I am tired of people who live in this beautiful coastal county, continually complaining about seagulls. Their nesting sites are being gradually eroded and, because we are so filthy and leave food on the streets, they feed on it. They need to live as well
I must say, I find it absolutely astonishing the number of times people quoted in The Argus use the word "delighted". I'm delighted you seem to find so many people who, when quoted, use the word "delighted". Just some delightful thoughts. -Chris Ouellette
On the night of December 23-24, I was privileged to accompany some police officers on their beat. I chose that evening because it was likely to be the liveliest, with many party-goers meeting up to celebrate the start of the Christmas holiday. I wasn't
Twenty-five stone Chris Leppard faces a make-or-break appointment to find out if he must have his legs amputated. Doctors at Conquest Hospital, St Leonards, have told 24-year-old Chris his sore-covered limbs resemble those of an old man. They warned him
A nationwide leap in house prices in the New Year has bypassed most of Sussex, according to figures released today. Although prices in Brighton and Hove rose slightly, the overall picture showed the market was levelling off across the county. While property
Councillors will be urged to delay the start of their meetings to "remove barriers" which may be preventing younger people from putting themselves forward for election. A motion to be debated at a Brighton and Hove City Council meeting on Thursday claims
Thespian legends Sir Kenneth Branagh and Dame Judi Dench have given their backing to a successful actor's first directing venture. David Oyelowo, 29, is thrilled that two of theatre's greatest and best known players have stepped forward to support his
It is now three years since the tragic murders of Holly Wells and Jessica Chapman in Soham by the known sex offender, Ian Huntley. In that time, the Labour Party and Education Minister Ruth Kelly have learnt nothing. The recent disclosure that another
Mothers will stand for election as a new political force dedicated to combating the growth of yob behaviour. Reigna Mitchell, 63, of the Downland Estate, Ashington Gardens, Peacehaven, is one of 54 Mums' Army candidates vowing to stand for their local
"Boost for county's transport schemes", said the headline (The Argus, January 4). It's typical West Sussex should concentrate on Government subsidies for the A27 and A24. As a former officer, Lieutenant Colonel Tex Pemberton, West Sussex County Council
A teacher convicted of possessing indecent images of boys today insisted he is not a threat to the children he tutors. Keith Hudson, who runs private tuition company Sussex Learning Centre, denied he was a paedophile and said his name should never have
Whitehawk turned on the style to put five past Arundel on Saturday in the Sussex County League. But Ian Chapman's men would love to have another seven points to their credit. The Hawks boss admits his team have too much to do if they are to catch leaders
Adam Trimingham plainly does not know his sans serif from his elbow (The Argus, January 7). Sans serif simply means "without serif" and it is Eric Gill's genius for lettering which allowed him to create a typeface of sans-serif block letters, which captured
The Horsham players and manager John Maggs were literally rocking after their goalless draw at fellow promotion chasers Dover Athletic in division one. The travelling supporters started shaking the team bus in celebration as it left the Crabble and with
What the British people don't know could kill them. How many people know about the Mental Capacity Act 2005, put forward by the Government and passed by Parliament? It attracted little attention from the media, especially on the subject of patients who
Simon Wormull is on the brink of leaving Crawley. The influential midfielder has been given permission to speak to other clubs after an offer of a new two-year contract was withdrawn by the club's owners, the SA Group. Wormull agreed improved terms on
Albion finally shrugged off the pattern of second half fading and failure to claim their most satisfying home scalp of the season. For the first time at Withdean during the current campaign they went on to win without being in front at the halfway stage
A restaurant has been named in a prestigious guide to eating out. One Paston Place in Kemp Town, Brighton, is the only restaurant in East Sussex to make it into the Tatler 2006 Restaurant Guide. Jade Gandey, from One Paston Place, said it was largely
A former senior executive at Asda and Matalan has been handed the top job at Somerfield following the supermarket chain's £1.1 billion takeover last month. Paul Mason, who resigned as president of European operations at Levi Strauss last Thursday, will
A major department store under threat of closure has missed out on a deal that would have saved it. The Co-op in London Road, Brighton, will close by February 2007 with the loss of at least 60 jobs unless a buyer is found. Yesterday the Co-operative Group
Beautiful, impassive in performance and possessing a darkly lugubrious, emotive voice, Dominique Noiret is the focal point of She Said!, Brighton's startlingly authentic-sounding rockabilly/country outfit. The vast, ever-bubbling melting pot of the city's
It is good to see a serious discussion in your columns of the traffic crisis engulfing Brighton and Hove but there are two issues I think need further exploration. Firstly, the term "rapid transit" is bandied about as though we were being offered a modern
Cyclists were gathering at Brighton Station today to protest against a bicycle ban on Southern's rush-hour trains. Passengers travelling between London and Brighton on trains due to arrive between 7am and 10am and leaving between 4pm and 7pm will no longer
Police were popping the corks last night after latest figures showed a big drop in crime. Worthing's figures were down 15 per cent over the past 12 months, 1,500 fewer crimes. Brighton and Hove's figures have plunged as well, with 500 fewer crimes in
Leaving aside the issue of whether the Falmer stadium is right or wrong, perhaps the "snob value" argument needs to be looked at. Many years ago, when an alternative location was first being considered, about six sites in the town were brought forward
Another pensioner has vowed to go to prison rather than pay her council tax bill. Erica Loynes, 78, who lives in Heathfield in East Sussex, has joined a growing number of elderly people making a stand against ever-rising council tax bills, preferring
I read fellow readers' comments on their experiences when shopping in Brighton with interest. Although I no longer live there, I visit the city regularly. There are lots of shops and I enjoy the bustle. However, it doesn't have what it used to and lacks
Campaigners fighting plans for a dump on their doorsteps are to present a dossier of alternatives for dealing with rubbish. Waste contractor Onyx wants to build a £10 million materials recovery facility (MRF) and waste transfer site (WTS) in Hollingdean
A major department store under threat of closure has missed out on a deal that would have saved it. The Co-op in London Road, Brighton, will close by February 2007 with the loss of at least 60 jobs unless a buyer is found. Yesterday the Co-operative Group
I'm a 56-year-old entertainer attempting to run my first London marathon on behalf of Cardiac Risk in the Young (CRY). I was born with a heart defect, which was detected early on. The last operation I had was in 1979 when I was fitted with a mechanical
A pub was shut down by police and eight people arrested after a brawl which spilled out on to the street. Police closed The Standard in West Street, Brighton, for 24 hours in the early hours of Sunday morning to prevent further violence. A number of men
Can Brighton be saved from gridlock (The Argus, January 6)? What on earth did The Argus mean - it is already gridlocked. Brighton and Hove City Council hasn't got a clue as to how to even ease the situation. And people today have virtually forgotten why
Nick Nurse today insisted he expects NBA legend Dennis Rodman to play for Genesis Brighton Bears. And he reckons he can get the five-times champion and Big Brother house-mate for less than the advertised rate. The Bears head coach remains in negotiations
I agree with Roger Hudson about Norman Baker (Letters, January 5). Everyone has a right to watch their own football team. Had Mr Baker looked at the photo accompanying Mr Hudson's letter, he would have seen his scarf was black and yellow, not blue and
Albion manager Mark McGhee hopes to add more new signings to his squad for Saturday's trip to Sheffield United after completing the capture of Hastings' midfield prospect Doug Loft. Coach Dean White watched a striker from the British Isles McGhee has
Neighbours in a small Sussex village have launched their own magazine after claiming they were being "silenced" by the local parish news. Villagers in Chiddingly, near Hailsham, are fighting proposals to build an arts centre at Farley's Yard, Muddles
