The victim of a road rage attack said he was lucky to escape unharmed after a motorcyclist threw rocks at his car. Ronald Smithers, 74, of Worthing, was driving on the A281 towards Cowfold when the motorbike pulled up behind. It then overtook a few minutes
Brighton and Hove Albion goalkeeper Michel Kuipers has left hospital after a car crash. The former Dutch Marine was airlifted to the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath after being cut free from the wreckage. He had been on his way to a club training
I have just made a remarkable discovery - Brighton's best pizza/pasta restaurant is also the cheapest. It is called Picasso, in Ship Street, and we will certainly go there again - if only because its green salad is the most imaginative served anywhere
I recently read a book called Join Me about a man who was bored one day and started up a collective whose task is to carry out Random Acts of Kindness on Fridays. It now has more than 4,000 members and has performed more than 10,000 acts of kindness.
Your city is very interesting with lots of foreign students and tourists from many different countries around the world all getting on well. In German cities there isn't as much harmony as in Brighton. However, in Brazilian cities, such as Sao Paulo,
Alex King believes he will have an extra reason to celebrate when the family gather for his parents' 40th wedding anniversary on Sunday. The Brighton doctor's son, the city's slickest master of the oval ball game, diagnoses that defeating arch enemies
We have been studying English in Brighton for several weeks and have noticed many differences between the lifestyles of young people here and in the Orient. English students in school and higher education have much more free time. In Japan and Korea we
Hastings United captain Tony Burt has decided to retire after a series of injuries. The 35-year-old has been at the club off-and-on for 17 years, making more than 500 appearances. He was part of the Southern League southern division title winning team
Trevor Pateman's assertion that Brighton and Hove City Council is encouraging drivers to park illegally to generate income is nonsense (Letters, November 14). Before the council took responsibility for parking enforcement more than two years ago, illegal
Dwayne Plummer hopes to complete his transfer to Crawley Town in time to feature against Dorchester Town as the Reds aim to get back on track. The former Bristol Rovers midfielder has been on trial at the Broadfield Stadium for two weeks and manager Francis
Those of us campaigning to keep East Brighton College of Media Arts (Comart) open were not surprised to read in The Argus last week about the amount of expenses claimed by councillors, nor do we necessarily oppose such allowances. We do, however, believe
Goalkeeper Dave Tidy is happy to carry on sitting on the bench for Sussex no matter how many miles he has to travel. The East Grinstead stopper lives in Carshalton and made a three-hour round trip to Culver Road on Tuesday night to be the spare goalie
Former Albion boss Peter Taylor has abandoned his interest in signing car crash victim Michel Kuipers. Hull chief Taylor refuses to pay a fee for the Seagulls' Dutch goalkeeper, who suffered minor head injuries in an accident on his way to training on
Protesters are invited to join a fight to save a service which helps hundreds of vulnerable children every year. A series of meetings will be held over the future of the St Gabriel's project, which will close its doors in four months. Teenage mothers
Britons are champions of Europe's ready meals market, eating products worth more than £4 billion a year, according to a report published today. The figure accounts for around half the entire European market for prepared meals and pizzas. The average person
The Government is out to help the British jewellery industry beat foreign competition by encouraging young people to join it. The London Development Agency said Government aid worth £420,000 would help a project in Hatton Garden aimed at encouraging youngsters
A power plant with a tower more than 60 feet tall could be built to provide heat and electricity for hundreds of homes in an "urban village". Railtrack and Sainsbury's want to build the combined generator, or CHP, near the junction of New England Road
Mortgage lending set another new record during October as the buoyant market showed no sign of slowing down, figures showed yesterday. The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) said a total of £27.5 billion was advanced during the month, eight per cent higher
Innovative thinking, entrepreneurial flair, environmental awareness and community involvement have all been rewarded at the Sussex Business Awards. Brighton-based Mistral Internet, one of the UK's leading internet service providers, took the company of
Up to 208 Sussex jobs could be axed if Trade Secretary Patricia Hewitt blocks the merger of two mail order firms, it was claimed today. Unions and MPs have started a campaign for March UK to be allowed to buy Gus Home Shopping, which includes Shop Direct
A terrified mother came face to face with armed police on the driveway of her home after a case of mistaken identity put her at the centre of a police manhunt. Pip Slater's evening began by taking her daughter to school and ended up being targeted by
Former Albion boss Peter Taylor has abandoned his interest in signing car crash victim Michel Kuipers. Hull chief Taylor refuses to pay a fee for the Seagulls' Dutch goalkeeper, who suffered minor head injuries in an accident on his way to training on
The first husband of alleged poison curry killer Dena Thompson was a fantasist who had a breakdown and thought he was communicating with his dead father, a court heard. Lee Wyatt, 48, admitted that when he was living on his own in Eastbourne in 1995 he
The victim of a road rage attack said he was lucky to escape unharmed after a motorcyclist threw rocks at his car. Ronald Smithers, 74, of Worthing, was driving on the A281 towards Cowfold when the motorbike pulled up behind. It then overtook a few minutes
Brighton and Hove Albion goalkeeper Michel Kuipers has left hospital after a car crash. The former Dutch Marine was airlifted to the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath after being cut free from the wreckage. He had been on his way to a club training
Thousands of anti-war protesters cheered last night as an effigy of US president George Bush was toppled in a huge demonstration against his controversial visit to the UK. As Mr Bush was entertained in Buckingham Palace, a few hundred yards away in Trafalgar
I have just made a remarkable discovery - Brighton's best pizza/pasta restaurant is also the cheapest. It is called Picasso, in Ship Street, and we will certainly go there again - if only because its green salad is the most imaginative served anywhere
A photographer from Sussex has told of the horror of two deadly suicide bombings in Istanbul after he became caught up in the aftermath. Richard Cheesmar, 43, from Eastbourne, moved to the Turkish city to work. He was among the first on the scene after
One day I was waiting at a bus stop in Brighton. There was an elderly man who leaned on a stick and I wondered how he would get on the bus. When one came, the door opened and the step was lowered so I was very surprised and impressed by your bus system
Lewes will be without winger Dwain Clarke for at least a month. Clarke hobbled off after ten minutes of last week's win over Ashford Town (Middlesex) after taking a heavy blow to his left ankle. X-rays have revealed there is no break although Clarke's
We have been studying English in Brighton for several weeks and have noticed many differences between the lifestyles of young people here and in the Orient. English students in school and higher education have much more free time. In Japan and Korea we
Hastings United captain Tony Burt has decided to retire after a series of injuries. The 35-year-old has been at the club off-and-on for 17 years, making more than 500 appearances. He was part of the Southern League southern division title winning team
Dwayne Plummer hopes to complete his transfer to Crawley Town in time to feature against Dorchester Town as the Reds aim to get back on track. The former Bristol Rovers midfielder has been on trial at the Broadfield Stadium for two weeks and manager Francis
Those of us campaigning to keep East Brighton College of Media Arts (Comart) open were not surprised to read in The Argus last week about the amount of expenses claimed by councillors, nor do we necessarily oppose such allowances. We do, however, believe
Sussex's James Kirtley has been asked to stay on by England as fast bowling cover for the Test party in Sri Lanka. Kirtley was due to go home on Monday with the rest of the one-day specialists but has been asked to stay at least until James Anderson's
Former Albion boss Peter Taylor has abandoned his interest in signing car crash victim Michel Kuipers. Hull chief Taylor refuses to pay a fee for the Seagulls' Dutch goalkeeper, who suffered minor head injuries in an accident on his way to training on
Protesters are invited to join a fight to save a service which helps hundreds of vulnerable children every year. A series of meetings will be held over the future of the St Gabriel's project, which will close its doors in four months. Teenage mothers
A new power plant with a tower more than 60 feet tall could be built to provide heat and electricity for hundreds of homes in an "urban village". Railtrack and Sainsbury's want to build the combined generator, or CHP, near the junction of New England
The Government was today accused of delaying equal pay and basic employment rights for agency workers by blocking a European directive. The TUC said the Government was continuing to demand that agency staff should only receive equal pay and basic rights
A power plant with a tower more than 60 feet tall could be built to provide heat and electricity for hundreds of homes in an "urban village". Railtrack and Sainsbury's want to build the combined generator, or CHP, near the junction of New England Road
Mortgage lending set another new record during October as the buoyant market showed no sign of slowing down, figures showed yesterday. The Council of Mortgage Lenders (CML) said a total of £27.5 billion was advanced during the month, eight per cent higher
Innovative thinking, entrepreneurial flair, environmental awareness and community involvement have all been rewarded at the Sussex Business Awards. Brighton-based Mistral Internet, one of the UK's leading internet service providers, took the company of
The Government should help councils provide a network of dedicated traveller sites and give police more powers to clamp down on law breaking, according to a Sussex MP. Lewes MP Norman Baker told Home Office minister Hazel Blears action was needed to prevent
Action to safeguard one of Britain's fastest-declining mammals has resulted in a 300 per cent increase in the animals' population. The boost in water vole numbers has taken place in Sussex after a three-year partnership. The number of water voles has
Five homes in Chichester were targeted in a major police drugs swoop. Twelve people were arrested and drugs worth more than £100,000 seized during dawn raids in West Sussex, Surrey and Hampshire. About 250 officers from Surrey Police were involved in
Eastbourne's top policeman has swamped his patch with officers and warned criminals: "I will put you in custody - this is personal." Chief inspector Peter Mills has launched Operation Confront to crackdown on crime and antisocial behaviour. More than
A teenage hit-and-run victim from East Sussex has given hope to the seriously ill. Gary Finch, 18, of Ninfield Road, Bexhill, died four days after being struck by a car. His family has revealed that he carried a donor card and his major organs have already
The victim of a road rage attack said he was lucky to escape unharmed after a motorcyclist threw rocks at his car. Ronald Smithers, 74, of Worthing, was driving on the A281 towards Cowfold when the motorbike pulled up behind. It then overtook a few minutes
Senior management jobs at Eastbourne Borough Council are to be axed under radical measures to save £120,000 during the next five years. Plans to streamline the council's management framework will happen by next April. Authority leaders said cutting staff
Ben Roberts is longing for an injury-free run of games now that he has got his hands on the goalkeeping position. The former Charlton custodian wants to keep a firm grip on the No. 1 role after winning his battle for supremacy with Michel Kuipers. The
Former Albion boss Peter Taylor has abandoned his interest in signing car crash victim Michel Kuipers. Hull chief Taylor refuses to pay a fee for the Seagulls' Dutch goalkeeper, who suffered minor head injuries in an accident on his way to training on
Two horses and a pony were killed when they bolted in front of a car on the A24 in West Sussex. A couple in the Volkswagen Polo were taken to hospital after hitting the animals just north of the Washington roundabout, near Storrington, yesterday. Fire
Traditional Chinese medicines promise to cure all manner of ills by "reharmonising imbalances" in the body but their supply and use remain unregulated in Britain. A recent Brighton court case has awakened fears about their safety. Bubbly divorcee Sandi
A disabled woman has been kicked off her dentist's books after missing one appointment in 40 years. Christine Chapman, 50, was told she was no longer welcome as an NHS patient at the Old Manor Surgery, Rustington, after ringing late to book her annual
The first husband of alleged poison curry killer Dena Thompson was a fantasist who had a breakdown and thought he was communicating with his dead father, a court heard. Lee Wyatt, 48, admitted that when he was living on his own in Eastbourne in 1995 he
Thousands of anti-war protesters cheered last night as an effigy of US president George Bush was toppled in a huge demonstration against his controversial visit to the UK. As Mr Bush was entertained in Buckingham Palace, a few hundred yards away in Trafalgar
I would like to thank everyone who helped me when I had an accident outside Waitrose in Western Road, Brighton, on Monday. Special thanks to Gaynor, Paul and Glen for their kindness and help. Thanks also to Andy, the ambulance crew and the lady driver
John F Kennedy to Harold Macmillan in June 1963: "I don't know if it's the same with you, Harold, but I find if I don't have sex at least once every 24 hours I get these goddamn headaches" (The Argus, November 19). Goddamnit! Now what am I supposed to
A photographer from Sussex has told of the horror of two deadly suicide bombings in Istanbul after he became caught up in the aftermath. Richard Cheesmar, 43, from Eastbourne, moved to the Turkish city to work. He was among the first on the scene after
One day I was waiting at a bus stop in Brighton. There was an elderly man who leaned on a stick and I wondered how he would get on the bus. When one came, the door opened and the step was lowered so I was very surprised and impressed by your bus system
On our first day in Brighton we were surprised to see a lot of old people walking the streets. They looked like young people, waiting for the bus and talking with everybody. We saw them with a lot of shopping bags around the city. In our countries, it's
At first most foreign students feel like strangers as we can't speak English very well. Sometimes we need help on buses, in restaurants and finding direction because the rules are different in our countries. All the time we can find people who will help
English is the most important language in the world, which is why most of us leave our countries and come to cosmopolitan cities like Brighton - a lovely place with friendly people. I am particularly impressed with your hospital service. I injured my
Lewes will be without winger Dwain Clarke for at least a month. Clarke hobbled off after ten minutes of last week's win over Ashford Town (Middlesex) after taking a heavy blow to his left ankle. X-rays have revealed there is no break although Clarke's
Here are some letters written by my class of foreign students, giving their views on aspects of life in Brighton. -Ian Griffiths, International Language Schools, Sussex Square, Brighton
John Keeley will turn out for Withdean against Bedfont in the FA Vase at Woodside Road on Sunday. Keeley, 42, who is expected to be on the bench for Albion at Notts County on Saturday, has agreed to help out Withdean as they are without both Michael Oakley
Sussex's James Kirtley has been asked to stay on by England as fast bowling cover for the Test party in Sri Lanka. Kirtley was due to go home on Monday with the rest of the one-day specialists but has been asked to stay at least until James Anderson's
Parents have criticised plans to create a 'super-surgery', combining three existing ones in a former office block off Preston Road, Brighton. The three are Stanford Avenue, Beaconsfield Villas and Highcroft Villas, which is temporarily based in Chatsworth
Education bosses will decide whether to take the next step in shutting a struggling school for good next month. Councillors will meet on December 1 to discuss the proposed closure of East Brighton College of Media Arts (Comart). Despite parent protests
A new power plant with a tower more than 60 feet tall could be built to provide heat and electricity for hundreds of homes in an "urban village". Railtrack and Sainsbury's want to build the combined generator, or CHP, near the junction of New England
The Government was today accused of delaying equal pay and basic employment rights for agency workers by blocking a European directive. The TUC said the Government was continuing to demand that agency staff should only receive equal pay and basic rights
After a year which has seen a frightening surge in personal debts, the traditional six-week Christmas spending spree comes at a vulnerable moment for millions of British households. Rates are rising again and could be higher 12 months from now. It is
London Underground workers have voted in favour of industrial action in a row over safety, threatening travel chaos for millions of people in the run-up to Christmas. Members of the Rail Maritime and Transport Union voted by 55 per cent in favour of strikes
The Government should help councils provide a network of dedicated traveller sites and give police more powers to clamp down on law breaking, according to a Sussex MP. Lewes MP Norman Baker told Home Office minister Hazel Blears action was needed to prevent
Action to safeguard one of Britain's fastest-declining mammals has resulted in a 300 per cent increase in the animals' population. The boost in water vole numbers has taken place in Sussex after a three-year partnership. The number of water voles has
Organisers of a popular open-air drama festival have been told they cannot use Brighton's Royal Pavilion Gardens for a repeat performance next year. This summer's second Brighton Shakespeare Festival suffered a series of mishaps, including the last-minute
Ben Roberts is longing for an injury-free run of games now that he has got his hands on the goalkeeping position. The former Charlton custodian wants to keep a firm grip on the No. 1 role after winning his battle for supremacy with Michel Kuipers. The
Traditional Chinese medicines promise to cure all manner of ills by "reharmonising imbalances" in the body but their supply and use remain unregulated in Britain. A recent Brighton court case has awakened fears about their safety. Bubbly divorcee Sandi
A disabled woman has been kicked off her dentist's books after missing one appointment in 40 years. Christine Chapman, 50, was told she was no longer welcome as an NHS patient at the Old Manor Surgery, Rustington, after ringing late to book her annual
I would like to thank everyone who helped me when I had an accident outside Waitrose in Western Road, Brighton, on Monday. Special thanks to Gaynor, Paul and Glen for their kindness and help. Thanks also to Andy, the ambulance crew and the lady driver
John F Kennedy to Harold Macmillan in June 1963: "I don't know if it's the same with you, Harold, but I find if I don't have sex at least once every 24 hours I get these goddamn headaches" (The Argus, November 19). Goddamnit! Now what am I supposed to
I recently read a book called Join Me about a man who was bored one day and started up a collective whose task is to carry out Random Acts of Kindness on Fridays. It now has more than 4,000 members and has performed more than 10,000 acts of kindness.
Mike Harrity, secretary of The Dyke Golf Club in Brighton, was rather surprised to find he had lost his job when he read The Argus Jobs section on Thursday last week. Mike had wanted to advertise for a full- time assistant but we left out the word assistant
On our first day in Brighton we were surprised to see a lot of old people walking the streets. They looked like young people, waiting for the bus and talking with everybody. We saw them with a lot of shopping bags around the city. In our countries, it's
Your city is very interesting with lots of foreign students and tourists from many different countries around the world all getting on well. In German cities there isn't as much harmony as in Brighton. However, in Brazilian cities, such as Sao Paulo,
At first most foreign students feel like strangers as we can't speak English very well. Sometimes we need help on buses, in restaurants and finding direction because the rules are different in our countries. All the time we can find people who will help
Alex King believes he will have an extra reason to celebrate when the family gather for his parents' 40th wedding anniversary on Sunday. The Brighton doctor's son, the city's slickest master of the oval ball game, diagnoses that defeating arch enemies
English is the most important language in the world, which is why most of us leave our countries and come to cosmopolitan cities like Brighton - a lovely place with friendly people. I am particularly impressed with your hospital service. I injured my
Here are some letters written by my class of foreign students, giving their views on aspects of life in Brighton. -Ian Griffiths, International Language Schools, Sussex Square, Brighton
John Keeley will turn out for Withdean against Bedfont in the FA Vase at Woodside Road on Sunday. Keeley, 42, who is expected to be on the bench for Albion at Notts County on Saturday, has agreed to help out Withdean as they are without both Michael Oakley
Trevor Pateman's assertion that Brighton and Hove City Council is encouraging drivers to park illegally to generate income is nonsense (Letters, November 14). Before the council took responsibility for parking enforcement more than two years ago, illegal
Goalkeeper Dave Tidy is happy to carry on sitting on the bench for Sussex no matter how many miles he has to travel. The East Grinstead stopper lives in Carshalton and made a three-hour round trip to Culver Road on Tuesday night to be the spare goalie
Parents have criticised plans to create a 'super-surgery', combining three existing ones in a former office block off Preston Road, Brighton. The three are Stanford Avenue, Beaconsfield Villas and Highcroft Villas, which is temporarily based in Chatsworth
Education bosses will decide whether to take the next step in shutting a struggling school for good next month. Councillors will meet on December 1 to discuss the proposed closure of East Brighton College of Media Arts (Comart). Despite parent protests
Britons are champions of Europe's ready meals market, eating products worth more than £4 billion a year, according to a report published today. The figure accounts for around half the entire European market for prepared meals and pizzas. The average person
The Government is out to help the British jewellery industry beat foreign competition by encouraging young people to join it. The London Development Agency said Government aid worth £420,000 would help a project in Hatton Garden aimed at encouraging youngsters
After a year which has seen a frightening surge in personal debts, the traditional six-week Christmas spending spree comes at a vulnerable moment for millions of British households. Rates are rising again and could be higher 12 months from now. It is
London Underground workers have voted in favour of industrial action in a row over safety, threatening travel chaos for millions of people in the run-up to Christmas. Members of the Rail Maritime and Transport Union voted by 55 per cent in favour of strikes
Up to 208 Sussex jobs could be axed if Trade Secretary Patricia Hewitt blocks the merger of two mail order firms, it was claimed today. Unions and MPs have started a campaign for March UK to be allowed to buy Gus Home Shopping, which includes Shop Direct
The way is clear for a Mid Sussex hospital to gain independence from Whitehall after protesting peers in the House of Lords finally threw in the towel. Queen Victoria Hospital, in East Grinstead, is back on course to win foundation status - to be run
The first husband of alleged poison curry killer Dena Thompson was a fantasist who had a breakdown and thought he was communicating with his dead father, a court heard. Lee Wyatt, 48, admitted that when he was living on his own in Eastbourne in 1995 he
A terrified mother came face to face with armed police on the driveway of her home after a case of mistaken identity put her at the centre of a police manhunt. Pip Slater's evening began by taking her daughter to school and ended up being targeted by
Organisers of a popular open-air drama festival have been told they cannot use Brighton's Royal Pavilion Gardens for a repeat performance next year. This summer's second Brighton Shakespeare Festival suffered a series of mishaps, including the last-minute
