Lifelong Albion fan Danny O'Leary is having a ball over Falmer. We asked you to suggest a name for the Seagulls' proposed new home. Danny came up with the winning entry, The Des Res Stadium. The 35-year-old freelance writer from Hove said: "This is because
A year ago today Mark McGhee was unveiled as Albion's manager and began to prepare for a trip to Peterborough. Twelve months on, the Seagulls are performing in much posher surroundings. Saturday's visit to the Stadium of Light to face Sunderland and his
Jake Robinson gave Mark McGhee a timely reminder he could be the answer to Albion's striking dilemma ahead of Saturday's trip to Sunderland. Robinson boosted his chances of stepping in to replace the suspended Adam Virgo at the Stadium of Light with a
Far from being disappointed at the thought of another year's service from the old faithful slam-door trains, I am overjoyed. The new monsters are a classic case of flash over function. As for them being safer than the old, I fail to see how. As has been
So you think you know the secrets of Brighton and Hove? Your knowledge of its his tory, celebrities, streets and buildings can be put to the test with the latest Brighton and Hove-themed board game. Are You Streetwise?, a cross between Trivial Pursuit
In my 51 years on the surface of this spinning rock, I have never heard someone, Ann Rose, put someone else, Alan Nunn, so firmly in their place about fox-hunting ("Time to move on", Letters, October 25). The following words of Oscar Wilde (1856-1900)
Brian Cheshire (Letters, October 22) twice refers to Woodingdean as a village. I think most Brightonians would find this description laughable as, unlike Rottingdean or Ovingdean, it has never been a village. Furthermore, it is far too big to be a village
Plans to relax the gambling laws could only lead to more people becoming addicted to gambling. The Salvation Army says making casinos more accessible will lead to more impulse flutters and thousands who would not normally think of gambling could get hooked
Former council boss David Panter awarded £52,000 in bonuses to eight senior officers before leaving his post. The outgoing chief executive of Brighton and Hove City Council gave the extra pay as a reward for improved performance before resigning to take
Yorick Williams is struggling to be fit for Brighton Bears' first knockout showdown of the season. Bears face newly-promoted Plymouth Raiders in the quarter-finals of the BBL Cup at the Triangle on Saturday. Nick Nurse's men will be favourites to go through
I have recently returned from a holiday in Berlin, a civilised city with a respected culture; clean streets with frequent refuse services; cheap, efficient integrated public transport, a complete absence of aggressive, baseball-capped thugs marauding
It seems the most enduring partnership in county cricket has a while to go before it runs its course. Peter Moores and Chris Adams are preparing for their eighth season together as coach and captain of Sussex, convinced they can guide the county to more
At the risk of turning your letters pages into a debating platform between myself and Chris Bell, I feel that I must comment on his picture of the A27, which was published on October 19. It reinforces my opinion that if you took most pro-Falmer campaigners
Playing a gig on the night that John Peel died is like holding the World Cup final the day after Pele passes away. The performance would have to be the musical equivalent of the 1970 Brazilian demolition of Italy to even come close to articulating such
Jake Robinson gave Mark McGhee a timely reminder he could be the answer to Albion's striking dilemma ahead of Saturday's trip to Sunderland. Robinson boosted his chances of stepping in to replace the suspended Adam Virgo at the Stadium of Light with a
Farmers are lobbying MPs to save a livestock market. The market in Hailsham is under threat from a proposed Aldi supermarket and housing development. The National Farmers' Union (NFU) is campaigning with Hailsham farmer Phil Hook, chairman of Hailsham
A new generation of "gadget grandparents" is emerging as older consumers embrace technology, according to new research. A growing number of over-50s are splashing out on DVD and CD players. More than a quarter spend regularly on films and music. The older
A Rosemary Conley keep-fit instructor who has helped hundreds of people lose weight is to be recognised for her achievements. Kim O'Dell, who runs a Rosemary Conley Diet and Fitness Clubs franchise in Brighton, is in line for one of the company's business
People have been flocking to book up their winter and summer breaks, according to travel group First Choice. The Crawley-based company said its increased focus on long-haul holidays had resulted in a surge of early bookings. It said the move helped it
It's not the first activity you would associate with TV celebrity Vanessa Feltz. But the star joined teacher Binny Hawketts and student Antoinette St Clair-Winston to spend a day pole dancing as part of a documentary examining whether it has shed its
They were popularised by the feature film Finding Nemo whose cinema release provoked a surge in their worldwide sales. Now an East Sussex aquarium has taken delivery of 20 baby clown fish which are proving one of its most popular attractions. Fascinated
I was interested to read your suggestion that "traffic lights should blend into their surroundings" (Comment, October 15). In my experience, an increasing number of cyclists and motorists appear not to be able to see them already (particularly lights
I share Reg Jenkins' concerns about national library usage trends (Letters, October 22). However, in Brighton and Hove it has been our experience that careful maintenance and investment has often led to increased numbers of users. At Patcham, we have
I would like to reassure Malcolm Dawes (Letters, October 26) that the council has not attempted to remove the listing from the fine tram shelters on the Old Steine. Nor have they been neglected. The council has repaired the shelters on numerous occasions
We are told in the introduction of the leaflet entitled "City Councillors" that Brighton and Hove City Councillors have a real commitment to making life better for the people living and working in the city. We also see that one of the priorities that
Lifelong Albion fan Danny O'Leary is having a ball over Falmer. We asked you to suggest a name for the Seagulls' proposed new home. Danny came up with the winning entry, The Des Res Stadium. The 35-year-old freelance writer from Hove said: "This is because
A year ago today Mark McGhee was unveiled as Albion's manager and began to prepare for a trip to Peterborough. Twelve months on, the Seagulls are performing in much posher surroundings. Saturday's visit to the Stadium of Light to face Sunderland and his
A town centre blueprint for homes, leisure facilities and hundreds of new jobs has won support from leading businessmen. Directors of the Enterprise Shopping Centre in Eastbourne say the plans will bring huge improvements for firms, shoppers and visitors
Construction company Bluestone has won a £1.9 million contract to construct a new major incident suite in Eastbourne for Sussex Police Authority. The new two-storey steel-framed building will provide a modern base for conducting major crime investigations
Household debt in the UK is set to explode in the next ten years with devastating consequences, financial analysts have warned. The debt mountain will rise from £1 trillion to £1.6 trillion over the next decade, according to a report from the Skipton
Go-Ahead, which runs buses and trains across Sussex, said its lacklustre aviation arm was making progress after a shake-up at Gatwick. The group said it was confident profitability would improve at Aviance, which has been hit by a slump in the aviation
One of the largest entertainment venues in Brighton is to ban smoking. Managers at the Dome complex in Brighton have decided on a total ban in public areas at all times in the Concert Hall, Corn Exchange and Pavilion Theatre. They say the decision, which
A teacher died after cycling down a steep hill and running into a man walking his dog, an inquest heard. Andrew Faulding was riding down Coldean Lane, Brighton, on a clear summer's morning when he ran into Graham Durrant. The 32-year-old teacher, of Walpole
An 18ft pregnant Burmese python, which can crush its prey to death in a matter of seconds, is believed to be on the loose in Hove. Neighbours have been asked to check their outhouses, garages and sheltered areas of their gardens in search of the missing
Stag and hen party organisers have pledged to work with tourism leaders to prevent Brighton and Hove becoming a mecca for yobs. The parties have attracted an increasing amount of negative publicity amid complaints of drunkenness and violence, leading
