Voodoo witch doctors have threatened to summon ancient spirits to punish an author who has spilled some of their darkest secrets. Ross Heaven, 43, from Newhaven, has received a string of spooky threats from members of the Haitian cult Roots Without End
I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation for the help I received when I fell over on a greasy, irregular path in London Road, Brighton, on Monday. I was lifted up bodily with both arms outstretched and felt like the Angel of the North risen.
Frank Edwards (Letters, December 24) uses the very arguments to defend the Royal Family that I would use to get rid of them. Like most of my parents' generation, Mr Edwards fought to defend democracy and the right to free speech. What was the point of
Seven-year-old James Welsh was beaming with anticipation as he finished school for the holidays. Little did he know that an accident was about to save his life. Falling off a ladder a week before Christmas proved to be the best thing that could have happened
I would like to apologise for the way my letter of December 29 came across. I agree with Councillor Sue Paskins (Letters, December 31) - it sounded arrogant to me as well when I read it in print. It was not intended to open up the four-wheel drive gas-guzzling
It's 20 minutes past midnight as I write. This early hour of New Year's Day brings explosions to the north, east and west of my house. I can hear blasts in the distance as well as close by. There has been a constant barrage of noise for the past 20 minutes
Can anybody send me a copy of Hot Butters single Popcorn, which reached No 5 in the charts in July 1972? -Lorraine Forbes, 25a Belmore Road, Eastbourne
If you don't like the fact that you are about to have to put up with an additional hundred or so vehicles going to and fro past your homes, I suggest you strongly consider a house move to the lovely quiet village of Falmer. -Councillor Geoff Wells, Woodingdean
I cannot understand the Church's objections to burning effigies. After all, it started the idea but used live people instead of effigies, calling them heretics and witches. -Colin Wadey, Southwick
In response to Ian Manders' letter (December 22) regarding a giant wind turbine to replace the poor old West Pier to generate much-needed pollution-free electricity, I think it's a brilliant idea. It could even be taken one step further. By modifying
The New Year brings hopes and aspirations for us all. The ambitious seek greater fortunes, while those who are content will prefer peace and tranquillity. Ambitious aspirations demand great effort, some luck, a strong resolve, an unwavering determination
A man was due to appear in court today charged over the death of a nine-year-old boy. Callum John Oakford, known to his friends as CJ, died in hospital after colliding with a car on the A259 at Ferring on Thursday. Kamel Kadri, 38, from Goring, has been
Benalmadena, on the Costa del Sol in Spain, has the right idea - put rubbish underground. A pit the size of two parking spaces is excavated to hold large skip containers, covered by a hinged, paved lid, which is opened to remove the containers. Coloured
Horsham were knocked out following a strong second-half performance by Ryman premier division Bedford Town at Queen Street. Manager John Maggs said: "Everyone is looking for excuses but there are none. "We're not good enough at the moment. We need someone
I would like to draw your attention to the state of the so-called lawns in the Steine Gardens. Prior to the removal of the small railings around the lawns, the grass was kept in good shape. Even when there was a dry spell, the lawns where lucky enough
Worthing continued their steady improvement by advancing into the fourth round with a comfortable victory over Ryman premier league opponents Maidenhead. Second-half strikes from Mark Pulling and substitute Mark Knee boosted Alan Pook's men at Woodside
In my letter of December 22 I proposed the tallest buildings (more than 15 storeys) should be concentrated in the centre of Brighton and Hove. I suggested these should be confined within an area of a square mile, the central axis of which would run from
Burgess Hill boss Gary Croydon watched his side lose for the first time in ten games after being outplayed by title-chasing Histon. Histon, who lost their unbeaten league record with a 4-1 home defeat by King's Lynn on New Year's Day, played without much
As a Catholic born of a Catholic family, a number of whom live and freely practise their religion in Lewes, I can safely say Joe O'Keefe's campaign to ban or censor the bonfire celebrations in the town is absurd (The Argus, December 29). These celebrations
Eastbourne Borough boss Garry Wilson believes his side is turning the corner after a goalless draw at Cambridge City halted a four-match losing run. "It was a gritty performance," said Wilson. "They were probably the better side in the first half but
Crawley defender Ian Payne has enjoyed the best week of his life. The 26-year-old became a father for the first time on New Year's Day with the birth of his daughter Abigail Rebecca. Two days later he was a match-winner for the Reds in their biggest game
Haywards Heath are back on track for a mid-table finish in National Three South. They scored a try in each half to beat Dings Crusaders 21-10 at Whitemans Green on Saturday. It was their first win in three outings and eases any relegation fears which
Charlie Oatway believes he is fit enough to last the whole game should he return to Albion's starting line-up against Oldham on Saturday. Manager Mark McGhee challenged Oatway to prove he is capable of lasting 90 minutes after the midfielder returned
Brighton Bears are raring to go in Europe again after another commanding win in the British League. Bears thrashed lowly Leicester Riders at Loughborough University to stretch their unbeaten run in domestic competition to ten games. The result means they
A fresh price war on the high street beckons as supermarket chain Tesco yesterday unveiled a £70 million package of cuts. Tesco said it was slashing the prices of more than 600 products by an average of 8 per cent. The reductions will cover products in
Women are still "massively" under-represented in positions of influence in business, the police, media and senior judiciary, research claimed today. The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) issued a fresh challenge for barriers to women's progress to
Gatwick-based Excel Airways overcame difficult trading conditions to post better than expected results during the festive season. Excel's turnover increased 36 per cent to £247million in the year to October 31 while pre-tax profits rose to £13.4 million
A Shoreham firm making parts for the aerospace industry has merged with one of its chief competitors to expand its overseas customer base. Satair Hardware Group (SHG), based at Shoreham Airport, has taken over Lentern Aircraft Limited and Lentern International
Weather experts believe this year could be another record breaker. According to forecasters, we should be preparing for some of the highest temperatures on record. As we sit here shivering and cursing the long winter evenings, it is appealing to dream
A former soldier from Brighton is waging war on sleep in Channel 4's latest reality game show, Shattered. Burly Jimmy, whose surname has not been revealed, is one of ten hopefuls who last night began competing to stay awake for a week to win £100,000.
A businessman has become tangled up in red tape after he tried to protect his home from burglars who had targeted him repeatedly. Each time there was a break-in, the thieves had climbed over the gate so he decided to raise its height to three metres in
Education leaders are heading for a showdown with a private contractor over the running of city schools. Brighton and Hove City Council wants to meet Andrew Sutton, chief executive of Jarvis Accommodation Services, to discuss issues with the company's
Two hooded youths brandishing guns were caught on sophisticated new mobile police CCTV cameras. The teenagers, whose weapons turned out to be toys, were tracked by police using their newly-deployed CCTV van on its second day of operation in Hastings and
It seems like a good idea at the time. Full of goodwill on New Year's Day, you decide this is the year you are going to shed weight and get yourself into trim. A couple of days later, as the alarm goes off in the morning and it's pitch black and raining
Hove is a long way from Cuba and couldn't be more different. Yet Cuban fitness instructor John Fernando Echeverri, who arrived two years ago for a three-month holiday, has decided to stay for good. After ten years leading teacher workshops at fitness
Weather experts believe this year could be another record breaker. According to forecasters, we should be preparing for some of the highest temperatures on record. As we sit here shivering and cursing the long winter evenings, it is appealing to dream
Ground-hopping at Dorchester Town FC, I was shocked to see a fund-raising calendar with near-naked pictures of their players, prominently featuring ex-Brighton keeper Mark Omerod. Perhaps someone should start a fund to keep Albion players away from such
Voodoo witch doctors have threatened to summon ancient spirits to punish an author who has spilled some of their darkest secrets. Ross Heaven, 43, from Newhaven, has received a string of spooky threats from members of the Haitian cult Roots Without End
I feel I must correct your report on the Boxing Day meet in Lewes (The Argus, December 27). "Two-hundred demonstrators braved the cold," the article claimed. But not all of those on and around the Crown Court steps were protesters. I would say there were
I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation for the help I received when I fell over on a greasy, irregular path in London Road, Brighton, on Monday. I was lifted up bodily with both arms outstretched and felt like the Angel of the North risen.
A postman was suspended from work for 24 hours and docked a day's pay for breaking wind. Neil Simmons, 35, unleashed a gastric gale in the sorting office after a festive night on the beer. Four colleagues on the 5am shift complained about the smell and
Frank Edwards (Letters, December 24) uses the very arguments to defend the Royal Family that I would use to get rid of them. Like most of my parents' generation, Mr Edwards fought to defend democracy and the right to free speech. What was the point of
Councillor Joyce Edmond-Smith should be congratulated on her refusal of an OBE (The Argus, December 24). The honours system not only reinforces monarchy, helps perpetuate the class system and social snobbery and evokes nostalgia for our lost empire but
Seven-year-old James Welsh was beaming with anticipation as he finished school for the holidays. Little did he know that an accident was about to save his life. Falling off a ladder a week before Christmas proved to be the best thing that could have happened
Armed robbers dropped off £1 million on a grassy bank following a terrifying hijacking of a Securicor van. It was then picked up and police believe the robbers may have switched the money to another vehicle. The cash, which was stolen on Tuesday morning
It's 20 minutes past midnight as I write. This early hour of New Year's Day brings explosions to the north, east and west of my house. I can hear blasts in the distance as well as close by. There has been a constant barrage of noise for the past 20 minutes
Can anybody send me a copy of Hot Butters single Popcorn, which reached No 5 in the charts in July 1972? -Lorraine Forbes, 25a Belmore Road, Eastbourne
I cannot understand the Church's objections to burning effigies. After all, it started the idea but used live people instead of effigies, calling them heretics and witches. -Colin Wadey, Southwick
A man was due to appear in court today charged over the death of a nine-year-old boy. Callum John Oakford, known to his friends as CJ, died in hospital after colliding with a car on the A259 at Ferring on Thursday. Kamel Kadri, 38, from Goring, has been
My wife and I object to the increase of any landing strip at Shoreham Airport on the grounds that noise levels and pollution would be detrimental to the health of all inhabitants from Worthing to Brighton. We can clearly hear the noise of jet engines
Benalmadena, on the Costa del Sol in Spain, has the right idea - put rubbish underground. A pit the size of two parking spaces is excavated to hold large skip containers, covered by a hinged, paved lid, which is opened to remove the containers. Coloured
Horsham were knocked out following a strong second-half performance by Ryman premier division Bedford Town at Queen Street. Manager John Maggs said: "Everyone is looking for excuses but there are none. "We're not good enough at the moment. We need someone
I would like to draw your attention to the state of the so-called lawns in the Steine Gardens. Prior to the removal of the small railings around the lawns, the grass was kept in good shape. Even when there was a dry spell, the lawns where lucky enough
Worthing continued their steady improvement by advancing into the fourth round with a comfortable victory over Ryman premier league opponents Maidenhead. Second-half strikes from Mark Pulling and substitute Mark Knee boosted Alan Pook's men at Woodside
Before English Heritage and lottery money is approved this month for the restoration of the West Pier, I would ask that the following facts be considered. When the pier was sold for £1, it included full maintenance but, after, when the West Pier Trust
Burgess Hill boss Gary Croydon watched his side lose for the first time in ten games after being outplayed by title-chasing Histon. Histon, who lost their unbeaten league record with a 4-1 home defeat by King's Lynn on New Year's Day, played without much
The Voice of The Argus (December 30) asks if there is any reason why gays and lesbians should be excluded from marriage. The answer is because the Bible says "the man will be united to his wife and they will be one flesh" (Genesis 2) and "they are to
Eastbourne Borough boss Garry Wilson believes his side is turning the corner after a goalless draw at Cambridge City halted a four-match losing run. "It was a gritty performance," said Wilson. "They were probably the better side in the first half but
Crawley defender Ian Payne has enjoyed the best week of his life. The 26-year-old became a father for the first time on New Year's Day with the birth of his daughter Abigail Rebecca. Two days later he was a match-winner for the Reds in their biggest game
Haywards Heath are back on track for a mid-table finish in National Three South. They scored a try in each half to beat Dings Crusaders 21-10 at Whitemans Green on Saturday. It was their first win in three outings and eases any relegation fears which
Firefighters were sent on an emergency call early today - to help an elderly lady defrost her fridge. The 92-year-old dialled 999 when she became concerned about the icebox of her fridge freezing up. She feared it was a fire hazard and at 1.45am called
A former soldier from Brighton is waging war on sleep in Channel 4's latest reality game show, Shattered. Burly Jimmy, whose surname has not been revealed, is one of ten hopefuls who last night began competing to stay awake for a week to win £100,000.
The genie of Aladdin's lamp has granted dumped Coronation Street star Kevin Kennedy's greatest wish. Kevin, who was fired from the soap in July after 20 years playing Curly Watts, has learnt the ITV soap's new boss wants to bring him back. The bespectacled
Charlie Oatway believes he is fit enough to last the whole game should he return to Albion's starting line-up against Oldham on Saturday. Manager Mark McGhee challenged Oatway to prove he is capable of lasting 90 minutes after the midfielder returned
'Babes in the Wood' murder suspect Russell Bishop plans to return to Brighton on his release from prison. Bishop, 36 - who was cleared of the killings of Nicola Fellows and Karen Hadaway but jailed for life for a sex attack on another schoolgirl - is
Two hooded youths brandishing guns were caught on sophisticated new mobile police CCTV cameras. The teenagers, whose weapons turned out to be toys, were tracked by police using their newly-deployed CCTV van on its second day of operation in Hastings and
Ian Payne would not have missed his first daughter's birth for anything in the world. But he also had no intention of missing the match. Hours after becoming a father, Ian was on the pitch with his team-mates. The left back, who plays for Crawley Town
Weather experts believe this year could be another record breaker. According to forecasters, we should be preparing for some of the highest temperatures on record. As we sit here shivering and cursing the long winter evenings, it is appealing to dream
As an atheist, I support Joe O'Keefe's fight to stop anti-Catholic bigotry at the Lewes bonfire celebrations. It is time this idiocy was stopped once and for all. People who burned an effigy of the Pope claim it to be a man who lived 500 years ago. That
The Rev John Webster (Letters, January 2) complains that Lewes's "No Popery" effigies on Bonfire Night are outdated and should be banned. If such religious friction harks back to an era which should be consigned to history, so does Rev Webster's self-glorifying
I feel I must correct your report on the Boxing Day meet in Lewes (The Argus, December 27). "Two-hundred demonstrators braved the cold," the article claimed. But not all of those on and around the Crown Court steps were protesters. I would say there were
I was surprised The Voice of The Argus (December 29) appeared to condone a T-shirt protest where the use of the F word is so obvious. What sort of message does this send to children who see and hear enough of this sort of thing already? -G Barns, Southwater
What a great idea of Peter Looby to print T-shirts saying "No, I haven't got a --- loyalty card!" to wear in supermarkets (The Argus, December 29). Like Mr Looby, I get fed up with Debenhams and Boots (naming just two) asking for a Nectar or loyalty card
A postman was suspended from work for 24 hours and docked a day's pay for breaking wind. Neil Simmons, 35, unleashed a gastric gale in the sorting office after a festive night on the beer. Four colleagues on the 5am shift complained about the smell and
Councillor Joyce Edmond-Smith should be congratulated on her refusal of an OBE (The Argus, December 24). The honours system not only reinforces monarchy, helps perpetuate the class system and social snobbery and evokes nostalgia for our lost empire but
I was stunned to read about Molly Reed's daughter receiving a £30 parking ticket for trying to help her elderly mother into her home (The Argus, December 30). I have been a taxi driver in Lewes for a number of years and Molly was a regular customer of
Armed robbers dropped off £1 million on a grassy bank following a terrifying hijacking of a Securicor van. It was then picked up and police believe the robbers may have switched the money to another vehicle. The cash, which was stolen on Tuesday morning
My wife and I object to the increase of any landing strip at Shoreham Airport on the grounds that noise levels and pollution would be detrimental to the health of all inhabitants from Worthing to Brighton. We can clearly hear the noise of jet engines
Thousands of fans will be sad to read of the death of comedian, entertainer and TV host Bob Monkhouse (The Argus, December 29). Bob sadly lost his brave fight with prostate cancer after two and a half years. He died peacefully at his home with his wife
Second-placed Eastbourne Town failed to take advantage, losing 3-1 at home to St Leonards despite going ahead through Gary Brockwell. Sean Ray drilled a shot into the far corner to level and Michael Morgan edged Saints ahead. Tim Olorunda produced a tricky
Before English Heritage and lottery money is approved this month for the restoration of the West Pier, I would ask that the following facts be considered. When the pier was sold for £1, it included full maintenance but, after, when the West Pier Trust
Steve Johnson got his big weekend off to a perfect start by masterminding a 2-1 win away to the league leaders. The Arundel, boss, however, refused to describe his side's result at Chichester as a shock as he crossed his fingers for a real turn-up at
Peacehaven residents opposed to further development in their town are being invited to hear the latest news of their fight. There has been a furious reaction to plans to put 300 more homes in Peacehaven and to Southern Water's announcement that East Peacehaven
I would like to voice my discontent about the West Pier project. We have a shortage of doctors, nurses and hospital beds yet we want to spend £40 million on a rust bucket. No, no, no. I suggest we finish the job by blowing it up and spend the money on
A newsagent was punched in the face by a raider who grabbed takings from the till last night. Police say a man in his 20s went into St Aubyns News in Church Road, Hove, at about 5.45pm. He threatened the owner's wife with a screwdriver and demanded cash
The Voice of The Argus (December 30) asks if there is any reason why gays and lesbians should be excluded from marriage. The answer is because the Bible says "the man will be united to his wife and they will be one flesh" (Genesis 2) and "they are to
Hastings United slumped to defeat away to Dartford with all the goals coming in a devastating six-minute second-half spell. Hastings had been much the better team in the first half but their failure to turn chances into goals came back to haunt them soon
Ben Warren recorded his first ever win in the Sussex Cross Country League while Brighton and Hove's Julia Downes continued her domination of the women's field. Warren, 20, from Hailsham, won the senior men's five-mile race at Lancing Manor on Saturday
A charity which has raised more than £500,000 to fight breast cancer is to leave the city where it was founded. The Ann Rose Monte Cancer Challenge has helped to fund treatment and cutting edge research into the cause of a disease which kills 13,000 women
The Bank of England is set to relieve home-owners by keeping interest rates on hold this week. The bank's monetary policy committee is likely to maintain base rates at 3.75 per cent on Thursday, according to economists. However, increasingly strong economic
The public will get their say on a controversial road scheme during a consultation expected to begin next month. East Sussex County Council hopes the exercise will allow it to make a decision on the proposed Bexhill-Hastings link in the summer. Environment
A major survey has been launched to identify the main problems facing Sussex businesses in 2004. Business support organisation Sussex Enterprise has sent out a questionnaire to 5,000 firms across the county. It hopes the results of the survey will be
Customers were showered with glass after the door to a restaurant was kicked in. At least six people and a baby in a pram were hit at the La Trattoria restaurant in Brighton. Manager Gisella Pither is now asking anyone with information about the person
The genie of Aladdin's lamp has granted dumped Coronation Street star Kevin Kennedy's greatest wish. Kevin, who was fired from the soap in July after 20 years playing Curly Watts, has learnt the ITV soap's new boss wants to bring him back. The bespectacled
Veteran car enthusiasts have driven out the organisers of the famous London-Brighton rally, held annually since 1928. Since it started, the rally has been solely for cars built in 1904 or earlier. International Motor Sports Ltd (IMS) wanted to allow cars
Charlie Oatway believes he is fit enough to last the whole game should he return to Albion's starting line-up against Oldham on Saturday. Manager Mark McGhee challenged Oatway to prove he is capable of lasting 90 minutes after the midfielder returned
'Babes in the Wood' murder suspect Russell Bishop plans to return to Brighton on his release from prison. Bishop, 36 - who was cleared of the killings of Nicola Fellows and Karen Hadaway but jailed for life for a sex attack on another schoolgirl - is
Ian Payne would not have missed his first daughter's birth for anything in the world. But he also had no intention of missing the match. Hours after becoming a father, Ian was on the pitch with his team-mates. The left back, who plays for Crawley Town
In the first days of the New Year, body and mind give us a wake-up call for clarity and renewal. There are many detox regimes to choose from but, in truth, the guiding principle behind all of them is rehydration. It's easy to forget we are two-thirds
After the Christmas celebrations, don't we all yearn for a new body to bring in the New Year? The easiest way to start a gentle detox process is to eat less comfort food (bread, biscuits, sweets) and more fruit between meals. Use up any leftover meat
Workers in certain jobs can earn as much as £200 for a day's overtime. Good luck to them. But the weekly pension looks pretty disgusting against that sort of remuneration. -Ron Wood, Brighton
As an atheist, I support Joe O'Keefe's fight to stop anti-Catholic bigotry at the Lewes bonfire celebrations. It is time this idiocy was stopped once and for all. People who burned an effigy of the Pope claim it to be a man who lived 500 years ago. That
The Rev John Webster (Letters, January 2) complains that Lewes's "No Popery" effigies on Bonfire Night are outdated and should be banned. If such religious friction harks back to an era which should be consigned to history, so does Rev Webster's self-glorifying
I was surprised The Voice of The Argus (December 29) appeared to condone a T-shirt protest where the use of the F word is so obvious. What sort of message does this send to children who see and hear enough of this sort of thing already? -G Barns, Southwater
What a great idea of Peter Looby to print T-shirts saying "No, I haven't got a --- loyalty card!" to wear in supermarkets (The Argus, December 29). Like Mr Looby, I get fed up with Debenhams and Boots (naming just two) asking for a Nectar or loyalty card
I was stunned to read about Molly Reed's daughter receiving a £30 parking ticket for trying to help her elderly mother into her home (The Argus, December 30). I have been a taxi driver in Lewes for a number of years and Molly was a regular customer of
I would like to apologise for the way my letter of December 29 came across. I agree with Councillor Sue Paskins (Letters, December 31) - it sounded arrogant to me as well when I read it in print. It was not intended to open up the four-wheel drive gas-guzzling
'Babes in the Wood' murder suspect Russell Bishop plans to return to Brighton on his release from prison. Bishop, 36 - who was cleared of the killings of Nicola Fellows and Karen Hadaway but jailed for life for a sex attack on another schoolgirl - is
If you don't like the fact that you are about to have to put up with an additional hundred or so vehicles going to and fro past your homes, I suggest you strongly consider a house move to the lovely quiet village of Falmer. -Councillor Geoff Wells, Woodingdean
In response to Ian Manders' letter (December 22) regarding a giant wind turbine to replace the poor old West Pier to generate much-needed pollution-free electricity, I think it's a brilliant idea. It could even be taken one step further. By modifying
The New Year brings hopes and aspirations for us all. The ambitious seek greater fortunes, while those who are content will prefer peace and tranquillity. Ambitious aspirations demand great effort, some luck, a strong resolve, an unwavering determination
A postman was suspended from work for 24 hours and docked a day's pay for breaking wind. Neil Simmons, 35, unleashed a gastric gale in the sorting office after a festive night on the beer. Four colleagues on the 5am shift complained about the smell and
A man was due to appear in court today charged over the death of a nine-year-old boy. Callum John Oakford, known to his friends as CJ, died in hospital after colliding with a car on the A259 at Ferring on Thursday. Kamel Kadri, 38, from Goring, has been
Flowers today marked the spot where an East Sussex teenager was killed when her car careered off a village road and into a wall. Blooms paying tribute to 19-year-old Amie Brough have been laid by a steady stream of people grieving her death. Miss Brough
Firefighters were called to a seafront hotel in Eastbourne at the weekend after fire broke out in a basement. Staff at the Best Western Lansdowne Hotel, in King Edwards Parade, Eastbourne, were evacuated from the 110-bedroom building on Saturday. The
Thousands of fans will be sad to read of the death of comedian, entertainer and TV host Bob Monkhouse (The Argus, December 29). Bob sadly lost his brave fight with prostate cancer after two and a half years. He died peacefully at his home with his wife
In my letter of December 22 I proposed the tallest buildings (more than 15 storeys) should be concentrated in the centre of Brighton and Hove. I suggested these should be confined within an area of a square mile, the central axis of which would run from
Second-placed Eastbourne Town failed to take advantage, losing 3-1 at home to St Leonards despite going ahead through Gary Brockwell. Sean Ray drilled a shot into the far corner to level and Michael Morgan edged Saints ahead. Tim Olorunda produced a tricky
Steve Johnson got his big weekend off to a perfect start by masterminding a 2-1 win away to the league leaders. The Arundel, boss, however, refused to describe his side's result at Chichester as a shock as he crossed his fingers for a real turn-up at
Peacehaven residents opposed to further development in their town are being invited to hear the latest news of their fight. There has been a furious reaction to plans to put 300 more homes in Peacehaven and to Southern Water's announcement that East Peacehaven
I would like to voice my discontent about the West Pier project. We have a shortage of doctors, nurses and hospital beds yet we want to spend £40 million on a rust bucket. No, no, no. I suggest we finish the job by blowing it up and spend the money on
A newsagent was punched in the face by a raider who grabbed takings from the till last night. Police say a man in his 20s went into St Aubyns News in Church Road, Hove, at about 5.45pm. He threatened the owner's wife with a screwdriver and demanded cash
Hastings United slumped to defeat away to Dartford with all the goals coming in a devastating six-minute second-half spell. Hastings had been much the better team in the first half but their failure to turn chances into goals came back to haunt them soon
As a Catholic born of a Catholic family, a number of whom live and freely practise their religion in Lewes, I can safely say Joe O'Keefe's campaign to ban or censor the bonfire celebrations in the town is absurd (The Argus, December 29). These celebrations
Ben Warren recorded his first ever win in the Sussex Cross Country League while Brighton and Hove's Julia Downes continued her domination of the women's field. Warren, 20, from Hailsham, won the senior men's five-mile race at Lancing Manor on Saturday
Charlie Oatway believes he is fit enough to last the whole game should he return to Albion's starting line-up against Oldham on Saturday. Manager Mark McGhee challenged Oatway to prove he is capable of lasting 90 minutes after the midfielder returned
Brighton Bears are raring to go in Europe again after another commanding win in the British League. Bears thrashed lowly Leicester Riders at Loughborough University to stretch their unbeaten run in domestic competition to ten games. The result means they
A charity which has raised more than £500,000 to fight breast cancer is to leave the city where it was founded. The Ann Rose Monte Cancer Challenge has helped to fund treatment and cutting edge research into the cause of a disease which kills 13,000 women
The Bank of England is set to relieve home-owners by keeping interest rates on hold this week. The bank's monetary policy committee is likely to maintain base rates at 3.75 per cent on Thursday, according to economists. However, increasingly strong economic
The public will get their say on a controversial road scheme during a consultation expected to begin next month. East Sussex County Council hopes the exercise will allow it to make a decision on the proposed Bexhill-Hastings link in the summer. Environment
A fresh price war on the high street beckons as supermarket chain Tesco yesterday unveiled a £70 million package of cuts. Tesco said it was slashing the prices of more than 600 products by an average of 8 per cent. The reductions will cover products in
Women are still "massively" under-represented in positions of influence in business, the police, media and senior judiciary, research claimed today. The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) issued a fresh challenge for barriers to women's progress to
Gatwick-based Excel Airways overcame difficult trading conditions to post better than expected results during the festive season. Excel's turnover increased 36 per cent to £247million in the year to October 31 while pre-tax profits rose to £13.4 million
A major survey has been launched to identify the main problems facing Sussex businesses in 2004. Business support organisation Sussex Enterprise has sent out a questionnaire to 5,000 firms across the county. It hopes the results of the survey will be
A Shoreham firm making parts for the aerospace industry has merged with one of its chief competitors to expand its overseas customer base. Satair Hardware Group (SHG), based at Shoreham Airport, has taken over Lentern Aircraft Limited and Lentern International
Weather experts believe this year could be another record breaker. According to forecasters, we should be preparing for some of the highest temperatures on record. As we sit here shivering and cursing the long winter evenings, it is appealing to dream
Customers were showered with glass after the door to a restaurant was kicked in. At least six people and a baby in a pram were hit at the La Trattoria restaurant in Brighton. Manager Gisella Pither is now asking anyone with information about the person
Veteran car enthusiasts have driven out the organisers of the famous London-Brighton rally, held annually since 1928. Since it started, the rally has been solely for cars built in 1904 or earlier. International Motor Sports Ltd (IMS) wanted to allow cars
A businessman has become tangled up in red tape after he tried to protect his home from burglars who had targeted him repeatedly. Each time there was a break-in, the thieves had climbed over the gate so he decided to raise its height to three metres in
Education leaders are heading for a showdown with a private contractor over the running of city schools. Brighton and Hove City Council wants to meet Andrew Sutton, chief executive of Jarvis Accommodation Services, to discuss issues with the company's
It seems like a good idea at the time. Full of goodwill on New Year's Day, you decide this is the year you are going to shed weight and get yourself into trim. A couple of days later, as the alarm goes off in the morning and it's pitch black and raining
Hove is a long way from Cuba and couldn't be more different. Yet Cuban fitness instructor John Fernando Echeverri, who arrived two years ago for a three-month holiday, has decided to stay for good. After ten years leading teacher workshops at fitness
In the first days of the New Year, body and mind give us a wake-up call for clarity and renewal. There are many detox regimes to choose from but, in truth, the guiding principle behind all of them is rehydration. It's easy to forget we are two-thirds
After the Christmas celebrations, don't we all yearn for a new body to bring in the New Year? The easiest way to start a gentle detox process is to eat less comfort food (bread, biscuits, sweets) and more fruit between meals. Use up any leftover meat
Workers in certain jobs can earn as much as £200 for a day's overtime. Good luck to them. But the weekly pension looks pretty disgusting against that sort of remuneration. -Ron Wood, Brighton
Ground-hopping at Dorchester Town FC, I was shocked to see a fund-raising calendar with near-naked pictures of their players, prominently featuring ex-Brighton keeper Mark Omerod. Perhaps someone should start a fund to keep Albion players away from such
