Sue Paskins, of Save Our Seafront, is quoted saying Brighton and Hove City Council believes the West Pier needs a big building to attract visitors (January 30). This is not our view. The buildings are needed to generate revenue to maintain the pier for
Cricket clubs have refused to play in Brighton and Hove because conditions are so poor. Club organisers told councillors urgent improvements were needed to pitches and pavilions. Cricketing councillor Geoffrey Theobald said some top clubs had already
Hospital managers with an annual £108 million budget are planning to break even by the end of the financial year. Worthing and Southlands Hospitals NHS Trust reported an overspend of £340,000 last month but a tightening of belts means it should be down
More than 80 per cent of the 2,500 mothers who give birth at Worthing Hospital each year breastfeed their babies. This shows a rise from a figure of 60 per cent six months ago, according to the Worthing and Southlands Hospitals NHS Trust, which runs the
An explanation of the current round of government funding of local authorities could well lie in the latest survey of household income 1998-2001. It shows the average gross weekly income in the UK was £480 but in the North East only £380. In the South
An equalities liaison officer has been appointed by Worthing Borough Council. Andrew Lee, 37, will work a three-day week in the £25,500-a-year-post on a pro rata basis. Mr Lee, who was previously employed in the voluntary sector in Somerset, said the
It came as no surprise to read that the gap in wages between the well paid and low paid has increased (The Argus, February 3), even under a Labour government. The minimum wage, while a step in the right direction, still fails to meet the EU decency threshold
A Worthing man will test himself physically and mentally by trekking to the summits of Mount Vesuvius, Stromboli and Etna in Italy to raise funds for the British Heart Foundation. Rick House, a 39-year-old graphics engineer from Westbourne Avenue, decided
Alarms may be fixed to beds at Worthing Hospital and Southlands Hospital, Shoreham, in a bid to cut the number of patients falling and hurting themselves. About 20 elderly and confused patients fall each month, sparking concern among relatives. Now a
It was late in a summer evening in 1960. I was standing by the stage door of what used to be a lovely theatre on the end of the Palace Pier. I was talking to the youngest, most glamorous member of the repertory company performing there for the holiday
The decision to put back the Thameslink 2000 project by another eight years is one of the worst that could have been taken for transport in Sussex. It symbolises all that is most shambolic about the Government's transport policy. Money is being poured
Knives, a baseball bat and a handgun were used to force shop staff to open a safe. Three members of staff at the Co-op store, in The Square, Westbourne, near Chichester, were threatened by two males who raided the store with tights over their faces. They
A centre which provides one-on-one care for adults with autism is planning to expand. Dick O'Donovan, the manager of the Hollyrood autism centre in Lindfield, wants to convert a former social services block in Haywards Heath into a college providing further
Talks about a proposed college merger in Eastbourne have been described as an important watershed by headteachers. Six secondary school headteachers met this week with Henry Ball, chief executive of the Learning Skills Council in East Sussex, to discuss
A husband told a jury it was a bizarre coincidence he lost control of his car and knocked down his wife's ex-lover. Timothy Porter admitted Ian Cowpland had made his life a living hell after claiming Porter's wife's child was his own. However, Porter
I drive from Eastbourne to Brighton on the A27 almost every day and have a question I have been pondering for years. Who, if anyone, takes responsibility for removing the bodies of those poor animals that litter the roads? I feel so sad as I see the same
I was very interested in the article about the rare buzzard that has been attracting attention in Lewes (The Argus, January 16). Several months ago, I noticed a large bird perched on a nearby roof. It was the largest bird I had seen in the wild and I
Ritchie Venner beat off a determined challenge by Paul Barry to win the Hastings Championships at Hollington. Venner, 37, who was making his debut at Hastings, eventually came through 8-11, 11-7, 12-10, 16-14. Venner said: "After winning all three of
Albion boss Steve Coppell is set to swoop for versatile Icelandic international Ivar Ingimarsson. He will try to land the Wolves utility player on a month's loan on Monday. Coppell wanted Ingimarsson last month, but the deal was put on hold because Wolves
John Piercy secured a valuable point for Albion reserves from the penalty spot in yesterday's Avon Combination match against ten-man Wycombe Wanderers at Aylesbury. The visitors started well with Paul Rogers and Geoff Pitcher bossing midfield, but they
Wolves defenders have joined the Bobby Zamora fan club ahead of Saturday's crucial clash at Withdean. Wolves coach and former Albion forward Terry Connor has revealed their admiration for the Seagulls' spearhead after watching him score his eighth goal
In our fight against the proposed closure of St Anne's special needs school, Lewes, we are continually learning of children who have been deemed by all the relevant professionals to need a special school place for September, many of whom have expressed
Rowan Horner (Andover) fought off a challenge from Robert English (Southport CC) to claim the Les Jarvis Trophy awarded to the overall winner of GS Stella's time-trial weekend. Horner (St Raphael) lost several seconds when he fell off at the foot of Houghton
Cricket clubs have refused to play in Brighton and Hove because conditions are so poor. Club organisers told councillors urgent improvements were needed to pitches and pavilions. Cricketing councillor Geoffrey Theobald said some top clubs had already
Mark Knee scored twice as Worthing enjoyed their first win in seven games with a 3-1 Sussex Senior Cup victory at Horsham YMCA last night. Worthing went in front on 20 minutes when Knee scored with a low shot after good work by Steve Sargent and Wesley
Brighton was home to the stars in the days of Lord Olivier, Dame Flora Robson and Dame Anna Neagle. Now, only a pebble's throw from where many of these celebrities lived in Kemp Town, actress Cate Blanchett has moved in. She has made a point of meeting
As if last year's A-level fiasco was not bad enough, under the latest plans, university students will be saddled with ever-increasing debt. All this from a government that said its first, second and third priorities were "education, education, education
Brighton and Hove Albion are staying at their temporary home, Withdean Stadium, far longer than expected. A decision by the planning committee last night extends their tenure until at least 2005, another two seasons. The club will also be able to put
Brighton University vice chancellor Sir David Watson's contention (The Argus, January 25) that turning polytechnics into universities was a huge bet that has been amply rewarded is justified predominantly on the grounds of efficiency. Meeting budget targets
Labour's decision to impose tuition fees on students must rank near the top of this wretched Government's increasing catalogue of shameful decisions. The punishment of students with a mortgage-style debt of up to £21,000 that could take 30 years to repay
The online jobseekers market is booming. The fish4jobs site topped the National Online Recruitment Audience Survey (Noras) independent survey and was 30 per cent ahead of its nearest rival in terms of unique user. The audit and survey of the major job
A controversial multi-million-pound scheme to redevelop one of Brighton and Hove's biggest brownfield sites has been given the green light. The Government has stamped its seal of approval on plans to transform the Brighton station site from waste ground
Chefs served up platters of culinary cuisine to mark the launch of a food festival set to be the biggest of its kind in Europe. Managers, owners and chefs from 15 of Brighton and Hove's top restaurants gave a taste of what will be on offer at the Brighton
Dean Wilkins believes some of his Albion under-19s have allowed the influx of new players at the club to adversely affect their performances. First team boss Steve Coppell has signed Simon Rodger, Dean Blackwell, Ben Roberts and Dave Beasant, plus the
Wolves defenders have joined the Bobby Zamora fan club ahead of Saturday's crucial clash at Withdean. Wolves coach and former Albion forward Terry Connor has revealed their admiration for the Seagulls' spearhead after watching him score his eighth goal
John Piercy secured a valuable point for Albion reserves from the penalty spot in yesterday's Avon Combination match against ten-man Wycombe Wanderers at Aylesbury. The visitors started well with Paul Rogers and Geoff Pitcher bossing midfield, but they
Albion boss Steve Coppell is set to swoop for versatile Icelandic international Ivar Ingimarsson. He will try to land the Wolves utility player on a month's loan on Monday. Coppell wanted Ingimarsson last month, but the deal was put on hold because Wolves
British Airways reported a fall in passenger traffic and warned the economic and political environment remained challenging. The airline said the number of passengers carried rose from 2.74 million in January compared with 2.69 million carried in the
Budget airline Ryanair said its total passenger numbers last month soared by 55 per cent against the same period last year. The Irish carrier hosted 1.25 million passengers in January, compared to just under 808,000 the year before. On Tuesday, the Dublin-based
Former world boxing champion Chris Eubank is to star in an Osbournes-style fly-on-the-wall series, it was announced today. He will allow the cameras into his home in Hove for a 10-part show to be screened by Five this autumn. Eubank, his wife Karron and
Up to four million visitors a year ride the rollercoasters, play the slot machines, gaze into crystal balls or take part in winkle-picking championships on the Palace Pier. And amid it all, the rich and the famous have walked on (well, over) water. Megastars
A husband told a jury it was a bizarre coincidence he lost control of his car and knocked down his wife's ex-lover. Timothy Porter admitted Ian Cowpland had made his life a living hell after claiming Porter's wife's child was his own. However, Porter
One of the most popular characters in Shoreham has died after a long battle against cancer. PC Tony Hughes was a familiar face to everyone in the town centre and spent most of his career working there. He was transferred to Hove for several months in
A date has been set for the introduction of a pay-parking scheme in the Goldsmid area of Hove. Residents' parking bays are being marked out in the Goldsmid area to prepare for the start on March 17. Transport councillor Simon Battle said: "Occupiers in
A man was due in court today charged with attempted murder. Paul England, 37, of Bedford Road, Horsham, is accused of stabbing Marten Moore at a flat in Horsham. England is due to appear at Lewes Crown Court.
A man is due in court today charged with attempted murder. Paul England, 37, of Bedford Road, Horsham, is accused of stabbing Marten Moore at a flat in Horsham. England is due to appear at Lewes Crown Court.
Creators of a rival bid to save and transform the crumbling West Pier have insisted their vision is not an unrealistic fantasy. Brighton and Hove city councillors are due to decide later this month on developers St Modwen's plans to rebuild the landmark
The Palace Pier was back in business yesterday, just hours after the fire which threatened to bring it to its knees. The public were allowed back on to the structure after engineers declared it safe, saying the blaze appeared to have caused no long-term
The Palace Pier in Brighton has suffered its second blow in as many days after councillors turned down plans for two new money-spinning funfair rides. After the raging fire on Tuesday evening, city planners last night unanimously rejected plans for the
Sussex Police seized a record 20,000 rocks of crack cocaine worth almost half a million pounds. A total of 171 people were arrested in the force's biggest blitz on dealers. Operation Sceptre, launched last April, has resulted in a 62 per cent increase
A trainee riding instructor, seriously injured after a horse kick to the head, how she has been robbed of the chance to own her own stables. When Matilda Webb, known as Tilly, was discovered unconscious in a field five years ago her mother was told to
Most people lead relatively mundane lives. But there is a select handful whose experiences read like a bestselling adventure thriller. One such person was Sergeant Mark Benn, a Worthing veteran of the Crimean War and Indian Mutiny. On a bright August
A man who dedicated his life to helping others and won a charity's highest cadet honour has died. Roland Gillam, 71, who was known as Roly, gave 60 years' distinguished service as a volunteer with the Southwick division of St John Ambulance. Mr Gillam
Geoff Smith has reinvented the piano, 300 years after the instrument was invented, giving it a brand new "fluid-tuning" system. Until now, pianists and composers have relied on just 88 notes from their 88 keys, a limitation which has meant the piano is
Watch this space from 3pm on Saturday for live text updates plus half-time and final score reports from Withdean. The Seagulls held Wolves to a 1-1 draw at Molineux in November and would settle for a point after back-to-back defeats by Walsall and Wimbledon
A couple have come up with a magic cure for sick children, proving laughter really is the best medicine. Max the Magician and his sidekick Millie, real names Paul and Sue Leacy, often pop into hospitals in Brighton to perform their tricks and raise a
Chefs served up platters of culinary cuisine to mark the launch of a food festival set to be the biggest of its kind in Europe. Managers, owners and chefs from 15 of Brighton and Hove's top restaurants gave a taste of what will be on offer at the Brighton
Food additives and colourings have turned Sussex youngsters into time bombs capable of violence, says an MP. Wealden's Charles Hendry, shadow minister for young people, said one of his constituents suffering from hyperactivity had tied his younger sister
Care home thief Sarah Back wept in the dock as she narrowly escaped a jail sentence. The nursing assistant was caught stealing money by police spy cameras installed after thefts were discovered at Pembroke Lodge rest home in Aymer Road, Hove. Back, 22
Happy-go-lucky Kate Moll is creating a Valentine's stir with her array of underwear featuring saucy comments and designs. When not sewing messages on knickers, Kate, 32, is Kitty the stripagram girl. Instead of cards bordered with red roses saying "I
Jimmy and Katie Spill were told to spice up their love life on television last night. The couple were thrust into the media spotlight in a fly-on-the-wall docusoap about relationships. Millions of TV viewers watched as their marriage was put to the test
Sue Paskins, of Save Our Seafront, is quoted saying Brighton and Hove City Council believes the West Pier needs a big building to attract visitors (January 30). This is not our view. The buildings are needed to generate revenue to maintain the pier for
In 1968, a non-proliferation of nuclear weapons treaty was signed by the US, USSR and UK, which limited the spread of military nuclear technology by agreement not to assist non-nuclear nations in getting or making nuclear weapons. Why has the US not been
If George W Bush wants the petrol from Iraq, tell him to come to northern Spain instead. There, the sea is full of it from the Prestige. It is free and there is no need to kill people to get it. -Luis Ruiz, Murcia, Spain
Cricket clubs have refused to play in Brighton and Hove because conditions are so poor. Club organisers told councillors urgent improvements were needed to pitches and pavilions. Cricketing councillor Geoffrey Theobald said some top clubs had already
The picture of a mangled car hit by a train on a level crossing (The Argus, February 3) shows the danger of getting stuck in a stalled vehicle on a crossing without knowing what to do about it. However, if you had been taught by a qualified instructor
Like David Churchill, I, too, was surprised the two boys injured while cycling on the pavement recently were not duly reprimanded. I believe, not so long ago, some lads were caught in similar circumstances and were each fined £30 with much parental protest
Casualty patients are being urged to keep a diary to help improve care and treatment. The initiative has been tabled by Worthing and Southlands Hospitals NHS Trust as part of a £115,000 study into reforms of emergency services. More than 100 accident
There is a set time interval before the arrival of a train before the barriers on a level crossing go down. It often is linked to the speed or type of train (fast or stopper). To allow for cars stalling on the level crossing, this inter-val would have
Hospital managers with an annual £108 million budget are planning to break even by the end of the financial year. Worthing and Southlands Hospitals NHS Trust reported an overspend of £340,000 last month but a tightening of belts means it should be down
So, "economic expert" South-East England Development Agency (Seeda) is saying what the Wealden Line Campaign has been saying for 20-odd years - the Uckfield-Lewes railway should be reopened. Quite what influence this will have over those who control purse
An explanation of the current round of government funding of local authorities could well lie in the latest survey of household income 1998-2001. It shows the average gross weekly income in the UK was £480 but in the North East only £380. In the South
An equalities liaison officer has been appointed by Worthing Borough Council. Andrew Lee, 37, will work a three-day week in the £25,500-a-year-post on a pro rata basis. Mr Lee, who was previously employed in the voluntary sector in Somerset, said the
It came as no surprise to read that the gap in wages between the well paid and low paid has increased (The Argus, February 3), even under a Labour government. The minimum wage, while a step in the right direction, still fails to meet the EU decency threshold
Well, there are a lot of shorties in the police force lately, so the new small car would be ideal. The smaller cops will be able to spread their legs out further than the taller ones. -Mary Frankel, Hove
Town centre traders have been urged to assess the risk of flooding of their premises. Sharon Clarke, Worthing's new town centre manager, said: "With the recent heavy rain, West Sussex Fire Brigade was asked for sandbags to protect commercial premises.
Alarms may be fixed to beds at Worthing Hospital and Southlands Hospital, Shoreham, in a bid to cut the number of patients falling and hurting themselves. About 20 elderly and confused patients fall each month, sparking concern among relatives. Now a
It was late in a summer evening in 1960. I was standing by the stage door of what used to be a lovely theatre on the end of the Palace Pier. I was talking to the youngest, most glamorous member of the repertory company performing there for the holiday
The decision to put back the Thameslink 2000 project by another eight years is one of the worst that could have been taken for transport in Sussex. It symbolises all that is most shambolic about the Government's transport policy. Money is being poured
Brighton has lost its West Pier. The Albion has lost the Goldstone ground. Why not combine the two? A bold vision indeed. -Michael Clasby, Prince Edward County, Canada
I drive from Eastbourne to Brighton on the A27 almost every day and have a question I have been pondering for years. Who, if anyone, takes responsibility for removing the bodies of those poor animals that litter the roads? I feel so sad as I see the same
John Piercy secured a valuable point for Albion reserves from the penalty spot in yesterday's Avon Combination match against ten-man Wycombe Wanderers at Aylesbury. The visitors started well with Paul Rogers and Geoff Pitcher bossing midfield, but they
Wolves defenders have joined the Bobby Zamora fan club ahead of Saturday's crucial clash at Withdean. Wolves coach and former Albion forward Terry Connor has revealed their admiration for the Seagulls' spearhead after watching him score his eighth goal
In our fight against the proposed closure of St Anne's special needs school, Lewes, we are continually learning of children who have been deemed by all the relevant professionals to need a special school place for September, many of whom have expressed
Cricket clubs have refused to play in Brighton and Hove because conditions are so poor. Club organisers told councillors urgent improvements were needed to pitches and pavilions. Cricketing councillor Geoffrey Theobald said some top clubs had already
Mark Knee scored twice as Worthing enjoyed their first win in seven games with a 3-1 Sussex Senior Cup victory at Horsham YMCA last night. Worthing went in front on 20 minutes when Knee scored with a low shot after good work by Steve Sargent and Wesley
As if last year's A-level fiasco was not bad enough, under the latest plans, university students will be saddled with ever-increasing debt. All this from a government that said its first, second and third priorities were "education, education, education
It really is awayday time right now and, by the time you read this, we will be heading home after our hard fought win against the Scottish Rocks in Glasgow last night. We were flying home this morning having scrapped plans to travel by bus due to the
He does not sound English. In fact, he has spent less than a quarter of his life in this country. But Bears new boy Jason Medford could just turn out to be a shrewd domestic signing. The 6ft.6ins forward was born in Coventry and has had spells at Sheffield
The decision by Brighton and Hove city planners to refuse permission for two new rides on the Palace Pier may at first sight seem callous following the serious fire on Tuesday night. But the unanimous verdict of councillors was the right one, both for
Brighton Bears narrowed the gap on leaders Sheffield Sharks to two points with a closely fought 83-75 victory over Scottish Rocks last night. Bears continued their fine form north of the border to make it nine straight wins and they still have three games
The online jobseekers market is booming. The fish4jobs site topped the National Online Recruitment Audience Survey (Noras) independent survey and was 30 per cent ahead of its nearest rival in terms of unique user. The audit and survey of the major job
Dean Wilkins believes some of his Albion under-19s have allowed the influx of new players at the club to adversely affect their performances. First team boss Steve Coppell has signed Simon Rodger, Dean Blackwell, Ben Roberts and Dave Beasant, plus the
I read the piece on plumbers (The Argus Life, February 4) with deep sadness and bewilderment. To state that the shortfall of plumbers and electricians is because training colleges cannot cope with demand is typical of the lofty attitude that nearly killed
Wolves defenders have joined the Bobby Zamora fan club ahead of Saturday's crucial clash at Withdean. Wolves coach and former Albion forward Terry Connor has revealed their admiration for the Seagulls' spearhead after watching him score his eighth goal
Albion chief Steve Coppell will study video evidence today before deciding whether to appeal against Gary Hart's red card in the home defeat by Wimbledon or to punish him. The errant striker's fate hinges on Coppell's examination of his clash off the
A robot made out of recycled waste materials has been teaching schoolchildren how to be more environmentally-friendly. Cycler the Rapping Robot has been visiting schools in the Arun district to promote the importance of the three Rs - reduce, reuse, recycle
Budget airline Ryanair said its total passenger numbers last month soared by 55 per cent against the same period last year. The Irish carrier hosted 1.25 million passengers in January, compared to just under 808,000 the year before. On Tuesday, the Dublin-based
Suffering investors may have to wait 15 years or more until the stock market recovers to its 1999 highs. The yearly study of long-term investment trends, by ABN Amro bank and the London Business School, estimated there was a 50 per cent probability of
Former world boxing champion Chris Eubank is to star in an Osbournes-style fly-on-the-wall series, it was announced today. He will allow the cameras into his home in Hove for a 10-part show to be screened by Five this autumn. Eubank, his wife Karron and
Up to four million visitors a year ride the rollercoasters, play the slot machines, gaze into crystal balls or take part in winkle-picking championships on the Palace Pier. And amid it all, the rich and the famous have walked on (well, over) water. Megastars
A lorry spilled almost 1,500 litres of chemical fertilizer across a road, sparking fears for wildlife. Three containers holding nitrogen phosphorus pentoxide fell off the lorry and poured into a drainage system at Patching, near the A27. Fire crews were
A child development officer died after suffering a disabling disease for 20 years. Samantha Silver, 33, of Lancing Park, Lancing, died at Worthing Hospital on December 19. Coroner Roger Stone recorded a verdict of death by natural causes at an inquest
A police car on a 999 call veered off the road, uprooting a postbox, after colliding with another car last night. The driver of a Saab was trapped for 30 minutes and had to be cut free after his vehicle rolled on to its side. The police car, its blue
The Government today tried to put a positive spin on the police grant handed to Sussex for next year. This year's grant increase is millions of pounds short of what the force needs just to standstill. But a Home Office press release said: "Substantially
The Palace Pier in Brighton has suffered its second blow in as many days after councillors turned down plans for two new money-spinning funfair rides. After the raging fire on Tuesday evening, city planners last night unanimously rejected plans for the
Sussex Police seized a record 20,000 rocks of crack cocaine worth almost half a million pounds. A total of 171 people were arrested in the force's biggest blitz on dealers. Operation Sceptre, launched last April, has resulted in a 62 per cent increase
Today, Australia is only 24 hours away. People travel Down Under in a pressurised metal tube sipping drinks while watching the in-flight movie. They flick through glossy brochures extolling the virtues of Sydney, one of the greatest cities on the planet
Almost 2,200 empty homes in Brighton and Hove could be seized under Government plans to tackle the housing shortage. Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott yesterday unveiled proposals giving councils the power to take over private properties. The controversial
The Sussex Downs usually protect Worthing from the worst excesses of wintry weather. And while this winter is by no means the worst Jack Frost has thrown at us in recent decades, residents have endured several unusually bitter cold snaps, one either side
Srange question, I know, but how many people have had to stand up when attending a service at Worthing Crematorium due to lack of seats? Quite a few, I would imagine, because despite providing the council with one of its largest single incomes, the actual
The desperate assaults on the defences of Sebastopol during the Crimean War inspired the people of Worthing. On November 5, 1855, the town's boisterous bonfire boys staged a violent re-enactment of the assault on a Russian strongpoint called the Malakhoff
Geoff Smith has reinvented the piano, 300 years after the instrument was invented, giving it a brand new "fluid-tuning" system. Until now, pianists and composers have relied on just 88 notes from their 88 keys, a limitation which has meant the piano is
Chefs served up platters of culinary cuisine to mark the launch of a food festival set to be the biggest of its kind in Europe. Managers, owners and chefs from 15 of Brighton and Hove's top restaurants gave a taste of what will be on offer at the Brighton
Food additives and colourings have turned Sussex youngsters into time bombs capable of violence, says an MP. Wealden's Charles Hendry, shadow minister for young people, said one of his constituents suffering from hyperactivity had tied his younger sister
Tim Garland's current project, the Dean Street Underground Orchestra, is unmissable for many reasons. In two years, his orchestra has become one of the hottest acts in London, an evolving live experience like New York's Mingus Big Band. Based at the Pizza
Care home thief Sarah Back wept in the dock as she narrowly escaped a jail sentence. The nursing assistant was caught stealing money by police spy cameras installed after thefts were discovered at Pembroke Lodge rest home in Aymer Road, Hove. Back, 22
Jimmy and Katie Spill were told to spice up their love life on television last night. The couple were thrust into the media spotlight in a fly-on-the-wall docusoap about relationships. Millions of TV viewers watched as their marriage was put to the test
Something must be done about all these old people who are clogging up our streets in their motorised go-karts. These things have become a dangerous menace to pedestrians and road users alike as they whizz around, willy-nilly, on the roads and pavements
With respect to David Churchill (Letters, January 31), since the legislation was introduced concerning cyclists the amount and nature of traffic has changed remarkably. Since 1970, the number of cars on our roads has increased 16-fold. The size of the
As a former railway signalling technician, I have no qualms about driving across automatic half-barrier (AHB) crossings. So long as drivers obey the warning lights and treat the crossing area as they should treat a box junction - not entering unless and
Police found 60 ecstasy pills at a house after bouncers caught a man trying to take drugs into a nightclub, Worthing magistrates heard. Glenn Wright, 24, of Meadow Road, Worthing, was searched by door staff at XS nightclub in Railway Approach, Worthing
What a sensible letter from Ralph Gee, of Nottingham (January 30). He points out the problems involved in reintroducing trams to Brighton and Hove. I remember these trams. Because of the narrow streets, they ran on a narrow gauge of 3ft 6in. Despite this
More than 80 per cent of the 2,500 mothers who give birth at Worthing Hospital each year breastfeed their babies. This shows a rise from a figure of 60 per cent six months ago, according to the Worthing and Southlands Hospitals NHS Trust, which runs the
A Worthing man will test himself physically and mentally by trekking to the summits of Mount Vesuvius, Stromboli and Etna in Italy to raise funds for the British Heart Foundation. Rick House, a 39-year-old graphics engineer from Westbourne Avenue, decided
A pub landlady has been fined for letting a customer fall asleep in a drunken stupor. Lorraine Cobb, 33, allowed the girlfriend of one of her bar staff to stay in A Town's Pride pub in New Street, Worthing, despite her coming in drunk. Two police officers
Brighton and Hove Albion will be able to have almost 2,000 more seats at their temporary ground next year. City planners have also agreed to extend their time at Withdean Stadium in Brighton until 2005. The decisions, subject to a legal agreement, were
I was very interested in the article about the rare buzzard that has been attracting attention in Lewes (The Argus, January 16). Several months ago, I noticed a large bird perched on a nearby roof. It was the largest bird I had seen in the wild and I
Ritchie Venner beat off a determined challenge by Paul Barry to win the Hastings Championships at Hollington. Venner, 37, who was making his debut at Hastings, eventually came through 8-11, 11-7, 12-10, 16-14. Venner said: "After winning all three of
Albion boss Steve Coppell is set to swoop for versatile Icelandic international Ivar Ingimarsson. He will try to land the Wolves utility player on a month's loan on Monday. Coppell wanted Ingimarsson last month, but the deal was put on hold because Wolves
Brighton and Hove Albion will be able to have almost 2,000 more seats at their temporary ground next year. City planners have also agreed to extend their time at Withdean Stadium in Brighton until 2005. The decisions, subject to a legal agreement, were
Albion chief Steve Coppell will study video evidence today before deciding whether to appeal against Gary Hart's red card in the home defeat by Wimbledon or to punish him. The errant striker's fate hinges on Coppell's examination of his clash off the
Albion's grudge return match against arch-rivals Crystal Palace could be rearranged. The derby, scheduled for Withdean on March 29, clashes with an international programme and several Palace players are likely to be involved. Seagulls chief Steve Coppell
Rowan Horner (Andover) fought off a challenge from Robert English (Southport CC) to claim the Les Jarvis Trophy awarded to the overall winner of GS Stella's time-trial weekend. Horner (St Raphael) lost several seconds when he fell off at the foot of Houghton
Dean Wilkins believes some of his Albion under-19s have allowed the influx of new players at the club to adversely affect their performances. First team boss Steve Coppell has signed Simon Rodger, Dean Blackwell, Ben Roberts and Dave Beasant, plus the
The decision (The Argus, January 30) by members of the "cabinet" of East Sussex County Council to close St Anne's special needs school, Lewes, is diabolical. A committed group of parents is desperately trying to stop this closure. Allegedly, it is because
Brighton was home to the stars in the days of Lord Olivier, Dame Flora Robson and Dame Anna Neagle. Now, only a pebble's throw from where many of these celebrities lived in Kemp Town, actress Cate Blanchett has moved in. She has made a point of meeting
Brighton and Hove Albion are staying at their temporary home, Withdean Stadium, far longer than expected. A decision by the planning committee last night extends their tenure until at least 2005, another two seasons. The club will also be able to put
Brighton University vice chancellor Sir David Watson's contention (The Argus, January 25) that turning polytechnics into universities was a huge bet that has been amply rewarded is justified predominantly on the grounds of efficiency. Meeting budget targets
Labour's decision to impose tuition fees on students must rank near the top of this wretched Government's increasing catalogue of shameful decisions. The punishment of students with a mortgage-style debt of up to £21,000 that could take 30 years to repay
Sussex Learning and Skills Council (LSC) is partnering with Wired Sussex to improve skills in the growing new media sector. The Brighton-based business development agency will work on three strands of the LSC's Learning Pays! education and training scheme
A controversial multi-million-pound scheme to redevelop one of Brighton and Hove's biggest brownfield sites has been given the green light. The Government has stamped its seal of approval on plans to transform the Brighton station site from waste ground
Chefs served up platters of culinary cuisine to mark the launch of a food festival set to be the biggest of its kind in Europe. Managers, owners and chefs from 15 of Brighton and Hove's top restaurants gave a taste of what will be on offer at the Brighton
Sussex companies could be the unwitting victims of a war with Iraq. This was the warning from one of the county's best-known businessmen after Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon's called up about 1,500 reservists. He has since said a further 4,500 British reservists
John Byrne is finding his feet in a new career, as Norman Whiteside's sole mate. The ex-Albion favourite has joined forces with Whiteside to look after the feet and lower limbs of young players, including the Seagulls' stars of tomorrow. Byrne followed
John Piercy secured a valuable point for Albion reserves from the penalty spot in yesterday's Avon Combination match against ten-man Wycombe Wanderers at Aylesbury. The visitors started well with Paul Rogers and Geoff Pitcher bossing midfield, but they
Albion boss Steve Coppell is set to swoop for versatile Icelandic international Ivar Ingimarsson. He will try to land the Wolves utility player on a month's loan on Monday. Coppell wanted Ingimarsson last month, but the deal was put on hold because Wolves
Local residents are being encouraged to visit Littlehampton Museum and comment on the display by the five shortlisted artists competing for the East Bank public art commission. Arun District Council had a strong response to the commission, which was for
Developers are proposing to turn a covered market into a mixture of shops and flats. The outline planning application for Littlehampton's covered market, adjacent to High Street and Surrey Street, could transform the area. Included in the proposals are
British Airways reported a fall in passenger traffic and warned the economic and political environment remained challenging. The airline said the number of passengers carried rose from 2.74 million in January compared with 2.69 million carried in the
A drowned woman was found on a beach, an inquest heard. The body of Andree Haskell, 76, of Queen's Street, Arundel, was discovered near Beach Green, Littlehampton, on November 16 last year. Coroner Roger Stone said how she had died was a mystery and he
Hospital staff are treating more patients than ever for skin problems. Worthing and Southlands Hospitals NHS Trust is holding six extra clinics each week at its two hospitals and treating an additional 400 patients per month. The Worthing area has one
A husband told a jury it was a bizarre coincidence he lost control of his car and knocked down his wife's ex-lover. Timothy Porter admitted Ian Cowpland had made his life a living hell after claiming Porter's wife's child was his own. However, Porter
Jobs will be lost and services cut at a refuge for women unless it can get more money. The Women's Refuge project, based in Brighton, caters for up to 2,500 families annually, working every day of the year. It faces a financial crisis because funding
To her growing legion of fans across the world, she is Galadriel, the elf queen who unites the Fellowship in their quest for the Ring. To her new neighbours, she is Mrs Upton. Australian act-ress Cate Blanchett has abandoned her palace in the mythic mountains
A retired sailor has said Littlehampton is dead in the water as a working port. Mervyn Bond, a retired Merchant Navy skipper of Tideway, Littlehampton, said local authorities had to pull together to raise what was now a dead port to a thriving maritime
A charity boxing night is being held in Worthing next month. The Sussex v Kent amateur event, featuring up to 12 fights, will be held at Worthing Leisure Centre, off Shaftesbury Avenue, on March 15. It has been organised by Southwick and Lancing Boxing
One of the most popular characters in Shoreham has died after a long battle against cancer. PC Tony Hughes was a familiar face to everyone in the town centre and spent most of his career working there. He was transferred to Hove for several months in
A date has been set for the introduction of a pay-parking scheme in the Goldsmid area of Hove. Residents' parking bays are being marked out in the Goldsmid area to prepare for the start on March 17. Transport councillor Simon Battle said: "Occupiers in
Creators of a rival bid to save and transform the crumbling West Pier have insisted their vision is not an unrealistic fantasy. Brighton and Hove city councillors are due to decide later this month on developers St Modwen's plans to rebuild the landmark
The Palace Pier was back in business yesterday, just hours after the fire which threatened to bring it to its knees. The public were allowed back on to the structure after engineers declared it safe, saying the blaze appeared to have caused no long-term
Council tax is set to soar by 14.5 per cent in April along with cuts totalling £6 million. It means many people will be paying £1,000 a year for their local services for the first time. Typical Band D payers whose last bill was £922 will find themselves
Most people lead relatively mundane lives. But there is a select handful whose experiences read like a bestselling adventure thriller. One such person was Sergeant Mark Benn, a Worthing veteran of the Crimean War and Indian Mutiny. On a bright August
A man who dedicated his life to helping others and won a charity's highest cadet honour has died. Roland Gillam, 71, who was known as Roly, gave 60 years' distinguished service as a volunteer with the Southwick division of St John Ambulance. Mr Gillam
Watch this space from 3pm on Saturday for live text updates plus half-time and final score reports from Withdean. The Seagulls held Wolves to a 1-1 draw at Molineux in November and would settle for a point after back-to-back defeats by Walsall and Wimbledon
A couple have come up with a magic cure for sick children, proving laughter really is the best medicine. Max the Magician and his sidekick Millie, real names Paul and Sue Leacy, often pop into hospitals in Brighton to perform their tricks and raise a
A widow who died after colliding with a jogger has been named. Constance Kerr, 91, was walking to a friend's house after leaving her nursing home at Bethune Court in Boscobel Road, St Leonards, when she was bumped into in Pevensey Road. Mrs Kerr, who
Composer Sergei Rachmaninov was the Tom Jones of his day. Although it wasn't done to throw knickers at Thirties superstars, a great deal of swooning still went on. At least that is how it was when this last of the Russian romantics played at the Dome
A conman posing as Aussie film star Paul Hogan tried to trick a Sussex woman into revealing her bank details. The scam came to light after a woman told police she had received a call from a man with an Australian accent. He rang his intended victim claiming
Happy-go-lucky Kate Moll is creating a Valentine's stir with her array of underwear featuring saucy comments and designs. When not sewing messages on knickers, Kate, 32, is Kitty the stripagram girl. Instead of cards bordered with red roses saying "I
In 1968, a non-proliferation of nuclear weapons treaty was signed by the US, USSR and UK, which limited the spread of military nuclear technology by agreement not to assist non-nuclear nations in getting or making nuclear weapons. Why has the US not been
If George W Bush wants the petrol from Iraq, tell him to come to northern Spain instead. There, the sea is full of it from the Prestige. It is free and there is no need to kill people to get it. -Luis Ruiz, Murcia, Spain
The picture of a mangled car hit by a train on a level crossing (The Argus, February 3) shows the danger of getting stuck in a stalled vehicle on a crossing without knowing what to do about it. However, if you had been taught by a qualified instructor
Something must be done about all these old people who are clogging up our streets in their motorised go-karts. These things have become a dangerous menace to pedestrians and road users alike as they whizz around, willy-nilly, on the roads and pavements
Like David Churchill, I, too, was surprised the two boys injured while cycling on the pavement recently were not duly reprimanded. I believe, not so long ago, some lads were caught in similar circumstances and were each fined £30 with much parental protest
With respect to David Churchill (Letters, January 31), since the legislation was introduced concerning cyclists the amount and nature of traffic has changed remarkably. Since 1970, the number of cars on our roads has increased 16-fold. The size of the
As a former railway signalling technician, I have no qualms about driving across automatic half-barrier (AHB) crossings. So long as drivers obey the warning lights and treat the crossing area as they should treat a box junction - not entering unless and
Casualty patients are being urged to keep a diary to help improve care and treatment. The initiative has been tabled by Worthing and Southlands Hospitals NHS Trust as part of a £115,000 study into reforms of emergency services. More than 100 accident
There is a set time interval before the arrival of a train before the barriers on a level crossing go down. It often is linked to the speed or type of train (fast or stopper). To allow for cars stalling on the level crossing, this inter-val would have
Police found 60 ecstasy pills at a house after bouncers caught a man trying to take drugs into a nightclub, Worthing magistrates heard. Glenn Wright, 24, of Meadow Road, Worthing, was searched by door staff at XS nightclub in Railway Approach, Worthing
What a sensible letter from Ralph Gee, of Nottingham (January 30). He points out the problems involved in reintroducing trams to Brighton and Hove. I remember these trams. Because of the narrow streets, they ran on a narrow gauge of 3ft 6in. Despite this
So, "economic expert" South-East England Development Agency (Seeda) is saying what the Wealden Line Campaign has been saying for 20-odd years - the Uckfield-Lewes railway should be reopened. Quite what influence this will have over those who control purse
Well, there are a lot of shorties in the police force lately, so the new small car would be ideal. The smaller cops will be able to spread their legs out further than the taller ones. -Mary Frankel, Hove
Town centre traders have been urged to assess the risk of flooding of their premises. Sharon Clarke, Worthing's new town centre manager, said: "With the recent heavy rain, West Sussex Fire Brigade was asked for sandbags to protect commercial premises.
A pub landlady has been fined for letting a customer fall asleep in a drunken stupor. Lorraine Cobb, 33, allowed the girlfriend of one of her bar staff to stay in A Town's Pride pub in New Street, Worthing, despite her coming in drunk. Two police officers
Villagers have risen up in protest against plans for more homes on their doorsteps. Developers want to convert agricultural buildings in Patching, near Worthing, into four houses. But 68 of the village's 80 residents have written to the planning department
A widow who died after colliding with a jogger has been named. Constance Kerr, 91, was walking to a friend's house after leaving her nursing home at Bethune Court in Boscobel Road, St Leonards, when she was bumped into in Pevensey Road. Mrs Kerr, who
Proposals for a new £1 million youth and community centre have been unveiled. A model of how the Maybridge Youth and Community Centre in Goring will look reveals space for a sports hall, meeting rooms and increased storage. Worthing Mayor Eric Mardell
An elderly woman had her handbag snatched last night. The 66-year-old was targeted as she walked along Boundary Road, Worthing. Police believe the incident may be connected to a similar crime in Southwick Green, at 5.30pm on Monday. A man had run up to
A student with learning disabilities has won £30,000 compensation after a council failed to pay for a residential care place. The local government watchdog found East Sussex County Council adult social services at fault of maladministration, which caused
The chairman and vice-chairman of a regatta have quit, blaming political shenanigans. Mike Northeast and Mark Butler, from the Littlehampton Regatta Group, left fellow organisers of the colourful annual event reeling. The regatta, which takes place every
The worst eyesore on Worthing seafront may be demolished after blighting the town for 30 years. Experts say the condition of Grafton multi-storey car park, opposite the Lido, is giving serious cause for concern. This year, more than £200,000 has been
A colony of dormice are to be given five-star treatment by road developers in Mid Sussex. There are believed to be no more than 20 rodents living in Anscombe Wood, near Haywards Heath, but developers who want to build a multi-million pound relief road
Food additives and colourings have turned Sussex youngsters into time bombs capable of violence, says an MP. Wealden's Charles Hendry, shadow minister for young people, said one of his constituents suffering from hyperactivity had tied his younger sister
Brighton has lost its West Pier. The Albion has lost the Goldstone ground. Why not combine the two? A bold vision indeed. -Michael Clasby, Prince Edward County, Canada
Brighton and Hove Albion will be able to have almost 2,000 more seats at their temporary ground next year. City planners have also agreed to extend their time at Withdean Stadium in Brighton until 2005. The decisions, subject to a legal agreement, were
Brighton and Hove Albion will be able to have almost 2,000 more seats at their temporary ground next year. City planners have also agreed to extend their time at Withdean Stadium in Brighton until 2005. The decisions, subject to a legal agreement, were
Albion chief Steve Coppell will study video evidence today before deciding whether to appeal against Gary Hart's red card in the home defeat by Wimbledon or to punish him. The errant striker's fate hinges on Coppell's examination of his clash off the
Albion's grudge return match against arch-rivals Crystal Palace could be rearranged. The derby, scheduled for Withdean on March 29, clashes with an international programme and several Palace players are likely to be involved. Seagulls chief Steve Coppell
Dean Wilkins believes some of his Albion under-19s have allowed the influx of new players at the club to adversely affect their performances. First team boss Steve Coppell has signed Simon Rodger, Dean Blackwell, Ben Roberts and Dave Beasant, plus the
The decision (The Argus, January 30) by members of the "cabinet" of East Sussex County Council to close St Anne's special needs school, Lewes, is diabolical. A committed group of parents is desperately trying to stop this closure. Allegedly, it is because
It really is awayday time right now and, by the time you read this, we will be heading home after our hard fought win against the Scottish Rocks in Glasgow last night. We were flying home this morning having scrapped plans to travel by bus due to the
He does not sound English. In fact, he has spent less than a quarter of his life in this country. But Bears new boy Jason Medford could just turn out to be a shrewd domestic signing. The 6ft.6ins forward was born in Coventry and has had spells at Sheffield
The decision by Brighton and Hove city planners to refuse permission for two new rides on the Palace Pier may at first sight seem callous following the serious fire on Tuesday night. But the unanimous verdict of councillors was the right one, both for
Brighton Bears narrowed the gap on leaders Sheffield Sharks to two points with a closely fought 83-75 victory over Scottish Rocks last night. Bears continued their fine form north of the border to make it nine straight wins and they still have three games
Sussex Learning and Skills Council (LSC) is partnering with Wired Sussex to improve skills in the growing new media sector. The Brighton-based business development agency will work on three strands of the LSC's Learning Pays! education and training scheme
Sussex companies could be the unwitting victims of a war with Iraq. This was the warning from one of the county's best-known businessmen after Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon's called up about 1,500 reservists. He has since said a further 4,500 British reservists
I read the piece on plumbers (The Argus Life, February 4) with deep sadness and bewilderment. To state that the shortfall of plumbers and electricians is because training colleges cannot cope with demand is typical of the lofty attitude that nearly killed
John Byrne is finding his feet in a new career, as Norman Whiteside's sole mate. The ex-Albion favourite has joined forces with Whiteside to look after the feet and lower limbs of young players, including the Seagulls' stars of tomorrow. Byrne followed
Albion chief Steve Coppell will study video evidence today before deciding whether to appeal against Gary Hart's red card in the home defeat by Wimbledon or to punish him. The errant striker's fate hinges on Coppell's examination of his clash off the
Local residents are being encouraged to visit Littlehampton Museum and comment on the display by the five shortlisted artists competing for the East Bank public art commission. Arun District Council had a strong response to the commission, which was for
Developers are proposing to turn a covered market into a mixture of shops and flats. The outline planning application for Littlehampton's covered market, adjacent to High Street and Surrey Street, could transform the area. Included in the proposals are
A robot made out of recycled waste materials has been teaching schoolchildren how to be more environmentally-friendly. Cycler the Rapping Robot has been visiting schools in the Arun district to promote the importance of the three Rs - reduce, reuse, recycle
A drowned woman was found on a beach, an inquest heard. The body of Andree Haskell, 76, of Queen's Street, Arundel, was discovered near Beach Green, Littlehampton, on November 16 last year. Coroner Roger Stone said how she had died was a mystery and he
Suffering investors may have to wait 15 years or more until the stock market recovers to its 1999 highs. The yearly study of long-term investment trends, by ABN Amro bank and the London Business School, estimated there was a 50 per cent probability of
Hospital staff are treating more patients than ever for skin problems. Worthing and Southlands Hospitals NHS Trust is holding six extra clinics each week at its two hospitals and treating an additional 400 patients per month. The Worthing area has one
A lorry spilled almost 1,500 litres of chemical fertilizer across a road, sparking fears for wildlife. Three containers holding nitrogen phosphorus pentoxide fell off the lorry and poured into a drainage system at Patching, near the A27. Fire crews were
A child development officer died after suffering a disabling disease for 20 years. Samantha Silver, 33, of Lancing Park, Lancing, died at Worthing Hospital on December 19. Coroner Roger Stone recorded a verdict of death by natural causes at an inquest
Jobs will be lost and services cut at a refuge for women unless it can get more money. The Women's Refuge project, based in Brighton, caters for up to 2,500 families annually, working every day of the year. It faces a financial crisis because funding
A police car on a 999 call veered off the road, uprooting a postbox, after colliding with another car last night. The driver of a Saab was trapped for 30 minutes and had to be cut free after his vehicle rolled on to its side. The police car, its blue
To her growing legion of fans across the world, she is Galadriel, the elf queen who unites the Fellowship in their quest for the Ring. To her new neighbours, she is Mrs Upton. Australian act-ress Cate Blanchett has abandoned her palace in the mythic mountains
A retired sailor has said Littlehampton is dead in the water as a working port. Mervyn Bond, a retired Merchant Navy skipper of Tideway, Littlehampton, said local authorities had to pull together to raise what was now a dead port to a thriving maritime
A charity boxing night is being held in Worthing next month. The Sussex v Kent amateur event, featuring up to 12 fights, will be held at Worthing Leisure Centre, off Shaftesbury Avenue, on March 15. It has been organised by Southwick and Lancing Boxing
A centre which provides one-on-one care for adults with autism is planning to expand. Dick O'Donovan, the manager of the Hollyrood autism centre in Lindfield, wants to convert a former social services block in Haywards Heath into a college providing further
The Government today tried to put a positive spin on the police grant handed to Sussex for next year. This year's grant increase is millions of pounds short of what the force needs just to standstill. But a Home Office press release said: "Substantially
Drivers are being warned to cut their speed or face being snapped by extra mobile speed cameras. The cameras are being placed at accident hotspots in the county, including several in Mid Sussex over the next two weeks. These include the A22 at Forest
A memorial service is being held for a father-of-six who died after a road crash five months ago. David Rowsell, 69, died peacefully on Saturday. He had been in a coma since his camper van was involved in a collision with a Jaguar at the Beddingham railway
Council tax is set to soar by 14.5 per cent in April along with cuts totalling £6 million. It means many people will be paying £1,000 a year for their local services for the first time. Typical Band D payers whose last bill was £922 will find themselves
Today, Australia is only 24 hours away. People travel Down Under in a pressurised metal tube sipping drinks while watching the in-flight movie. They flick through glossy brochures extolling the virtues of Sydney, one of the greatest cities on the planet
Almost 2,200 empty homes in Brighton and Hove could be seized under Government plans to tackle the housing shortage. Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott yesterday unveiled proposals giving councils the power to take over private properties. The controversial
The Sussex Downs usually protect Worthing from the worst excesses of wintry weather. And while this winter is by no means the worst Jack Frost has thrown at us in recent decades, residents have endured several unusually bitter cold snaps, one either side
Srange question, I know, but how many people have had to stand up when attending a service at Worthing Crematorium due to lack of seats? Quite a few, I would imagine, because despite providing the council with one of its largest single incomes, the actual
The desperate assaults on the defences of Sebastopol during the Crimean War inspired the people of Worthing. On November 5, 1855, the town's boisterous bonfire boys staged a violent re-enactment of the assault on a Russian strongpoint called the Malakhoff
A widow who died after colliding with a jogger has been named. Constance Kerr, 91, was walking to a friend's house after leaving her nursing home at Bethune Court in Boscobel Road, St Leonards, when she was bumped into in Pevensey Road. Mrs Kerr, who
Composer Sergei Rachmaninov was the Tom Jones of his day. Although it wasn't done to throw knickers at Thirties superstars, a great deal of swooning still went on. At least that is how it was when this last of the Russian romantics played at the Dome
Tim Garland's current project, the Dean Street Underground Orchestra, is unmissable for many reasons. In two years, his orchestra has become one of the hottest acts in London, an evolving live experience like New York's Mingus Big Band. Based at the Pizza
A conman posing as Aussie film star Paul Hogan tried to trick a Sussex woman into revealing her bank details. The scam came to light after a woman told police she had received a call from a man with an Australian accent. He rang his intended victim claiming
