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  • New hitman plays it cool

    Leon Knight only committed himself to two months with Albion as a precaution after being 'stranded' on-loan at Sheffield Wednesday for the whole of last season, Steve Coppell says. The 20-year-old Chelsea striker makes his Albion debut in the pre-season

  • Home Truths, with Jacqui Bealing

    Not since she was a wee baby has our five-year-old's life been without the weekly routine of nursery and, more latterly, school. Now, for the next six weeks, she will be in the constant company of either me, my husband or both of us. We've had to do a

  • Motorsport: Biddulph proves his metal

    Young karting prospect Lloyd Biddulph is gaining valuable experience ahead of taking part in next year's British Championship. The 11-year-old from Franklands Village is too young to compete at junior karting's top level this season but has been taking

  • Cricket: Kirtley's on course for double

    Has anyone given more to the Sussex cause in the last few years than James Kirtley? Probably not. Which is why no one would begrudge the county's premier fast bowler if he were to achieve a dream double this summer. Kirtley was denied an England Test

  • Basketball: Bears chief slams Ralph deal

    Brighton Bears chief Nick Nurse has accused rivals London Towers of making an illegal approach for one of his top players. Nurse alleges Towers offered guard Ralph Blalock terms for 2003/04 before the end of last season without first getting the club's

  • Cheeky Girls could be check-in girls

    Monica and Gabriela, the wiggling, giggling Cheeky Girls, are going on holiday - and could be coming to an airport near you. The check-in queue at Gatwick might never be the same again as the most famous failures ever to emerge from Transylvania are waiting

  • City boss' pay rise sparks outrage

    A whopping £25,000 pay rise handed to Brighton and Hove's council boss has been branded "obscene" by community leaders. City chief executive David Panter's annual pay cheque will shoot up by 21 per cent - from £120,000 to £145,000 - in October after councillors

  • Level-crossing victim tried to reverse

    A motorist tried to reverse moments before he was crushed to death by a train in a horror smash at a level crossing, an inquest heard. Derek Boulter, 69, was killed instantly when a Portsmouth-to-Barnham train slammed into his car at a crossing by Fishbourne

  • Airport road charge on horizon

    People flying from Gatwick could be hit by congestion charging under controversial plans to install a boundary around the airport which would see every car charged for a visit. With an eye on Ken Livingstone's congestion scheme in London, the influential

  • Riddle of best man's death

    A best man took a cocktail of drink and drugs before he was found drowned during a stag weekend in Belgium, an inquest heard. Traces of ecstasy, amphetamine and a large amount of alcohol were found in the body of Ian Gilbert, 25, following his death in

  • Hoax bomb caller jailed

    A man has been jailed for more than a year after admitting making a hoax bomb threat to a Brighton cinema. Simon Yarwood, 24, pleaded guilty to the offence at Lewes Crown Court. The hearing was told Yarwood, who is currently in Lewes Prison, borrowed

  • Boy, 12, dies in police car crash

    A boy of 12 was killed when the car he was travelling in was involved in a smash with a police car. The youngster died at the scene on Friday, despite attempts to save him. He was a passenger in a red Peugeot 106 being driven south along the B2114 on

  • Five lies that nailed a killer

    Murderer David MacBride lied to the end as he was sentenced to life in prison for brutally killing an elderly boat owner. MacBride slowly shook his head as he was led from the dock after being unanimously convicted of the murder of Robert Saint, who he

  • Chris Adams: Happy memories ahead of showdown

    Memories of last year's win over Surrey will certainly be fresh in our minds when we prepare for what is probably the most eagerly awaited Championship match of the season so far. We performed brilliantly in that game almost a year ago, while it's fair

  • Rigged vote

    I applaud you for publishing Martina Watts' article about the Government's rigging of the vote to pass the Food Supplements Directive (The Argus, July 19). As Martina's article indicated, I attended the committee meeting as a public observer and can confirm

  • Cheeky cheer

    If you're stuck in an airport waiting for a delayed plane, free live entertainment may be on the way. Monica and Gabriela, the Cheeky Girls from Rye, want to perform in arrival and departure halls. It's the only way in which the bad taste pair can ever

  • Motorsport: MacDonald climbs on board

    Cath MacDonald has been signed up to race for the Crawley-based Dot.COM Racing team in 2004. MacDonald, 25, from Portslade, impressed team bosses during a testing session at Mallory Park last week. Teenager Oliver Merrilees, from Crawley, already races

  • The fight for the fields

    In an ideal world, a patch of land off Redhill Close in Westdene, Brighton, could be used for its original purpose of playing fields. But this is Brighton and Hove, a city trapped between the Downs and the sea where spare land is at a premium. It has

  • We can't cope

    We are extremely worried by the proposed development because the Westdene area cannot cope with a further 112 homes. The drainage system in the Redhill Drive area is full to capacity and any additional demand could impact upon the entire neighbourhood

  • Cricket: Kirtley's on course for double

    Has anyone given more to the Sussex cause in the last few years than James Kirtley? Probably not. Which is why no one would begrudge the county's premier fast bowler if he were to achieve a dream double this summer. Kirtley was denied an England Test

  • We cannot support more homes here

    As residents of Redhill Drive, we are extremely concerned by the proposed development on the greenfield site in the middle of our neighbourhood. We object to the plans because Redhill Drive is not a main road. It is a residential road along which parents

  • Cheeky Girls could be check-in girls

    Monica and Gabriela, the wiggling, giggling Cheeky Girls, are going on holiday - and could be coming to an airport near you. The check-in queue at Gatwick might never be the same again as the most famous failures ever to emerge from Transylvania are waiting

  • Repairs cut airport rail link

    Tourists using the express rail link to Gatwick will have to contend with a 50 per cent cut in trains at the busiest getaway time of the year because of essential engineering work. The work, by Network Rail, will reduce Gatwick Express's four-an-hour

  • Five lies that nailed a killer

    Murderer David MacBride lied to the end as he was sentenced to life in prison for brutally killing an elderly boat owner. MacBride slowly shook his head as he was led from the dock after being unanimously convicted of the murder of Robert Saint, who he

  • New hitman plays it cool

    Leon Knight only committed himself to two months with Albion as a precaution after being 'stranded' on-loan at Sheffield Wednesday for the whole of last season, Steve Coppell says. The 20-year-old Chelsea striker makes his Albion debut in the pre-season

  • Home Truths, with Jacqui Bealing

    Not since she was a wee baby has our five-year-old's life been without the weekly routine of nursery and, more latterly, school. Now, for the next six weeks, she will be in the constant company of either me, my husband or both of us. We've had to do a

  • Homes plan is too close for comfort

    Brighton and Hove's housing shortage long ago earned the tag "crisis" - but what happens when developers want to build dozens of homes on a field behind your house? With its neatly manicured lawns and occasional splashes of mock-Tudor, Redhill Close is

  • Teenage girl hurt in attack

    A teenage girl suffered a broken nose and cheek bone as she fought off a robber. The 14-year-old victim was in Preston Park, Brighton, with friends when a 16-year-old girl approached and asked to see her earrings. She said no but the attacker tried to

  • Insult to us

    The National Association of Health Stores (NAHS) is disgusted at the manner in which this Government disregarded public opinion and a request for revocation from the House of Lords to force through nihilistic Food Supplements Regulations. The Government

  • It's my body

    I was very interested by Martina Watts' article. It highlights an iniquity the Press refuse to publish and I am delighted to read at least one regional paper has done so. I have got rude letters back from a national newspaper when I have asked them if

  • Motorsport: Biddulph proves his metal

    Young karting prospect Lloyd Biddulph is gaining valuable experience ahead of taking part in next year's British Championship. The 11-year-old from Franklands Village is too young to compete at junior karting's top level this season but has been taking

  • Iraq needs us

    Hove Action For Peace said in its letter (July 19) it wants the "immediate withdrawal of troops from Iraq". Why should the United Kingdom and the many other countries now in Iraq leave the country for Saddam to try to make a comeback? This is a ridiculous

  • Hike is right

    The £145,000 annual salary about to be paid to David Panter, chief executive of Brighton and Hove City Council, will seem high to many people. Even his £25,000 wage rise is a lot more than thousands of workers, including many of his staff, earn every

  • Sussex police see the light

    The old Dixon of Dock Green blue lamps are to be reinstated outside all Sussex police stations. The lamps went out of fashion years ago but are being brought back to herald longer opening hours. Stations were closed and opening hours shortened under former

  • Save our field

    I have lived at my present address for 30 years. When my family was young we enjoyed a well-kept field at the rear of our garden which was beautiful for walking in. Scouts pitched their tents and camped out in safety, football matches were held and Braybon

  • Motorsport: Bullimore on right track

    Steve Bullimore got his Supertwins title challenge back on track with a first and a second in the latest round of the BEMSEE Nationwide series at Snetterton. The Haywards Heath race ace extended his lead in the championship to 46 points over Brian Giles

  • Hickstead: Brits shine in rain

    Brave Nick Skelton and Arko III led Britain to a spectacular triumph at Hickstead on Friday, recapturing the Samsung Super League Nations Cup for the first time since 1997. Skelton, who had had to take painkillers after pulling a back muscle in a competition

  • Basketball: Bears chief slams Ralph deal

    Brighton Bears chief Nick Nurse has accused rivals London Towers of making an illegal approach for one of his top players. Nurse alleges Towers offered guard Ralph Blalock terms for 2003/04 before the end of last season without first getting the club's

  • New hitman plays it cool

    Leon Knight only committed himself to two months with Albion as a precaution after being 'stranded' on-loan at Sheffield Wednesday for the whole of last season, Steve Coppell says. The 20-year-old Chelsea striker makes his Albion debut in the pre-season

  • City boss' pay rise sparks outrage

    A whopping £25,000 pay rise handed to Brighton and Hove's council boss has been branded "obscene" by community leaders. City chief executive David Panter's annual pay cheque will shoot up by 21 per cent - from £120,000 to £145,000 - in October after councillors

  • Tributes to hero fireman

    A father said his son acted in the best traditions of the fire service when he died vainly trying to save his brother from their blazing home. Off-duty firefighter Alex Kent, 25, died attempting to rescue brother Philip as fierce flames tore through their

  • Level-crossing victim tried to reverse

    A motorist tried to reverse moments before he was crushed to death by a train in a horror smash at a level crossing, an inquest heard. Derek Boulter, 69, was killed instantly when a Portsmouth-to-Barnham train slammed into his car at a crossing by Fishbourne

  • Airport road charge on horizon

    People flying from Gatwick could be hit by congestion charging under controversial plans to install a boundary around the airport which would see every car charged for a visit. With an eye on Ken Livingstone's congestion scheme in London, the influential

  • Riddle of best man's death

    A best man took a cocktail of drink and drugs before he was found drowned during a stag weekend in Belgium, an inquest heard. Traces of ecstasy, amphetamine and a large amount of alcohol were found in the body of Ian Gilbert, 25, following his death in

  • Hoax bomb caller jailed

    A man has been jailed for more than a year after admitting making a hoax bomb threat to a Brighton cinema. Simon Yarwood, 24, pleaded guilty to the offence at Lewes Crown Court. The hearing was told Yarwood, who is currently in Lewes Prison, borrowed

  • Boy, 12, dies in police car crash

    A boy of 12 was killed when the car he was travelling in was involved in a smash with a police car. The youngster died at the scene on Friday, despite attempts to save him. He was a passenger in a red Peugeot 106 being driven south along the B2114 on

  • Luxury dream led to brutal killing

    Detectives searching David MacBride's house found, tucked away in a desk drawer, a diagram of motor cruiser The Sundowner. The scribbled lines were sketched by a hand which, days later, lifted an iron bar and brought it down again and again on Robert

  • Chris Adams: Happy memories ahead of showdown

    Memories of last year's win over Surrey will certainly be fresh in our minds when we prepare for what is probably the most eagerly awaited Championship match of the season so far. We performed brilliantly in that game almost a year ago, while it's fair

  • Homes plan is too close for comfort

    Brighton and Hove's housing shortage long ago earned the tag "crisis" - but what happens when developers want to build dozens of homes on a field behind your house? With its neatly manicured lawns and occasional splashes of mock-Tudor, Redhill Close is

  • Teenage girl hurt in attack

    A teenage girl suffered a broken nose and cheek bone as she fought off a robber. The 14-year-old victim was in Preston Park, Brighton, with friends when a 16-year-old girl approached and asked to see her earrings. She said no but the attacker tried to

  • Insult to us

    The National Association of Health Stores (NAHS) is disgusted at the manner in which this Government disregarded public opinion and a request for revocation from the House of Lords to force through nihilistic Food Supplements Regulations. The Government

  • It's my body

    I was very interested by Martina Watts' article. It highlights an iniquity the Press refuse to publish and I am delighted to read at least one regional paper has done so. I have got rude letters back from a national newspaper when I have asked them if

  • Rigged vote

    I applaud you for publishing Martina Watts' article about the Government's rigging of the vote to pass the Food Supplements Directive (The Argus, July 19). As Martina's article indicated, I attended the committee meeting as a public observer and can confirm

  • Cheeky cheer

    If you're stuck in an airport waiting for a delayed plane, free live entertainment may be on the way. Monica and Gabriela, the Cheeky Girls from Rye, want to perform in arrival and departure halls. It's the only way in which the bad taste pair can ever

  • Iraq needs us

    Hove Action For Peace said in its letter (July 19) it wants the "immediate withdrawal of troops from Iraq". Why should the United Kingdom and the many other countries now in Iraq leave the country for Saddam to try to make a comeback? This is a ridiculous

  • Motorsport: MacDonald climbs on board

    Cath MacDonald has been signed up to race for the Crawley-based Dot.COM Racing team in 2004. MacDonald, 25, from Portslade, impressed team bosses during a testing session at Mallory Park last week. Teenager Oliver Merrilees, from Crawley, already races

  • Hike is right

    The £145,000 annual salary about to be paid to David Panter, chief executive of Brighton and Hove City Council, will seem high to many people. Even his £25,000 wage rise is a lot more than thousands of workers, including many of his staff, earn every

  • Sussex police see the light

    The old Dixon of Dock Green blue lamps are to be reinstated outside all Sussex police stations. The lamps went out of fashion years ago but are being brought back to herald longer opening hours. Stations were closed and opening hours shortened under former

  • Save our field

    I have lived at my present address for 30 years. When my family was young we enjoyed a well-kept field at the rear of our garden which was beautiful for walking in. Scouts pitched their tents and camped out in safety, football matches were held and Braybon

  • Motorsport: Bullimore on right track

    Steve Bullimore got his Supertwins title challenge back on track with a first and a second in the latest round of the BEMSEE Nationwide series at Snetterton. The Haywards Heath race ace extended his lead in the championship to 46 points over Brian Giles

  • The fight for the fields

    In an ideal world, a patch of land off Redhill Close in Westdene, Brighton, could be used for its original purpose of playing fields. But this is Brighton and Hove, a city trapped between the Downs and the sea where spare land is at a premium. It has

  • We can't cope

    We are extremely worried by the proposed development because the Westdene area cannot cope with a further 112 homes. The drainage system in the Redhill Drive area is full to capacity and any additional demand could impact upon the entire neighbourhood

  • We cannot support more homes here

    As residents of Redhill Drive, we are extremely concerned by the proposed development on the greenfield site in the middle of our neighbourhood. We object to the plans because Redhill Drive is not a main road. It is a residential road along which parents

  • Hickstead: Brits shine in rain

    Brave Nick Skelton and Arko III led Britain to a spectacular triumph at Hickstead on Friday, recapturing the Samsung Super League Nations Cup for the first time since 1997. Skelton, who had had to take painkillers after pulling a back muscle in a competition

  • New hitman plays it cool

    Leon Knight only committed himself to two months with Albion as a precaution after being 'stranded' on-loan at Sheffield Wednesday for the whole of last season, Steve Coppell says. The 20-year-old Chelsea striker makes his Albion debut in the pre-season

  • Tributes to hero fireman

    A father said his son acted in the best traditions of the fire service when he died vainly trying to save his brother from their blazing home. Off-duty firefighter Alex Kent, 25, died attempting to rescue brother Philip as fierce flames tore through their

  • Repairs cut airport rail link

    Tourists using the express rail link to Gatwick will have to contend with a 50 per cent cut in trains at the busiest getaway time of the year because of essential engineering work. The work, by Network Rail, will reduce Gatwick Express's four-an-hour

  • Luxury dream led to brutal killing

    Detectives searching David MacBride's house found, tucked away in a desk drawer, a diagram of motor cruiser The Sundowner. The scribbled lines were sketched by a hand which, days later, lifted an iron bar and brought it down again and again on Robert