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  • Bus stop bay 100 yards from stop

    Surprised residents could not believe their eyes when they returned home to find a new bus stop bay painted outside their homes. They were even more astonished when they realised the road markings were almost 100ft from the nearest bus stop. Council officials

  • Trainer Josh faces final furlong

    As the jockeys saddle up at Sandown racecourse today it'll be a poignant moment for trainer Josh Gifford, who retires after 50 years in the business. When Aldaniti galloped across the winning line at the Grand National in 1981, it was a fairytale ending

  • Cenotaph groper is fined

    A man who groped a teenager's bottom as Prince Charles laid a wreath of flowers at the Cenotaph has escaped jail. As BBC cameras rolled, former chicken plucker Phillip Lowe, 46, rubbed himself against a startled visitor in the Remembrance Day crowds.

  • Council backtracks over 'trespasser'

    Housing officials have backtracked on a legal code after labelling a grieving husband a "tolerated trespasser" in his own home. Brighton and Hove City Council told Terry Pemberton to leave his home when his wife Margaret died earlier this year, even though

  • Terrace Talk, with Roz South

    That awful "University of Life" clich about glasses being half full or half empty is for once an apt description of the way fans are approaching the last two games this season. Although, after Easter Monday's game many of the "half full" brigade have

  • Terrace Talk, with Roz South

    That awful "University of Life" clich about glasses being half full or half empty is, for once, probably an apt description of the way fans are feeling. Although, after Easter Monday's game many of the "half full" brigade have deserted and joined the

  • Jane memorial service?

    Jane Longhurst was my teacher for three years and I was wondering whether there will be a memorial service for her. I would like to pay my respects to a teacher who was kind and wouldn't hurt a fly. I know a lot of people who would like to leave flowers

  • Station site is ideal for flats

    One sees often in The Argus where new blocks of flats are planned for the Brighton and Hove seafront. The ideal place for the much-needed flat accommodation is on the site behind Brighton station instead of yet another Sainsbury's store with its area

  • Albion 4 Watford 0

    Albion's fight for First Division survival is going to the final day of the season. The Seagulls kept alive their hopes of a miraculous escape, with the help of arch-rivals Crystal Palace. A comfortable victory against mid-table Watford, combined with

  • The mysterious hooded man

    Andrew Rough (Letters, March 1) and Sarah Walker (Letters, April 4) mentioned the Walking Man. My son and I have often talked of this mysterious man who we both see from time to time, in all different locations, some near, some far. We don't call him

  • All bar none

    The letters sent out for postal voting have a bar-code identical to the envelope and voting form inside. This could lead to fraudulent votes. Also, there are people who have not received any forms at all. I know of eight couples. Is this a fair way to

  • Boxing: West Hill's big night

    West Hill host their boxing show at Bexhill Athletic Club tonight with a mix of juniors and seniors on the card. Matchmaker Dean Brooker has found bouts for most of his Hastings-based gym, including Johnny Sanders (35kg) up against E. Smith (Ashford)

  • Pooling around

    A crazy circular pool table is drawing crowds at Shoreham airport. Instead of walking around the table, you spin the top of the table and move the cue ball to you. It sounds just the thing for a round-robin tournament.

  • City strategy

    I am happy to respond to a number of readers' questions and comments (Letters, April 23). I can reassure Bob Gunnell that Brighton and Hove City Council has not "worked out a planning policy" such that people "can expect more high-rise buildings". Our

  • Try us now

    Letters in the past few months have given us a clear insight into public concerns as the May 1 local election has drawn ever nearer. Labour has been in control for almost two decades and has dismally failed in its financial management, leaving a debt-ridden

  • Trainer Josh faces final furlong

    As the jockeys saddle up at Sandown racecourse today it'll be a poignant moment for trainer Josh Gifford, who retires after 50 years in the business. When Aldaniti galloped across the winning line at the Grand National in 1981, it was a fairytale ending

  • Forgive their trespasses

    Common sense and common courtesy have prevailed following complaints about the way a widower was treated by council officials. Terry Pemberton was labelled a "tolerated trespasser" in his home of 28 years by Brighton and Hove City Council. Following his

  • Watering cans could raise £5,000

    Collectors with a fascination for gardening are expected to bid up to £1,200 for a single watering can. The 18th Century Dutch can, decorated with images of female heads, is among a collection of 18 vintage water vessels up for auction at Sotheby's near

  • Jail term for drink-driver

    A woman who admitted being almost five times over the alcohol limit for driving - and was stopped again on the day she appeared in court - has been jailed for four months. Magistrates at Crawley yesterday told Maralyn Jamieson, 55, her offences were so

  • Mugging case trial date

    A man accused of mugging a 92-year-old woman will stand trial in June. Andrew Bowcott, 38, of no fixed address, appeared at Hove Crown Court yesterday charged with robbing Millie Kershaw in May last year. Mrs Kershaw was left with a broken hip and wrist

  • Albion v Watford: Blow by blow

    Albion's first corner, taken by Rodger, should have produced the opening goal. It was flicked on by Mayo, but Blackwell headed over when well placed. Watford had forced the first corner of the contest in the fourth minute through Smith. Ardley's delivery

  • Trainer Josh faces final furlong

    As the jockeys saddle up at Sandown racecourse today it'll be a poignant moment for trainer Josh Gifford, who retires after 50 years in the business. When Aldaniti galloped across the winning line at the Grand National in 1981, it was a fairytale ending

  • Cenotaph groper is fined

    A man who groped a teenager's bottom as Prince Charles laid a wreath of flowers at the Cenotaph has escaped jail. As BBC cameras rolled, former chicken plucker Phillip Lowe, 46, rubbed himself against a startled visitor in the Remembrance Day crowds.

  • Council backtracks over 'trespasser'

    Housing officials have backtracked on a legal code after labelling a grieving husband a "tolerated trespasser" in his own home. Brighton and Hove City Council told Terry Pemberton to leave his home when his wife Margaret died earlier this year, even though

  • Inside View: Nathan Jones

    With the weather being nice, it's been an excellent and very intense week of training which will hopefully have got us the desired result against Watford today. And anyone who came to the Withdean for the open day would have seen a bubbly and talented

  • Jane memorial service?

    Jane Longhurst was my teacher for three years and I was wondering whether there will be a memorial service for her. I would like to pay my respects to a teacher who was kind and wouldn't hurt a fly. I know a lot of people who would like to leave flowers

  • Station site is ideal for flats

    One sees often in The Argus where new blocks of flats are planned for the Brighton and Hove seafront. The ideal place for the much-needed flat accommodation is on the site behind Brighton station instead of yet another Sainsbury's store with its area

  • The mysterious hooded man

    Andrew Rough (Letters, March 1) and Sarah Walker (Letters, April 4) mentioned the Walking Man. My son and I have often talked of this mysterious man who we both see from time to time, in all different locations, some near, some far. We don't call him

  • All bar none

    The letters sent out for postal voting have a bar-code identical to the envelope and voting form inside. This could lead to fraudulent votes. Also, there are people who have not received any forms at all. I know of eight couples. Is this a fair way to

  • No confidence

    A lot of people make the excuse of not voting by saying all the parties are as bad as each other, so it makes no difference. I have a lot of sympathy with this opinion, although I pride myself that I have missed voting at only one election (I was away

  • City strategy

    I am happy to respond to a number of readers' questions and comments (Letters, April 23). I can reassure Bob Gunnell that Brighton and Hove City Council has not "worked out a planning policy" such that people "can expect more high-rise buildings". Our

  • First past post

    Voters are at last seizing the opportunity to post their ballot papers for the May 1 election. The experiment of a postal-only ballot at Brighton and Hove City Council is expected to draw at least as many voters out of the woodwork as the last election

  • Trainer Josh faces final furlong

    As the jockeys saddle up at Sandown racecourse today it'll be a poignant moment for trainer Josh Gifford, who retires after 50 years in the business. When Aldaniti galloped across the winning line at the Grand National in 1981, it was a fairytale ending

  • Speedway: Eagles ace is one of the best

    Edward Kennett is celebrating a remarkable performance in the British under-21 speedway championship. The 16-year-old whizzkid from Magham Down in East Sussex finished third in a 24-strong field at Sheffield after getting a late call-up. Kennett, an Eastbourne

  • Random choice is better than ballot

    Valerie Paynter (Letters, April 24) says it is very sad that "the same lie" is repeated in three letters in these columns. What is really sad - tragic even - is that for a month or so before every election, these letters columns are filled with the same

  • Cricket: Innes strike could be crucial

    Kevin Innes struck a crucial blow for Sussex with his second ball of the match to leave the Championship opener against Middlesex evenly poised going into the final day. The all-rounder ended a partnership of 117 in 29 overs between Andy Strauss and Owais

  • Jail term for drink-driver

    A woman who admitted being almost five times over the alcohol limit for driving - and was stopped again on the day she appeared in court - has been jailed for four months. Magistrates at Crawley yesterday told Maralyn Jamieson, 55, her offences were so

  • Mugging case trial date

    A man accused of mugging a 92-year-old woman will stand trial in June. Andrew Bowcott, 38, of no fixed address, appeared at Hove Crown Court yesterday charged with robbing Millie Kershaw in May last year. Mrs Kershaw was left with a broken hip and wrist

  • A&E waiting times improve

    Accident and emergency departments are dealing with patients more quickly but not fast enough to meet Government targets, new figures have revealed. About 82 per cent of patients visiting casualties in Brighton and Haywards Heath are seen, treated and

  • Fare dodgers face crackdown

    A rail operator is cracking down on fare dodgers by introducing a penalty scheme. Thameslink, which runs services from Brighton through London to Bedford, is bringing in the penalty fares for the first time since 1997. The scheme will operate between

  • Albion 4 Watford 0

    Albion's fight for First Division survival is going to the final day of the season. The Seagulls kept alive their hopes of a miraculous escape, with the help of arch-rivals Crystal Palace. A comfortable victory against mid-table Watford, combined with

  • Inside View: Nathan Jones

    With the weather being nice, it's been an excellent and very intense week of training which will hopefully have got us the desired result against Watford today. And anyone who came to the Withdean for the open day would have seen a bubbly and talented

  • Jess's tragic tale

    I write in response to the article about the killing of Jess the collie dog (The Argus, April 19). Being a dog lover and animal lover generally, I have never thought a human could be so cruel and barbaric as to throw a dog from a moving car. My thoughts

  • Seagulls hail super skipper

    Danny Cullip has been hailed by fans as Albion's captain fantastic. They have voted the Seagulls' inspirational skipper player of the season. Cullip topped the poll from Sussex-born club stalwart Kerry Mayo. Top scorer Bobby Zamora, winner of the main

  • Home Truths, with Jacqui Bealing

    My husband and his brother, Max, are kind, loyal and considerate towards each other. They talk on the phone at least twice a week, they remember to send birthday cards and they are proud of each other's achievements. This doesn't stop them from being

  • Muddied waters

    The origin of the name of Pease Pottage generally told is it was the place prisoners were given a meal at a break on their journey. I have heard two versions: First, that they were on their way from the assizes at Lewes to jail at Horsham and, second,

  • No confidence

    A lot of people make the excuse of not voting by saying all the parties are as bad as each other, so it makes no difference. I have a lot of sympathy with this opinion, although I pride myself that I have missed voting at only one election (I was away

  • Motorsport: Ballard leads dual Sussex attack

    Andrew Ballard is hoping to step up his challenge for honours after recording his first win of the season. The Portslade rider took victory in the Clubman 400 race at Oulton Park last weekend. He finished two places ahead of team-mate John Evans, also

  • Tell us more

    Defend Council Housing represents tenants opposed to the privatisation of their homes. J A Blease's support (Letters, April 23) is welcome whether or not he is elected as a councillor for Queen's Park. But the fact that he is a council tenant is not enough

  • First past post

    Voters are at last seizing the opportunity to post their ballot papers for the May 1 election. The experiment of a postal-only ballot at Brighton and Hove City Council is expected to draw at least as many voters out of the woodwork as the last election

  • Last post

    The feature "Local service stamped out" (The Argus, April 24) highlights the closure of small post offices. Our local post office on Ditchling Road, Brighton, closed recently and I am now required to go to the post office in the Co-op in London Road,

  • Speedway: Eagles ace is one of the best

    Edward Kennett is celebrating a remarkable performance in the British under-21 speedway championship. The 16-year-old whizzkid from Magham Down in East Sussex finished third in a 24-strong field at Sheffield after getting a late call-up. Kennett, an Eastbourne

  • Random choice is better than ballot

    Valerie Paynter (Letters, April 24) says it is very sad that "the same lie" is repeated in three letters in these columns. What is really sad - tragic even - is that for a month or so before every election, these letters columns are filled with the same

  • Cricket: Innes strike could be crucial

    Kevin Innes struck a crucial blow for Sussex with his second ball of the match to leave the Championship opener against Middlesex evenly poised going into the final day. The all-rounder ended a partnership of 117 in 29 overs between Andy Strauss and Owais

  • Seagulls hail super skipper

    Danny Cullip has been hailed by fans as Albion's captain fantastic. They have voted the Seagulls' inspirational skipper player of the season. Cullip topped the poll from Sussex-born club stalwart Kerry Mayo. Top scorer Bobby Zamora, winner of the main

  • Tributes to sporting legend

    More than 200 people packed a chapel to pay tribute to a "local legend", sportsman and actor who died after gas cylinders exploded on his boat. Tim Brooking, 67, well known in hockey circles across the south of England, was restoring a former lifeboat

  • Net result for artists

    Artists can show their work on a new web site. Fluid-inc is a Brighton-based artists' agency which has been launched to enable artists the chance to get work and increase their exposure. Its web site features an internet gallery on which 20 illustrators

  • Curate's wife in Sars peril

    A curate is praying for the safety of his wife who is living in Sars-stricken Hong Kong. Peter Lo, 48, has been appointed curate at Holy Cross Church in Uckfield but his wife Joni is still living in his Hong Kong homeland. The pair have visited each other

  • A&E waiting times improve

    Accident and emergency departments are dealing with patients more quickly but not fast enough to meet Government targets, new figures have revealed. About 82 per cent of patients visiting casualties in Brighton and Haywards Heath are seen, treated and

  • Fare dodgers face crackdown

    A rail operator is cracking down on fare dodgers by introducing a penalty scheme. Thameslink, which runs services from Brighton through London to Bedford, is bringing in the penalty fares for the first time since 1997. The scheme will operate between

  • Jane murder hunt: Man released

    A 35-year-old guitarist has been released on police bail after questioning over the murder of schoolteacher Jane Longhurst. The man, who lives with a female friend of Jane's in Hove, was arrested on Thursday evening. He is said to deny any involvement

  • Albion 4 Watford 0

    Albion's fight for First Division survival is going to the final day of the season. The Seagulls kept alive their hopes of a miraculous escape, with the help of arch-rivals Crystal Palace. A comfortable victory against mid-table Watford, combined with

  • Albion v Watford: The teams

    Albion were bugged by illness for Saturday's must-win final home fixture against mid-table Watford. Paul Brooker and Richard Carpenter were both ruled out by a virus. Steve Coppell's assistant Bob Booker has been laid low by the same illness for the past

  • April 25: Middlesex v Sussex (Close)

    Kevin Innes' crucial blow for Sussex left the Championship opener against Middlesex evenly poised going into the final day. The all-rounder ended a partnership of 117 in 29 overs between Andy Strauss and Owais Shah which was threatening to take the match

  • Bus stop bay 100 yards from stop

    Surprised residents could not believe their eyes when they returned home to find a new bus stop bay painted outside their homes. They were even more astonished when they realised the road markings were almost 100ft from the nearest bus stop. Council officials

  • Terrace Talk, with Roz South

    That awful "University of Life" clich about glasses being half full or half empty is for once an apt description of the way fans are approaching the last two games this season. Although, after Easter Monday's game many of the "half full" brigade have

  • Terrace Talk, with Roz South

    That awful "University of Life" clich about glasses being half full or half empty is, for once, probably an apt description of the way fans are feeling. Although, after Easter Monday's game many of the "half full" brigade have deserted and joined the

  • Jess's tragic tale

    I write in response to the article about the killing of Jess the collie dog (The Argus, April 19). Being a dog lover and animal lover generally, I have never thought a human could be so cruel and barbaric as to throw a dog from a moving car. My thoughts

  • Seagulls hail super skipper

    Danny Cullip has been hailed by fans as Albion's captain fantastic. They have voted the Seagulls' inspirational skipper player of the season. Cullip topped the poll from Sussex-born club stalwart Kerry Mayo. Top scorer Bobby Zamora, winner of the main

  • Home Truths, with Jacqui Bealing

    My husband and his brother, Max, are kind, loyal and considerate towards each other. They talk on the phone at least twice a week, they remember to send birthday cards and they are proud of each other's achievements. This doesn't stop them from being

  • Albion 4 Watford 0

    Albion's fight for First Division survival is going to the final day of the season. The Seagulls kept alive their hopes of a miraculous escape, with the help of arch-rivals Crystal Palace. A comfortable victory against mid-table Watford, combined with

  • Muddied waters

    The origin of the name of Pease Pottage generally told is it was the place prisoners were given a meal at a break on their journey. I have heard two versions: First, that they were on their way from the assizes at Lewes to jail at Horsham and, second,

  • Motorsport: Ballard leads dual Sussex attack

    Andrew Ballard is hoping to step up his challenge for honours after recording his first win of the season. The Portslade rider took victory in the Clubman 400 race at Oulton Park last weekend. He finished two places ahead of team-mate John Evans, also

  • Tell us more

    Defend Council Housing represents tenants opposed to the privatisation of their homes. J A Blease's support (Letters, April 23) is welcome whether or not he is elected as a councillor for Queen's Park. But the fact that he is a council tenant is not enough

  • Boxing: West Hill's big night

    West Hill host their boxing show at Bexhill Athletic Club tonight with a mix of juniors and seniors on the card. Matchmaker Dean Brooker has found bouts for most of his Hastings-based gym, including Johnny Sanders (35kg) up against E. Smith (Ashford)

  • Pooling around

    A crazy circular pool table is drawing crowds at Shoreham airport. Instead of walking around the table, you spin the top of the table and move the cue ball to you. It sounds just the thing for a round-robin tournament.

  • Try us now

    Letters in the past few months have given us a clear insight into public concerns as the May 1 local election has drawn ever nearer. Labour has been in control for almost two decades and has dismally failed in its financial management, leaving a debt-ridden

  • Forgive their trespasses

    Common sense and common courtesy have prevailed following complaints about the way a widower was treated by council officials. Terry Pemberton was labelled a "tolerated trespasser" in his home of 28 years by Brighton and Hove City Council. Following his

  • Last post

    The feature "Local service stamped out" (The Argus, April 24) highlights the closure of small post offices. Our local post office on Ditchling Road, Brighton, closed recently and I am now required to go to the post office in the Co-op in London Road,

  • Seagulls hail super skipper

    Danny Cullip has been hailed by fans as Albion's captain fantastic. They have voted the Seagulls' inspirational skipper player of the season. Cullip topped the poll from Sussex-born club stalwart Kerry Mayo. Top scorer Bobby Zamora, winner of the main

  • Watering cans could raise £5,000

    Collectors with a fascination for gardening are expected to bid up to £1,200 for a single watering can. The 18th Century Dutch can, decorated with images of female heads, is among a collection of 18 vintage water vessels up for auction at Sotheby's near

  • Tributes to sporting legend

    More than 200 people packed a chapel to pay tribute to a "local legend", sportsman and actor who died after gas cylinders exploded on his boat. Tim Brooking, 67, well known in hockey circles across the south of England, was restoring a former lifeboat

  • Net result for artists

    Artists can show their work on a new web site. Fluid-inc is a Brighton-based artists' agency which has been launched to enable artists the chance to get work and increase their exposure. Its web site features an internet gallery on which 20 illustrators

  • Curate's wife in Sars peril

    A curate is praying for the safety of his wife who is living in Sars-stricken Hong Kong. Peter Lo, 48, has been appointed curate at Holy Cross Church in Uckfield but his wife Joni is still living in his Hong Kong homeland. The pair have visited each other

  • Jane murder hunt: Man released

    A 35-year-old guitarist has been released on police bail after questioning over the murder of schoolteacher Jane Longhurst. The man, who lives with a female friend of Jane's in Hove, was arrested on Thursday evening. He is said to deny any involvement

  • Albion v Watford: Blow by blow

    Albion's first corner, taken by Rodger, should have produced the opening goal. It was flicked on by Mayo, but Blackwell headed over when well placed. Watford had forced the first corner of the contest in the fourth minute through Smith. Ardley's delivery

  • Albion v Watford: The teams

    Albion were bugged by illness for Saturday's must-win final home fixture against mid-table Watford. Paul Brooker and Richard Carpenter were both ruled out by a virus. Steve Coppell's assistant Bob Booker has been laid low by the same illness for the past

  • April 25: Middlesex v Sussex (Close)

    Kevin Innes' crucial blow for Sussex left the Championship opener against Middlesex evenly poised going into the final day. The all-rounder ended a partnership of 117 in 29 overs between Andy Strauss and Owais Shah which was threatening to take the match