For once I didn't mind standing in the checkout queue at our local Co-op. The air conditioning was on full blast above me and I felt cooler than I had all day. I even let a couple of people go in front of me, although they had fewer items in their basket
The hottest place to be is at the coast this weekend, according to the forecasters. Experts promise temperatures in Brighton will rise to 30C (86F), matched by similar heatwaves along the coast in places such as Bournemouth. The summer of 2003 is running
Frank Gehry is right to say his design for a putative King Alfred building should not be called tin cans (July 31). The correct term is tin pot. Mr Gehry has come up with something to befit that bunch of tin-pot dictators - a minority administration and
I was appalled to read Valerie Paynter's letter of July 21, suggesting the creation of dense inner city housing will cause the same level of suffering to its occupants as that of a calf in a veal crate or chicken in a battery cage. Calves bred for veal
Steve Bullimore has extended his lead in the BEMSEE Nationwide Supertwins series to 82 points. Bullimore, from Haywards Heath, finished second and third in last Saturday's two races at Brands Hatch. Of more importance was his main rival for the championship
Jean Wilson is delighted to be known as the Catwoman of Crawley. The 63-year-old retired teacher has spent years looking after hundreds of unwanted and abandoned moggies. When it comes to caring for our feline friends, she has proved she is the cat's
Councillor Bill Randall's wish list (Letters, July 30) plays a game with Labour which could tie up the King Alfred development for years. The Lib-Dems and Conservatives agreed this was a decision of immense gravity. Councillor Peltzer Dunn made it clear
As thousands cram themselves on to Sussex beaches during the sweltering weather, the smart cookies are getting sun baked at their nearest lido. These old-fashioned open-air pools enjoyed their best times in the Twenties and Thirties and many have since
Pride 2003 will turn Brighton and Hove into an explosion of music and colour today as thousands of people take to the streets. Brighton and Hove promotes itself as the place to be - brash, breezy, over-the-top and adventurous - and no event sums up that
Before the skyline alters with the erection of the King Alfred towers, I had an opportunity to stare across the city from an east Brighton high-rise, west-facing apartment. The panoramic view encompasses the city, Channel, Worthing coastline and diminishing
Sanath Jayasuriya was the star performer as favourites Colombo won the third Zone6 City Challenge final under the Hove lights last night. About 1,000 fans who turned out to witness an innovative brand of fast-paced cricket were not disappointed as the
Albion's promotion hopefuls have been told they are on a winner as the new Nationwide League season kicks off. Former skipper Paul Rogers, who led the team to two successive titles, believes the signs look good for the Seagulls as they go into the 2003
A drug addict who held up shop staff with a water pistol in one of 70 robberies and burglaries has been jailed for nine years. Paul Stewart held the 1ft-long toy to the back of an assistant's head and threatened to kill her. In another shop robbery he
Tens of thousands of people are pouring into Brighton and Hove today for Pride 2003. The festival will turn the city into an explosion of music and colour as the crowds take part in Britain's leading lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered event. A parade
Badgers saved from slaughter will become the stars of their own video show when they are moved into a luxury new home. The Saltdean badgers, spared a death sentence following months of protests by animal rights campaigners, are getting new artificial
Bungling contractors cut the water supply to allotments, spelling disaster for growers who have spent months tending their plots. The group at Roedale allotments, near Brentwood Road, Brighton, have been left to watch their hard work wilt after the supply
Darren Gough bowed out of the Test arena this week, but I have my doubts as to whether that means our own James Kirtley will finally get his chance. Don't get me wrong, no one would be more proud other than James himself and his family were he to play
We do not want such a monstrosity in Hove or anywhere else for that matter. Architects nowadays just want to ruin the landscape by designing the most outrageous building imaginable. For goodness sake, design and build something which fits in with the
For once I didn't mind standing in the checkout queue at our local Co-op. The air conditioning was on full blast above me and I felt cooler than I had all day. I even let a couple of people go in front of me, although they had fewer items in their basket
West Sussex rally stars Clive Wheeler and Ken Bartram moved back into the lead of the Castrol Polo Challenge after a strong finish on the Isle of Man-based Manx Trophy Rally. Wheeler, from Albourne, and Hurstpierpoint's Bartram placed third in the event
Some people support the proposed Karis redevelopment at King Alfred because it will provide "affordable housing". But will it? Whatever the initial sale prices and rents, there will be ongoing service charges. Insurance premiums on tall buildings are
Ollie Merrilees suffered in the heat at round seven of the MRO Supersport 600 series at Brands Hatch. The Crawley teenager failed to finish for only the second time this season after his Yamaha R6 machine over-heated. Friday's practice session had gone
As thousands cram themselves on to Sussex beaches during the sweltering weather, the smart cookies are getting sun baked at their nearest lido. These old-fashioned open-air pools enjoyed their best times in the Twenties and Thirties and many have since
When a diner spotted his car being hoisted on to a tow truck he abandoned his curry and sped into action. The man, in his 30s, ran out of a restaurant to remonstrate with the parking wardens. But his pleas fell on deaf ears. His white Ford Mondeo had,
P Early (Letters, August 4) is right about the need for environmentally sustainable buildings, including the King Alfred redevelopment. The council's brief calls for high standards of efficiency in the use of water, energy and materials. The developer
Paul Rogers is hoping an appearance at the World University Games can earn him a professional contract in England. The 25-year-old goalkeeper from Brighton has been selected in the 20-strong British squad to take part in the Games in Daegu, North Korea
Before the skyline alters with the erection of the King Alfred towers, I had an opportunity to stare across the city from an east Brighton high-rise, west-facing apartment. The panoramic view encompasses the city, Channel, Worthing coastline and diminishing
Sanath Jayasuriya was the star performer as favourites Colombo won the third Zone6 City Challenge final under the Hove lights last night. About 1,000 fans who turned out to witness an innovative brand of fast-paced cricket were not disappointed as the
Albion's promotion hopefuls have been told they are on a winner as the new Nationwide League season kicks off. Former skipper Paul Rogers, who led the team to two successive titles, believes the signs look good for the Seagulls as they go into the 2003
Police have apologised to a family who waited for more than an hour for officers to arrive after two people broke into their home. Mum, Sue Griffiths, her daughter Ria and son Bradley, were eating their dinner in the kitchen when they heard someone in
Police are looking for four motorcyclists who may have witnessed a road crash that left two people dead. Raymond Dalrymple, 52, and his pillion passenger Lisa Clark, 35, were killed instantly when their bike was in collision with three cars on the A22
A drug addict who held up shop staff with a water pistol in one of 70 robberies and burglaries has been jailed for nine years. Paul Stewart held the 1ft-long toy to the back of an assistant's head and threatened to kill her. In another shop robbery he
Badgers saved from slaughter will become the stars of their own video show when they are moved into a luxury new home. The Saltdean badgers, spared a death sentence following months of protests by animal rights campaigners, are getting new artificial
Some people might think having three or four cats is a little too much. So what would they make of Jean Wilson, who over the past 13 years has provided a home for more than 500 cats and kittens? The undisputed Catwoman of Crawley spends most of her time
Darren Gough bowed out of the Test arena this week, but I have my doubts as to whether that means our own James Kirtley will finally get his chance. Don't get me wrong, no one would be more proud other than James himself and his family were he to play
A holiday jet had to abort landing when it was just 15ft off the ground. The scare at Gatwick airport yesterday involved a Britannia Airways Boeing 757 with 230 passengers on board. Flight 173 was arriving from Majorca when the airport control tower ordered
A crumpled pile of old tins stacked hazardously so as to topple at any time might have a sort of rustic charm in a tip but one would not wish to have this repeated on the scale of a 38-storey building and be intimidated by its drunken state. High buildings
We do not want such a monstrosity in Hove or anywhere else for that matter. Architects nowadays just want to ruin the landscape by designing the most outrageous building imaginable. For goodness sake, design and build something which fits in with the
Not one person has a good word for the proposed King Alfred eyesore. The Argus is our best, possibly only, chance to have a say in this. We must have a referendum of, at least, all local council taxpayers before one monstrous warped brick of this lunacy
My heart bleeds for the people whose views will be obscured by the King Alfred towers. The buildings in Portland Road, Noble Court Flats, were voted for by locals so why not do the same here? -J Leighton, Hove
I hope the appointment of Sir Terence Conran to restore Embassy Court will be the saviour of the building (The Argus, August 1). There is still a question mark over cash and it is hoped the National Lottery and Europe will foot the bill. This funding
When looking at the picture of Embassy Court in The Argus (July 31), my mind was taken back to the late Forties when this was one of the most elegant buildings on the seafront. In February 1947, I was happily delivering milk around the Norfolk Square
West Sussex rally stars Clive Wheeler and Ken Bartram moved back into the lead of the Castrol Polo Challenge after a strong finish on the Isle of Man-based Manx Trophy Rally. Wheeler, from Albourne, and Hurstpierpoint's Bartram placed third in the event
Some people support the proposed Karis redevelopment at King Alfred because it will provide "affordable housing". But will it? Whatever the initial sale prices and rents, there will be ongoing service charges. Insurance premiums on tall buildings are
Ollie Merrilees suffered in the heat at round seven of the MRO Supersport 600 series at Brands Hatch. The Crawley teenager failed to finish for only the second time this season after his Yamaha R6 machine over-heated. Friday's practice session had gone
When a diner spotted his car being hoisted on to a tow truck he abandoned his curry and sped into action. The man, in his 30s, ran out of a restaurant to remonstrate with the parking wardens. But his pleas fell on deaf ears. His white Ford Mondeo had,
P Early (Letters, August 4) is right about the need for environmentally sustainable buildings, including the King Alfred redevelopment. The council's brief calls for high standards of efficiency in the use of water, energy and materials. The developer
I read the letters on July 30 about the proposed King Alfred towers and, for the first time, I felt sorry for the city's councillors and planning department. They have been rightly castigated for the bland designs approved for the Brighton station site
Paul Rogers is hoping an appearance at the World University Games can earn him a professional contract in England. The 25-year-old goalkeeper from Brighton has been selected in the 20-strong British squad to take part in the Games in Daegu, North Korea
Police have apologised to a family who waited for more than an hour for officers to arrive after two people broke into their home. Mum, Sue Griffiths, her daughter Ria and son Bradley, were eating their dinner in the kitchen when they heard someone in
Charity canvassers could be stopped by new laws. David Lepper, Labour MP for Brighton Pavilion, is calling for legislation to end some charities' actions. The Government has told Mr Lepper new laws may be the only answer. Mr Lepper has received many complaints
Police are looking for four motorcyclists who may have witnessed a road crash that left two people dead. Raymond Dalrymple, 52, and his pillion passenger Lisa Clark, 35, were killed instantly when their bike was in collision with three cars on the A22
They had their heyday in the Twenties and Thirties, but many have since fallen into disrepair. Today committed volunteers have helped reopen a number of lidos. Sipping a long cool drink after a refreshing dip in the pool. What could be nicer on a warm
Some people might think having three or four cats is a little too much. So what would they make of Jean Wilson, who over the past 13 years has provided a home for more than 500 cats and kittens? The undisputed Catwoman of Crawley spends most of her time
A holiday jet had to abort landing when it was just 15ft off the ground. The scare at Gatwick airport yesterday involved a Britannia Airways Boeing 757 with 230 passengers on board. Flight 173 was arriving from Majorca when the airport control tower ordered
A crumpled pile of old tins stacked hazardously so as to topple at any time might have a sort of rustic charm in a tip but one would not wish to have this repeated on the scale of a 38-storey building and be intimidated by its drunken state. High buildings
Not one person has a good word for the proposed King Alfred eyesore. The Argus is our best, possibly only, chance to have a say in this. We must have a referendum of, at least, all local council taxpayers before one monstrous warped brick of this lunacy
My heart bleeds for the people whose views will be obscured by the King Alfred towers. The buildings in Portland Road, Noble Court Flats, were voted for by locals so why not do the same here? -J Leighton, Hove
The hottest place to be is at the coast this weekend, according to the forecasters. Experts promise temperatures in Brighton will rise to 30C (86F), matched by similar heatwaves along the coast in places such as Bournemouth. The summer of 2003 is running
Frank Gehry is right to say his design for a putative King Alfred building should not be called tin cans (July 31). The correct term is tin pot. Mr Gehry has come up with something to befit that bunch of tin-pot dictators - a minority administration and
I hope the appointment of Sir Terence Conran to restore Embassy Court will be the saviour of the building (The Argus, August 1). There is still a question mark over cash and it is hoped the National Lottery and Europe will foot the bill. This funding
When looking at the picture of Embassy Court in The Argus (July 31), my mind was taken back to the late Forties when this was one of the most elegant buildings on the seafront. In February 1947, I was happily delivering milk around the Norfolk Square
I was appalled to read Valerie Paynter's letter of July 21, suggesting the creation of dense inner city housing will cause the same level of suffering to its occupants as that of a calf in a veal crate or chicken in a battery cage. Calves bred for veal
Steve Bullimore has extended his lead in the BEMSEE Nationwide Supertwins series to 82 points. Bullimore, from Haywards Heath, finished second and third in last Saturday's two races at Brands Hatch. Of more importance was his main rival for the championship
Jean Wilson is delighted to be known as the Catwoman of Crawley. The 63-year-old retired teacher has spent years looking after hundreds of unwanted and abandoned moggies. When it comes to caring for our feline friends, she has proved she is the cat's
Councillor Bill Randall's wish list (Letters, July 30) plays a game with Labour which could tie up the King Alfred development for years. The Lib-Dems and Conservatives agreed this was a decision of immense gravity. Councillor Peltzer Dunn made it clear
Pride 2003 will turn Brighton and Hove into an explosion of music and colour today as thousands of people take to the streets. Brighton and Hove promotes itself as the place to be - brash, breezy, over-the-top and adventurous - and no event sums up that
I read the letters on July 30 about the proposed King Alfred towers and, for the first time, I felt sorry for the city's councillors and planning department. They have been rightly castigated for the bland designs approved for the Brighton station site
Charity canvassers could be stopped by new laws. David Lepper, Labour MP for Brighton Pavilion, is calling for legislation to end some charities' actions. The Government has told Mr Lepper new laws may be the only answer. Mr Lepper has received many complaints
They had their heyday in the Twenties and Thirties, but many have since fallen into disrepair. Today committed volunteers have helped reopen a number of lidos. Sipping a long cool drink after a refreshing dip in the pool. What could be nicer on a warm
Tens of thousands of people are pouring into Brighton and Hove today for Pride 2003. The festival will turn the city into an explosion of music and colour as the crowds take part in Britain's leading lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered event. A parade
Bungling contractors cut the water supply to allotments, spelling disaster for growers who have spent months tending their plots. The group at Roedale allotments, near Brentwood Road, Brighton, have been left to watch their hard work wilt after the supply
