Let us remember George Best as the great football legend he was. To those of us who had the privilege of watching him play, his name must be included with the greatest footballers of all time. But he should be seen as a legend and not a hero. A hero is
A statistical report claims two-thirds of British pensioners are women. This proves we are all living longer. But this good fortune, in reality, benefits women the most. Surely it would make economic sense to increase the retirement age for women to 67
Are local Labour and Tory councillors deaf? Regarding the decision to reject the marina development, Brighton and Hove City Council planning committee members argued its role was to represent constituents (The Argus, November 22). Yet many councillors
Police are warning parents about the dangers of buying mini motorbikes for their children this Christmas. Advice leaflets are being made available at shops, libraries, police stations, community centres and other venues. Mini motorbikes have become the
The family of a student who is missing in Cambodia say they are bracing themselves for bad news after a trip to the region where he disappeared. Eddie Gibson, 20, a former Cardinal Newman pupil from Hove, went missing in October 2004 after telling his
Inspectors have put a secondary school on "notice to improve" after a mixed report on its progress since it was taken out of special measures. Ofsted said there had been improvements at Boundstone Community College, Lancing, but felt progress in some
After the publicity in the media across Sussex, including The Argus, the first night of Guilty Pleasures at the Hanbury Ballroom in Kemp Town was widely anticipated. The night - when the sort of tunes you know you shouldn't like but do are played - had
A schoolboy has confessed to starting a fire which killed his grandmother. The youngster, just eight when he set the block of flats alight last year, is below the age of criminal responsibility and cannot be prosecuted. Teacher Sheila Hill, who was 54
I agree with the letters entitled "Accept defeat" and "Face the music" (November 28). Who are these Lewes District Councillors who are using our money to fight their cause? The majority of people in the Lewes district are in favour of the Falmer Stadium
Waste contractor Onyx appears to be making a desperate bid to persuade East Sussex residents that burning 600 tons of unspecified waste a day in Newhaven is somehow a good idea. If this was a less serious issue, it would almost be funny that it describes
Do not be fooled by the two digits on the back of Gary Elphick's Albion shirt. They suggest he is well down the pecking order but Albion's No. 27 could, in fact, be on the brink of his full debut for the first team. Elphick is ready and, he insists, able
Jason Dodd admitted today he is fed up with not being able to help Albion in their fight for Championship survival. Dodd is facing further injury frustration after hurting his back in last week's draw at Cardiff. It forced the former Southampton servant
Four developers have been shortlisted for a £40 million scheme to provide hundreds of jobs and homes on the site of an old fruit and veg market. Brighton and Hove City Council and the University of Brighton want the area in Circus Street, Kemp Town, to
One of Brighton and Hove's longest-operating estate agents has been made bankrupt. Ian Huzinga, who ran Max Huzinga estate agents in Western Road, Hove, filed the bankruptcy claim at Slough County Court. His business ceased trading several weeks ago.
"The last time I was at the Dome was to see Van Morrison," says Rory Bremner. "Van didn't turn up for the soundcheck so they got me to impersonate him. It wasn't very good because he basically just mumbles. But I do remember doing Have I Told You Lately
Police are backing a scheme to ensure late night revellers get home from pubs and clubs safely in the run up to Christmas. The Safer Hastings Partnership is running a night bus on Fridays and Saturdays for the second consecutive year for £1. The service
Lines of trees will be planted as a lasting legacy of World Aids Day. Traders in St James's Street, Brighton, have raised £1,500 which has been matched by Brighton and Hove City Council to buy 30 elm trees for the road. Steve Lowndes and Ian Parsons,
Forward-thinking and popular headteacher Eric Meadows, who dedicated his teaching career to two Brighton primary schools, has died aged 69. He was involved in a serious car accident in Rottingdean in December last year when he suffered a blackout and
A multi-million pound plan to change the face of one of the most deprived parts of Sussex has been put into motion. A five-year £40 million regeneration masterplan has been drawn up to breathe new life into central St Leonards. It was adopted on Monday
The Saw Doctors throw the kind of hooley everyone wants an invite to. Even the grumpiest partypooper couldn't help being drawn in by the footstomping, arm-waving, sing-a-long feelgood factor the boys pump out by the bucket load. "Expect the unexpected
Vomit puddles by ticket barriers and a tramp tried to fight his way through bouncers to get inside. It was carnage typical of a Prodigy concert. Far more surprising was that we were then ushered to our seats. Despite the fuss surrounding them, the Prodigy
Adam Lynford calls for a classical drama fringe in his letter about Polly Toynbee's appointment as chair of Brighton Dome and Festival (November 24). I, too, share his love of classic drama and enjoy the excellent productions which visit the Theatre Royal
Those who say we have a good bus service must live in the best part of the city. They should come to Southwick and try to get to work at 7.15am. The 46 bus, which should leave Southwick at 7.18am, is usually ten minutes late. Twice in the past week it
From the many letters on the subject, it is apparent there is a misconception the stirring march Sussex By The Sea is the regimental march of the Royal Sussex Regiment. But this isn't the case. The regimental quick march of the 1st Battalion Royal Sussex
Simon Fanshawe and Brighton and Hove's councillors (November 22) neglected to mention one thing about the failed Brighton Marina development plans: The proposed skyscraper would have been pug ugly. Since the Second World War, Brighton has built plenty
Hundreds of cats and rabbits which are re-homed each year by a charity face an uncertain future after its manager announced it is under threat of closure. The Cat Rescue centre in Telscombe Cliffs may have to close in the new year because the house and
European Union officials have launched an inquiry into the legality of a £1 billion 25-year contract for dealing with waste. EU environment commissioner Stavros Dimas will investigate complaints by Euro MP Caroline Lucas that the agreement between East
I was born in Brighton, unlike Simon Fanshawe, and if he wants tall tower blocks (The Argus, November 21), he can move to Hong Kong or New York. This is my home and I don't want an ugly skyscraper in Brighton Marina. -P Dowds, Brighton
As a father of three under-nines, I regularly take them to the seafront because it is a fantastic place to cycle away from traffic. But I get annoyed at cyclists who whiz along the prom at speed. I took this photo in Poole recently. It seemed to be a
Police seized a mountain of alcohol as they tightened their grip on drink-related crime in Brighton and Hove. Most of the £500 worth of beer, alcopops and spirits confiscated in the past three weeks came from under-age drinkers. One youngster stopped
Thanks for the "Don't Do It" headlines (The Argus, November 26) and for publishing the photos of the councillors involved. It seems outrageous, after all these years of public enquiries, eight people can now throw yet another spanner in the works. It
Well done Lewes District Council (LDC) in its decision to appeal against the proposed destruction of Falmer Village and part of the South Downs. I was disgusted when The Argus prominently displayed photos and names of the LDC councillors with such a biased
Lewes District Council is facing a national backlash over its campaign to derail Brighton and Hove Albion's plans for a new stadium. Councillors have been told to "keep their noses out of Brighton and Hove's business". MPs from all over the UK are expected
I can't believe Lewes District Council (LDC) is still determined to continue its doomed crusade and is happy to throw our money at this lost cause - £207,000 so far and without any consultation of the tax payer whatsoever. The point of the third inquiry
SEAN Baldock fears his international career may be over at the age of 28. The Hastings AC star admits his injury-plagued body may ruin any chance of breaking back into the Great Britain squad and reaching a third Olympic Games in 2008. Baldock has not
How can Lewes District Council justify spending £200,000 to fight the Falmer Stadium? The money belongs to me and the thousands of other council tax payers funding Lewes District Council. Were any of us consulted? -Peter White, Seaford
Gary Croydon is confident the future is bright for crisis club Burgess Hill despite seeing his side go out of the Sussex Senior Cup at home to Eastbourne Borough last night. Struggling Hillians pushed their Conference south opponents all the way in a
Hastings United have sacked manager Neville Southall. Former Wales and Everton goalkeeper Southall was appointed manager at the Ryman League division one outfit last December following Steve Lovell's resignation and his dismissal comes with United eighth
New consumer powers have been used by trading standards officials to bring a rogue trader to heel. Pensioners in Eastbourne and Bexhill complained to East Sussex County Council trading standards about Darren Jackson, who trades as Unique Driveways and
The Argus Christmas bus was setting out today on its festive fund-raising journey. Santa and a band of helpers will be visiting 150 streets in Brighton and Hove in the run up to Christmas to raise money for The Argus Appeal and The Martlets Hospice. The
Plans for a new car park are being examined to end the parking chaos at a provincial train station. Uckfield station has only 13 places which are usually full by 7am. An improved service has led to a 40 per cent rise in passengers, many of whom are parking
A mother said she would never have left her terminally ill son alone if she had known her husband was planning to kill the boy. Mary Wragg told Lewes Crown Court she was expecting an evening alone with husband Andrew when she agreed to leave Jacob, ten
The Maccabees picked their name at random from the Bible and have only recently learnt it's "a Jewish thing". But when it comes to making music, the five-piece are a little more clued up. Hailing from London and currently studying at various Brighton
