SO much for the Twenty20 Cup kick-starting Sussex's season. It might have been a great night at Hove financially but the return of cricket's brightest competition did nothing for the Sharks' faltering season. Instead, a shivering crowd of about 4,200
I agree with Dorothy Blayblock (Letters, June 30) that Councillor Jayne Bennett deserves to be congratulated on her refusal to accept the grotesque above-inflation increase in Brighton and Hove councillors' expenses. However, I totally disagree with her
Julian Symes is right about the importance of Muslim women feeling at home wearing their head scarves in Brighton (Letters, July 3). If we want a healthy community people need to have both a sense of identity and being settled in the diversity that is
For six months, Richard Taulbut and Robert Jolly have had to keep a very big secret. They have not even told their families and close friends. But today it will finally be revealed. The two men designed and carved the inscription on the memorial to Diana
How sad that another Hollywood great Marlon Brando, possibly the greatest screen actor ever, has died at the age of 80. For him fame came after his second movie, A Street Car Named Desire (1951). On the Waterfront (1954) turned him into a superstar and
Sion Jenkins' ex-wife quietly but unflinchingly dismissed the central allegation his lawyers claim could clear him of killing Billie-Jo. Taking the witness box at the Court of Appeal in London, just a few feet from her former husband, Lois Jenkins was
Uckfield-Lewes Rail link supporters Messrs Stoddart and Hart have put the usual response to anyone who questions the need or viability of the project (Letters, June 29). I have visited the Wealden Line Campaign (WLC) web site where Brian Hart states that
So, Geoff Loader of Southern Water is asking for suggestions regarding the colour of the proposed sewage plant in Peacehaven. As the plans for this project have yet to be submitted for planning permission, isn't he jumping the gun a bit? Or is it already
With reference to Southern Water's proposed sewage plant at Peacehaven, nothing will convince me this is the best site. As a resident of Peacehaven for more than 40 years, I have watched hundreds of houses being built annually. In that time, nothing has
I have to respond to Julian Symes' letter about the wearing of hijab (July 8). He states that women opposed to the hijab are not given a platform for their views and then mentions "modern" Muslim women. It is the ones who are obliged to wear the hijab
A new direction for the UK's trade policy will be unveiled by the Government today with an expected attack on European and US trade tariffs. Trade and Industry Secretary Patricia Hewitt will argue that subsidies and tariffs were bad for business as well
Passengers could be facing a summer of chaos at Gatwick airport after baggage handlers voted to strike over pay. Members of the Transport and General Workers Union employed by services group Aviance - one of the airport's four biggest baggage handling
Car parking charges must be raised by £2 per day if cities like Brighton and Hove are to cut traffic congestion, according to the Government's leading transport adviser. Professor David Begg, head of the Commission for Integrated Transport, proposed the
Retail tycoon Philip Green has been set one-month deadline to launch a formal bid for Marks & Spencer, it emerged today. Takeover chiefs have told the billionaire entrepreneur that he must unveil a formal offer for M&S by noon on August 6. Failure
SO much for the Twenty20 Cup kick-starting Sussex's season. It might have been a great night at Hove financially but the return of cricket's brightest competition did nothing for the Sharks' faltering season. Instead, a shivering crowd of about 4,200
A shortage of single straight men has shut down a regular speed dating night but a gay and lesbian version is about to take off. Liz D'Arcy, 46, and Sandra Cooley, 32, co-founders of Brighton-based Pink Date, will be playing cupid when they launch their
A family of travellers facing eviction claim they are being discriminated against by council leaders. Greg Yates lives in a modern, well-kept cluster of mobile homes on land he owns with his wife Rhonda and daughter Amy. However, he has been told to leave
I am touched that Warren Morgan sees me as such a threat to Labour that he has to resort to smears (Letters, July 1). For the record, unemployment in Brighton and Hove is twice the average for the South East and average wages are low, as Labour Minister
A cross-Channel ferry will be out of action for a week after it crashed into a harbour wall at Dieppe. French police and operator Transmanche Ferries have launched an investigation. After the collision, police are understood to have breath-tested the
Julian Symes is right about the importance of Muslim women feeling at home wearing their head scarves in Brighton (Letters, July 3). If we want a healthy community people need to have both a sense of identity and being settled in the diversity that is
<img iwelumojul6.jpg Iwelumo: Future in doubt> ALBION manager Mark McGhee today stepped up his search for at least one new striker, with Chris Iwelumo's future up in the air. Iwelumo failed to report for the start of pre-season training yesterday
For six months, Richard Taulbut and Robert Jolly have had to keep a very big secret. They have not even told their families and close friends. But today it will finally be revealed. The two men designed and carved the inscription on the memorial to Diana
Adam Trimingham seems to think that all change in Brighton and Hove is necessarily change for the better (The Argus, June 30). But if you live in North Laine, you may regret that all the greengrocers have disappeared, while more and more cafes take over
People will have the chance to talk about plans to reduce a hospital's maternity services. The maternity unit at the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath could be downgraded and women with high-risk pregnancies sent elsewhere. A decision will not
Sion Jenkins' ex-wife quietly but unflinchingly dismissed the central allegation his lawyers claim could clear him of killing Billie-Jo. Taking the witness box at the Court of Appeal in London, just a few feet from her former husband, Lois Jenkins was
With reference to Southern Water's proposed sewage plant at Peacehaven, nothing will convince me this is the best site. As a resident of Peacehaven for more than 40 years, I have watched hundreds of houses being built annually. In that time, nothing has
I have to respond to Julian Symes' letter about the wearing of hijab (July 8). He states that women opposed to the hijab are not given a platform for their views and then mentions "modern" Muslim women. It is the ones who are obliged to wear the hijab
Sussex's buoyant economy will be "strangled" unless first-time buyers can afford to get on the property ladder, a business support group has warned. Skilled workers will leave the county in droves if house prices continue to rise, according to Sussex
Passengers could be facing a summer of chaos at Gatwick airport after baggage handlers voted to strike over pay. Members of the Transport and General Workers Union employed by services group Aviance - one of the airport's four biggest baggage handling
Retail tycoon Philip Green has been set one-month deadline to launch a formal bid for Marks & Spencer, it emerged today. Takeover chiefs have told the billionaire entrepreneur that he must unveil a formal offer for M&S by noon on August 6. Failure
Shop staff are suffering a horrifying level of verbal abuse, sexual harassment and physical violence from customers. A snapshot of a week in the life of a shop worker commissioned by the union Usdaw showed a rising tide of violence and abuse, including
A shortage of single straight men has shut down a regular speed dating night but a gay and lesbian version is about to take off. Liz D'Arcy, 46, and Sandra Cooley, 32, co-founders of Brighton-based Pink Date, will be playing cupid when they launch their
A family of travellers facing eviction claim they are being discriminated against by council leaders. Greg Yates lives in a modern, well-kept cluster of mobile homes on land he owns with his wife Rhonda and daughter Amy. However, he has been told to leave
The photograph of the West Pier and the letters from Ella Parsons and K Mackle (June 29) deserve comment. It should be said that the loss of the pier rests fairly and squarely on the shoulders of the (now defunct) Brighton Borough Council. When the pier
A nurse had sex with three anorexic patients on the floor of his locked office in an appalling breach of trust, an inquiry heard. David Britten, 50, from Lewes, was accused of seducing the patients after falsely claiming he was a qualified psychotherapist
I am touched that Warren Morgan sees me as such a threat to Labour that he has to resort to smears (Letters, July 1). For the record, unemployment in Brighton and Hove is twice the average for the South East and average wages are low, as Labour Minister
A cross-Channel ferry will be out of action for a week after it crashed into a harbour wall at Dieppe. French police and operator Transmanche Ferries have launched an investigation. After the collision, police are understood to have breath-tested the
<img iwelumojul6.jpg Iwelumo: Future in doubt> ALBION manager Mark McGhee today stepped up his search for at least one new striker, with Chris Iwelumo's future up in the air. Iwelumo failed to report for the start of pre-season training yesterday
Adam Trimingham seems to think that all change in Brighton and Hove is necessarily change for the better (The Argus, June 30). But if you live in North Laine, you may regret that all the greengrocers have disappeared, while more and more cafes take over
People will have the chance to talk about plans to reduce a hospital's maternity services. The maternity unit at the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath could be downgraded and women with high-risk pregnancies sent elsewhere. A decision will not
Payroll and HR software developer PayGlobal Limited is launching a ground-breaking global payroll solution called GlobalPay this weekend at the Microsoft Worldwide Partner conference in Toronto, Canada. PayGlobal chief executive, Donald Hastie, says the
Aaround 750,000 manufacturing jobs have been lost since Labour came to power in 1997, highlighting the "dramatic" decline in the industry, a new report revealed today. The research also showed government support for manufacturing was the lowest in Europe
Sussex's buoyant economy will be "strangled" unless first-time buyers can afford to get on the property ladder, a business support group has warned. Skilled workers will leave the county in droves if house prices continue to rise, according to Sussex
Shop staff are suffering a horrifying level of verbal abuse, sexual harassment and physical violence from customers. A snapshot of a week in the life of a shop worker commissioned by the union Usdaw showed a rising tide of violence and abuse, including
I agree with Dorothy Blayblock (Letters, June 30) that Councillor Jayne Bennett deserves to be congratulated on her refusal to accept the grotesque above-inflation increase in Brighton and Hove councillors' expenses. However, I totally disagree with her
The photograph of the West Pier and the letters from Ella Parsons and K Mackle (June 29) deserve comment. It should be said that the loss of the pier rests fairly and squarely on the shoulders of the (now defunct) Brighton Borough Council. When the pier
A nurse had sex with three anorexic patients on the floor of his locked office in an appalling breach of trust, an inquiry heard. David Britten, 50, from Lewes, was accused of seducing the patients after falsely claiming he was a qualified psychotherapist
How sad that another Hollywood great Marlon Brando, possibly the greatest screen actor ever, has died at the age of 80. For him fame came after his second movie, A Street Car Named Desire (1951). On the Waterfront (1954) turned him into a superstar and
Uckfield-Lewes Rail link supporters Messrs Stoddart and Hart have put the usual response to anyone who questions the need or viability of the project (Letters, June 29). I have visited the Wealden Line Campaign (WLC) web site where Brian Hart states that
So, Geoff Loader of Southern Water is asking for suggestions regarding the colour of the proposed sewage plant in Peacehaven. As the plans for this project have yet to be submitted for planning permission, isn't he jumping the gun a bit? Or is it already
A new direction for the UK's trade policy will be unveiled by the Government today with an expected attack on European and US trade tariffs. Trade and Industry Secretary Patricia Hewitt will argue that subsidies and tariffs were bad for business as well
Payroll and HR software developer PayGlobal Limited is launching a ground-breaking global payroll solution called GlobalPay this weekend at the Microsoft Worldwide Partner conference in Toronto, Canada. PayGlobal chief executive, Donald Hastie, says the
Aaround 750,000 manufacturing jobs have been lost since Labour came to power in 1997, highlighting the "dramatic" decline in the industry, a new report revealed today. The research also showed government support for manufacturing was the lowest in Europe
Car parking charges must be raised by £2 per day if cities like Brighton and Hove are to cut traffic congestion, according to the Government's leading transport adviser. Professor David Begg, head of the Commission for Integrated Transport, proposed the
