The Kingswest site does not belong to Brighton and Hove City Council. So how does your correspondent John Stanaway propose it is built upon by the council (Letters, February 2)? As for a "subway to Brighton Station", what lunacy is that? By all
The decline of the Brighton Centre and the ten-year delay in bringing forward new proposals is a disgrace (The Argus, February 1). But then in this city any planning brief takes anything between ten and 30 years to be brought into construction
I was at the Brighton and Hove City Council school admissions review meeting and was disgusted at what happened (The Argus, February 3). Councillor Pat Hawkes accused Councillor Juliet McCaffery of listening only to a small number of her constituency
The fact Juliet McCaffery was removed from her position on the children, families and schools committee seems entirely reasonable as she ignored the findings of the working party and was swayed by a small part of her ward. As a result, she seemed
The decision to replace Labour councillor Juliet McCaffery on Brighton and Hove City Council's children, families and schools committee because it was clear she was not going to support the Labour administration's proposals on secondary schools
A 19-year-old man ended up in the dock after a racist rant at police officers. Edward Tugwell, of Test Road, Sompting, launched into the abuse while already under arrest in the back of a police car. Tugwell, who had no criminal record, was convicted
I write to congratulate those councillors who were able to take a view of the whole city rather than their parochial patches and vote for the new admissions system. I sincerely hope this will be a turning point for education throughout the city
As a lifelong Labour voter and believer in social justice, I am writing to register my utter disgust at the scandalous behaviour of the Labour councillors over the recent schools admissions proposal and to confirm I will never again lend them my
I was never a supporter of the half-baked new schools admissions policy but if I had been I would be ashamed and embarrassed by the disgusting and anti-democratic behaviour of the local Labour Party in excluding Councillor Juliet McCaffery from
The number of parents attending Hove Town Hall to support a fairer system for all of Brighton's children far outnumbered those who wished to keep the current system, which, while being fine for some children, is palpably unfair for the majority.
We were delighted to read of Brighton and Hove City Council's decision to have fixed catchment areas for secondary schools admissions. Finally, the council has been bold and brave enough to opt for a sustainable and equitable solution to the problem
I sympathise with the parents who felt let down by the "shenanigans" at the recent schools committee meeting. They are presenting a legitimate argument which affects their lives in Brighton and Hove. I recently attended a couple of meetings of
Whatever the rights and wrongs of the new school catchment areas, the Labour leadership's decision to manipulate the committee membership at such a late stage in the proceedings illustrates how meaningless the "consultation" was. A decision had
The shameful treatment of Councillor Juliet McCaffery shows why we need to have independents on the council who can speak up for the voters who put them there and balance that with serving the city as a whole. Coun McCaffery's removal from the
I write in response to letters in your newspaper regarding the validity of the opinion survey on the King Alfred project (Letters, January 31). ICM has established itself as a leading independent research organisation which specialises in social
I write regarding your recent article about Angela Reeves and her seriously ill partner having their car vandalised (The Argus, January 30). Firstly, I am very glad this has been brought to the attention of The Argus as I have every sympathy
Shortly after he stepped off stage, a member of Ghosts was heard to utter in a bemused tone: "It was a complete catastrophe." If he was referring to the set he had just played, he was being a bit hard on himself. The band were clearly mortified
The father of the 100th member of the British armed forces to die in action in Iraq said today that his family was absolutely devastated at his death. Second Lieutenant Jonathan Carlos Bracho-Cooke, 24, from Hove, was killed yesterday after a roadside
What a great evening! Well done, Dominic VonTrapp, for finding a good venue and putting on such an eclectic mix of performers. It was the first night so there were bound to be glitches; it was amusing watching people trying to figure out which
Bed-blocking patients are costing a hospital trust around £1.5 million a year. An average of 65 patients are taking up beds run by Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust despite being ready to leave. They have to stay in hospital while social
Marking their 40-year anniversary, the British folk-rock pioneers return. The five-piece are credited with paving the way for all things folky-dokey, so expect such hits as Matty Groves and Meet on the Ledge, as well as new material from 2006 album
A children's hospice is working at half capacity three years after it opened because of a funding shortfall. There are eight beds at the Chestnut Tree House hospice near Arundel but staff are only using four of them. The hospice, the only one of its
The international touch helped Bognor power to a long overdue win in their battle against relegation. But delight at beating Gravesend 32-5 was dampened when they heard results from elsewhere. Wins for Dunstonian and Aylesford mean Bognor remain
Ben Barnes insists his Chichester youngsters deserve the chance to be challenging for a place in the National League. Chi beat bottom side City of Portsmouth 4-1 on Saturday to remain level on points with leaders Sevenoaks in South Premier division
Coach Mark Robinson believes Rana Naved will play another key role for Sussex this season despite his horror show for Pakistan. The 28-year-old conceded 92 runs in just eight overs during Sunday's oneday international against South Africa at Centurion
STRIKER Marcus Richardson believes Crawley can maintain their scintillating league form until the end of the season. The 29-year-old made his first start since joining from Cambridge United as Reds extended their unbeaten run to five games with
Steve Winterburn warned today there will be no improvement in the Withdean pitch when Albion take on the top teams in League One. The Seagulls' groundsman says there is little he can do about the state of the playing surface. Boss Dean Wilkins
The firm behind the controversial King Alfred redevelopment scheme has quashed safety fears raised by fire chiefs. East Sussex Fire Authority (ESFA) had objected to the plans by Karis to build 751 new homes and redevelop the old and crumbling King Alfred
A healthy snack turned into a nightmare when Craig O'Halloran found a maggot in a packet of pistachio nuts. The father-of-two bought the bag from the Asda store in Hollingbury, Brighton, and settled down to enjoy them over the weekend. He said: "They
A teenager is the first person to get "unfair" bank charges repaid after following advice in The Argus. Jack Hornsby is celebrating getting a full refund from the Co-op bank after he used our step-by-step guide on how to beat the banks. The 19-year-old
Junk food is bad for every child. But for ten-year-old Stefan Abram, it throws his world into chaos. A single cheeseburger, chocolate bar or can of Coke makes Stefan so hyperactive he ends up beside himself with frustrated energy and uncontrollable mood
The secondary schools in the most popular of Brighton and Hove's new catchment areas will not be able to handle all of the pupils in their expected intake, their heads have said. A late amendment to new school admissions proposals given the go-ahead
Sussex MPs have called for a fresh inquiry into the police's handling of a racist attack outside a Brighton nightclub eight years ago. Father-of-two Jay Abatan was brutally beaten in a taxi queue outside the Ocean Rooms in Morley Street on January 24
Railway staff fined children their dinner money after they were unable to buy tickets to get to school. Pupils arrived at Newhaven station yesterday morning to find the queue for tickets longer than normal and they would have missed their train if they
Thales UK, the Crawley-based defence contractor, has won a £160 million contract to install a new signalling system on London's Piccadilly Tube line. The company, which employs more than 3,000 people in Sussex, has been hired by Tube Lines, the
The makers of a critically acclaimed martial arts film shot for less than £10,000 say the plaudits will count for nothing if the film is a commercial flop. Film makers Phil Hobden and Ross Boyask have been praised by the likes of The New York Times
Parish councillors have accused planning officials of letting them down by back-tracking on their opposition to a major housing development. Hassocks Parish Council has launched formal complaint proceedings against Mid Sussex District Council over a
South East Water is lifting its hosepipe ban from Wednesday following months of heavy rainfall. The company, which supplies people in East Sussex, said key underground water sources had been replenished. Despite restrictions being lifted, South East
IT services company RDF Group has kick-started its aggressive expansion strategy by snapping up a Sussex-based counterpart for £200,000. RDF, based in Bartholomews, Brighton, has bought Horshambased Aqua Resources Group in a move expected to result
Airport-style metal detectors are to be deployed at train stations in Sussex for the first time. British Transport Police is to launch a crackdown on knives and other dangerous weapons across West Sussex in March. The operation will last for about a
The proposed merger of two councils has sparked fears over job losses. Consultants have drawn up a detailed business case highlighting the pros and cons of closer links between Worthing Borough and Adur District Councils. Supporters of the merger said
A team of experts who help people give up smoking have been praised for their work. The stop smoking service run in Adur, Arun and Worthing has come second in an NHS national league table on how well services are being run. The table was compiled by
It was only going to be a matter of time before an outbreak of the H5N1 strain of bird flu appeared in the UK. With cases reported across Europe, including nearby France, and an isolated case of a swan in Scotland last year, scientists had braced themselves
Controversial school catchment areas will be introduced in Brighton and Hove next year. But the proposals were approved on Friday only after Labour sacked a rebel councillor from the schools committee for refusing to back reform. The
A terrified restaurant manageress was robbed at knifepoint by a man wearing a Scream-style horror mask. The robber was caught because she recognised his smell and realised he was the restaurant cleaner, a court heard. Reinaldo Rocha-Lisboa staged the
A 70-year-old man was murdered by a neighbour who flew into a violent rage during a New Year's drink, a court was told. Aaron Moore, 20, is accused of attacking Malcolm French after losing his temper when he could not find the pensioner's car keys to
A six-year-old boy has launched his own campaign to pressure a council for funds to repair his dilapidated school. Joshua Juniper, a pupil at Holy Trinity C of E Primary School in Lower Beeding, has written to The Argus after a council called off the
Eric the bantam has been cock of the roost for five years. But after fathering more than 100 offspring, his long and happy career is being cut short. Soon he will be plucked from his home and sent to do bird in an animal sanctuary. A court has ruled
A coach driver who got married while still wed to his first wife has been jailed. Arthur Ballard, 44, claimed he thought he was divorced when he married Susan Winter at Eastbourne Town Hall. But Ballard never checked to see if the marriage to his
A teacher allegedly abused young boys at his school, a court was told. Peter Shotton was arrested after one victim told his parents he had been indecently assaulted. The publicity led to two further alleged victims coming forward, a jury at Hove
Tennis chiefs insist the Eastbourne women's event is safe - even though they are looking for a new sponsor. Hastings Direct have ended their four-year association with the pre-Wimbledon tournament at Devonshire Park. The Bexhill-based insurance company
Dean Wilkins believes Albion's travelling army can play a key role in his side's fight for League One survival. The Seagulls are guaranteed plenty of support at next-to-bottom Brentford on Saturday and at fifth-bottom Leyton Orient next Tuesday night
