Countryside without special conservation status should not be included in the proposed South Downs national park, landowners told a public inquiry. The Country Land and Business Association (CLA), said proposed boundaries contained "new" land not inside
The Government was today attacked for not ruling out a second runway at Gatwick airport. Outlining his vision for air travel over the next 30 years, Transport Secretary Alistair Darling revealed that a legal agreement which bans development at the
A lift engineer joked about breaking a fingernail while firefighters tried to free his badly injured hand from machinery. The man, in his early 20s, had been working on a lift in the maternity ward of St Richard's Hospital, Chichester, when his arm became
If I were the vicar of All Saints, I would be looking for an electrician to check the lights. The Brighton Festival Chorus Christmas concert was worryingly marred by the random flicking on and off of some of the lights. It was distracting but not distracting
On my last visit to Brighton I was pleasantly surprised to find a definite change of attitude from retailers. WH Smith and Breddons bookshops went out of their way to locate titles for me. Audrey's Chocolates in the East Street Arcade, the Travel Centre
Dozens of squirrels were slaughtered after they vandalised a chapel and caused £2,000 damage. More than 40 grey squirrels were found nesting in the roof of the building at Portslade Cemetery. They had chewed their way through the chapel carpet, damaged
Sussex schools have experienced mixed fortunes in newly-published league tables based on tests taken by 14-year-olds. West Sussex local education authority was placed 35th out of 149 LEAs for the performances of pupils in English, maths and science key
As a landlady I am rather amused by Ron Wood's letter (December 11) that some people on benefits pay little or no council tax. Not so, they pay indirectly. As housing in Brighton is scarce it is easy for landlords to hike rents to compensate for higher
Today is the centenary of the birth of one of Britain's most successful composers. Born in Brighton and Hove, Ray Noble was educated at Cambridge before studying at the Royal College of Music. Ray's his first hit song was Goodnight Sweetheart, which he
Lewes Bridgeview used family values to complete a hat-trick of Sussex Championship titles. There were six kids from the Gardner family, three Fieldings and three Leaneys as they bridged the generation gap by siding with their dads for glory. Bridgeview
I was delighted to read your article on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome / ME (The Argus, December 11) which is an illness affecting an estimated 5,000 adults and children in Sussex. CFS/ME can follow a viral infection or trauma and can render some patients virtually
Chichester went six points clear at the top of County League division one after an impressive win at Whitehawk. Adie Girdler's side bounced back from Saturday's 4-1 defeat at home to Eastbourne Town thanks a 55th minute header from defender Paul Jones
Your article "Rail fares to rise by nine per cent" (The Argus, December 9) is correct when it states that some of South Eastern Trains' regulated fares are due to rise nine per cent in 2004. However, it is incorrect when it reports SET's rail fares from
I have the utmost sympathy for the author of the letter (December 13) about the lack of suitable wheelchair taxis. However, the fault for the shortage lies with councillors, not the taxi operators. Following a number of complaints from wheelchair-bound
A brave first half effort was undone in a five-minute spell during the second period as Bognor fell to defeat at Canvey Island. The first half was a pretty even affair with the home side having more of the possession. A long ball forward from goalkeeper
It's hardly surprising the unfortunate turkeys in your article responded significantly to a recording of the dawn chorus of wild birds (The Argus, December 9). This is something they will never see or sense, imprisoned for life in a shed under harsh artificial
The future of a parking agreement to help suffering traders cope with the arrival of a huge supermarket has been thrown into doubt. Shoppers using the Tesco car park off Church Road, Hove, can park free if they spend £5 in the new flagship superstore
Never mind the season to be jolly, the old waistline seems to be taking a battering during December. The Sunday before last it was a trip down to Southampton for the BBC South Sports awards dinner where Sussex County Cricket Club received the recognition
A Sussex student hopes to make his name in the fashion world by putting Billy Butlin's famous dapper Redcoats in denim. While most aspiring designers dream of seeing their outfits on the catwalks of Milan and Paris, Richard Toon dreams of seeing his creations
Albion manager Mark McGhee has sent his players orienteering as they try to head in the right direction for automatic promotion. The first team squad, equipped with maps, went on a cross-country run from Lancing Leisure Centre yon Tuesday, instead of
A 54-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of murder after another woman died from a knife wound in West Sussex early today. Police believe the 40-year-old woman was stabbed in East Ham Road, Littlehampton, at 1am today. She was rushed to Worthing
A young man hailed for his maths expertise deliberately snubbed Oxbridge to teach himself to become a winner. Thomas Garcia-Quismondo, 23, was yesterday acclaimed as one of the UK's top A-level students, receiving a national award for getting the highest
Post Office workers are bracing themselves for bad news as they wait to discover whether their branch will close. Eight people are based at the main Hampton Place post office in Western Road, Brighton, which has been earmarked for possible closure. A
The future of a parking agreement to help suffering traders cope with the arrival of a huge supermarket has been thrown into doubt. Shoppers using the Tesco car park off Church Road, Hove, can park for free if they spend £5 in the new flagship superstore
Sussex schools have experienced mixed fortunes in newly-published league tables based on tests taken by 14-year-olds. West Sussex local education authority was placed 35th out of 149 LEAs for the performances of pupils in English, maths and science key
A spurned husband told a jury he did not plan to kill his wife and her lover when he forced his way into their flat armed with a dagger. Paul England said he did not intend to use the weapon and wanted only to scare his wife, Julia, and his love rival
Eighties ska band Bad Manners have landed councillors in trouble after playing too loud at a music festival. Bognor Regis Town Council has accepted a formal caution over breaching licensing conditions during Bognor Live 2003. Officers at Adur District
An alcoholic who failed to feed his two retired racing greyhounds has been banned from keeping animals for a decade. Landscape gardener Michael Cummins, 37, claimed he was too poor to buy pet food. He admitted two counts of failing to provide his dogs
Sussex Police received a below-average end-of-year report from the public. The force scored 4.1 out of a possible nine marks when it came to satisfaction with overall service. The results came from people at 12 public meetings held across the county.
Almost 200 people packed a public meeting last night to protest against the possible expansion of Shoreham Airport. Most were against the idea of making the runway longer and having more daily flights. The airport's owners, Brighton and Hove City Council
Albion manager Mark McGhee has sent his players orienteering as they try to head in the right direction for automatic promotion. The first team squad, equipped with maps, went on a cross-country run from Lancing Leisure Centre yon Tuesday, instead of
Councillors have been accused of plotting to sell college land to pay off a private contractor. Brighton and Hove City Council's Green councillors say the sale is needed to pay Jarvis, which could impose an estimated £17 million penalty on the council
Sky News has been fined £50,000 over a report faked by its late correspondent James Forlong. Mr Forlong, 44, hanged himself at his home in Hove in October three months after being sacked over the report. The story claimed to have a live exclusive showing
It is six years since the Goldstone Ground was knocked down to be replaced will bland shop units. What a shame there is no plaque to mark the Goldstone Ground. Withdean can only be temporary. -Lesley Kite, Hove
On my last visit to Brighton I was pleasantly surprised to find a definite change of attitude from retailers. WH Smith and Breddons bookshops went out of their way to locate titles for me. Audrey's Chocolates in the East Street Arcade, the Travel Centre
Dozens of squirrels were slaughtered after they vandalised a chapel and caused £2,000 damage. More than 40 grey squirrels were found nesting in the roof of the building at Portslade Cemetery. They had chewed their way through the chapel carpet, damaged
Police believe two armed robberies at Mid Sussex petrol stations are linked. A man made off with cash after pointing a gun at a cashier at the Shell garage in Lewes Road, Scaynes Hill, near Haywards Heath, on December 12. The robbery, at about 8.40pm,
Two men risked their lives in a vain bid to pull a critically-injured man from his blazing car after a crash in West Sussex, an inquest heard. Colin Caufield, 36, a mechanic and customer services manager, was found in the wreckage of his white Vauxhall
Union leaders today claimed threats and intimidation have been used against striking bus drivers after workers set up picket lines for the second time in five days. Between 20 and 30 Stagecoach drivers waved placards at passing motorists outside the Marine
A 39-year-old motorcyclist injured in a collision with a car has been taken off the critical list. He was in collision with a Ford Mondeo at 7.30am on Monday on the C7 just north of Piddinghoe, near Newhaven. The motorcyclist, from Lewes, was taken to
A driver from Eastbourne was one of two men who risked their lives in a vain bid to pull a critically-injured man from his blazing car, an inquest heard. Colin Caufield, 36, a mechanic and customer services manager, was found in the wreckage of his white
In response to the rant by Trevor Pateman (Letters, December 9) I suggest he spends one month working as a local government officer. I write as a retired local government officer who had to retire ten years early as a result of ill health. At one stage
I was delighted to read your article on Chronic Fatigue Syndrome / ME (The Argus, December 11) which is an illness affecting an estimated 5,000 adults and children in Sussex. CFS/ME can follow a viral infection or trauma and can render some patients virtually
Chichester went six points clear at the top of County League division one after an impressive win at Whitehawk. Adie Girdler's side bounced back from Saturday's 4-1 defeat at home to Eastbourne Town thanks a 55th minute header from defender Paul Jones
Your article "Rail fares to rise by nine per cent" (The Argus, December 9) is correct when it states that some of South Eastern Trains' regulated fares are due to rise nine per cent in 2004. However, it is incorrect when it reports SET's rail fares from
An extra time goal from substitute Matt Seldon saw holders Crawley clinch victory over Havant and Waterlooville at Westleigh Park. Reserve team player Seldon squeezed in a shot at the far post for his first Crawley goal with his first touch after coming
I have the utmost sympathy for the author of the letter (December 13) about the lack of suitable wheelchair taxis. However, the fault for the shortage lies with councillors, not the taxi operators. Following a number of complaints from wheelchair-bound
For Dave Stephens, a suit is more than something to wear to the office - it can be a work of art. The lecturer at Varndean College in Brighton has used a second-hand suit as the centrepiece of his latest work. The outfit is filmed experiencing a variety
Having collected a woman from Brighton Station to attend a Christmas event at the Pavilion in her wheelchair, I was quite taken aback by her comments about Brighton and Hove's Christmas decorations - or should I say lack of. North Street, Church Road,
Split's atmospheric old city centre gym has seen some historic nights in its time. The significance might be lost on the locals but, for Brighton Bears and their owner and coach Nick Nurse, this well deserved win here on the banks of the Adriatic counts
Nick Nurse paid tribute to the Brighton Bears heroes who gave the club their first competitive win on foreign soil. Bears overcame a seven-point deficit to beat former European champions Split 91-85 in Croatia last night. The win is unlikely to help Bears
Never mind the season to be jolly, the old waistline seems to be taking a battering during December. The Sunday before last it was a trip down to Southampton for the BBC South Sports awards dinner where Sussex County Cricket Club received the recognition
Albion manager Mark McGhee has sent his players orienteering as they try to head in the right direction for automatic promotion. The first team squad, equipped with maps, went on a cross-country run from Lancing Leisure Centre yon Tuesday, instead of
A 54-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of murder after another woman died from a knife wound in West Sussex early today. Police believe the 40-year-old woman was stabbed in East Ham Road, Littlehampton, at 1am today. She was rushed to Worthing
A young man hailed for his maths expertise deliberately snubbed Oxbridge to teach himself to become a winner. Thomas Garcia-Quismondo, 23, was yesterday acclaimed as one of the UK's top A-level students, receiving a national award for getting the highest
A family-run hotel has beaten off competition from major chains to win a top environmental award. BBC Breakfast News presenter Natasha Kaplinksy presented The Silverdale Hotel in Sutton Park Road, Seaford, with top prize at the recent South East England
A survey to find the key issues facing businesses in the county is being carried out by Sussex Enterprise. The Voice Of Business questionnaire is being sent to 5,000 businesses. The results will be published in the new year and will help Sussex Enterprise
Top engineering consultancy specialist Ricardo is to help develop Europe's most efficient family car. The project will have many spin-offs for the Shoreham-based engineering consultancy as worldwide pressure to produce more environmentally-friendly engines
Sussex schools have experienced mixed fortunes in newly-published league tables based on tests taken by 14-year-olds. West Sussex local education authority was placed 35th out of 149 LEAs for the performances of pupils in English, maths and science key
Councillors have been accused of plotting to sell land at a troubled college to pay off a private contractor. Brighton and Hove City Council's Green councillors say the sale is needed to pay Jarvis, which could impose an estimated £17 million penalty
A spurned husband told a jury he did not plan to kill his wife and her lover when he forced his way into their flat armed with a dagger. Paul England said he did not intend to use the weapon and wanted only to scare his wife, Julia, and his love rival
Sussex Police received a below-average end-of-year report from the public. The force scored 4.1 out of a possible nine marks when it came to satisfaction with overall service. The results came from people at 12 public meetings held across the county.
Almost 200 people packed a public meeting last night to protest against the possible expansion of Shoreham Airport. Most were against the idea of making the runway longer and having more daily flights. The airport's owners, Brighton and Hove City Council
Albion manager Mark McGhee has sent his players orienteering as they try to head in the right direction for automatic promotion. The first team squad, equipped with maps, went on a cross-country run from Lancing Leisure Centre yon Tuesday, instead of
Councillors have been accused of plotting to sell college land to pay off a private contractor. Brighton and Hove City Council's Green councillors say the sale is needed to pay Jarvis, which could impose an estimated £17 million penalty on the council
Sky News has been fined £50,000 over a report faked by its late correspondent James Forlong. Mr Forlong, 44, hanged himself at his home in Hove in October three months after being sacked over the report. The story claimed to have a live exclusive showing
The Government was today attacked for not ruling out a second runway at Gatwick airport. Outlining his vision for air travel over the next 30 years, Transport Secretary Alistair Darling yesterday revealed that a legal agreement which bans development
It is six years since the Goldstone Ground was knocked down to be replaced will bland shop units. What a shame there is no plaque to mark the Goldstone Ground. Withdean can only be temporary. -Lesley Kite, Hove
The latest issue of City News, a "free" magazine, has just been delivered. Is this really free or do we pay for it through our council tax? -MD Jones, Hove
I would love to know why taxi drivers seem to have an exclusion where seatbelts are concerned. I was under the impression that all drivers had to wear a seatbelt by law, no matter how short the journey. Have our memories faded so much that we've forgotten
In response to the rant by Trevor Pateman (Letters, December 9) I suggest he spends one month working as a local government officer. I write as a retired local government officer who had to retire ten years early as a result of ill health. At one stage
An extra time goal from substitute Matt Seldon saw holders Crawley clinch victory over Havant and Waterlooville at Westleigh Park. Reserve team player Seldon squeezed in a shot at the far post for his first Crawley goal with his first touch after coming
Three football fans were cheered by thousands of supporters after finishing a 50-mile fund-raising tour. Alison and Andrew Nuttall, from Brighton, were joined by their brother, David, who flew from the United States, for the walk in memory of their mother
For Dave Stephens, a suit is more than something to wear to the office - it can be a work of art. The lecturer at Varndean College in Brighton has used a second-hand suit as the centrepiece of his latest work. The outfit is filmed experiencing a variety
Having collected a woman from Brighton Station to attend a Christmas event at the Pavilion in her wheelchair, I was quite taken aback by her comments about Brighton and Hove's Christmas decorations - or should I say lack of. North Street, Church Road,
Split's atmospheric old city centre gym has seen some historic nights in its time. The significance might be lost on the locals but, for Brighton Bears and their owner and coach Nick Nurse, this well deserved win here on the banks of the Adriatic counts
Reading of the despair of "Paul" who is denied access to his daughter (The Argus, December 8), reminded me of a colleague who was denied access to his first two daughters for several years. He told me: "It appears animals have rights and divorced fathers
Nick Nurse paid tribute to the Brighton Bears heroes who gave the club their first competitive win on foreign soil. Bears overcame a seven-point deficit to beat former European champions Split 91-85 in Croatia last night. The win is unlikely to help Bears
England captain Michael Vaughan has told the critics to leave James Kirtley alone. The Sussex and England seamer was back in the spotlight on Tuesday after his bowling action was once again called into question. Reports had suggested match referee Clive
Anyone uneasy with the over-indulgence and commercial frenzy of the festive season is being offered the chance of enjoying a guilt-free Christmas. The Brighton and Hove branch of Oxfam is encouraging people to buy ethically-produced goods to make it a
Murder squad detectives have launched an investigation after the stabbing of a 43-year-old man. The victim, Anthony Banks, from East Brighton, suffered head wounds in Mill Road, Lewes, at 3.30am yesterday following a disturbance. Mr Banks was taken by
The prospect of expansion at Gatwick airport still looms, despite the Government's White Paper ruling out building a second runway for the foreseeable future. Transport Secretary Alistair Darling opted to honour a legal agreement made in 1979 between
A family-run hotel has beaten off competition from major chains to win a top environmental award. BBC Breakfast News presenter Natasha Kaplinksy presented The Silverdale Hotel in Sutton Park Road, Seaford, with top prize at the recent South East England
A survey to find the key issues facing businesses in the county is being carried out by Sussex Enterprise. The Voice Of Business questionnaire is being sent to 5,000 businesses. The results will be published in the new year and will help Sussex Enterprise
Top engineering consultancy specialist Ricardo is to help develop Europe's most efficient family car. The project will have many spin-offs for the Shoreham-based engineering consultancy as worldwide pressure to produce more environmentally-friendly engines
Councillors have been accused of plotting to sell land at a troubled college to pay off a private contractor. Brighton and Hove City Council's Green councillors say the sale is needed to pay Jarvis, which could impose an estimated £17 million penalty
A former employee at the Palace Pier, Brighton, has won a claim for unfair dismissal after he was sacked for gross misconduct. Gavin Todd, 34, of Buckingham Road, Brighton, was a games manager on the pier when he was asked to leave in June this year.
This week's murder conviction of so-called Black Widow Dena Thompson is just the latest success for police reinvestigating unsolved crimes. These "cold cases" are reinvestigated using a combination of scientific advances and old-fashioned determination
A lift engineer joked about breaking a fingernail while firefighters tried to free his badly injured hand from machinery. The man, in his early 20s, had been working on a lift in the maternity ward of St Richard's Hospital, Chichester, when his arm became
If I were the vicar of All Saints, I would be looking for an electrician to check the lights. The Brighton Festival Chorus Christmas concert was worryingly marred by the random flicking on and off of some of the lights. It was distracting but not distracting
The Government was today attacked for not ruling out a second runway at Gatwick airport. Outlining his vision for air travel over the next 30 years, Transport Secretary Alistair Darling yesterday revealed that a legal agreement which bans development
The latest issue of City News, a "free" magazine, has just been delivered. Is this really free or do we pay for it through our council tax? -MD Jones, Hove
I would love to know why taxi drivers seem to have an exclusion where seatbelts are concerned. I was under the impression that all drivers had to wear a seatbelt by law, no matter how short the journey. Have our memories faded so much that we've forgotten
Sussex schools have experienced mixed fortunes in newly-published league tables based on tests taken by 14-year-olds. West Sussex local education authority was placed 35th out of 149 LEAs for the performances of pupils in English, maths and science key
Lollipop sticks and some animal magic helped save a chinchilla which fell off a banister and broke its leg. Vet Julia Mewes used the sticks to fashion makeshift splints when she operated on two-year-old chinchilla Chinny. Haywards Heath-based Ms Mewes
The Government was today attacked for not ruling out a second runway at Gatwick airport. Outlining his vision for air travel over the next 30 years, Transport Secretary Alistair Darling yesterday revealed that a legal agreement which bans development
A lift engineer joked about breaking a fingernail while firefighters tried to free his badly injured hand from machinery. The man, in his early 20s, had been working on a lift in the maternity ward of St Richard's Hospital, Chichester, when his arm became
A 54-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of murder after another woman died from a knife wound in West Sussex early today. Police believe the 40-year-old woman was stabbed in East Ham Road, Littlehampton, at 1am today. She was rushed to Worthing
More than 30 people had to leave their homes in Eastbourne during a bomb alert. Bomb disposal experts were drafted in after a member of the public became suspicious about rubbish in Old Orchard Road. But as soon as the Army arrived, a homeowner returned
An investigation continued today into the death of a 12-year-old Eastbourne boy. The youngster, a pupil at Cavendish School, was found at his family's home in Longland Road, Old Town. Police have refused to confirm the circumstances surrounding the boy's
As a landlady I am rather amused by Ron Wood's letter (December 11) that some people on benefits pay little or no council tax. Not so, they pay indirectly. As housing in Brighton is scarce it is easy for landlords to hike rents to compensate for higher
Today is the centenary of the birth of one of Britain's most successful composers. Born in Brighton and Hove, Ray Noble was educated at Cambridge before studying at the Royal College of Music. Ray's his first hit song was Goodnight Sweetheart, which he
Lewes Bridgeview used family values to complete a hat-trick of Sussex Championship titles. There were six kids from the Gardner family, three Fieldings and three Leaneys as they bridged the generation gap by siding with their dads for glory. Bridgeview
A brave first half effort was undone in a five-minute spell during the second period as Bognor fell to defeat at Canvey Island. The first half was a pretty even affair with the home side having more of the possession. A long ball forward from goalkeeper
Three football fans were cheered by thousands of supporters after finishing a 50-mile fund-raising tour. Alison and Andrew Nuttall, from Brighton, were joined by their brother, David, who flew from the United States, for the walk in memory of their mother
It's hardly surprising the unfortunate turkeys in your article responded significantly to a recording of the dawn chorus of wild birds (The Argus, December 9). This is something they will never see or sense, imprisoned for life in a shed under harsh artificial
Reading of the despair of "Paul" who is denied access to his daughter (The Argus, December 8), reminded me of a colleague who was denied access to his first two daughters for several years. He told me: "It appears animals have rights and divorced fathers
England captain Michael Vaughan has told the critics to leave James Kirtley alone. The Sussex and England seamer was back in the spotlight on Tuesday after his bowling action was once again called into question. Reports had suggested match referee Clive
The future of a parking agreement to help suffering traders cope with the arrival of a huge supermarket has been thrown into doubt. Shoppers using the Tesco car park off Church Road, Hove, can park free if they spend £5 in the new flagship superstore
A Sussex student hopes to make his name in the fashion world by putting Billy Butlin's famous dapper Redcoats in denim. While most aspiring designers dream of seeing their outfits on the catwalks of Milan and Paris, Richard Toon dreams of seeing his creations
Anyone uneasy with the over-indulgence and commercial frenzy of the festive season is being offered the chance of enjoying a guilt-free Christmas. The Brighton and Hove branch of Oxfam is encouraging people to buy ethically-produced goods to make it a
Murder squad detectives have launched an investigation after the stabbing of a 43-year-old man. The victim, Anthony Banks, from East Brighton, suffered head wounds in Mill Road, Lewes, at 3.30am yesterday following a disturbance. Mr Banks was taken by
Post Office workers are bracing themselves for bad news as they wait to discover whether their branch will close. Eight people are based at the main Hampton Place post office in Western Road, Brighton, which has been earmarked for possible closure. A
The prospect of expansion at Gatwick airport still looms, despite the Government's White Paper ruling out building a second runway for the foreseeable future. Transport Secretary Alistair Darling opted to honour a legal agreement made in 1979 between
The future of a parking agreement to help suffering traders cope with the arrival of a huge supermarket has been thrown into doubt. Shoppers using the Tesco car park off Church Road, Hove, can park for free if they spend £5 in the new flagship superstore
A former employee at the Palace Pier, Brighton, has won a claim for unfair dismissal after he was sacked for gross misconduct. Gavin Todd, 34, of Buckingham Road, Brighton, was a games manager on the pier when he was asked to leave in June this year.
Eighties ska band Bad Manners have landed councillors in trouble after playing too loud at a music festival. Bognor Regis Town Council has accepted a formal caution over breaching licensing conditions during Bognor Live 2003. Officers at Adur District
An alcoholic who failed to feed his two retired racing greyhounds has been banned from keeping animals for a decade. Landscape gardener Michael Cummins, 37, claimed he was too poor to buy pet food. He admitted two counts of failing to provide his dogs
This week's murder conviction of so-called Black Widow Dena Thompson is just the latest success for police reinvestigating unsolved crimes. These "cold cases" are reinvestigated using a combination of scientific advances and old-fashioned determination
East Sussex villagers say plans for a 23-metre radio mast near a school and a beauty spot are outrageous. The police Tetra antenna would be sited in Brinkers Lane, near Wadhurst, on the borders of an area of outstanding natural beauty and close to Uplands
