The communal bins have been such a success Gill Mitchell should have one outside her front door so she can share in the advantages of this project. It is a shame the independence of Terry March and the evidence used in the assessment of this project was
The traditionalists among you may want to take your summer holiday during the next month because Twenty20 cricket is returning to England. The ECB are hoping the competition this year will again see huge numbers of people pouring through the turnstiles
Now the West Pier concert hall is fully detached from the land, I know I don't need to suggest it be left as a monument, since clearly nothing will be done and it will stay there until it falls into the sea. However, it does stand as a clear symbol of
Matt Prior's maiden one-day hundred propelled Sussex to a confidence-boosting totesport League win over Durham under the Hove floodlights. Prior's 119 underpinned a total of 261-4 which always looked beyond the Dynamos, who would have gone to the top
I am saddened to read the collapse of the concert hall in the storm force winds last Wednesday has now put in doubt the future restoration of the West Pier (The Argus, June 25). Experts had said the structure was as sound as ever and future restoration
Along with many other hundreds of people I have to use the level crossing at Portslade station, in my case about five times a week. Other pedestrians use it several times daily - in both directions. One cannot fail to notice that when the barrier comes
What an insult to the hard-working people of Brighton and Hove that Rik Child says he cannot be a councillor because of the low pay. How do he and the others feel about pensioners who have had a 25 per cent rise in council tax over the past two years
I see the Luddite Greens are at it again (The Argus, June 29). Keith Taylor rules out park and ride claiming it will damage bus services and ruin the environment. What utter nonsense. Anywhere else in the country, it's the environmentalists who want to
It would be a great shame if the Red Arrows were to be axed in their 40th year by the Ministry of Defence trying to save money. This wonderful flying display team forms a vital link between the ministry and the public yet some senior RAF figures would
A £24 million scheme to cut deaths on the A24 will be unveiled next week. Public exhibitions will be held to highlight the scheme. There were seven fatal accidents on the stretch between Washington and Southwater between May 1999 and April this year.
Lewes kick-off the first ever Conference South season on August 14 with a home game against Dorchester Town. They then face a Sussex derby three days later with a trip to Bognor, who begin their campaign at Margate. Eastbourne Borough, who go to Bishop's
Until a few weeks ago, my local post office was in Hampton Place, Brighton. It was always busy but the staff were invariably patient and helpful, particularly with those of us who belong to the bewildered segment of the community. I live just five minutes
Hugo Southwell has some valuable advice from a former Scotland great to thank for his big chance in international rugby. The 24-year-old full back from Haywards Heath made his first start for the Scots in their recent 35-15 Test defeat to Australia in
Eastbourne Eagles pulled off an astonishing win at pop of the table Poole last night. The makeshift Sussex outfit beat the Elite League champions 49-46 to claim all three points and boost their hopes of a play-off place. Eagles, with three riders injured
Matt Prior's maiden one-day hundred propelled Sussex to a confidence-boosting totesport League win over Durham under the Hove floodlights last night. Prior's 119 underpinned a total of 261-4 which always looked beyond the Dynamos, who would have gone
Albion manager Mark McGhee today warned two of his established players: "We cannot afford contracts out of sentiment." Midfielders Nathan Jones and Charlie Oatway have both been offered new one-year deals. They were awarded longer contracts after the
Drifters and down-and-outs have been washing up on the streets of Brighton for decades. But the ancient art of panhandling money from passers-by is taking a violent new twist. Beggars are no longer meekly requesting spare change for a cup of tea. Most
Sainsbury's chairman Sir Peter Davis is to step down, the supermarket giant confirmed today. The company said former group finance director of Lloyds TSB, telecoms group BT and gas exploration group BG, Philip Hampton, 50, would replace Sir Peter on July
The Government is considering a pledge to ban smoking in the workplace in its election manifesto, according to a leaked document. The plans emerged as doctors yesterday issued the Government with a giant "prescription" calling for a ban on smoking in
The future of Creation night club looks secure after a management buyout. First Leisure, the national chain which owned the club, was put into receivership last month after being hit with a huge rent bill. Now a group of former First Leisure executives
Families in a leafy suburb woke to find police raiding a suspected cannabis factory in their neighbours' attic. They watched as a stream of officers carried dozens of evidence bags from the two-storey house in Southdown Avenue, near Preston Park, Brighton
Teacher Sion Jenkins was wrongly jailed for the brutal murder of his foster daughter after his wife poisoned their daughters against him, the Court of Appeal heard. Detectives allegedly used flawed evidence to convince Lois Jenkins her husband was guilty
The communal bins have been such a success Gill Mitchell should have one outside her front door so she can share in the advantages of this project. It is a shame the independence of Terry March and the evidence used in the assessment of this project was
Has anyone sat back and asked the question "How could the West Pier be allowed to collapse into the sea after 30 years of neglect?" What other country in the world would dither over a national architectural gem? If different governments over that period
Now the West Pier concert hall is fully detached from the land, I know I don't need to suggest it be left as a monument, since clearly nothing will be done and it will stay there until it falls into the sea. However, it does stand as a clear symbol of
Matt Prior's maiden one-day hundred propelled Sussex to a confidence-boosting totesport League win over Durham under the Hove floodlights. Prior's 119 underpinned a total of 261-4 which always looked beyond the Dynamos, who would have gone to the top
I am saddened to read the collapse of the concert hall in the storm force winds last Wednesday has now put in doubt the future restoration of the West Pier (The Argus, June 25). Experts had said the structure was as sound as ever and future restoration
Along with many other hundreds of people I have to use the level crossing at Portslade station, in my case about five times a week. Other pedestrians use it several times daily - in both directions. One cannot fail to notice that when the barrier comes
Albion manager Mark McGhee today warned two of his established players: "We cannot afford contracts out of sentiment." Midfielders Nathan Jones and Charlie Oatway have both been offered new one-year deals. They were awarded longer contracts after the
It would be a great shame if the Red Arrows were to be axed in their 40th year by the Ministry of Defence trying to save money. This wonderful flying display team forms a vital link between the ministry and the public yet some senior RAF figures would
Contrary to what Barry Hughes suggests (Letters, June 18), the introduction of single daily delivery in Hove was not achieved by replacing full time staff with agency staff. Royal Mail, like any similar large company, uses temporary staff to cover annual
The Royal Mail delivery staff in Seaford are wonderful. Nothing is too much trouble for them. It is a pity the management of Royal Mail/Post Office Counters/Consignia or whatever-it-is-called this week is of such low calibre. Consider these recent moves
Eastbourne Eagles pulled off an astonishing win at pop of the table Poole last night. The makeshift Sussex outfit beat the Elite League champions 49-46 to claim all three points and boost their hopes of a play-off place. Eagles, with three riders injured
A teenager drove his car off a cliff two weeks after he started using cannabis. Chris Bull, 19, drove the Renault Clio through a fence and plunged 150ft to his death. A coroner's suggestion that experimental drug use had upset the balance of his mind
Drifters and down-and-outs have been washing up on the streets of Brighton for decades. But the ancient art of panhandling money from passers-by is taking a violent new twist. Beggars are no longer meekly requesting spare change for a cup of tea. Most
Economists in London have welcomed the US central bank's decision to raise American interest rates by a quarter percentage point. Analysts said the Federal Reserve's widely expected move to raise the federal funds rate to 1.25% from 1% - the first rise
Marks & Spencer today said it was renegotiating deals with suppliers in a bid to save at least £100 million a year. The retailer has held meetings with key merchandise and food suppliers in a move inspired by new chief executive Stuart Rose. Mr Rose
A 24-hour strike by thousands of Tube workers caused chaotic scenes in London yesterday, bringing the worst disruption for two years and forcing people to walk miles to get to work. The Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) said the walkout had been
A planning team criticised for having one of the worst track records in the country has seen its results improve by more than 50 per cent in two years. Between 2001 and 2002 Brighton and Hove City Council managed to process only 31 per cent of applications
The future of Creation night club looks secure after a management buyout. First Leisure, the national chain which owned the club, was put into receivership last month after being hit with a huge rent bill. Now a group of former First Leisure executives
When camper Wayne Parry was disturbed in the middle of the night, the last thing he expected to find was a crop circle. As he peered out of his tent he was amazed to see a huge five-circle design just a few feet away. Some might say the pattern was created
Teacher Sion Jenkins was wrongly jailed for the brutal murder of his foster daughter after his wife poisoned their daughters against him, the Court of Appeal heard. Detectives allegedly used flawed evidence to convince Lois Jenkins her husband was guilty
I have a flat in Hove which is not habitable and the council's environmental health department have told me I cannot let the premises until it is. However, the same council has used powers under the Local Government Act 2003 to abolish all discounts.
I fail to comprehend the objections to the King Alfred plans. Maybe the council is determined to take as long over this plan as those ongoing regarding the London Road/railway approach saga. As I see it, we need something special here and, in fact, all
Has anyone sat back and asked the question "How could the West Pier be allowed to collapse into the sea after 30 years of neglect?" What other country in the world would dither over a national architectural gem? If different governments over that period
Albion manager Mark McGhee today warned two of his established players: "We cannot afford contracts out of sentiment." Midfielders Nathan Jones and Charlie Oatway have both been offered new one-year deals. They were awarded longer contracts after the
Conservative spokesman David Gold complains about Labour "ideas and pet projects" (Letters, June 17). Is he referring to things like Sure Start, which has benefited thousands of pre-school age children? Perhaps he means the programme of NHS hospital building
Want to do something good for yourself and others? I can heartily recommend the Three Peaks Challenge. If you haven't already heard of it (I hadn't) the challenge is to climb the three highest peaks in the UK within 24 hours, including in-between travelling
Contrary to what Barry Hughes suggests (Letters, June 18), the introduction of single daily delivery in Hove was not achieved by replacing full time staff with agency staff. Royal Mail, like any similar large company, uses temporary staff to cover annual
The Royal Mail delivery staff in Seaford are wonderful. Nothing is too much trouble for them. It is a pity the management of Royal Mail/Post Office Counters/Consignia or whatever-it-is-called this week is of such low calibre. Consider these recent moves
A coach driver who died when his vehicle smashed into a block of flats was facing indecency charges. Sean Shepherd, 38, of Kenilworth Close, Bevendean, Brighton, was found dead after his coach veered off the road and slammed into homes in Church Road,
A teenager drove his car off a cliff two weeks after he started using cannabis. Chris Bull, 19, drove the Renault Clio through a fence and plunged 150ft to his death. A coroner's suggestion that experimental drug use had upset the balance of his mind
Economists in London have welcomed the US central bank's decision to raise American interest rates by a quarter percentage point. Analysts said the Federal Reserve's widely expected move to raise the federal funds rate to 1.25% from 1% - the first rise
Energy group Centrica today agreed the sale of the AA motoring organisation to a private equity consortium for £1.75 billion. The British Gas owner will offload the breakdown and financial services operation to a company formed by CVC Capital Partners
Marks & Spencer today said it was renegotiating deals with suppliers in a bid to save at least £100 million a year. The retailer has held meetings with key merchandise and food suppliers in a move inspired by new chief executive Stuart Rose. Mr Rose
A 24-hour strike by thousands of Tube workers caused chaotic scenes in London yesterday, bringing the worst disruption for two years and forcing people to walk miles to get to work. The Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) said the walkout had been
A planning team criticised for having one of the worst track records in the country has seen its results improve by more than 50 per cent in two years. Between 2001 and 2002 Brighton and Hove City Council managed to process only 31 per cent of applications
When camper Wayne Parry was disturbed in the middle of the night, the last thing he expected to find was a crop circle. As he peered out of his tent he was amazed to see a huge five-circle design just a few feet away. Some might say the pattern was created
A man's trial on £35,000 theft charges has collapsed after the judge's laptop computer was stolen. Recorder Michael Bromley-Martin, QC, was forced to abandon the case after his notebook and computer were stolen from a car. They had contained detailed
A planning team criticised for having one of the worst track records in the country has seen its results improve by more than 50 per cent in two years. Between 2001 and 2002 Brighton and Hove City Council managed to process only 31 per cent of applications
Sion Jenkins did not have the motive or the opportunity for killing his foster daughter, lawyers told his appeal hearing yesterday. But, they say, he did have an alibi, which jurors at his 1998 trial never heard. On the first day of a three-week hearing
The traditionalists among you may want to take your summer holiday during the next month because Twenty20 cricket is returning to England. The ECB are hoping the competition this year will again see huge numbers of people pouring through the turnstiles
I have a flat in Hove which is not habitable and the council's environmental health department have told me I cannot let the premises until it is. However, the same council has used powers under the Local Government Act 2003 to abolish all discounts.
I fail to comprehend the objections to the King Alfred plans. Maybe the council is determined to take as long over this plan as those ongoing regarding the London Road/railway approach saga. As I see it, we need something special here and, in fact, all
What an insult to the hard-working people of Brighton and Hove that Rik Child says he cannot be a councillor because of the low pay. How do he and the others feel about pensioners who have had a 25 per cent rise in council tax over the past two years
I see the Luddite Greens are at it again (The Argus, June 29). Keith Taylor rules out park and ride claiming it will damage bus services and ruin the environment. What utter nonsense. Anywhere else in the country, it's the environmentalists who want to
Conservative spokesman David Gold complains about Labour "ideas and pet projects" (Letters, June 17). Is he referring to things like Sure Start, which has benefited thousands of pre-school age children? Perhaps he means the programme of NHS hospital building
Want to do something good for yourself and others? I can heartily recommend the Three Peaks Challenge. If you haven't already heard of it (I hadn't) the challenge is to climb the three highest peaks in the UK within 24 hours, including in-between travelling
A £24 million scheme to cut deaths on the A24 will be unveiled next week. Public exhibitions will be held to highlight the scheme. There were seven fatal accidents on the stretch between Washington and Southwater between May 1999 and April this year.
Lewes kick-off the first ever Conference South season on August 14 with a home game against Dorchester Town. They then face a Sussex derby three days later with a trip to Bognor, who begin their campaign at Margate. Eastbourne Borough, who go to Bishop's
Until a few weeks ago, my local post office was in Hampton Place, Brighton. It was always busy but the staff were invariably patient and helpful, particularly with those of us who belong to the bewildered segment of the community. I live just five minutes
Hugo Southwell has some valuable advice from a former Scotland great to thank for his big chance in international rugby. The 24-year-old full back from Haywards Heath made his first start for the Scots in their recent 35-15 Test defeat to Australia in
A coach driver who died when his vehicle smashed into a block of flats was facing indecency charges. Sean Shepherd, 38, of Kenilworth Close, Bevendean, Brighton, was found dead after his coach veered off the road and slammed into homes in Church Road,
Matt Prior's maiden one-day hundred propelled Sussex to a confidence-boosting totesport League win over Durham under the Hove floodlights last night. Prior's 119 underpinned a total of 261-4 which always looked beyond the Dynamos, who would have gone
Albion manager Mark McGhee today warned two of his established players: "We cannot afford contracts out of sentiment." Midfielders Nathan Jones and Charlie Oatway have both been offered new one-year deals. They were awarded longer contracts after the
Energy group Centrica today agreed the sale of the AA motoring organisation to a private equity consortium for £1.75 billion. The British Gas owner will offload the breakdown and financial services operation to a company formed by CVC Capital Partners
Sainsbury's chairman Sir Peter Davis is to step down, the supermarket giant confirmed today. The company said former group finance director of Lloyds TSB, telecoms group BT and gas exploration group BG, Philip Hampton, 50, would replace Sir Peter on July
The Government is considering a pledge to ban smoking in the workplace in its election manifesto, according to a leaked document. The plans emerged as doctors yesterday issued the Government with a giant "prescription" calling for a ban on smoking in
A man's trial on £35,000 theft charges has collapsed after the judge's laptop computer was stolen. Recorder Michael Bromley-Martin, QC, was forced to abandon the case after his notebook and computer were stolen from a car. They had contained detailed
Families in a leafy suburb woke to find police raiding a suspected cannabis factory in their neighbours' attic. They watched as a stream of officers carried dozens of evidence bags from the two-storey house in Southdown Avenue, near Preston Park, Brighton
A planning team criticised for having one of the worst track records in the country has seen its results improve by more than 50 per cent in two years. Between 2001 and 2002 Brighton and Hove City Council managed to process only 31 per cent of applications
Sion Jenkins did not have the motive or the opportunity for killing his foster daughter, lawyers told his appeal hearing yesterday. But, they say, he did have an alibi, which jurors at his 1998 trial never heard. On the first day of a three-week hearing
