A council has formally objected to the South Downs National Park, a move which will trigger a public inquiry into the plan. East Sussex County Council's ruling cabinet agreed to object, saying there was no evidence the park would be of any benefit
Railway engineers have been carrying out trackside repairs to prevent a large bank slipping on to the main Brighton Line. There was evidence a large section of bank near Earlswood, Surrey, at Stokes Nest Junction, was in danger of slipping on to the track
Of course the Brighton Centre should be demolished - ideally during party conference season, when the Government is occupying the building. Look at the lovely facelift the Grand Hotel got after it was forcibly refurbished. This can only improve the seafront
I remember spending many happy days as a child on the wonderful West Pier so I was very sad to see it finally collapse into the sea. But worse than this was the rush to collect all the bits of the concert hall that were washed up on to the shore. Many
I had to write to tell you about the power of The Argus. Last Saturday, you printed a letter from me in which I asked for information about the Zylo Works in Sussex Street, Brighton. It was engaged during the Second World War making nameplates and printing
Tenants' co-operatives could be set to become a revolutionary new way to manage council homes in Sussex. Local authorities are having to choose whether they should keep their council houses or transfer the stock to a different type of ownership. The Government
Manufactured music spawns fickle fans who are quick to ditch their pop idols for the latest flavour-of-the-day. But one Brighton woman is teaching her children a thing or two about devotion and hopes to meet her hero after 30 years of worshipping from
Albion suffered a cruel first League defeat for five games at the Bescot Stadium. Bobby Zamora (twice) and substitute Simon Rodger hit the woodwork during a second half bombardment after Jorge Leitao's early decider for Walsall. The Seagulls, with 43-
Sussex astronaut Piers Sellers has spoken of his shock at hearing seven astronauts were feared dead after Nasa lost contact with the space shuttle Columbia today. Nasa lost contact with the craft as it re-entered the Earth's atmosphere before landing.
Desmond Gregory correctly observes the seafront bandstand is in a sorry state (Letters, January 30), which is why we are about to restore it to its former glory. Renovating the bandstand will be part of Phase 7 of our seafront development initiative,
Council housing was implemented to secure homes at a reasonable rent for those of modest means. When Margaret Thatcher opened the floodgates of right-to-buy, council house stocks plummeted dramatically. We need to rinforce the programme of building more
Formula One fan Mike Bodnar has made it through to the initial round of the 2003 Exchange and Mart F1 Drivers' Challenge. More than 3,500 people applied for the chance to win a Tyrrell F1 drive in the Thoroughbred Grand Prix at Monza, Italy, in May. Only
I read with interest the article saying Councillor Dee Simson had had complaints about the uneven paving stones in Langley Crescent, Woodingdean (The Argus, January 24 and 28). Langley Crescent is not the only place suffering from bad, uneven and broken
Michel Kuipers reckons Albion can do a Rotherham and start thriving after surviving. Ronnie Moore's Millers stayed in the First Division by the skin of their teeth last season following consecutive promotions. Now they are in the comfort zone, well clear
There will be two wildcard competitors called Davis walking out into the arena for the last-ever Benson & Hedges Masters snooker tournament in the next 48 hours. Six-times former world champion Steve will be contesting the event, which takes place
Two cars were smashed by trains on level crossings within a few hours in Sussex yesterday. In the first accident, the driver had an amazing escape when her car was split in two on the Arun Valley line at Barns Green near Horsham. The second driver was
Gary Smith prepared his Worthing Thunder side for their biggest away match to date and declared: "This is going to be like another cup final." Thunder head west todday to meet table-topping rivals Plymouth Raiders in the NBL Conference (7.30pm) with the
Nick Nurse hailed one of the finest defensive displays he has seen in British basketball as his title chasing Brighton Bears dug themselves out of a hole last night. Bears overturned a 13-point deficit to win 69-59 at Milton Keynes Lions and keep the
Baggage handlers and check-in staff at Gatwick have voted to take industrial action to stop changes to work practices. The GMB union accused ground-handling agent Aviance of using bully-boy tactics to railroad through new flexible working and revised
A council has formally objected to the South Downs National Park, a move which will trigger a public inquiry into the plan. East Sussex County Council's ruling cabinet agreed to object, saying there was no evidence the park would be of any benefit to
A technician working on a computer at a Sussex nursery found images of child pornography in its memory, a court heard. After a police investigation, it was discovered the son of the nursery owner was responsible for the pictures, some of which showed
Convicted sex offender Trevor Norkett lived a secret double life by dressing up as a priest, duping people into giving him their trust. When Rebecca Bayliss's husband David died, she turned to a man they trusted to conduct his funeral service. Even before
Just hours before a fatal collision at Fishbourne, a motorist had a lucky escape from an almost identical crash. A Vauxhall was believed to have skidded on ice into the level crossing at Barns Green, near Billingshurst, and then stalled in the path of
A driver was crushed to death by a train in a horror smash at a level crossing yesterday. It was the second rail crash in Sussex within six hours. The 13.25 Portsmouth to Barnham train veered off the rails after slamming into the vehicle at a crossing
Dave Beasant makes his Albion debut and is Steve Coppell's only change to the team which held Portsmouth to a 1-1 draw two weeks ago. Beasant's inclusion writes him into club folklore as the veteran goalkeeper becomes the second oldest player in the Seagulls
An artist will deliver himself in a box by express mail to the Tate Britain gallery on Saturday - in the name of art. Dan Shelton will be sealed in the box and taken by a Securicor mail van from Brighton to London. Dan, 23, of Hanover, Brighton, scooped
Railway engineers have been carrying out trackside repairs to prevent a large bank slipping on to the main Brighton Line. There was evidence a large section of bank near Earlswood, Surrey, at Stokes Nest Junction, was in danger of slipping on to the track
I remember spending many happy days as a child on the wonderful West Pier so I was very sad to see it finally collapse into the sea. But worse than this was the rush to collect all the bits of the concert hall that were washed up on to the shore. Many
Brighton's West Pier is nothing more than a tired old memory resting limply on its side, ugly, unloved, neglected and not fit for its intended purpose. It will take a massive dose of Viagra to raise it to its former glory. -M P Lawes, Holtview Road, Woodingdean
I had to write to tell you about the power of The Argus. Last Saturday, you printed a letter from me in which I asked for information about the Zylo Works in Sussex Street, Brighton. It was engaged during the Second World War making nameplates and printing
Tenants' co-operatives could be set to become a revolutionary new way to manage council homes in Sussex. Local authorities are having to choose whether they should keep their council houses or transfer the stock to a different type of ownership. The Government
Kind-hearted readers have rallied round to bring a smile back to the face of brave toddler James Smith. People from across Sussex were touched by the story of two-year-old James, whose teddies, books and puzzles were stolen from the back of a car parked
I ask readers to help me prevent the frogs, toads and newts in the Rotunda Pond, by the Rotunda Cafe in Preston Park, Brighton, being cruelly treated by children. I have spoken to Alan Griffiths, the grounds maintenance inspector, who informs me I am
Desmond Gregory correctly observes the seafront bandstand is in a sorry state (Letters, January 30), which is why we are about to restore it to its former glory. Renovating the bandstand will be part of Phase 7 of our seafront development initiative,
I guess you all endured your weekend without the Albion and hope it was spent doing something worthwhile. The majority of the lads enjoyed a peaceful weekend, with most taking advantage to spend time with their families. However, one member of staff who
For those of us who can't get to Walsall, next Tuesday's rearranged game against Wimbledon is a welcome break from too many Saturdays without a trip to Withdean. Since Portsmouth paid us a visit, a rather empty fixture list compromised the way weekends
Council housing was implemented to secure homes at a reasonable rent for those of modest means. When Margaret Thatcher opened the floodgates of right-to-buy, council house stocks plummeted dramatically. We need to rinforce the programme of building more
Formula One fan Mike Bodnar has made it through to the initial round of the 2003 Exchange and Mart F1 Drivers' Challenge. More than 3,500 people applied for the chance to win a Tyrrell F1 drive in the Thoroughbred Grand Prix at Monza, Italy, in May. Only
Albion boss Steve Coppell insists he has no qualms about drafting in the oldest goalkeeper in the Football League for today's big game at Walsall. Coppell says veteran keeper Dave Beasant's professionalism is second to none. The 43-year-old signed on
I read with interest the article saying Councillor Dee Simson had had complaints about the uneven paving stones in Langley Crescent, Woodingdean (The Argus, January 24 and 28). Langley Crescent is not the only place suffering from bad, uneven and broken
Michel Kuipers reckons Albion can do a Rotherham and start thriving after surviving. Ronnie Moore's Millers stayed in the First Division by the skin of their teeth last season following consecutive promotions. Now they are in the comfort zone, well clear
There will be two wildcard competitors called Davis walking out into the arena for the last-ever Benson & Hedges Masters snooker tournament in the next 48 hours. Six-times former world champion Steve will be contesting the event, which takes place
There has been no more faithful fan than Karen Nice of Ashurst Road in Brighton over the last 30 years. She became devoted to American pop idol Donny Osmond when she was a teenager. Now she's going to fulfil her life-long dream of meeting him face-to-face
With very little to play for, Bognor Pirates coach Dave Goss used all his bench and saw an encouraging display in the 80-73 defeat of Swindon Sonics. Regular scorers Dave Turner and Paul Sparrowhawk found the going tough, shooting a combined seven-of-
The future of council housing is worrying thousands of tenants who went to a protest rally in London this week. Among them were scores from Brighton and Hove. They may have their gripes about the city council as a landlord but they prefer the Devil they
I was interested to read (The Argus, January 17) that the watchdog Postwatch is to discuss the closures of post offices in Havelock Road, Bates Road and Ditchling Road with other matters on February 12. A letter to customers in the post offices concerned
Reading about the closing of Brighton post offices in Ditchling Road, Havelock Road and Bates Road (The Argus, January 24) made me wonder about pensioners who do not have a bank account and cannot get down to the Co-op in London Road. The post office
While my neighbours can enjoy all the benefits of digital television, I find the new digital television, radio and mobile phone services difficult or impossible to use. I have a sight problem which means I struggle to use a remote control with tiny numbers
Danny Midgley has been hit by an injury blow as he looks to make an impact with the UMM Clippers in Maine. Tendonitis in both kness and bursitis did not, however, prevent him from training at the Boston Celtics practice court on a recent road trip. Clippers
Baggage handlers and check-in staff at Gatwick have voted to take industrial action to stop changes to work practices. The GMB union accused ground-handling agent Aviance of using bully-boy tactics to railroad through new flexible working and revised
A council has formally objected to the South Downs National Park, a move which will trigger a public inquiry into the plan. East Sussex County Council's ruling cabinet agreed to object, saying there was no evidence the park would be of any benefit to
A technician working on a computer at a Sussex nursery found images of child pornography in its memory, a court heard. After a police investigation, it was discovered the son of the nursery owner was responsible for the pictures, some of which showed
Old age or infirmity will be the only routes to freedom for a gangster described as "cruel, heartless and sadistic". Carlon Robinson, 27, was given two life sentences at the Old Bailey for a summer of torture in Sussex. Judge David Stokes told Robinson
Convicted sex offender Trevor Norkett lived a secret double life by dressing up as a priest, duping people into giving him their trust. When Rebecca Bayliss's husband David died, she turned to a man they trusted to conduct his funeral service. Even before
A driver was crushed to death by a train in a horror smash at a level crossing yesterday. It was the second rail crash in Sussex within six hours. The 13.25 Portsmouth to Barnham train veered off the rails after slamming into the vehicle at a crossing
Of course the Brighton Centre should be demolished - ideally during party conference season, when the Government is occupying the building. Look at the lovely facelift the Grand Hotel got after it was forcibly refurbished. This can only improve the seafront
Manufactured music spawns fickle fans who are quick to ditch their pop idols for the latest flavour-of-the-day. But one Brighton woman is teaching her children a thing or two about devotion and hopes to meet her hero after 30 years of worshipping from
My knowledge of astrophysics is a little lacking, as our four-year-old has recently discovered. This week, while we were trying to have a civilised family breakfast, she pestered me with questions about the workings of the universe and I couldn't quite
Albion boss Steve Coppell insists he has no qualms about drafting in the oldest goalkeeper in the Football League for today's big game at Walsall. Coppell says veteran keeper Dave Beasant's professionalism is second to none. The 43-year-old signed on
Albion suffered a cruel first League defeat for five games at the Bescot Stadium. Bobby Zamora (twice) and substitute Simon Rodger hit the woodwork during a second half bombardment after Jorge Leitao's early decider for Walsall. The Seagulls, with 43-
Sussex astronaut Piers Sellers has spoken of his shock at hearing seven astronauts were feared dead after Nasa lost contact with the space shuttle Columbia today. Nasa lost contact with the craft as it re-entered the Earth's atmosphere before landing.
Steve Coppell has done the right thing in bringing Dave Beasant to the club because he is one man who will not let you down. I've known Dave for a long time and he is a smashing lad. He's nearly as old as I am but that doesn't make any difference to goalkeepers
It is shocking to hear of the callous indifference or neglect of duty in Brighton Police's recent failure to reply to 999 calls (The Argus, January 29). Whether gay or straight, this victim could easily have lost the sight of both eyes by being kicked
Daniel Marney wants to prove he still has a part to play at Albion. The young frontrunner is enjoying another taste of first team football on loan to Southend, but he still sees his future with the Seagulls. Marney's one-year contract runs out at the
I find it quite surprising to see both David Lepper MP, his wife Councillor Lepper and the current councillors in Preston Park, Brighton, suddenly campaigning against post office closures. Is this the same David Lepper who, with his Labour counterparts
Two cars were smashed by trains on level crossings within a few hours in Sussex yesterday. In the first accident, the driver had an amazing escape when her car was split in two on the Arun Valley line at Barns Green near Horsham. The second driver was
Gary Smith prepared his Worthing Thunder side for their biggest away match to date and declared: "This is going to be like another cup final." Thunder head west todday to meet table-topping rivals Plymouth Raiders in the NBL Conference (7.30pm) with the
The Sussex-based referee caught up in an NBL storm has insisted: "This won't put me off taking charge of games." Steve MacQueen, the Canadian who also plays for Brighton Cougars, was one of the men in grey during the now infamous Conference tussle between
Nick Nurse hailed one of the finest defensive displays he has seen in British basketball as his title chasing Brighton Bears dug themselves out of a hole last night. Bears overturned a 13-point deficit to win 69-59 at Milton Keynes Lions and keep the
A former police officer has taken over as a new community safety team leader funded by a Government regeneration project. Martin Bailey has taken on the role with the eb4u scheme, a Government-funded scheme to regenerate East Brighton over a ten-year
An MP has given a "now or never" warning in the battle to save Brighton's collapsing West Pier. Ivor Caplin is backing plans to restore the Grade I listed pier to its former glory and is urging Brighton and Hove city councillors to approve the scheme.
Navy servicemen were called into action just one minute after firefighters began another 48-hour strike today. Naval staff manning Sussex fire engines were called out to a kitchen fire at 9.01am this morning, just as the country's firefighters mounted
Questions are again being raised about the safety of level crossings in Sussex following two rail crashes in the space of a couple of hours on Friday. Two years ago van driver Anthony Watling escaped death when a train smashed into his van at the unmanned
Just hours before a fatal collision at Fishbourne, a motorist had a lucky escape from an almost identical crash. A Vauxhall was believed to have skidded on ice into the level crossing at Barns Green, near Billingshurst, and then stalled in the path of
Albion suffered a cruel first League defeat for five games at the Bescot Stadium. Bobby Zamora (twice) and substitute Simon Rodger hit the woodwork during a second half bombardment after Jorge Leitao's early decider for Walsall. The Seagulls, with 43-
Albion continue to trail at the Bescot Stadium but are desperately unlucky not to draw level. The hosts' defence lives a charmed life as three times in the space of 14 minutes the woodwork denies the Seagulls a deserved goal. *The towering Beasant, wearing
Dave Beasant makes his Albion debut and is Steve Coppell's only change to the team which held Portsmouth to a 1-1 draw two weeks ago. Beasant's inclusion writes him into club folklore as the veteran goalkeeper becomes the second oldest player in the Seagulls
Hundreds of people have objected to plans for turning a care home into a hostel for homeless people. The scheme goes before Brighton and Hove planning committee for a decision on Wednesday. Planning officer Steve Walker is recommending the councillors
Housing activists and unionists have joined a national protest asking for more investment in homes. The delegation met both Brighton's Labour MPs, Des Turner and David Lepper, in London. The group is signing a motion calling for an end to privatisation
An artist will deliver himself in a box by express mail to the Tate Britain gallery on Saturday - in the name of art. Dan Shelton will be sealed in the box and taken by a Securicor mail van from Brighton to London. Dan, 23, of Hanover, Brighton, scooped
Brighton's West Pier is nothing more than a tired old memory resting limply on its side, ugly, unloved, neglected and not fit for its intended purpose. It will take a massive dose of Viagra to raise it to its former glory. -M P Lawes, Holtview Road, Woodingdean
My knowledge of astrophysics is a little lacking, as our four-year-old has recently discovered. This week, while we were trying to have a civilised family breakfast, she pestered me with questions about the workings of the universe and I couldn't quite
Kind-hearted readers have rallied round to bring a smile back to the face of brave toddler James Smith. People from across Sussex were touched by the story of two-year-old James, whose teddies, books and puzzles were stolen from the back of a car parked
Albion boss Steve Coppell insists he has no qualms about drafting in the oldest goalkeeper in the Football League for today's big game at Walsall. Coppell says veteran keeper Dave Beasant's professionalism is second to none. The 43-year-old signed on
I ask readers to help me prevent the frogs, toads and newts in the Rotunda Pond, by the Rotunda Cafe in Preston Park, Brighton, being cruelly treated by children. I have spoken to Alan Griffiths, the grounds maintenance inspector, who informs me I am
I guess you all endured your weekend without the Albion and hope it was spent doing something worthwhile. The majority of the lads enjoyed a peaceful weekend, with most taking advantage to spend time with their families. However, one member of staff who
Steve Coppell has done the right thing in bringing Dave Beasant to the club because he is one man who will not let you down. I've known Dave for a long time and he is a smashing lad. He's nearly as old as I am but that doesn't make any difference to goalkeepers
For those of us who can't get to Walsall, next Tuesday's rearranged game against Wimbledon is a welcome break from too many Saturdays without a trip to Withdean. Since Portsmouth paid us a visit, a rather empty fixture list compromised the way weekends
It is shocking to hear of the callous indifference or neglect of duty in Brighton Police's recent failure to reply to 999 calls (The Argus, January 29). Whether gay or straight, this victim could easily have lost the sight of both eyes by being kicked
Albion boss Steve Coppell insists he has no qualms about drafting in the oldest goalkeeper in the Football League for today's big game at Walsall. Coppell says veteran keeper Dave Beasant's professionalism is second to none. The 43-year-old signed on
Daniel Marney wants to prove he still has a part to play at Albion. The young frontrunner is enjoying another taste of first team football on loan to Southend, but he still sees his future with the Seagulls. Marney's one-year contract runs out at the
There has been no more faithful fan than Karen Nice of Ashurst Road in Brighton over the last 30 years. She became devoted to American pop idol Donny Osmond when she was a teenager. Now she's going to fulfil her life-long dream of meeting him face-to-face
I find it quite surprising to see both David Lepper MP, his wife Councillor Lepper and the current councillors in Preston Park, Brighton, suddenly campaigning against post office closures. Is this the same David Lepper who, with his Labour counterparts
With very little to play for, Bognor Pirates coach Dave Goss used all his bench and saw an encouraging display in the 80-73 defeat of Swindon Sonics. Regular scorers Dave Turner and Paul Sparrowhawk found the going tough, shooting a combined seven-of-
The future of council housing is worrying thousands of tenants who went to a protest rally in London this week. Among them were scores from Brighton and Hove. They may have their gripes about the city council as a landlord but they prefer the Devil they
I was interested to read (The Argus, January 17) that the watchdog Postwatch is to discuss the closures of post offices in Havelock Road, Bates Road and Ditchling Road with other matters on February 12. A letter to customers in the post offices concerned
Reading about the closing of Brighton post offices in Ditchling Road, Havelock Road and Bates Road (The Argus, January 24) made me wonder about pensioners who do not have a bank account and cannot get down to the Co-op in London Road. The post office
While my neighbours can enjoy all the benefits of digital television, I find the new digital television, radio and mobile phone services difficult or impossible to use. I have a sight problem which means I struggle to use a remote control with tiny numbers
Danny Midgley has been hit by an injury blow as he looks to make an impact with the UMM Clippers in Maine. Tendonitis in both kness and bursitis did not, however, prevent him from training at the Boston Celtics practice court on a recent road trip. Clippers
The Sussex-based referee caught up in an NBL storm has insisted: "This won't put me off taking charge of games." Steve MacQueen, the Canadian who also plays for Brighton Cougars, was one of the men in grey during the now infamous Conference tussle between
A former police officer has taken over as a new community safety team leader funded by a Government regeneration project. Martin Bailey has taken on the role with the eb4u scheme, a Government-funded scheme to regenerate East Brighton over a ten-year
An MP has given a "now or never" warning in the battle to save Brighton's collapsing West Pier. Ivor Caplin is backing plans to restore the Grade I listed pier to its former glory and is urging Brighton and Hove city councillors to approve the scheme.
Navy servicemen were called into action just one minute after firefighters began another 48-hour strike today. Naval staff manning Sussex fire engines were called out to a kitchen fire at 9.01am this morning, just as the country's firefighters mounted
Old age or infirmity will be the only routes to freedom for a gangster described as "cruel, heartless and sadistic". Carlon Robinson, 27, was given two life sentences at the Old Bailey for a summer of torture in Sussex. Judge David Stokes told Robinson
Questions are again being raised about the safety of level crossings in Sussex following two rail crashes in the space of a couple of hours on Friday. Two years ago van driver Anthony Watling escaped death when a train smashed into his van at the unmanned
Albion suffered a cruel first League defeat for five games at the Bescot Stadium. Bobby Zamora (twice) and substitute Simon Rodger hit the woodwork during a second half bombardment after Jorge Leitao's early decider for Walsall. The Seagulls, with 43-
Albion continue to trail at the Bescot Stadium but are desperately unlucky not to draw level. The hosts' defence lives a charmed life as three times in the space of 14 minutes the woodwork denies the Seagulls a deserved goal. *The towering Beasant, wearing
Hundreds of people have objected to plans for turning a care home into a hostel for homeless people. The scheme goes before Brighton and Hove planning committee for a decision on Wednesday. Planning officer Steve Walker is recommending the councillors
Housing activists and unionists have joined a national protest asking for more investment in homes. The delegation met both Brighton's Labour MPs, Des Turner and David Lepper, in London. The group is signing a motion calling for an end to privatisation
