The story of the West Pier's partial collapse reached the Italian papers.

Many Italians through the years have stayed in Brighton and Hove and have many happy memories.

Surely the Noble Organisation realises that an enhanced seafront will attract even more visitors to the city, thus swelling its own coffers?

Full support to the West Pier Trust for its tenacity in spite of all the opposition. Come on, The Argus, mount a full campaign to see the historic pier restored to its former glory.

-Rosalind Borelli, Via A Crivellucci, 00179 Rome, Italy