
I am grateful to English Nature and Steve Berry for championing the cause of the starlings at Brighton's West Pier. The sight of these birds swooping at dusk is one of the glories of the city and is at least as much a part of our quality of life as any
I was amazed and a little angry to read the front-page article about Andrew Garrett standing down from Worthing Borough Council (The Argus, October 29). It was Councillor Garrett's own group that voted through the changes to the council workings he now
So, our noble leaders on Brighton and Hove City Council have abandoned all pretence of abiding by the golden rule of English jurisprudence, innocent until proven guilty ("Woman's fury at bailiff debt ordeal", The Argus, October 29). No matter what councillors
The heron seen standing at the side of the A27 Shoreham flyover surprised and worried many motorists (The Argus, October 30). The usual sighting of a heron is poised by or in water, trying to catch a meal of fish or frogs. If we see any wild animal in
at this time of year, keep your animals indoors at night, especially cats. They seem to be most sensitive to flashes of light and loud noises. If you go out, lock them indoors so you know where they are. If you can, provide a litter box, leave the tv
Traders have said a compromise offer over parking by the city council is nothing more than a joke. In fact, the increase in both the number of trader permits and the length of time they can be used is a real concession and should be accepted as such.
How I agree with Mike Conetta (Letters, October 22) in remembering the "Shiny Ninth", which was always referred to as the forgotten army. My husband was in Burma for a long time. He came home looking so ill with MS and malaria but the War Office did not
I was interested in Joy Linford's comments. I missed Phil Everest's (Letters, October 17). I was posted to Tel-el-Kebir early in 1950. As you approached the garrison, it was surrounded by high wire fences, minefields, searchlight towers and machine guns
Crawley Town have signed 25-year-old central midfielder Barry Moore from Woking on a non-contract basis. He went straight into the squad for today's Division One trip to Moor Green. Moore was Woking's player of the year last season and scored 12 goals
As a former National Serviceman who was on active service for several months in the Suez Canal zone in 1954-55, I take umbrage at some of the things written by Joy Linford (Letters, October 26). She wrote that her boyfriend, who was stationed at Tel-el-Kebir
Sussex all-rounder Robin Martin-Jenkins has signed a new three-year deal that keeps him at the county until the end of the 2005 season. Martin-Jenkins was one of three Sussex batsmen to pass the 1,000 runs mark during last season. He said: "There's no
Fabrizio Ravanelli has held clear-the-air talks with Derby manager John Gregory and could be on course for a Withdean appearance. Ravanelli was keen to sort out what the Italian called "a minor disagreement". The striker was angered by comments attributed
A pensioner whose operation was cancelled four times has finally had surgery. Brian Budd grew increasingly frustrated at being told his routine hernia operation was postponed because no bed was available. A week after we ran Mr Budd's story last month
Despairing Brighton and Hove Albion fans have been urged to keep the faith by one of the club's longest-serving supporters. Cyril Wall has been following the club through thick and thin - mostly thin, he admits - since attending his first match 67 years
Youngsters on a vandal-hit Brighton estate are planning to build their own skateboard park. A group of young people from Bevendean have formed an official committee to develop the skatepark to give them a place to gather and keep off the streets. The
The self-confessed Material Girl earnt more last year than the man who sang "money can't buy me love" - but only just. Sir Paul McCartney, who lives near Rye, was the second highest-earning music star of the past year, according to the Sunday Times Pay
A city high-flyer left the world of power suits and bespoke tailoring to design baby clothes - with a little help from his niece. When Michael Bull took voluntary redundancy from a stockbrokers' firm, he decided to follow up his love of drawing cartoons
A grandfather is to take on athletes from around the world in one of the toughest sporting events. Colin Miller, of Rectory Farm Road, Sompting, has qualified for the 2002 International Triathlon Union World Championships, taking place next Saturday.
Sussex planespotter Chris Wilson was due to fly to Greece this weekend to begin the battle to clear his name. Mr Wilson, 47, will join 11 other Britons when case 53 begins in the Greek courts on Monday in a bid to get their convictions for spying overturned
Two men have been cleared of taking part in violence during a stag night trip to a Brighton nightclub. A judge ordered a jury at Hove Crown Court to find doorman Wayne Howell and electrician Robert Cohen not guilty of violent disorder outside the Honeyclub
A disciplinary inquiry has been launched into the way Sussex Police handled a suspected racist murder investigation. The Police Complaints Authority (PCA) said last night it was to review the initial stages of the investigation into the death of Jay Abatan
Albion boss Steve Coppell is hoping intensive treatment at Lilleshall will hasten Paul Kitson's recovery from back surgery. Kitson goes to the National Sports Centre in Staffordshire for a week from Monday. Coppell decided it would make more sense to
The family of a boy who died after suffering months of abuse at the hands of his adoptive parents have welcomed a decision not to cut the couple's jail sentences. Guardians Simon and Michelle McWilliam, formerly of Gardner Road, Fishersgate, Southwick
Andy Petterson wants to prolong his career in England before it goes down under. Albion's multi-club goalkeeper plans to return to his native Australia, but only after one last crack at English football. The Seagulls have re-signed Petterson on a monthly
Simon Rodger made a dream debut as Albion chiselled out the win they craved to break a sequence of 12 straight League defeats. The Shoreham-born midfielder scored a spectacular goal in between two penalties by Bobby Zamora. The Seagulls ended an eventful
Albion should have gone in front in the second minute when Barrett threaded a pass through the middle of the Bradford defence to Zamora. He had a clear run on goal, but his shot with his weaker right foot was parried by Banks for a corner. The visitors
Simon Rodger was called up for his Albion debut against mid-table Bradford at rain-drenched Withdean. The introduction of Rodger in midfield at the expense of Charlie Oatway was the only change to the team annihilated at Crystal Palace last Saturday.
If Councillor Catherine Shelley feels I am being irresponsible and adding to the fear of crime in the Hollingbury area by responding to information uncovered by The Argus, why has she written to the letters page (October 22) to give further publicity
I was amazed and a little angry to read the front-page article about Andrew Garrett standing down from Worthing Borough Council (The Argus, October 29). It was Councillor Garrett's own group that voted through the changes to the council workings he now
So, our noble leaders on Brighton and Hove City Council have abandoned all pretence of abiding by the golden rule of English jurisprudence, innocent until proven guilty ("Woman's fury at bailiff debt ordeal", The Argus, October 29). No matter what councillors
at this time of year, keep your animals indoors at night, especially cats. They seem to be most sensitive to flashes of light and loud noises. If you go out, lock them indoors so you know where they are. If you can, provide a litter box, leave the tv
The Reverend Clive Jenkins from Southbourne and West Thorney, near Chichester, leads a double life. When not preaching in the pulpit, he's likely to be patrolling the streets as a special constable. But local villains needn't think he'll be praying he
I was most interested to see the picture of the old diamond factory in Coombe Road, Brighton (Letters, October 30). I watched the renovation when passing on the bus. It looks nothing like it did in the Thirties, when I worked for Allen West & Co in
Albion's humiliating 5-0 thrashing at Crystal Palace is the new low point of a disappointing season for the Seagulls. It doesn't get any lower than this now. Things can only get better, that's the only positive I can gleam from Brighton's sorry display
Confidence is a virtue that should be handled with care. Because once lost, it is the devil of a job to find it again. There was precious little confidence being shown at Selhurst last Saturday, on or off the pitch. Having waited 13 mainly inglorious
I was interested in Joy Linford's comments. I missed Phil Everest's (Letters, October 17). I was posted to Tel-el-Kebir early in 1950. As you approached the garrison, it was surrounded by high wire fences, minefields, searchlight towers and machine guns
Horsham's Mark Thornton made a successful pro debut, well outpointing Gary Jones of Birmingham in a middleweight bout at Leicester Square on Wednesday. The taller Thornton was giving away 8lb but his punches were always more solid and the 40-36 scoreline
Crawley Town have signed 25-year-old central midfielder Barry Moore from Woking on a non-contract basis. He went straight into the squad for today's Division One trip to Moor Green. Moore was Woking's player of the year last season and scored 12 goals
As a former National Serviceman who was on active service for several months in the Suez Canal zone in 1954-55, I take umbrage at some of the things written by Joy Linford (Letters, October 26). She wrote that her boyfriend, who was stationed at Tel-el-Kebir
Rico Alderson is struggling to be fit for Brighton Bears' toughest weekend of the season so far. The former Derby and Leopards star missed Friday's training because of flu and is rated a doubtful starter for the BBL clash with Newcastle Eagles at the
Sussex striker Ali Russell scored a hat-trick in AFC Wimbledon's win over Cobham to make football history. The 18-year-old giant striker from Horsham has ensured whatever happens in his burgeoning career in the future, his treble will go down in the record
Sussex all-rounder Robin Martin-Jenkins has signed a new three-year deal that keeps him at the county until the end of the 2005 season. Martin-Jenkins was one of three Sussex batsmen to pass the 1,000 runs mark during last season. He said: "There's no
Suggestions that a hotel in Rottingdean was to be used to house asylum seekers have been denied. The three Rottingdean ward councillors on Brighton and Hove City Council - Lynda Hyde, Brian Hunt and David Smith - have been flooded with calls from constituents
Despairing Brighton and Hove Albion fans have been urged to keep the faith by one of the club's longest-serving supporters. Cyril Wall has been following the club through thick and thin - mostly thin, he admits - since attending his first match 67 years
A West Sussex grandfather will take on athletes from around the world in one of the toughest sporting events. Colin Miller, of Rectory Farm Road, Sompting, has qualified for the 2002 International Triathlon Union World Championships, taking place next
Youngsters on a vandal-hit Brighton estate are planning to build their own skateboard park. A group of young people from Bevendean have formed an official committee to develop the skatepark to give them a place to gather and keep off the streets. The
An ancient East Sussex path is at the heart of an argument between horse riders and dog walkers. Riders claim Hockington Lane, which runs between Wish Hill and Butts Lane in Willingdon village, Eastbourne, has been used as a short cut for horses since
A city high-flyer left the world of power suits and bespoke tailoring to design baby clothes - with a little help from his niece. When Michael Bull took voluntary redundancy from a stockbrokers' firm, he decided to follow up his love of drawing cartoons
Albion boss Steve Coppell is hoping intensive treatment at Lilleshall will hasten Paul Kitson's recovery from back surgery. Kitson goes to the National Sports Centre in Staffordshire for a week from Monday. Coppell decided it would make more sense to
Planning officer Ken Fines made history in Brighton during the Seventies by helping to stop the relentless tide of tower blocks. Now he has written his account of a key period in the city's history. Throughout the Sixties, Brighton was a bold, brash resort
Albion should have gone in front in the second minute when Barrett threaded a pass through the middle of the Bradford defence to Zamora. He had a clear run on goal, but his shot with his weaker right foot was parried by Banks for a corner. The visitors
Simon Rodger was called up for his Albion debut against mid-table Bradford at rain-drenched Withdean. The introduction of Rodger in midfield at the expense of Charlie Oatway was the only change to the team annihilated at Crystal Palace last Saturday.
Teachers who are being driven out of expensive areas of Brighton and Hove are being offered cash incentives to stay. Any teacher struggling to buy a flat or house in the city, where property prices are rocketing, will now be eligible for a loan to help
Sound the fanfare, hang out the bunting, bring on the dancing bears ... I want to celebrate the fact I have turned 40. Of course, it would be easy to be a bit depressed. I've had to tell myself that I will now never play at Wimbledon, be a supermodel
Simon Rodger made a dream debut as Albion chiselled out the win they craved to break a sequence of 12 straight League defeats. The Shoreham-born midfielder scored a spectacular goal in between two penalties by Bobby Zamora. The Seagulls ended an eventful
If Councillor Catherine Shelley feels I am being irresponsible and adding to the fear of crime in the Hollingbury area by responding to information uncovered by The Argus, why has she written to the letters page (October 22) to give further publicity
The Reverend Clive Jenkins from Southbourne and West Thorney, near Chichester, leads a double life. When not preaching in the pulpit, he's likely to be patrolling the streets as a special constable. But local villains needn't think he'll be praying he
What a difficult week for everyone connected with the Albion after the defeat at Selhurst and the loss of a great servant. The long-awaited derby did not go to plan as Palace hit peak form and deserved their three points. The old adage of when you're
I was most interested to see the picture of the old diamond factory in Coombe Road, Brighton (Letters, October 30). I watched the renovation when passing on the bus. It looks nothing like it did in the Thirties, when I worked for Allen West & Co in
Albion's humiliating 5-0 thrashing at Crystal Palace is the new low point of a disappointing season for the Seagulls. It doesn't get any lower than this now. Things can only get better, that's the only positive I can gleam from Brighton's sorry display
Confidence is a virtue that should be handled with care. Because once lost, it is the devil of a job to find it again. There was precious little confidence being shown at Selhurst last Saturday, on or off the pitch. Having waited 13 mainly inglorious
A teenager mad about motorcycles has beaten a field of experienced riders to one of the top slots in a Supercross event. Jack Grover, 15, was competing for the first time in the sixth annual British International Supercross competition at Sheffield Arena
It is good news that Simon and Michelle McWilliam have lost their appeal against their eight year sentences? The only regret is that one or the other could not have been charged with a more serious offence that merited a longer sentence. The NSPCC is
Horsham's Mark Thornton made a successful pro debut, well outpointing Gary Jones of Birmingham in a middleweight bout at Leicester Square on Wednesday. The taller Thornton was giving away 8lb but his punches were always more solid and the 40-36 scoreline
Rico Alderson is struggling to be fit for Brighton Bears' toughest weekend of the season so far. The former Derby and Leopards star missed Friday's training because of flu and is rated a doubtful starter for the BBL clash with Newcastle Eagles at the
Sussex striker Ali Russell scored a hat-trick in AFC Wimbledon's win over Cobham to make football history. The 18-year-old giant striker from Horsham has ensured whatever happens in his burgeoning career in the future, his treble will go down in the record
Albion boss Steve Coppell is hoping intensive treatment at Lilleshall will hasten Paul Kitson's recovery from back surgery. Kitson goes to the National Sports Centre in Staffordshire for a week from Monday. Coppell decided it would make more sense to
A disabled pensioner ignored by police when her bag was snatched is still waiting for justice four months after a police chief made it his personal mission to catch the thief. Faith Connelly has not heard from police since Chief Inspector Stuart Harrison
Suggestions that a hotel in Rottingdean was to be used to house asylum seekers have been denied. The three Rottingdean ward councillors on Brighton and Hove City Council - Lynda Hyde, Brian Hunt and David Smith - have been flooded with calls from constituents
Work to protect valuable heathland wildlife is starting at a former nuclear bunker in East Sussex. Sussex Police's training facility at Kingstanding, near Crowborough, has been designated a European Special Area of Conservation. The force is now obliged
Simon Rodger is hoping to make it third time lucky with Albion. The Shoreham-born midfielder's dream of playing for the Seagulls was shattered as a schoolboy when they rejected him as too small. Years later he turned down Albion because the timing was
Traders will continue direct action protests against a council's parking policy after dismissing a compromise offer as "a joke". Brighton and Hove City Council yesterday announced changes to its parking arrangements but refused to budge on the controversial
Planning officer Ken Fines made history in Brighton during the Seventies by helping to stop the relentless tide of tower blocks. Now he has written his account of a key period in the city's history. Throughout the Sixties, Brighton was a bold, brash resort
There are fears Sussex hospitals could be stretched to breaking point this winter after it was revealed the county has one of the highest number of bed-blockers in England. Figures from Surrey and Sussex Strategic Health Authority (SRA) show there were
Teachers who are being driven out of expensive areas of Brighton and Hove are being offered cash incentives to stay. Any teacher struggling to buy a flat or house in the city, where property prices are rocketing, will now be eligible for a loan to help
They say you should never work with animals or children but our photographers broke all the rules to work with thousands of young pupils. In the biggest picture project ever undertaken by the newspaper, 20 photographers visited almost 300 Sussex primary
I am grateful to English Nature and Steve Berry for championing the cause of the starlings at Brighton's West Pier. The sight of these birds swooping at dusk is one of the glories of the city and is at least as much a part of our quality of life as any
Sound the fanfare, hang out the bunting, bring on the dancing bears ... I want to celebrate the fact I have turned 40. Of course, it would be easy to be a bit depressed. I've had to tell myself that I will now never play at Wimbledon, be a supermodel
Simon Rodger made a dream debut as Albion chiselled out the win they craved to break a sequence of 12 straight League defeats. The Shoreham-born midfielder scored a spectacular goal in between two penalties by Bobby Zamora. The Seagulls ended an eventful
The heron seen standing at the side of the A27 Shoreham flyover surprised and worried many motorists (The Argus, October 30). The usual sighting of a heron is poised by or in water, trying to catch a meal of fish or frogs. If we see any wild animal in
What a difficult week for everyone connected with the Albion after the defeat at Selhurst and the loss of a great servant. The long-awaited derby did not go to plan as Palace hit peak form and deserved their three points. The old adage of when you're
Traders have said a compromise offer over parking by the city council is nothing more than a joke. In fact, the increase in both the number of trader permits and the length of time they can be used is a real concession and should be accepted as such.
How I agree with Mike Conetta (Letters, October 22) in remembering the "Shiny Ninth", which was always referred to as the forgotten army. My husband was in Burma for a long time. He came home looking so ill with MS and malaria but the War Office did not
A teenager mad about motorcycles has beaten a field of experienced riders to one of the top slots in a Supercross event. Jack Grover, 15, was competing for the first time in the sixth annual British International Supercross competition at Sheffield Arena
It is good news that Simon and Michelle McWilliam have lost their appeal against their eight year sentences? The only regret is that one or the other could not have been charged with a more serious offence that merited a longer sentence. The NSPCC is
Fabrizio Ravanelli has held clear-the-air talks with Derby manager John Gregory and could be on course for a Withdean appearance. Ravanelli was keen to sort out what the Italian called "a minor disagreement". The striker was angered by comments attributed
Albion boss Steve Coppell is hoping intensive treatment at Lilleshall will hasten Paul Kitson's recovery from back surgery. Kitson goes to the National Sports Centre in Staffordshire for a week from Monday. Coppell decided it would make more sense to
A disabled pensioner ignored by police when her bag was snatched is still waiting for justice four months after a police chief made it his personal mission to catch the thief. Faith Connelly has not heard from police since Chief Inspector Stuart Harrison
A pensioner whose operation was cancelled four times has finally had surgery. Brian Budd grew increasingly frustrated at being told his routine hernia operation was postponed because no bed was available. A week after we ran Mr Budd's story last month
The self-confessed Material Girl earnt more last year than the man who sang "money can't buy me love" - but only just. Sir Paul McCartney, who lives near Rye, was the second highest-earning music star of the past year, according to the Sunday Times Pay
Work to protect valuable heathland wildlife is starting at a former nuclear bunker in East Sussex. Sussex Police's training facility at Kingstanding, near Crowborough, has been designated a European Special Area of Conservation. The force is now obliged
A grandfather is to take on athletes from around the world in one of the toughest sporting events. Colin Miller, of Rectory Farm Road, Sompting, has qualified for the 2002 International Triathlon Union World Championships, taking place next Saturday.
Sussex planespotter Chris Wilson was due to fly to Greece this weekend to begin the battle to clear his name. Mr Wilson, 47, will join 11 other Britons when case 53 begins in the Greek courts on Monday in a bid to get their convictions for spying overturned
Two men have been cleared of taking part in violence during a stag night trip to a Brighton nightclub. A judge ordered a jury at Hove Crown Court to find doorman Wayne Howell and electrician Robert Cohen not guilty of violent disorder outside the Honeyclub
A disciplinary inquiry has been launched into the way Sussex Police handled a suspected racist murder investigation. The Police Complaints Authority (PCA) said last night it was to review the initial stages of the investigation into the death of Jay Abatan
The family of a boy who died after suffering months of abuse at the hands of his adoptive parents have welcomed a decision not to cut the couple's jail sentences. Guardians Simon and Michelle McWilliam, formerly of Gardner Road, Fishersgate, Southwick
Simon Rodger is hoping to make it third time lucky with Albion. The Shoreham-born midfielder's dream of playing for the Seagulls was shattered as a schoolboy when they rejected him as too small. Years later he turned down Albion because the timing was
Andy Petterson wants to prolong his career in England before it goes down under. Albion's multi-club goalkeeper plans to return to his native Australia, but only after one last crack at English football. The Seagulls have re-signed Petterson on a monthly
Traders will continue direct action protests against a council's parking policy after dismissing a compromise offer as "a joke". Brighton and Hove City Council yesterday announced changes to its parking arrangements but refused to budge on the controversial
There are fears Sussex hospitals could be stretched to breaking point this winter after it was revealed the county has one of the highest number of bed-blockers in England. Figures from Surrey and Sussex Strategic Health Authority (SRA) show there were
Simon Rodger made a dream debut as Albion chiselled out the win they craved to break a sequence of 12 straight League defeats. The Shoreham-born midfielder scored a spectacular goal in between two penalties by Bobby Zamora. The Seagulls ended an eventful
