Eastbourne's five-star Grand Hotel has been named Hotel of the Year by the South East England Tourist Board and given an even higher percentage grading by the AA. The double accolade follows the largest refurbishment programme in the hotel's 125 year
New pensions rules coming into force today will put ethical investment at the top of the agenda, according to leading City accountants PricewaterhouseCoopers. All private sector pension funds will be legally-obliged to consider socially responsible investment
This is just to say a thank you to the Argus for organising the Father's Day competition, which I was fortunate enough to win! My wife and I enjoyed a lovely evening at Donatellos in Brighton. -Michael Melville-Reed, Gardner Road, Portslade
Does anyone know Barry Watts, who used to live in the Fiveways area of Brighton? He worked on the local buses with my late husband and also on the old Southdown Buses. Sylvia M. Funnell (nee Jewell) -Alexandra House, 2-6 Pembroke Crescent, Hove
Could anyone give me any information about Gladys Haynes? She was a sister of Ashley Lawrence Haynes and was the post mistress at the Church Road, Hove offices in the 1940s. -Miss P. J. Henderson, Vectis, 53 Upper Lewes Road, Brighton
As it gets closer to revealing which town is to be granted city status, it is beginning to look increasing as if Brighton will be one of the few nominations without a major sports stadium. If Hove residents continue complaining the cricket ground will
Alex Vincent's interest in digging up the past began in 1974 when he was 19 years old. Now, 26 years on, he has made his own contribution to unearthing ancient history by writing a book on Roman roads in Sussex. Mr Vincent's book has been a labour of
A dispute between the management and staff at cleaning firm Sita is being resolved. The news should mean improvements in rubbish collection and street cleaning in Brighton and Hove. There have been constant complaints about some of the services provided
I have had a wonderful response to my plea for local desert recipes. I would particularly like to thank both Sue and Ann for the recipes which I intend to try out. -Michael Robins, Brunswick Square, Hove
Former boxer Chris Eubank is "cashing in on the property boom" by selling-off some of his investments. Two of his properties in Brighton and Hove have gone on the market and are set to make him a small fortune. But his spokesman Mel Goldberg denied rumours
Consultants are likely to find fault with almost anything, which is why they have given the thumbs-down to the proposed Brighton and Hove Albion stadium site at Falmer (Argus, June 28). I am sure the Albion will overcome the latest challenges to the satisfaction
A hospital's casualty department has taken on new staff after patient numbers almost doubled. People visiting Brighton's Royal Sussex County Hospital accident and emergency department have been forced to wait for hours after a sudden influx of patients
The parents of a missing eight-year-old girl today pleaded for help in finding their "little princess". Sarah Payne has been missing for more than 40 hours. Police and volunteers have been combing the countryside but fears are growing for her safety.
Former Albion player Danny Deans is back in club football and building a successful youth academy. Deans, a professional at the Goldstone in the early Eighties, almost lost his life when he fell three storeys onto concrete in Worthing eight years ago.
Tony Blair has emaciated the Civil Service, shown contempt for Parliament and his own Cabinet, created confusion in the Lords and established a dictatorship in all but name. Like Napoleon, he presumably started out as a democrat and metamorphosed into
Young Jon Newell would love to step onto the balcony at Lord's and take the crowd's salute after a nerve-jangling Test match victory. And the 21-year-old from Three Bridges allowed himself a moment to dream as he stood out on the hallowed turf and watched
One salient point appears to have been overlooked in Telscombe's frantic bid to grab £115,000 of Southern Water's money for a cliff-top strip of Telscombe Tye. Why does Southern Water want to spend £115,000 of its customers' and shareholders' money on
Chris Adams scored his 15th one-day hundred as Sussex's batsmen went on the rampage at Northampton yesterday. Adams's superb 100 formed the cornerstone of the Sharks' formidable 260-3 as they overwhelmed Northants by 43 runs to move off the bottom of
The bus driver shortages are obviously having a profound effect on existing drivers. Boarding a bus from Patcham to Brighton recently, the driver informed us the service was free to Churchill Square. I assumed this was an imaginative new scheme to encourage
Does anyone know Barry Watts, who used to live in the Fiveways area of Brighton? He worked on the local buses with my late husband and also on the old Southdown Buses. Sylvia M. Funnell (nee Jewell) -Alexandra House, 2-6 Pembroke Crescent, Hove
The first study of its kind has recently been carried out by the Imperial College School of Medicine in London, which specialises in looking into care of the elderly. This study asked elderly people what were their concerns for the future as they became
Former boxer Chris Eubank is "cashing in on the property boom" by selling-off some of his investments. Two of his properties in Brighton and Hove have gone on the market and are set to make him a small fortune. But his spokesman Mel Goldberg denied rumours
Most youngsters harbour the dream of proudly sporting a Blue Peter badge on their lapel. Ten-year-old Zennor Compton is making her friends green with envy after winning the much sought-after badge and lots more besides in a competition to find the best
The contrast between Wimbledon High School and East Brighton College of Media Arts could not be more marked. In the leafy glades of SW19, pupils have the use of a theatre, swimming pool, sports hall and dedicated centres for music, art, design and technology
The mobile phone represents almost as much menace to our culture as the nuclear bomb. It increasingly assails us from all sides - from inside as well as without. They are pointed at us threateningly like guns in the street. They pollute our pubs. They
Police today praised a man who helped drag a teenage driver to safety after he became trapped in his burning car. The man was walking along Marlborough Drive in Burgess Hill when he spotted the car in flames and leaped into action. The Renault Five had
A Sussex teenager is feared to be among the 15 backpackers killed in a fire at an Australian hostel. Adam Rowland, 19, from St Leonards, was last seen in Childers, Queensland, where he had stopped off while travelling across Australia. It was there where
The parents of a missing eight-year-old girl today pleaded for help in finding their "little princess". Sarah Payne has been missing for more than 40 hours. Police and volunteers have been combing the countryside but fears are growing for her safety.
I would like to reassure Desmond Henley that quality community leisure facilities are at the heart of the plans to rejuvenate the King Alfred site (Argus, June 27). The plans include a brand -new community sports hall equipped for badminton courts, volleyball
Young Jon Newell would love to step onto the balcony at Lord's and take the crowd's salute after a nerve-jangling Test match victory. And the 21-year-old from Three Bridges allowed himself a moment to dream as he stood out on the hallowed turf and watched
Chris Adams scored his 15th one-day hundred as Sussex's batsmen went on the rampage at Northampton yesterday. Adams's superb 100 formed the cornerstone of the Sharks' formidable 260-3 as they overwhelmed Northants by 43 runs to move off the bottom of
The bus driver shortages are obviously having a profound effect on existing drivers. Boarding a bus from Patcham to Brighton recently, the driver informed us the service was free to Churchill Square. I assumed this was an imaginative new scheme to encourage
Mark Robinson is ready to make an emergency dash home as Sussex prepare for the most important week of their season so far. The Sussex bowler's wife Julie is expecting their second baby on Friday and that could mean Robinson heading north from Hove, the
Enjoy coffee? The Worthing Coffee Drinkers' Society welcomes new members of all ages, particularly singles. Informal membership is free and members gather frequently to drink coffee and chat. It is a delightful way to enjoy Worthing's rich variety of
The first study of its kind has recently been carried out by the Imperial College School of Medicine in London, which specialises in looking into care of the elderly. This study asked elderly people what were their concerns for the future as they became
Brighton's oldest nightclub will be closing its doors for the last time when the couple who have run it for the last 24 years retire. John and Pepa Christoforou bought the nightclub, restaurant and pub opposite the Palace Pier in 1976, but now they have
Philip Harding got a real birthday surprise when he won £10,000 on a scratchcard the day he turned 16. The National Lottery Scratchcard was bought for him by his parents, Alison and Richard, because they decided birthday cards were a waste of money. At
Most youngsters harbour the dream of proudly sporting a Blue Peter badge on their lapel. Ten-year-old Zennor Compton is making her friends green with envy after winning the much sought-after badge and lots more besides in a competition to find the best
The contrast between Wimbledon High School and East Brighton College of Media Arts could not be more marked. In the leafy glades of SW19, pupils have the use of a theatre, swimming pool, sports hall and dedicated centres for music, art, design and technology
The mobile phone represents almost as much menace to our culture as the nuclear bomb. It increasingly assails us from all sides - from inside as well as without. They are pointed at us threateningly like guns in the street. They pollute our pubs. They
I do not think the Tories' policy to increase the basic pension by up to £10 will cause inflation (Opinion, June 28). Pensioners are the most thrifty people in our society and do not generally go on wild spending sprees. It is clear from the letter from
Theives caused thousands of pounds' damage when they tried to steal a cash machine from a shop in Selsey. The men struck at about 12.30am on Saturday at Londis, in East Beach Road, by smashing the glass around the machine and using a rope and pick-up
I would like to reassure Desmond Henley that quality community leisure facilities are at the heart of the plans to rejuvenate the King Alfred site (Argus, June 27). The plans include a brand -new community sports hall equipped for badminton courts, volleyball
Rubbish giant Sita appears to be sorting out its problems with staff over different pay and conditions. It's good news for the workers who do a difficult enough job without having to work out whether they are on the same terms and conditions as their
Michels Kuipers has revealed how a career in the Dutch marines equipped him for the challenge of English football. Albion's new goalkeeper served in the Royal Netherlands Marine Corps for four and a half years before joining Bristol Rovers. He believes
Mark Robinson is ready to make an emergency dash home as Sussex prepare for the most important week of their season so far. The Sussex bowler's wife Julie is expecting their second baby on Friday and that could mean Robinson heading north from Hove, the
New recruit Nathan Jones is predicting automatic promotion for Albion. But he admits his move could be a gamble. The Welshman fears his old club Southend will be leading contenders as well. Jones has rejected the offer of a fresh two-year contract from
Eastbourne's five-star Grand Hotel has been named Hotel of the Year by the South East England Tourist Board and given an even higher percentage grading by the AA. The double accolade follows the largest refurbishment programme in the hotel's 125 year
New pensions rules coming into force today will put ethical investment at the top of the agenda, according to leading City accountants PricewaterhouseCoopers. All private sector pension funds will be legally-obliged to consider socially responsible investment
This is just to say a thank you to the Argus for organising the Father's Day competition, which I was fortunate enough to win! My wife and I enjoyed a lovely evening at Donatellos in Brighton. -Michael Melville-Reed, Gardner Road, Portslade
Enjoy coffee? The Worthing Coffee Drinkers' Society welcomes new members of all ages, particularly singles. Informal membership is free and members gather frequently to drink coffee and chat. It is a delightful way to enjoy Worthing's rich variety of
Could anyone give me any information about Gladys Haynes? She was a sister of Ashley Lawrence Haynes and was the post mistress at the Church Road, Hove offices in the 1940s. -Miss P. J. Henderson, Vectis, 53 Upper Lewes Road, Brighton
Brighton's oldest nightclub will be closing its doors for the last time when the couple who have run it for the last 24 years retire. John and Pepa Christoforou bought the nightclub, restaurant and pub opposite the Palace Pier in 1976, but now they have
As it gets closer to revealing which town is to be granted city status, it is beginning to look increasing as if Brighton will be one of the few nominations without a major sports stadium. If Hove residents continue complaining the cricket ground will
Alex Vincent's interest in digging up the past began in 1974 when he was 19 years old. Now, 26 years on, he has made his own contribution to unearthing ancient history by writing a book on Roman roads in Sussex. Mr Vincent's book has been a labour of
A dispute between the management and staff at cleaning firm Sita is being resolved. The news should mean improvements in rubbish collection and street cleaning in Brighton and Hove. There have been constant complaints about some of the services provided
I have had a wonderful response to my plea for local desert recipes. I would particularly like to thank both Sue and Ann for the recipes which I intend to try out. -Michael Robins, Brunswick Square, Hove
Philip Harding got a real birthday surprise when he won £10,000 on a scratchcard the day he turned 16. The National Lottery Scratchcard was bought for him by his parents, Alison and Richard, because they decided birthday cards were a waste of money. At
Consultants are likely to find fault with almost anything, which is why they have given the thumbs-down to the proposed Brighton and Hove Albion stadium site at Falmer (Argus, June 28). I am sure the Albion will overcome the latest challenges to the satisfaction
A hospital's casualty department has taken on new staff after patient numbers almost doubled. People visiting Brighton's Royal Sussex County Hospital accident and emergency department have been forced to wait for hours after a sudden influx of patients
I do not think the Tories' policy to increase the basic pension by up to £10 will cause inflation (Opinion, June 28). Pensioners are the most thrifty people in our society and do not generally go on wild spending sprees. It is clear from the letter from
Theives caused thousands of pounds' damage when they tried to steal a cash machine from a shop in Selsey. The men struck at about 12.30am on Saturday at Londis, in East Beach Road, by smashing the glass around the machine and using a rope and pick-up
Former Albion player Danny Deans is back in club football and building a successful youth academy. Deans, a professional at the Goldstone in the early Eighties, almost lost his life when he fell three storeys onto concrete in Worthing eight years ago.
Tony Blair has emaciated the Civil Service, shown contempt for Parliament and his own Cabinet, created confusion in the Lords and established a dictatorship in all but name. Like Napoleon, he presumably started out as a democrat and metamorphosed into
Rubbish giant Sita appears to be sorting out its problems with staff over different pay and conditions. It's good news for the workers who do a difficult enough job without having to work out whether they are on the same terms and conditions as their
One salient point appears to have been overlooked in Telscombe's frantic bid to grab £115,000 of Southern Water's money for a cliff-top strip of Telscombe Tye. Why does Southern Water want to spend £115,000 of its customers' and shareholders' money on
Michels Kuipers has revealed how a career in the Dutch marines equipped him for the challenge of English football. Albion's new goalkeeper served in the Royal Netherlands Marine Corps for four and a half years before joining Bristol Rovers. He believes
New recruit Nathan Jones is predicting automatic promotion for Albion. But he admits his move could be a gamble. The Welshman fears his old club Southend will be leading contenders as well. Jones has rejected the offer of a fresh two-year contract from
