A folly once owned by the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley has gone on the market for £3 million. Shelley's Folly stands on a ridge at Cooksbridge, just over three miles north of Lewes. The Grade I listed property includes eight bedrooms, five bathrooms, a wine
I thought Bruce Talbot's article on the Sussex cricket legends (The Argus, March 9) was excellent, but I think Tony Greig should have been mentioned. But as we celebrate our county's finest cricketing hour, it would be nice to remember the unsung heroes
Reading the letter from Rod Ackers (March 4) about the yellow box at the junction of New Church Road and Boundary Road in Hove, I can assure him it is perfectly in order to enter a yellow box providing your exit is clear, irrespective of oncoming traffic
Congratulations to Councillor Les Hamilton on his efforts to rehouse the remaining tenant in the Denmark Road flats in south Portslade. Keep going, we are with you all the way. -David Anthony, Portslade
The spring conference of our modern Conservative Party offered the opportunity for a better future for our people and our country. And, by nature, Tories are good managers with high standards. Two valuable assets for a start. -Ray Wootton, member of the
I was interested to read of Michael Parker's collection of telephones (Letters, March 8). However, those shown in the picture are all relatively modern. I suggest Michael moves on to older-style telephones and with all the charity and "junk" shops in
"Can the millions of UK citizens who shop at Asda be wrong?", asks John Robinson, who is principal of Worthing College but sounds more like an Asda/Wal-Mart PR rep (Letters, March 9). What an incredibly stupid remark from the head of an educational establishment
Having read the letters pages over a long period of time, I think most ordinary people are far from happy with Brighton and Hove City Council. Take the bin trials as an examples. These were supposed to be in conjunction with recycling but I know of people
A mother's plan for a party to celebrate the end of her breast cancer treatment has snowballed into a major fund-raising event hosted by comedienne Jo Brand. It will raise cash for The Pink Dolphin Appeal, which aims to collect £1.5 million to equip a
Burglars have marred a stroke victim's battle to rebuild his career. They stole camera and computer equipment worth £3,500 from Mark Ware's flat. Mark, who lives with his wife Sara in Wilbury Road, Hove, said: "They forced the basement window so I guess
I had to smile ironically at the article about the University of Sussex (or "us" as it now calls itself) in which we were informed that the university is to "take part in a new scheme to boost the number of children from less well-off backgrounds going
The Hippodrome as a variety theatre. The seedy old Grand Theatre in North Road. Hanningtons - all of it. Tea and toast in the Princes cinema in North Street, although balancing a hot teapot on your lap during a film was risky if others needed to get by
Bognor boss Jack Pearce blamed goalkeeper Craig Stoner for a 2-0 defeat at Ford United. The former Portsmouth professional failed to deal with a free kick on 23 minutes which led to Dean Fenton giving the home side the lead. Then his wayward clearance
Horsham manager John Maggs was given a big vote of confidence with a resounding home win over Bracknell Town. The players only discovered he had signed a new two-year contract before the game and then produced one of their best home performances of the
Surely it isn't too late to find a more suitable site for a stadium, thus giving peace and security to the population of Falmer who are dreading the violation of their peaceful lives? John Prescott should look at every angle and consider the unhappiness
Manager Alan Pook believes Worthing's never-say-die attitude will help them finish in the top six this season. The Rebels moved up to seventh in division one south after a thumping win over Marlow at Woodside Road. Sam Francis scored his 31st of the season
Only Albion's third point from the last 24 away from Withdean meant so much more in the arduous quest for a play-off place. Avoiding defeat was very much a case of mission accomplished, as it has deprived Vale the opportunity of using their game in hand
While both sides of the divide await the Deputy Prime Minister's decision on a football stadium at Falmer, the clans gather. Withdean, Patcham and Whitehawk are united in declaring they do not want a permanent home for the Albion in their back yards.
Lewes players refuse to be downcast after losing the battle of the top two in division one south. Victory would have extended their lead to four points. Instead, Windsor and Eton are the new leaders and, judging by their celebrations, the visitors viewed
Marie Harder once earned herself the unusual nickname of the Bumper Lady. The University of Brighton academic collected 5,000 old car bumpers, stacking them in all sorts of places, including the old Shoreham cement works and Magpie Recycling's depot in
Eastbourne Borough boss Garry Wilson insists a 2-0 defeat at lowly Bath is no disgrace. Borough were caught on the counter-attack by a Frankie Bennett goal two minutes after half time and conceded again when Steve Tweddle scored in injury time with Borough
The cuckoos have come home to roost in Cloud-Cuckoo-Land! To add to Norman Baker MP's ridiculous defence of the A27 remaining a single-carriageway road between Polegate and Lewes, the Government is now agreeing to the cheapest solution to the bottleneck
Haywards Heath are preparing for one of the biggest games in their history after being hauled to within one point of the National League drop zone. Heath lost 26-12 at second-placed Blackheath in division three south, despite a battling display, and heard
Only Albion's third point from the last 24 away from Withdean meant so much more in the arduous quest for a play-off place. Avoiding defeat was very much a case of mission accomplished, as it has deprived Vale the opportunity of using their game in hand
Chris Iwelumo today joined Albion and will make his debut at Chesterfield tomorrow night. The Seagulls have initially signed the 24-year-old striker from Stoke on loan so he can play at Saltergate. But he will then become a free transfer capture which
The Government is planning to extend the minimum wage to 16 and 17-year-olds. The extension of the statutory rate, which has only applied to workers over the age of 18 since it was brought in five years ago, will delight campaigners and trade unions.
B&Q owner Kingfisher is expected to announce profits at the top of market hopes in its full-year results on Wednesday. Kingfisher buoyed investors with a positive trading update last month and profits have risen to £610 million in the 12 months to
Electronics and ceramics group Cookson today signalled it could sell one of its three operating divisions. The former FTSE 100 company, which employs 16,000 people worldwide, said it was in the "early stages" of considering its options for the precious
Hopes are rising that the John Lewis Partnership (JLP) will open a department store in Brighton after the group posted record profits. JLP, which includes supermarket chain Waitrose, has announced major expansion plans for 2007/8 following a ten per cent
Chris Iwelumo today joined Albion and will make his debut at Chesterfield tomorrow night. The Seagulls have initially signed the 24-year-old striker from Stoke on loan so he can play at Saltergate. But he will then become a free transfer capture which
A husband whose wife died after plunging 500ft off cliffs after a romantic picnic is being sued by her family for the £225,000 life insurance. Paul Ramsden, 40, said his two step-children would receive the cash from the policy on his wife Paula but it
Residents of Brighton and Hove are facing a rise in the cost of living estimated at more than four times the rate of inflation. From next month, the average householder will pay up to £130 extra a year in council tax, water rates and fuel bills. Politicians
Hopes are rising that the John Lewis Partnership (JLP) will open a department store in Brighton after the group posted record profits. JLP, which includes supermarket chain Waitrose, has announced major expansion plans for 2007/8 following a ten per cent
A house where cash-strapped students used to live in squalor has become the most expensive property in Brighton and Hove. This Grade II listed building in Eastern Terrace, Brighton, has been put up for sale with a £3.5 million price tag. The valuation
Tucked away in a quiet street is a lifeline for desperately worried parents. Ronald McDonald House, with all the home comforts, is within a stone's throw of the Royal Alexandra Hospital for Sick Children in Brighton. It is a base for parents and families
I thought Bruce Talbot's article on the Sussex cricket legends (The Argus, March 9) was excellent, but I think Tony Greig should have been mentioned. But as we celebrate our county's finest cricketing hour, it would be nice to remember the unsung heroes
Reading the letter from Rod Ackers (March 4) about the yellow box at the junction of New Church Road and Boundary Road in Hove, I can assure him it is perfectly in order to enter a yellow box providing your exit is clear, irrespective of oncoming traffic
I was interested to read of Michael Parker's collection of telephones (Letters, March 8). However, those shown in the picture are all relatively modern. I suggest Michael moves on to older-style telephones and with all the charity and "junk" shops in
Hundreds of people protested against plans for another mobile phone mast on their estate. Mobile phone company O2 has applied to Brighton and Hove City Council to install a ten-metre pole with three antennae and an equipment cabinet on the Brangwyn estate
I am not surprised about the huge uprise against these hideous bins. To make them look worse they are embellished with red and white hazard stripes down each corner - honestly, as if you couldn't see the damn things anyway! They don't have to be the size
Having read the letters pages over a long period of time, I think most ordinary people are far from happy with Brighton and Hove City Council. Take the bin trials as an examples. These were supposed to be in conjunction with recycling but I know of people
A mother's plan for a party to celebrate the end of her breast cancer treatment has snowballed into a major fund-raising event hosted by comedienne Jo Brand. It will raise cash for The Pink Dolphin Appeal, which aims to collect £1.5 million to equip a
Surely it isn't too late to find a more suitable site for a stadium, thus giving peace and security to the population of Falmer who are dreading the violation of their peaceful lives? John Prescott should look at every angle and consider the unhappiness
Marie Harder once earned herself the unusual nickname of the Bumper Lady. The University of Brighton academic collected 5,000 old car bumpers, stacking them in all sorts of places, including the old Shoreham cement works and Magpie Recycling's depot in
Hastings manager Steve Lovell was still not happy despite watching his side's 3-0 win over promotion-chasers Stamford. United had Albion loan keeper Chris May and defender Peter Mortley making their debuts and took the lead on 31 minutes when Ryan Peters
Eastbourne Borough boss Garry Wilson insists a 2-0 defeat at lowly Bath is no disgrace. Borough were caught on the counter-attack by a Frankie Bennett goal two minutes after half time and conceded again when Steve Tweddle scored in injury time with Borough
Assistant manager Dave Swindlehurst saw ten-man Crawley go four points clear at the top and then insisted: "The hard work starts now." Reds won 1-0 at Chippenham thanks to a close-range strike by Danny Marney after 67 minutes. Crawley were reduced to
Haywards Heath are preparing for one of the biggest games in their history after being hauled to within one point of the National League drop zone. Heath lost 26-12 at second-placed Blackheath in division three south, despite a battling display, and heard
Only Albion's third point from the last 24 away from Withdean meant so much more in the arduous quest for a play-off place. Avoiding defeat was very much a case of mission accomplished, as it has deprived Vale the opportunity of using their game in hand
Chris Iwelumo today joined Albion and will make his debut at Chesterfield tomorrow night. The Seagulls have initially signed the 24-year-old striker from Stoke on loan so he can play at Saltergate. But he will then become a free transfer capture which
Chichester closed the gap at the top of the table to one point on leaders East Preston after a 3-0 victory over East Grinstead. However, Chi manager Adie Girdler was in no mood to get carried away by the victory which came on the back of goals from Neil
The Government is planning to extend the minimum wage to 16 and 17-year-olds. The extension of the statutory rate, which has only applied to workers over the age of 18 since it was brought in five years ago, will delight campaigners and trade unions.
B&Q owner Kingfisher is expected to announce profits at the top of market hopes in its full-year results on Wednesday. Kingfisher buoyed investors with a positive trading update last month and profits have risen to £610 million in the 12 months to
Electronics and ceramics group Cookson today signalled it could sell one of its three operating divisions. The former FTSE 100 company, which employs 16,000 people worldwide, said it was in the "early stages" of considering its options for the precious
Chris Iwelumo today joined Albion and will make his debut at Chesterfield tomorrow night. The Seagulls have initially signed the 24-year-old striker from Stoke on loan so he can play at Saltergate. But he will then become a free transfer capture which
A husband whose wife died after plunging 500ft off cliffs after a romantic picnic is being sued by her family for the £225,000 life insurance. Paul Ramsden, 40, said his two step-children would receive the cash from the policy on his wife Paula but it
Residents of Brighton and Hove are facing a rise in the cost of living estimated at more than four times the rate of inflation. From next month, the average householder will pay up to £130 extra a year in council tax, water rates and fuel bills. Politicians
Tucked away in a quiet street is a lifeline for desperately worried parents. Ronald McDonald House, with all the home comforts, is within a stone's throw of the Royal Alexandra Hospital for Sick Children in Brighton. It is a base for parents and families
Hundreds of people protested against plans for another mobile phone mast on their estate. Mobile phone company O2 has applied to Brighton and Hove City Council to install a ten-metre pole with three antennae and an equipment cabinet on the Brangwyn estate
Your report that council tax in Brighton and Hove will be one of the highest in England is followed by reports in the national Press that councils throughout the UK are creating public sector jobs which seem to have little consequence. Perhaps Brighton
I am not surprised about the huge uprise against these hideous bins. To make them look worse they are embellished with red and white hazard stripes down each corner - honestly, as if you couldn't see the damn things anyway! They don't have to be the size
Comparing the trouble-free staging of the Fatboy Slim concert in Rio De Janeiro with one in Brighton is taking things a bit far (The Argus, March 9). Apart from the fact that several hundred thousand people arriving in a city of millions is not such a
In response to Steve Piper (Letters, March 5), yes, the Brighton Centre is a busy place and there are a lot of conferences and concerts, but this does not alter the fact that acoustically it is the worst venue for live music I have ever been to and remains
Why does living in Brighton mean we have to put up with the constant sound of sirens (mainly ambulances) 24/7? They are only meant to be used in an emergency. If that applied here, there wouldn't be a big enough hospital to take all the patients to. I
Hastings manager Steve Lovell was still not happy despite watching his side's 3-0 win over promotion-chasers Stamford. United had Albion loan keeper Chris May and defender Peter Mortley making their debuts and took the lead on 31 minutes when Ryan Peters
It was sad to hear the news that East Brighton College of Media Arts is to close. I went to the meeting at Hove Town Hall, mistakenly thinking it was an open meeting and anyone could speak but was told I would not be able to make the comment I wanted
Assistant manager Dave Swindlehurst saw ten-man Crawley go four points clear at the top and then insisted: "The hard work starts now." Reds won 1-0 at Chippenham thanks to a close-range strike by Danny Marney after 67 minutes. Crawley were reduced to
Nick Nurse is facing his most testing few days yet in the quest to take Brighton Bears to domestic glory. Bears crashed 68-66 to underdogs Chester Jets in a thrilling BBL Trophy final at the Hallam FM Arena in Sheffield as Rico Alderson's tip-in, which
Chichester closed the gap at the top of the table to one point on leaders East Preston after a 3-0 victory over East Grinstead. However, Chi manager Adie Girdler was in no mood to get carried away by the victory which came on the back of goals from Neil
Albion supporters are planning to blitz Labour MPs all over the country with thousands of postcards. The cards feature four scenes of Brighton and Hove - the Royal Pavilion, the field at Falmer where fans want a new stadium built, a computer-generated
Halo Graphics, one of the country's leading digital print specialists, has appointed Paul McGlone as managing director. Mr McGlone joins the Burgess Hill company from manufacturers The Kleenkut Group, where he helped improve performance dramatically.
Tour operator First Choice Holidays has announced a growth in demand for its activity holidays as it reported trading in line with expectations. The Crawley-based firm said winter and summer 2004 bookings for breaks involving activities such as biking
British Airways has begun talks with unions about the airline's proposed £300 million reduction in staff costs. The airline has given itself until March 2006 to make the savings which some unions have claimed could lead to 3,000 job losses. Chief Executive
House prices in the South-East surged ahead by four per cent during the past month as potential buyers rushed back to the market. Property web site Rightmove said the increase was the second highest monthly jump recorded since the "boom days" of May 2002
A folly once owned by the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley has gone on the market for £3 million. Shelley's Folly stands on a ridge at Cooksbridge, just over three miles north of Lewes. The Grade I listed property includes eight bedrooms, five bathrooms, a wine
Congratulations to Councillor Les Hamilton on his efforts to rehouse the remaining tenant in the Denmark Road flats in south Portslade. Keep going, we are with you all the way. -David Anthony, Portslade
The spring conference of our modern Conservative Party offered the opportunity for a better future for our people and our country. And, by nature, Tories are good managers with high standards. Two valuable assets for a start. -Ray Wootton, member of the
"Can the millions of UK citizens who shop at Asda be wrong?", asks John Robinson, who is principal of Worthing College but sounds more like an Asda/Wal-Mart PR rep (Letters, March 9). What an incredibly stupid remark from the head of an educational establishment
Your report that council tax in Brighton and Hove will be one of the highest in England is followed by reports in the national Press that councils throughout the UK are creating public sector jobs which seem to have little consequence. Perhaps Brighton
Burglars have marred a stroke victim's battle to rebuild his career. They stole camera and computer equipment worth £3,500 from Mark Ware's flat. Mark, who lives with his wife Sara in Wilbury Road, Hove, said: "They forced the basement window so I guess
I had to smile ironically at the article about the University of Sussex (or "us" as it now calls itself) in which we were informed that the university is to "take part in a new scheme to boost the number of children from less well-off backgrounds going
The Hippodrome as a variety theatre. The seedy old Grand Theatre in North Road. Hanningtons - all of it. Tea and toast in the Princes cinema in North Street, although balancing a hot teapot on your lap during a film was risky if others needed to get by
Comparing the trouble-free staging of the Fatboy Slim concert in Rio De Janeiro with one in Brighton is taking things a bit far (The Argus, March 9). Apart from the fact that several hundred thousand people arriving in a city of millions is not such a
Bognor boss Jack Pearce blamed goalkeeper Craig Stoner for a 2-0 defeat at Ford United. The former Portsmouth professional failed to deal with a free kick on 23 minutes which led to Dean Fenton giving the home side the lead. Then his wayward clearance
In response to Steve Piper (Letters, March 5), yes, the Brighton Centre is a busy place and there are a lot of conferences and concerts, but this does not alter the fact that acoustically it is the worst venue for live music I have ever been to and remains
Horsham manager John Maggs was given a big vote of confidence with a resounding home win over Bracknell Town. The players only discovered he had signed a new two-year contract before the game and then produced one of their best home performances of the
Manager Alan Pook believes Worthing's never-say-die attitude will help them finish in the top six this season. The Rebels moved up to seventh in division one south after a thumping win over Marlow at Woodside Road. Sam Francis scored his 31st of the season
Only Albion's third point from the last 24 away from Withdean meant so much more in the arduous quest for a play-off place. Avoiding defeat was very much a case of mission accomplished, as it has deprived Vale the opportunity of using their game in hand
While both sides of the divide await the Deputy Prime Minister's decision on a football stadium at Falmer, the clans gather. Withdean, Patcham and Whitehawk are united in declaring they do not want a permanent home for the Albion in their back yards.
Lewes players refuse to be downcast after losing the battle of the top two in division one south. Victory would have extended their lead to four points. Instead, Windsor and Eton are the new leaders and, judging by their celebrations, the visitors viewed
Why does living in Brighton mean we have to put up with the constant sound of sirens (mainly ambulances) 24/7? They are only meant to be used in an emergency. If that applied here, there wouldn't be a big enough hospital to take all the patients to. I
It was sad to hear the news that East Brighton College of Media Arts is to close. I went to the meeting at Hove Town Hall, mistakenly thinking it was an open meeting and anyone could speak but was told I would not be able to make the comment I wanted
The cuckoos have come home to roost in Cloud-Cuckoo-Land! To add to Norman Baker MP's ridiculous defence of the A27 remaining a single-carriageway road between Polegate and Lewes, the Government is now agreeing to the cheapest solution to the bottleneck
Nick Nurse is facing his most testing few days yet in the quest to take Brighton Bears to domestic glory. Bears crashed 68-66 to underdogs Chester Jets in a thrilling BBL Trophy final at the Hallam FM Arena in Sheffield as Rico Alderson's tip-in, which
Albion supporters are planning to blitz Labour MPs all over the country with thousands of postcards. The cards feature four scenes of Brighton and Hove - the Royal Pavilion, the field at Falmer where fans want a new stadium built, a computer-generated
Halo Graphics, one of the country's leading digital print specialists, has appointed Paul McGlone as managing director. Mr McGlone joins the Burgess Hill company from manufacturers The Kleenkut Group, where he helped improve performance dramatically.
Tour operator First Choice Holidays has announced a growth in demand for its activity holidays as it reported trading in line with expectations. The Crawley-based firm said winter and summer 2004 bookings for breaks involving activities such as biking
British Airways has begun talks with unions about the airline's proposed £300 million reduction in staff costs. The airline has given itself until March 2006 to make the savings which some unions have claimed could lead to 3,000 job losses. Chief Executive
House prices in the South-East surged ahead by four per cent during the past month as potential buyers rushed back to the market. Property web site Rightmove said the increase was the second highest monthly jump recorded since the "boom days" of May 2002
Hopes are rising that the John Lewis Partnership (JLP) will open a department store in Brighton after the group posted record profits. JLP, which includes supermarket chain Waitrose, has announced major expansion plans for 2007/8 following a ten per cent
Hopes are rising that the John Lewis Partnership (JLP) will open a department store in Brighton after the group posted record profits. JLP, which includes supermarket chain Waitrose, has announced major expansion plans for 2007/8 following a ten per cent
A house where cash-strapped students used to live in squalor has become the most expensive property in Brighton and Hove. This Grade II listed building in Eastern Terrace, Brighton, has been put up for sale with a £3.5 million price tag. The valuation
