Frustrated by the lack of choice for vegans, a former shop worker has launched her own award-winning internet supply business. Lisa Rankin set up Veganstore to supply a delicious menu of roast 'chicken', 'ribs', sticky buns, chocolate-laden deserts and
A firefighter who plunged off Shoreham flyover while dealing with an emergency must wait to see if she will receive compensation. Sarah Cotton, 35, from Worthing, fell 40ft and was forced to quit her job because of the injuries she suffered in December
I am researching a book to be called East Sussex Events and would be grateful to hear from anyone who has postcards or photographs of storms and floods, accidents and disasters, sporting and special occasions, criminal cases and war damage - indeed, anything
A former computer software manager who claimed her health was wrecked by long hours has settled a legal action against her former employers. Cheryl West, 50, told an employment tribunal that she had to undergo an emergency triple heart bypass in December
Why is the Government so mean in not giving the firefighters a generous pay rise? They are worth three times at least what they get. My son was in the fire service for many years and received a bad leg injury. He was lucky not to have been killed. He
I quote from The Argus: "Since the council took over parking enforcement it has worked hard to make the city a safer place and easier to move around by taking action against illegal parking." If the above is correct, why do cars park on bus stops, for
As a keen salsa dancer, I can reply to the query from L Forbes (Letters, November 18) regarding the words of the Gibson Brothers 1980 hit, Cuba. They are singing "quiero bailar la salsa", meaning "I love to dance the salsa". Any lovers of salsa and Cuban
A single mother blames five months of non-stop roadworks for the collapse of her business. Tracie Barnes launched her antique business two years ago in a bid to give her three children a better future. However, she fears month after month of digging,
In reply to the "Vallance Three" (Letters, November 14), I confirm I am standing as a prospective candidate in Hove. One of the many reasons for this is because of the offhand way Brighton and Hove City Council deals with residents' concerns. The Three's
Is street cleaning covered by our council tax? How does one go about getting our streets swept and litter removed? I cannot remember the last time the various roads around Seven Dials, Brighton, were last swept. I have become increasingly annoyed at having
After the euphoria of the televised match, it was back to Fortress Withdean for the visit of the much-fancied Derby County. For two years we have battled and worked for the opportunity to play consecutive games against the likes of Wolves and The Rams
As a small and very bad tempered child, I was once given a serious telling-off for throwing my tennis racquet across the net and stomping off court grizzling about things being unfair. I was told, in no uncertain terms, that nobody liked a bad loser and
Katie Cox spends many Saturdays running round a football pitch dressed in yellow tights, false breasts and wings. That is because the office worker from Burgess Hill is also Alice the eagle, the mascot of Crystal Palace FC. Judging from what happened
Mark Sumpter, from Five Ashes in East Sussex, could be stepping up in the world. Eurotech Racing will contest the full FIA GT Championship next season with a two-car team of highly developed N-GT Porsches. Mike Jordan's team, which has won multiple GT
Dave Heal has finished second in the Pro-Supermoto Championship. The Heathfield ace finished second in the final at Blighton last weekend to confirm second place overall. He said: "I am pleased considering I missed a lot of rounds. If I had done all of
Worthing Magic go on a revenge mission this weekend buoyed by success on the road. Magic were 55-51 winners at Brixton Lady Top Cats in WNBL division two south, helped by 25 points from import player Kirsty Dallas. That sets them up for a key home game
I agree with Adam Trimingham (November 14) that the Church of England is under threat and not just from its main adversary, the Devil. According to a large recent survey, half the clergy does not believe that faith in Jesus is the only way of salvation
Health officials have welcomed a decision to strike off a gynaecologist who carried out unnecessary hysterectomies on women without their consent. Michael Pembrey, 56, performed needless procedures, including a botched sterilisation, on seven patients
Kerry Mayo has revealed his long-term goal - a testimonial at Falmer. Albion's long-serving defender wants to still be with the Seagulls after he has turned 30. That ambition embraces a match recognising his loyalty to the club at the proposed new stadium
Four campaigners who got caught up in a raid on a Palestinian refugee camp will be talking about their experience. Chris Osmond, Zoe Mars, Laura Maritano and Trini Jesse returned last week from a two-week aid mission to the West Bank. We reported on Saturday
A woman branded a criminal by her bosses after a £25,000 robbery at the bingo hall where she worked was yesterday awarded more than £13,000 compensation. Mother-of-four Caroline Clark was sacked from her job as a cashier for gross misconduct just over
A police officer who crashed his patrol car into a hotel while answering a 999 call has been cleared of dangerous driving. PC Sean Allman, 38, based at Shoreham, may face a lesser charge of careless driving. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has yet
Hairdresser Willie Hendry is today under 24-hour armed guard amid the blood-soaked streets of Nigeria after the Miss World contest sparked riots. At least 105 people have been killed in disorder stoked by outrage over next month's controversial beauty
Brighton and Hove Albion stretched their unbeaten run to four games with a superb second half fightback to keep Steve Coppell's mini-revival on course. Strikes by Simon Rodger (53) and Arsenal loan signing Steve Sidwell (72) made it eight points out of
Despite a bright start, the Seagulls fell behind against the run of play in the 17th minute to the sort of goal which infuriates managers. A corner from Lewis was headed firmly into the net by Lucketti from ten yards. It marked a return to Albion's bad
Albion went in search of their first ever League win at Preston with Bobby Zamora but without his strike partner Graham Barrett. Zamora made Steve Coppell's line-up despite ankle, heel and hamstring injuries which prompted him to withdraw from an England
Football fan Katie Cox certainly gets a bird's eye view of every match - as her club's team mascot. Every Saturday morning, Katie makes the journey from her home in Burgess Hill to London to run round a football pitch in a pair of yellow tights, false
Frustrated by the lack of choice for vegans, a former shop worker has launched her own award-winning internet supply business. Lisa Rankin set up Veganstore to supply a delicious menu of roast 'chicken', 'ribs', sticky buns, chocolate-laden deserts and
An MP says the Royal Mail wasted money by sending him a mauve carnation through the post in a specially designed blue box. Norman Baker, Liberal Democrat MP for Lewes, has condemned the promotion and says the under-fire post service should concentrate
Children were delighted when television's Ground Force team transformed their concrete schoolyard into a glittering garden. Alan Titchmarsh, Charlie Dimmock and Tommy Walsh spent two and a half days creating the garden at Hillside School in Foredown Road
A firefighter who plunged off Shoreham flyover while dealing with an emergency must wait to see if she will receive compensation. Sarah Cotton, 35, from Worthing, fell 40ft and was forced to quit her job because of the injuries she suffered in December
A former computer software manager who claimed her health was wrecked by long hours has settled a legal action against her former employers. Cheryl West, 50, told an employment tribunal that she had to undergo an emergency triple heart bypass in December
I wonder if the Government has any kind of conscience regarding the pay it gives its members and that offered to the firefighters? If MPs hadn't given themselves a 40 per cent pay rise, then the firefighters, nurses and so on could have had a decent increase
Why is the Government so mean in not giving the firefighters a generous pay rise? They are worth three times at least what they get. My son was in the fire service for many years and received a bad leg injury. He was lucky not to have been killed. He
I quote from The Argus: "Since the council took over parking enforcement it has worked hard to make the city a safer place and easier to move around by taking action against illegal parking." If the above is correct, why do cars park on bus stops, for
As a keen salsa dancer, I can reply to the query from L Forbes (Letters, November 18) regarding the words of the Gibson Brothers 1980 hit, Cuba. They are singing "quiero bailar la salsa", meaning "I love to dance the salsa". Any lovers of salsa and Cuban
In reply to the "Vallance Three" (Letters, November 14), I confirm I am standing as a prospective candidate in Hove. One of the many reasons for this is because of the offhand way Brighton and Hove City Council deals with residents' concerns. The Three's
After the euphoria of the televised match, it was back to Fortress Withdean for the visit of the much-fancied Derby County. For two years we have battled and worked for the opportunity to play consecutive games against the likes of Wolves and The Rams
Brighton and Hove Albion have hailed their latest schools' tournament for children with learning and behavioural difficulties as a success. Fourteen schools from Sussex contested the six-a-side competition at The Triangle sports centre in Burgess Hill
Albion have been handed a lifeline and Steve Coppell must be delighted deep down. Coppell is known as one of the less animated managers in the game but after a disastrous start Steve must be thrilled because his side now have a real chance of staying
As a small and very bad tempered child, I was once given a serious telling-off for throwing my tennis racquet across the net and stomping off court grizzling about things being unfair. I was told, in no uncertain terms, that nobody liked a bad loser and
Domestic violence has often been a hidden crime kept strictly within the family. But today is International White Ribbon Day, which is trying to bring the problem out into the open. It's also the first anniversary of the Crown Prosecution Service's new
Football fan Katie Cox certainly gets a bird's eye view of every match - as her club's team mascot. Every Saturday morning, Katie makes the journey from her home in Burgess Hill to London to run round a football pitch in a pair of yellow tights, false
Brighton Cougars cannot afford any more slip-ups after going down at home to Tamar Valley Cannons in NBL division two south. Cougars, who were at Colchester Alliance today, went down 90-79 to a side they had beaten on the road in trophy action a week
Brighton and Hove City Council has no alternative but to rehouse tenants whose homes are falling apart. But it's a pity action was not taken sooner over the council-owned flats in Denmark Road, Portslade. It has been obvious for years there was a structural
The local branch of the Message Christian Telephone Service started in Hove in 1973, inspired by the founder of Message nationally, the late Norah Coggan, sister of Archbishop Donald Coggan. For almost 30 years, the service has provided a two-minute Christian
Worthing Magic go on a revenge mission this weekend buoyed by success on the road. Magic were 55-51 winners at Brixton Lady Top Cats in WNBL division two south, helped by 25 points from import player Kirsty Dallas. That sets them up for a key home game
I agree with Adam Trimingham (November 14) that the Church of England is under threat and not just from its main adversary, the Devil. According to a large recent survey, half the clergy does not believe that faith in Jesus is the only way of salvation
Worthing Thunder playmaker Daniel Hildreth admits he made the right choice by returning to Sussex. Now he hopes the good times really start rolling for the team he plays for and the one he supports. The former Brighton Bears skipper signed for Thunder
Theatre bosses in Brighton have launched their own search for a star. Panto Star is being run by the Theatre Royal to search for a performer who wants to take to the stage in front of more than 1,800 people alongside acting stars Lesley Joseph, Laurie
Steve Melton is biding his time before contemplating a permanent move to Hull. The Albion midfielder kicked-off a month's loan with the Third Division Tigers today. Peter Taylor, the former Seagulls chief now in charge at Hull, is keen to keep him, but
Four campaigners who got caught up in a raid on a Palestinian refugee camp will be talking about their experience. Chris Osmond, Zoe Mars, Laura Maritano and Trini Jesse returned last week from a two-week aid mission to the West Bank. We reported on Saturday
A woman branded a criminal by her bosses after a £25,000 robbery at the bingo hall where she worked was yesterday awarded more than £13,000 compensation. Mother-of-four Caroline Clark was sacked from her job as a cashier for gross misconduct just over
A police officer who crashed his patrol car into a hotel while answering a 999 call has been cleared of dangerous driving. PC Sean Allman, 38, based at Shoreham, may face a lesser charge of careless driving. The Crown Prosecution Service (CPS) has yet
A new hospice will provide a home for children with life-limiting illnesses and offer a much-needed break for parents. When the Chestnut Tree House hospice opens its doors next year it will have a kind and welcoming atmosphere and be full of fun, noise
Brighton and Hove Albion stretched their unbeaten run to four games with a superb second half fightback to keep Steve Coppell's mini-revival on course. Strikes by Simon Rodger (53) and Arsenal loan signing Steve Sidwell (72) made it eight points out of
Despite a bright start, the Seagulls fell behind against the run of play in the 17th minute to the sort of goal which infuriates managers. A corner from Lewis was headed firmly into the net by Lucketti from ten yards. It marked a return to Albion's bad
I am researching a book to be called East Sussex Events and would be grateful to hear from anyone who has postcards or photographs of storms and floods, accidents and disasters, sporting and special occasions, criminal cases and war damage - indeed, anything
So, Brighton and Hove City Council has made £3 million in nine months on parking fines (November 18). Surely some of this money could go towards the badly needed resurfacing of Braeside Avenue, Patcham? -John Dine, Heston Avenue, Patcham
Sorry to go on about plumbers again but they do really, really, annoy me. This week we had one in to install a very simple shower attachment. To me it seemed just a matter of removing the side of the bath, unscrewing one lot of taps and slotting in our
Brighton and Hove Albion stretched their unbeaten run to four games with a superb second half fightback to keep Steve Coppell's mini-revival on course. Strikes by Simon Rodger (53) and Arsenal loan signing Steve Sidwell (72) made it eight points out of
A single mother blames five months of non-stop roadworks for the collapse of her business. Tracie Barnes launched her antique business two years ago in a bid to give her three children a better future. However, she fears month after month of digging,
Not many years ago, our GP referred my wife to the Esperance Hospital in Eastbourne, where an on-the-spot diagnosis was made of severe appendicitis, needing an immediate operation. It was carried out within days. With no improvement after some six months
Is street cleaning covered by our council tax? How does one go about getting our streets swept and litter removed? I cannot remember the last time the various roads around Seven Dials, Brighton, were last swept. I have become increasingly annoyed at having
How I agree with Gina Ware and Ian Slater (Letters, November 18 and 19) about Brighton and Hove having the worst social services in the country. The social services staff are lovely people but the terrible waste of money they manage is all wrong. The
Katie Cox spends many Saturdays running round a football pitch dressed in yellow tights, false breasts and wings. That is because the office worker from Burgess Hill is also Alice the eagle, the mascot of Crystal Palace FC. Judging from what happened
So, she is dead. It's terrible to say but I hope Myra Hindley suffered. She was surely one of the most notorious and noxious women of our time. The only comfort is that at least she remained in prison for life and Ian Brady will remain for the rest of
Mark Sumpter, from Five Ashes in East Sussex, could be stepping up in the world. Eurotech Racing will contest the full FIA GT Championship next season with a two-car team of highly developed N-GT Porsches. Mike Jordan's team, which has won multiple GT
Has Myra Hindley truly repented for the terrible crimes she helped to commit? If she lied to those who befriended her, God will not be fooled. Does she deserve forgiveness? That question will cause problems to many people, both believers and non-believers
Dave Heal has finished second in the Pro-Supermoto Championship. The Heathfield ace finished second in the final at Blighton last weekend to confirm second place overall. He said: "I am pleased considering I missed a lot of rounds. If I had done all of
Two muscle men from Sussex have claimed three golds between them at the World Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships in Vienna, Austria. Dave Webb and Justin Read, from the Forest Gym in Crawley, were in dominant form as part of the Great Britain
Chris Adams believes Sussex team-mate James Kirtley could force his way into contention for an Ashes call-up. Kirtley, 27, flies out to Australia tomorrow with England's other one-day specialists to prepare for the forthcoming limited overs VB Series
Health officials have welcomed a decision to strike off a gynaecologist who carried out unnecessary hysterectomies on women without their consent. Michael Pembrey, 56, performed needless procedures, including a botched sterilisation, on seven patients
Kerry Mayo has revealed his long-term goal - a testimonial at Falmer. Albion's long-serving defender wants to still be with the Seagulls after he has turned 30. That ambition embraces a match recognising his loyalty to the club at the proposed new stadium
Striking firemen left their picket line to help rescue a seriously-injured crash victim. Three people were reportedly trapped in the wreckage of a car and a van after a collision on the A264 at Horsham yesterday. Firemen from Horsham were joined in the
Hairdresser Willie Hendry is today under 24-hour armed guard amid the blood-soaked streets of Nigeria after the Miss World contest sparked riots. At least 105 people have been killed in disorder stoked by outrage over next month's controversial beauty
Albion went in search of their first ever League win at Preston with Bobby Zamora but without his strike partner Graham Barrett. Zamora made Steve Coppell's line-up despite ankle, heel and hamstring injuries which prompted him to withdraw from an England
Football fan Katie Cox certainly gets a bird's eye view of every match - as her club's team mascot. Every Saturday morning, Katie makes the journey from her home in Burgess Hill to London to run round a football pitch in a pair of yellow tights, false
A single mother is blaming five months of non-stop roadworks for the collapse of her business. Tracie Barnes launched her antique business two years ago in a bid to give her three children a better future. However, she fears month after month of digging
An MP says the Royal Mail wasted money by sending him a mauve carnation through the post in a specially designed blue box. Norman Baker, Liberal Democrat MP for Lewes, has condemned the promotion and says the under-fire post service should concentrate
Children were delighted when television's Ground Force team transformed their concrete schoolyard into a glittering garden. Alan Titchmarsh, Charlie Dimmock and Tommy Walsh spent two and a half days creating the garden at Hillside School in Foredown Road
I wonder if the Government has any kind of conscience regarding the pay it gives its members and that offered to the firefighters? If MPs hadn't given themselves a 40 per cent pay rise, then the firefighters, nurses and so on could have had a decent increase
So, Brighton and Hove City Council has made £3 million in nine months on parking fines (November 18). Surely some of this money could go towards the badly needed resurfacing of Braeside Avenue, Patcham? -John Dine, Heston Avenue, Patcham
Sorry to go on about plumbers again but they do really, really, annoy me. This week we had one in to install a very simple shower attachment. To me it seemed just a matter of removing the side of the bath, unscrewing one lot of taps and slotting in our
Brighton and Hove Albion stretched their unbeaten run to four games with a superb second half fightback to keep Steve Coppell's mini-revival on course. Strikes by Simon Rodger (53) and Arsenal loan signing Steve Sidwell (72) made it eight points out of
Not many years ago, our GP referred my wife to the Esperance Hospital in Eastbourne, where an on-the-spot diagnosis was made of severe appendicitis, needing an immediate operation. It was carried out within days. With no improvement after some six months
How I agree with Gina Ware and Ian Slater (Letters, November 18 and 19) about Brighton and Hove having the worst social services in the country. The social services staff are lovely people but the terrible waste of money they manage is all wrong. The
Brighton and Hove Albion have hailed their latest schools' tournament for children with learning and behavioural difficulties as a success. Fourteen schools from Sussex contested the six-a-side competition at The Triangle sports centre in Burgess Hill
Albion have been handed a lifeline and Steve Coppell must be delighted deep down. Coppell is known as one of the less animated managers in the game but after a disastrous start Steve must be thrilled because his side now have a real chance of staying
So, she is dead. It's terrible to say but I hope Myra Hindley suffered. She was surely one of the most notorious and noxious women of our time. The only comfort is that at least she remained in prison for life and Ian Brady will remain for the rest of
Domestic violence has often been a hidden crime kept strictly within the family. But today is International White Ribbon Day, which is trying to bring the problem out into the open. It's also the first anniversary of the Crown Prosecution Service's new
Has Myra Hindley truly repented for the terrible crimes she helped to commit? If she lied to those who befriended her, God will not be fooled. Does she deserve forgiveness? That question will cause problems to many people, both believers and non-believers
Brighton Cougars cannot afford any more slip-ups after going down at home to Tamar Valley Cannons in NBL division two south. Cougars, who were at Colchester Alliance today, went down 90-79 to a side they had beaten on the road in trophy action a week
Brighton and Hove City Council has no alternative but to rehouse tenants whose homes are falling apart. But it's a pity action was not taken sooner over the council-owned flats in Denmark Road, Portslade. It has been obvious for years there was a structural
The local branch of the Message Christian Telephone Service started in Hove in 1973, inspired by the founder of Message nationally, the late Norah Coggan, sister of Archbishop Donald Coggan. For almost 30 years, the service has provided a two-minute Christian
Worthing Thunder playmaker Daniel Hildreth admits he made the right choice by returning to Sussex. Now he hopes the good times really start rolling for the team he plays for and the one he supports. The former Brighton Bears skipper signed for Thunder
Two muscle men from Sussex have claimed three golds between them at the World Powerlifting and Bench Press Championships in Vienna, Austria. Dave Webb and Justin Read, from the Forest Gym in Crawley, were in dominant form as part of the Great Britain
Chris Adams believes Sussex team-mate James Kirtley could force his way into contention for an Ashes call-up. Kirtley, 27, flies out to Australia tomorrow with England's other one-day specialists to prepare for the forthcoming limited overs VB Series
Theatre bosses in Brighton have launched their own search for a star. Panto Star is being run by the Theatre Royal to search for a performer who wants to take to the stage in front of more than 1,800 people alongside acting stars Lesley Joseph, Laurie
Steve Melton is biding his time before contemplating a permanent move to Hull. The Albion midfielder kicked-off a month's loan with the Third Division Tigers today. Peter Taylor, the former Seagulls chief now in charge at Hull, is keen to keep him, but
Striking firemen left their picket line to help rescue a seriously-injured crash victim. Three people were reportedly trapped in the wreckage of a car and a van after a collision on the A264 at Horsham yesterday. Firemen from Horsham were joined in the
A new hospice will provide a home for children with life-limiting illnesses and offer a much-needed break for parents. When the Chestnut Tree House hospice opens its doors next year it will have a kind and welcoming atmosphere and be full of fun, noise
