How is this for callous behaviour? My husband, a multi-stroke victim, had the metal basket stolen from his invalid buggy last week. The fact that he fought for this country as a Spitfire pilot and is now a shadow of himself makes it all the more poignant
I agree with David Morris (Letters, June 28) that pavements are very hazardous for pedestrians. I was talking to a lady at a bus stop who told me that she stepped out of her garden gate one day and woke up in hospital. She had been hit by a boy on a cycle
Last Sunday, I arrived at Brighton at 10.30am to catch the 10.51 to Victoria. The driver and train were there by 10.54 but the stopping train went ahead and at 11 we started but were held up all the way to Haywards Heath. We arrived late at Victoria at
On June 22, I arrived at Brighton station by train with my 93-year-old mother, who has impaired sight. I had hired a wheelchair for her. As I was carrying a heavy rucksack and my 73-year-old sister was with us, we decided to use a taxi to return to my
I can't believe Miss Stiggant-Smith suggests leaving a dirty, smelly uniform in a locker after duty (Letters, June 28). At least if a hospital worker wears a uniform home you can be sure it goes in the laundry basket. I know several hospital workers and
I went to the cancer unit at the Royal Sussex County Hospital for what I hoped would be the last time. The smiling faces of the consultants told us all as my husband accompanied me into the consulting room. Once again I was given confidence by their attitude
Readers can't fail to have noticed the heated debate over Southern's decision to ban bicycles from its trains on the day of the London to Brighton bike ride. The Argus took sides in our comment column, saying the rail company didn't seem to care for cyclists
I read your article about parking attendant Linda on her average day (The Argus, June 24). She seems a very nice lady but for every nice warden there are three bad ones. The main problem is inconsistency. A lot of the problems faced by wardens would disappear
Norman Wisdom is appearing in Coronation Street today. Can any reader (maybe Gordon Dean from Lancing) tell me how old he was when he met Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy? Was it 1953? Norman was born in 1915. -Lorraine Forbes, Eastbourne
A Swedish woman accused of people smuggling after eight Chinese nationals were found in a camper van at Newhaven port has been remanded in custody. Christine-Anne Fransson-Wahab, 26, who comes from Gothenburg, is charged with facilitating illegal entry
Paul Reid has received the birthday present he wanted, a contract with Albion. The Australian midfielder will sign a one-year deal after the start of pre-season training on Monday. Reid, 25 next Tuesday, said: "I am very happy. I wanted to get it done
Forest Row ace Sean Yates won the top individual honours in the Axiom ten-mile time trial in Hampshire. The former Tour de France stage winner clocked 19min.53sec and, backed by his brother Chris and Hastings rider Peter Tadros, also led East Sussex-based
Jailed cannabis cafe owner Christopher Baldwin could face a £113,000 bill. He has already served six weeks in prison for his involvement in the Amsterdam-style Quantum Leaf cafe in Worthing. But new laws mean he could be forced to pay back any money he
The new-look Goodwood, revamped with no expense spared, will shortly be unveiled to critical acclaim. The drastic alterations and switch from members' club to proprietorial status were put in motion two years ago. Now it has been whisked into the 21st
A rogue businessman has been ordered to pay back £300,000 he made from handling stolen goods. Richard Moroney, 52, was described by a judge as a "professional handler". He was sentenced to four years in prison in September last year after he was convicted
The crews at Preston Circus fire station in Brighton would like to thank every one who contributed to our collection to help the wives and orphans of firefighters killed in action. The East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service at the station collected £6,075.07
Television detective Chris Ellison and his neighbours have stopped developers turning a family home into flats. The actor, known by millions as Detective Chief Inspector Burnside in The Bill, joined his neighbours in a campaign to save the period property
Sincere thanks to those people who came to my aid and looked after me after a car crash on the A283 last Sunday morning. Passing motorists, the paramedics, police and Worthing Hospital A&E staff were all totally brilliant. I've since tried to remember
Peter Ljung has ridden his last match for Eastbourne Eagles after last night's meeting at Coventry was abandoned because of a waterlogged track. The Swedish World Cup star refused to change his mind about quitting the club who had stood by him for a season
Regarding the letter from Angela Kenward about drivers not stopping to assist her when she broke down, my husband is a lorry driver and used to stop regularly to assist broken-down drivers. However, there have been so many cases recently of seemingly
Eastbourne Eagles fans should get their first sight of new Polish signing Adrian Miedzinski on Saturday night. The Sussex club's "secret weapon" is in the line-up as Eagles take on Elite League rivals Peterborough Panthers at Arlington Stadium. "Should
As a middle-aged man brought up in a more chivalrous age, I read with interest Angela Kenward's complaint (Letters, June 30). Ms Kenward criticises men for not stopping to help with her broken-down car on the A27. It seems to me men are discouraged on
Nick Nurse has begun his team re-building as Brighton Bears plan for another season of domestic and European challenges. The Bears owner and head coach has agreed terms with Yorick Williams, the sharpshooting guard from Manchester, but confirmed Sullivan
Paul Reid has received the birthday present he wanted, a contract with Albion. The Australian midfielder will sign a one-year deal after the start of pre-season training on Monday. Reid, 25 next Tuesday, said: "I am very happy. I wanted to get it done
A hotline was being launched today to help the growing number of workers at Gatwick who complain of being bullied. The union Amicus said the phone service would give advice to cabin crew, engineers and ground staff, some of whom were working excessive
A £6.5 million pipeline carrying water into drought-prone areas of Sussex has been completed. Up to 15 million litres a day from Portsmouth Water's Littleheath Reservoir, near Fontwell, West Sussex, will be pumped across the South Downs to Southern Water's
Entrepreneurs with plenty of spark, creativity and vision are being urged to enter the Sussex Business Awards 2004. Last year's entrepreneur of the year was 20-year-old Rupert Loman, co-founder of a games web site which allows players to compete over
A financial services company has launched on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) just four years after it was set up. Ashcourt Holdings, based in Brighton Road, Newtimber, is now one step from a full London Stock Exchange listing. The company provides
Carol Ives and Andy Peck have been busy during the past 12 months. They have fallen in love, moved in together, survived a bout of pneumonia and launched two flourishing businesses in Brighton and Hove. Carol, 32, is a London-trained fashion stylist while
A little girl with "the biggest smile in the world" died after playing with a lighter. Courtney Ord, four, screamed "I'm dying, I'm dying" as her nightclothes caught fire in her brother's bedroom. Grant, 13, woke and beat out the flames with a pillow.
A Customs officer based at Gatwick was among nine people arrested today after a series of raids aimed at smashing an alleged drug smuggling ring. More than 100 Customs and police officers were involved in the raids in London, which followed an investigation
MP Des Turner is writing to the Home Secretary to ask for tougher laws on the sale of BB guns. The Labour member for Brighton Kemptown is making the plea on behalf of Whitehawk residents who say their lives are plagued by the guns, which can be sold to
A shortage of jobs for newly-qualified teachers is being blamed on a lack of school funds. Diana Brightling, head of teacher training at Brighton University, said students were struggling to find posts in Brighton and Hove. She blamed the lack of vacancies
Last Saturday I walked up North Street in Brighton and set off across the pedestrian crossing at the top of West Street while the lights were at green for pedestrians. There were several of us on the crossing when a large black vehicle came racing round
I agree with David Morris (Letters, June 28) that pavements are very hazardous for pedestrians. I was talking to a lady at a bus stop who told me that she stepped out of her garden gate one day and woke up in hospital. She had been hit by a boy on a cycle
On June 22, I arrived at Brighton station by train with my 93-year-old mother, who has impaired sight. I had hired a wheelchair for her. As I was carrying a heavy rucksack and my 73-year-old sister was with us, we decided to use a taxi to return to my
I disagree with Miss Stiggant-Smith and her concern about nurses still wearing uniform off duty. Surely there is nothing finer than strolling down West Street on a Saturday night and chancing upon a gaggle of nurses resplendent in their uniforms of stilettos
I can't believe Miss Stiggant-Smith suggests leaving a dirty, smelly uniform in a locker after duty (Letters, June 28). At least if a hospital worker wears a uniform home you can be sure it goes in the laundry basket. I know several hospital workers and
I read your article about parking attendant Linda on her average day (The Argus, June 24). She seems a very nice lady but for every nice warden there are three bad ones. The main problem is inconsistency. A lot of the problems faced by wardens would disappear
Norman Wisdom is appearing in Coronation Street today. Can any reader (maybe Gordon Dean from Lancing) tell me how old he was when he met Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy? Was it 1953? Norman was born in 1915. -Lorraine Forbes, Eastbourne
A Swedish woman accused of people smuggling after eight Chinese nationals were found in a camper van at Newhaven port has been remanded in custody. Christine-Anne Fransson-Wahab, 26, who comes from Gothenburg, is charged with facilitating illegal entry
It's back to the drawing board at Castle Stables for Let The Lion Roar following his failure in the Budweiser Irish Derby. After being perfectly placed, three or four lengths behind the leaders two furlongs from home and, for a few strides, going better
Paul Reid has received the birthday present he wanted, a contract with Albion. The Australian midfielder will sign a one-year deal after the start of pre-season training on Monday. Reid, 25 next Tuesday, said: "I am very happy. I wanted to get it done
Lynn Daly's article (The Argus, June 29) regarding the French Connection logo sums up what I (and I expect many, many others) feel about this company's logo. I too, at first thought it was rather cleverly put together. That was until I saw it on tee-shirts
Forest Row ace Sean Yates won the top individual honours in the Axiom ten-mile time trial in Hampshire. The former Tour de France stage winner clocked 19min.53sec and, backed by his brother Chris and Hastings rider Peter Tadros, also led East Sussex-based
Jailed cannabis cafe owner Christopher Baldwin could face a £113,000 bill. He has already served six weeks in prison for his involvement in the Amsterdam-style Quantum Leaf cafe in Worthing. But new laws mean he could be forced to pay back any money he
A rogue businessman has been ordered to pay back £300,000 he made from handling stolen goods. Richard Moroney, 52, was described by a judge as a "professional handler". He was sentenced to four years in prison in September last year after he was convicted
The crews at Preston Circus fire station in Brighton would like to thank every one who contributed to our collection to help the wives and orphans of firefighters killed in action. The East Sussex Fire and Rescue Service at the station collected £6,075.07
Sincere thanks to those people who came to my aid and looked after me after a car crash on the A283 last Sunday morning. Passing motorists, the paramedics, police and Worthing Hospital A&E staff were all totally brilliant. I've since tried to remember
Regarding the letter from Angela Kenward about drivers not stopping to assist her when she broke down, my husband is a lorry driver and used to stop regularly to assist broken-down drivers. However, there have been so many cases recently of seemingly
A hotline was being launched today to help the growing number of workers at Gatwick who complain of being bullied. The union Amicus said the phone service would give advice to cabin crew, engineers and ground staff, some of whom were working excessive
Recent industry figures had already highlighted the challenge facing Morrisons as Safeway sales suffered. Today's trading statement showed that annual like-for-like sales at Safeways were down 7.2%, or 8.9% excluding petrol. As a result, the group said
Entrepreneurs with plenty of spark, creativity and vision are being urged to enter the Sussex Business Awards 2004. Last year's entrepreneur of the year was 20-year-old Rupert Loman, co-founder of a games web site which allows players to compete over
A financial services company has launched on the Alternative Investment Market (AIM) just four years after it was set up. Ashcourt Holdings, based in Brighton Road, Newtimber, is now one step from a full London Stock Exchange listing. The company provides
Carol Ives and Andy Peck have been busy during the past 12 months. They have fallen in love, moved in together, survived a bout of pneumonia and launched two flourishing businesses in Brighton and Hove. Carol, 32, is a London-trained fashion stylist while
Major employers are being targeted in a campaign to prevent commuters bringing the roads of Brighton and Hove to a choking standstill. Traffic jams and parking problems have become a fixture of everyday life for thousands of people who drive to work in
A Customs officer based at Gatwick was among nine people arrested today after a series of raids aimed at smashing an alleged drug smuggling ring. More than 100 Customs and police officers were involved in the raids in London, which followed an investigation
MP Des Turner is writing to the Home Secretary to ask for tougher laws on the sale of BB guns. The Labour member for Brighton Kemptown is making the plea on behalf of Whitehawk residents who say their lives are plagued by the guns, which can be sold to
Last Saturday I walked up North Street in Brighton and set off across the pedestrian crossing at the top of West Street while the lights were at green for pedestrians. There were several of us on the crossing when a large black vehicle came racing round
I disagree with Miss Stiggant-Smith and her concern about nurses still wearing uniform off duty. Surely there is nothing finer than strolling down West Street on a Saturday night and chancing upon a gaggle of nurses resplendent in their uniforms of stilettos
Sussex Action for Peace are right to protest against the sham handover of power in Iraq. It is a cosmetic move by the US designed to mask their continuing occupation of the country. After June 28, at least 160,000 foreign troops (mostly American) will
It's back to the drawing board at Castle Stables for Let The Lion Roar following his failure in the Budweiser Irish Derby. After being perfectly placed, three or four lengths behind the leaders two furlongs from home and, for a few strides, going better
A gang allegedly arranged sham marriages to obtain passports for illegal immigrants. Melissa Reilly, from County Louth in the Irish Republic, was offered £2,500 to wed Nigerian Orobola Osantuyi, 34, to secure his residency. Staff at Worthing Register
Lynn Daly's article (The Argus, June 29) regarding the French Connection logo sums up what I (and I expect many, many others) feel about this company's logo. I too, at first thought it was rather cleverly put together. That was until I saw it on tee-shirts
I would like to thank everyone who sponsored my charity walk from Burgess Hill to Cardinal Newman School in Hove in memory of my late mother and father. Particularly, I would like to thank Father Martin who chose the charity, The Emmaus Homeless Communities
Peter Moores is backing Sussex players to come good in the Twenty20 Cup. The county are struggling in both the Championship and National League, having won just three of their last 14 games. But director of cricket Moores believes Twenty20, which starts
A solicitor is heading for a High Court showdown with a client who called him "a greedy and incompetent tosspot." Martin Cray, founding partner of Martin Cray and Co, of Edward Street, Brighton, is claiming thousands of pounds in damages from printer
Neighbours have voted in favour of communal bins being introduced to their exclusive Regency square. The large black bins were brought in to 24 streets in central Brighton and Hove earlier this year to keep plastic bags off the streets. The communal bins
Recent industry figures had already highlighted the challenge facing Morrisons as Safeway sales suffered. Today's trading statement showed that annual like-for-like sales at Safeways were down 7.2%, or 8.9% excluding petrol. As a result, the group said
Major employers are being targeted in a campaign to prevent commuters bringing the roads of Brighton and Hove to a choking standstill. Traffic jams and parking problems have become a fixture of everyday life for thousands of people who drive to work in
Teacher Sion Jenkins heard his daughter give evidence for the first time in a bid to clear him of murdering her foster sister. Charlotte Jenkins, 18, broke down in the witness box as she tried to recall events seven years ago when 13-year-old Billie-Jo
How is this for callous behaviour? My husband, a multi-stroke victim, had the metal basket stolen from his invalid buggy last week. The fact that he fought for this country as a Spitfire pilot and is now a shadow of himself makes it all the more poignant
Last Sunday, I arrived at Brighton at 10.30am to catch the 10.51 to Victoria. The driver and train were there by 10.54 but the stopping train went ahead and at 11 we started but were held up all the way to Haywards Heath. We arrived late at Victoria at
I went to the cancer unit at the Royal Sussex County Hospital for what I hoped would be the last time. The smiling faces of the consultants told us all as my husband accompanied me into the consulting room. Once again I was given confidence by their attitude
Sussex Action for Peace are right to protest against the sham handover of power in Iraq. It is a cosmetic move by the US designed to mask their continuing occupation of the country. After June 28, at least 160,000 foreign troops (mostly American) will
A gang allegedly arranged sham marriages to obtain passports for illegal immigrants. Melissa Reilly, from County Louth in the Irish Republic, was offered £2,500 to wed Nigerian Orobola Osantuyi, 34, to secure his residency. Staff at Worthing Register
I would like to thank everyone who sponsored my charity walk from Burgess Hill to Cardinal Newman School in Hove in memory of my late mother and father. Particularly, I would like to thank Father Martin who chose the charity, The Emmaus Homeless Communities
The new-look Goodwood, revamped with no expense spared, will shortly be unveiled to critical acclaim. The drastic alterations and switch from members' club to proprietorial status were put in motion two years ago. Now it has been whisked into the 21st
Television detective Chris Ellison and his neighbours have stopped developers turning a family home into flats. The actor, known by millions as Detective Chief Inspector Burnside in The Bill, joined his neighbours in a campaign to save the period property
Peter Ljung has ridden his last match for Eastbourne Eagles after last night's meeting at Coventry was abandoned because of a waterlogged track. The Swedish World Cup star refused to change his mind about quitting the club who had stood by him for a season
Eastbourne Eagles fans should get their first sight of new Polish signing Adrian Miedzinski on Saturday night. The Sussex club's "secret weapon" is in the line-up as Eagles take on Elite League rivals Peterborough Panthers at Arlington Stadium. "Should
As a middle-aged man brought up in a more chivalrous age, I read with interest Angela Kenward's complaint (Letters, June 30). Ms Kenward criticises men for not stopping to help with her broken-down car on the A27. It seems to me men are discouraged on
Nick Nurse has begun his team re-building as Brighton Bears plan for another season of domestic and European challenges. The Bears owner and head coach has agreed terms with Yorick Williams, the sharpshooting guard from Manchester, but confirmed Sullivan
Peter Moores is backing Sussex players to come good in the Twenty20 Cup. The county are struggling in both the Championship and National League, having won just three of their last 14 games. But director of cricket Moores believes Twenty20, which starts
Paul Reid has received the birthday present he wanted, a contract with Albion. The Australian midfielder will sign a one-year deal after the start of pre-season training on Monday. Reid, 25 next Tuesday, said: "I am very happy. I wanted to get it done
A solicitor is heading for a High Court showdown with a client who called him "a greedy and incompetent tosspot." Martin Cray, founding partner of Martin Cray and Co, of Edward Street, Brighton, is claiming thousands of pounds in damages from printer
Neighbours have voted in favour of communal bins being introduced to their exclusive Regency square. The large black bins were brought in to 24 streets in central Brighton and Hove earlier this year to keep plastic bags off the streets. The communal bins
A £6.5 million pipeline carrying water into drought-prone areas of Sussex has been completed. Up to 15 million litres a day from Portsmouth Water's Littleheath Reservoir, near Fontwell, West Sussex, will be pumped across the South Downs to Southern Water's
A little girl with "the biggest smile in the world" died after playing with a lighter. Courtney Ord, four, screamed "I'm dying, I'm dying" as her nightclothes caught fire in her brother's bedroom. Grant, 13, woke and beat out the flames with a pillow.
A shortage of jobs for newly-qualified teachers is being blamed on a lack of school funds. Diana Brightling, head of teacher training at Brighton University, said students were struggling to find posts in Brighton and Hove. She blamed the lack of vacancies
Teacher Sion Jenkins heard his daughter give evidence for the first time in a bid to clear him of murdering her foster sister. Charlotte Jenkins, 18, broke down in the witness box as she tried to recall events seven years ago when 13-year-old Billie-Jo
