Williams, one of the City's star names in the 1980s, has given more details about the splitting of its fire safety and security businesses. Following the sale for around £925 million of its Yale locks division to Swedish company Assa Abloy, its two remaining
Brighton seems to be rapidly losing the little bookshops which used to be such an enjoyable part of its scene. With the closure of Blackwells, only megastores such as Waterstones and Borders will be left. The secondhand shops are also vanishing. -Graham
My 1984 peppermint green Ford Escort soft-top was stolen recently. It sticks out like a sore thumb and when I reported the theft to Brighton Police I thought it would be found quickly. However, I have been shocked at the level of disinterest shown by
The modern art sculpture proposed for the entrance to the Royal Pavilion in Brighton (Argus, September 16) is a monstrosity and should never be put in such a place of such beauty. How can anyone let this happen? The Pavilion is Brighton's proudest building
How many people have returned their voter registration forms? The basis of any democracy is the right to demonstrate your approval or disapproval of your elected representative and you can only do this effectively through the ballot box. As a Liberal
Jo Goode and Simon Archer grabbed Britain's tenth medal of the Olympic Games when they secured bronze in a heart-stopping clash. It was a first-ever medal in badminton for Britain at the Games and the mixed doubles pair earned it after facing two serves
Sam Barrey always dreamed of flying in a hot air balloon but never booked the trip because she was embarrassed about her weight. Now the 33-year-old from Brighton has finally taken to the skies over Egypt after shedding more than 6st. Sam, of Scotland
A Brighton playwright hopes two of the county's most famous animal welfare campaigners will back his latest controversial work. Brian Behan, of Newark Place, Albion Hill, wants TV scriptwriter Carla Lane and Body Shop founder Anita Roddick to donate £12,000
A massive protest has been voiced against plans to turn a former retirement home for actors into a rehabilitation centre for recovering alcoholics. Brighton and Hove Council has received a barrage of complaints from residents, including many who fear
A man sacked for fighting at work has won his claim for unfair dismissal. Tim Weedon is now trying to persuade his former bosses at Parker Pen, in Newhaven, to give him back his job. Mr Weedon was sacked with colleague Steve Harris after they were involved
So Jim Monks thinks he is a special case by being allowed to live in Preston Park (Argus, September 6)? The park is for recreation, not living in. The people of Brighton and Hove pay council tax, part of which goes towards the upkeep of the park. Office
Has anyone else noticed the rank hypocrisy of the media and government on issues concerning the protection of children? Politicians pledged to clamp down on sex offenders after Sarah Payne's tragic murder. Yet they seem to ignore or close services that
Hamish McKenzie has a vision. He sees this huge, rotting, rusting hulk as an art gallery. For the next two years Hamish, along with any volunteers and experts willing to give a hand to refurbishing this former ferry, will work all available hours to transform
Bryan Childers is right when he says drunkenness and violence will worsen when the new clubs open at Aquarium Terraces (Opinion, September 14). Some time ago, the Argus reported Brighton and Hove Council as saying it would make sure local residents were
A woman plunged to her death after taking a cocktail of drink and drugs, an inquest heard. Caryn Sinden, 36, fell from the seventh to the third floor at Conway Court, Sackville Road, Hove, on June 10. She was found in the third floor walkway with multiple
Ambulances in Sussex coped with 8,500 more emergency calls last year than during the previous 12 months. The surge in the number of 999 calls represents an increase of 6.5 per cent. The number of life-threatening incidents dealt with by Sussex Ambulance
A 93-year-old man watched helplessly as burglars ransacked his home last night. Two thieves smashed a back door at his home in Springett Avenue, Ringmer, shortly after 8pm. The men, both dressed in white, told the pensioner they were police officers and
I read the article on New Steps (Argus, September 6) with interest. I'm back in Brighton after more than 30 years and it's good to see some really excellent initiatives happening here. I hope New Steps goes from strength to strength. What did sadden me
I teach English in Sarajevo and am hoping to forge cultural and educational links between Brighton and Hove and Bosnia and Hercegovina. I would particularly like to create an exchange between my students, aged eight to 18, and people of similar ages in
Thousands of new homes are to be built in West Sussex over the next decade under plans ordered by the Government against the wishes of local people. And when you see what's happening to much of the lovely countryside in the county, it's easy to share
More power to the Sage of Sussex's pedalling! How right Adam Trimingham is about our reliance on cars (Argus, September 14). How pleasant it was during the fuel crisis to enjoy cleaner air and less noise. If nothing else, recent events have taught us
I have always been very open about the purpose of the city bid. In his recent letter, Peter Poole of BASH! dismisses the bid as a marketing ploy. But what's his point exactly? If by marketing the town we can strengthen the economy, increase investment
Sussex have offered fast bowler James Kirtley an extension to his current contract. Kirtley is committed to the county until the end of the 2002 season, but Sussex are anxious to hold on to one of their prized assets and he is currently considering an
Albion's man of the moment Matthew Wicks can become a valuable asset if Micky Adams shows faith in him. Wicks' dad Steve believes his son just needs some stability to realise the potential which once had Manchester United and Arsenal scrapping over his
Albion are demanding compensation from Cardiff for the sudden departure of assistant manager Alan Cork. Cork was contracted to the Seagulls until the end of the season. Chief executive Martin Perry said: "The question of compensation is currently under
A Sussex solicitor has been charged with 44 offences of fraud totalling £77,000. Criminal lawyer Nigel Weller faces charges involving the alleged fraudulent receipt of legal aid payments. Mr Weller, who has offices close to Lewes Crown Court, was charged
Brighton seems to be rapidly losing the little bookshops which used to be such an enjoyable part of its scene. With the closure of Blackwells, only megastores such as Waterstones and Borders will be left. The secondhand shops are also vanishing. -Graham
My 1984 peppermint green Ford Escort soft-top was stolen recently. It sticks out like a sore thumb and when I reported the theft to Brighton Police I thought it would be found quickly. However, I have been shocked at the level of disinterest shown by
The modern art sculpture proposed for the entrance to the Royal Pavilion in Brighton (Argus, September 16) is a monstrosity and should never be put in such a place of such beauty. How can anyone let this happen? The Pavilion is Brighton's proudest building
How many people have returned their voter registration forms? The basis of any democracy is the right to demonstrate your approval or disapproval of your elected representative and you can only do this effectively through the ballot box. As a Liberal
I'm not a football fan. But I am an Albion fan. Although if they go on playing like they did last Saturday against Cheltenham (a bunch of ungentlemanly elbowing, shirt pulling, bad tackling so-and- so's if I might say) then perhaps it will be possible
A shortage of nursing home places is forcing NHS bosses to keep patients on the wards instead of discharging them. Mid Sussex NHS Trust says a significant number of beds are denied other patients each day because of the problem. Kate Honeywell, director
A Brighton playwright hopes two of the county's most famous animal welfare campaigners will back his latest controversial work. Brian Behan, of Newark Place, Albion Hill, wants TV scriptwriter Carla Lane and Body Shop founder Anita Roddick to donate £12,000
How arrogant of assistant director of services Gary Thurston to suggest David Wells and other motorists should be more vigilant when parking to save wasting council taxpayers' money. I've just learned Brighton and Hove Council has spent £10,000 on clearing
A man sacked for fighting at work has won his claim for unfair dismissal. Tim Weedon is now trying to persuade his former bosses at Parker Pen, in Newhaven, to give him back his job. Mr Weedon was sacked with colleague Steve Harris after they were involved
The brother of a man killed outside a nightclub has lodged a formal complaint against Sussex Police. Michael Abatan's solicitor is travelling to London today to deliver the complaint about the force's inquiry into the death of Michael's brother, Jay Abatan
A man sacked for fighting at work has won his claim for unfair dismissal. Tim Weedon is now trying to persuade his former bosses at Parker Pen, in Newhaven, to give him back his job. Mr Weedon was sacked with colleague Steve Harris after they were involved
Hamish McKenzie has a vision. He sees this huge, rotting, rusting hulk as an art gallery. For the next two years Hamish, along with any volunteers and experts willing to give a hand to refurbishing this former ferry, will work all available hours to transform
As a resident living near Telescombe Tye, I was particularly depressed to read Chief Inspector Steve O'Rourke, of Sussex Police, defending the travellers who have settled here. Firstly, they are here illegally and he should be able to do something about
A young woman's scream scared off a sex attacker. The teenager was in Wellington Road, Brighton, at 8pm last night when she was approached from behind. The attacker put one hand round her neck and indecently assaulted her. He fled when she began screaming
A 93-year-old man watched helplessly as burglars ransacked his home last night. Two thieves smashed a back door at his home in Springett Avenue, Ringmer, shortly after 8pm. The men, both dressed in white, told the pensioner they were police officers and
I read the article on New Steps (Argus, September 6) with interest. I'm back in Brighton after more than 30 years and it's good to see some really excellent initiatives happening here. I hope New Steps goes from strength to strength. What did sadden me
More power to the Sage of Sussex's pedalling! How right Adam Trimingham is about our reliance on cars (Argus, September 14). How pleasant it was during the fuel crisis to enjoy cleaner air and less noise. If nothing else, recent events have taught us
Former Zimbabwe batsman Murray Goodwin is Sussex's No.1 target to replace Michael Bevan. The committee met last night to discuss their options after Bevan told them on Tuesday that he would be resting next summer and not returning until 2002 when he completes
I have always been very open about the purpose of the city bid. In his recent letter, Peter Poole of BASH! dismisses the bid as a marketing ploy. But what's his point exactly? If by marketing the town we can strengthen the economy, increase investment
Albion are demanding compensation from Cardiff for the sudden departure of assistant manager Alan Cork. Cork was contracted to the Seagulls until the end of the season. Chief executive Martin Perry said: "The question of compensation is currently under
Work has begun on a multi-million pound scheme to improve bathing water quality at a seaside resort. Southern Water is adding an extra cleaning process at its sewage treatment works in Prince William Parade, Eastbourne, to meet European environmental
Traders are calling for tough new laws to ban drinking in public in Worthing town centre. A town centre meeting last night voted overwhelmingly for a new bylaw to be introduced aimed at cutting the number of drunks on the streets. The Worthing Town Initiative
An investigation has been launched following the discovery of a body near Worthing today. Police were called to the two-storey house in Mayfield Close, Findon, at about 9.30am following a 999 call. Detectives are treating the death as suspicious and inquiries
Relatives have spoken of their grief for a West Sussex man found dead after a road accident. Kevin Shiel, 28, was found in his Vauxhall Astra after an accident on the A27 at Poling, near Arundel, on Saturday morning. Police believe Mr Shiel, of Pelham
A Sussex solicitor has been charged with 44 offences of fraud totalling £77,000. Criminal lawyer Nigel Weller faces charges involving the alleged fraudulent receipt of legal aid payments. Mr Weller, who has offices close to Lewes Crown Court, was charged
A man has been jailed for life for the murder of Karen Heywood, whose body was found at a beauty spot near Arundel. Father-of-two Jarno Cable, 25, of Laurel Grove, Bognor was found guilty of strangling her with his bare hands. The body of Mrs Heywood,
A superstore will only be allowed on the old goods yard at the Brighton station site if it can be shown no alternative site exists for it on London Road. It must also prove it will not adversely affect existing traders on London Road or Open Market and
An artist plans to make an art exhibit out of a boat he has exhumed from the mud. Tomboy appears daily in The Argus and is updated each day on this website. You can see more of Tomboy on www.moontoon.co.uk The Moontoon website also has comic strips, greeting
I'm not a football fan. But I am an Albion fan. Although if they go on playing like they did last Saturday against Cheltenham (a bunch of ungentlemanly elbowing, shirt pulling, bad tackling so-and- so's if I might say) then perhaps it will be possible
Travel on the fast ferry from Newhaven to Dieppe, as I did a few days ago, and you will be hard-pressed to hear a French accent. That's because the ship is full of English people fleeing their homeland to enjoy the gastronomic and other pleasures of France
Police have launched a murder investigation after a man was stabbed to death at an East Sussex holiday spot. The 31-year-old was found dead from multiple stab wounds at Camber Sands Leisure Park at about 4am today. Police descended on the seaside venue
How arrogant of assistant director of services Gary Thurston to suggest David Wells and other motorists should be more vigilant when parking to save wasting council taxpayers' money. I've just learned Brighton and Hove Council has spent £10,000 on clearing
Actress Shirley MacLaine was so touched by a reader's account of his brother Danny's death from Aids, she decided to post it on her personal website. Shirley starred as Aurora Greenway alongside Jack Nicholson in the classic film Terms Of Endearment in
The brother of a man killed outside a nightclub has lodged a formal complaint against Sussex Police. Michael Abatan's solicitor is travelling to London today to deliver the complaint about the force's inquiry into the death of Michael's brother, Jay Abatan
As a resident living near Telescombe Tye, I was particularly depressed to read Chief Inspector Steve O'Rourke, of Sussex Police, defending the travellers who have settled here. Firstly, they are here illegally and he should be able to do something about
A young woman's scream scared off a sex attacker. The teenager was in Wellington Road, Brighton, at 8pm last night when she was approached from behind. The attacker put one hand round her neck and indecently assaulted her. He fled when she began screaming
Anti-terrorist security was stepped up in Sussex today in the wake of last night's bombing of MI6 headquarters in London. Police gearing up for next week's Labour Party conference in Brighton launched a series of vehicle checks throughout Sussex. Senior
A plot to smuggle 25 illegal immigrants into Sussex ended in failure yesterday after a police chase. The 22 men and three women were spotted jumping from the back of a lorry minutes after it left Newhaven port. Officers with tracker dogs and helicopter
Former Zimbabwe batsman Murray Goodwin is Sussex's No.1 target to replace Michael Bevan. The committee met last night to discuss their options after Bevan told them on Tuesday that he would be resting next summer and not returning until 2002 when he completes
An investigation has been launched following the discovery of a body near Worthing today. Police were called to the two-storey house in Mayfield Close, Findon, at about 9.30am following a 999 call. Detectives are treating the death as suspicious and inquiries
A man has been jailed for life for the murder of Karen Heywood, whose body was found at a beauty spot near Arundel. Father-of-two Jarno Cable, 25, of Laurel Grove, Bognor was found guilty of strangling her with his bare hands. The body of Mrs Heywood,
Williams, one of the City's star names in the 1980s, has given more details about the splitting of its fire safety and security businesses. Following the sale for around £925 million of its Yale locks division to Swedish company Assa Abloy, its two remaining
A superstore will only be allowed on the old goods yard at the Brighton station site if it can be shown no alternative site exists for it on London Road. It must also prove it will not adversely affect existing traders on London Road or Open Market and
An artist plans to make an art exhibit out of a boat he has exhumed from the mud. Tomboy appears daily in The Argus and is updated each day on this website. You can see more of Tomboy on www.moontoon.co.uk The Moontoon website also has comic strips, greeting
Travel on the fast ferry from Newhaven to Dieppe, as I did a few days ago, and you will be hard-pressed to hear a French accent. That's because the ship is full of English people fleeing their homeland to enjoy the gastronomic and other pleasures of France
Jo Goode and Simon Archer grabbed Britain's tenth medal of the Olympic Games when they secured bronze in a heart-stopping clash. It was a first-ever medal in badminton for Britain at the Games and the mixed doubles pair earned it after facing two serves
Police have launched a murder investigation after a man was stabbed to death at an East Sussex holiday spot. The 31-year-old was found dead from multiple stab wounds at Camber Sands Leisure Park at about 4am today. Police descended on the seaside venue
Sam Barrey always dreamed of flying in a hot air balloon but never booked the trip because she was embarrassed about her weight. Now the 33-year-old from Brighton has finally taken to the skies over Egypt after shedding more than 6st. Sam, of Scotland
Campaigners have sent a plea to Horsham District Council not to build an extra 580 homes in their village. The Southwater Action Group has presented council chairman Elizabeth Kitchen with a 110-page document opposing the scheme. The group said the village
Actress Shirley MacLaine was so touched by a reader's account of his brother Danny's death from Aids, she decided to post it on her personal website. Shirley starred as Aurora Greenway alongside Jack Nicholson in the classic film Terms Of Endearment in
High Street, Angmering, is an idyllic spot. Trees sprout from either side of the picturesque country lane, which leads to historic Highdown Hill. Families enjoy the beer garden of the nearby Spotted Cow pub, which backs on to open fields. A few hundred
A massive protest has been voiced against plans to turn a former retirement home for actors into a rehabilitation centre for recovering alcoholics. Brighton and Hove Council has received a barrage of complaints from residents, including many who fear
So Jim Monks thinks he is a special case by being allowed to live in Preston Park (Argus, September 6)? The park is for recreation, not living in. The people of Brighton and Hove pay council tax, part of which goes towards the upkeep of the park. Office
Has anyone else noticed the rank hypocrisy of the media and government on issues concerning the protection of children? Politicians pledged to clamp down on sex offenders after Sarah Payne's tragic murder. Yet they seem to ignore or close services that
Bryan Childers is right when he says drunkenness and violence will worsen when the new clubs open at Aquarium Terraces (Opinion, September 14). Some time ago, the Argus reported Brighton and Hove Council as saying it would make sure local residents were
A woman plunged to her death after taking a cocktail of drink and drugs, an inquest heard. Caryn Sinden, 36, fell from the seventh to the third floor at Conway Court, Sackville Road, Hove, on June 10. She was found in the third floor walkway with multiple
A tribute to the late comic Tommy Cooper is on the cards for his former Sussex home. Eastbourne councillor Gary Potter and the niece of the fez-wearing comedian are behind plans to put up a statue to him in the town. Tommy was a familiar sight in Eastbourne
Ambulances in Sussex coped with 8,500 more emergency calls last year than during the previous 12 months. The surge in the number of 999 calls represents an increase of 6.5 per cent. The number of life-threatening incidents dealt with by Sussex Ambulance
Anti-terrorist security was stepped up in Sussex today in the wake of last night's bombing of MI6 headquarters in London. Police gearing up for next week's Labour Party conference in Brighton launched a series of vehicle checks throughout Sussex. Senior
Relatives have spoken of their grief for a West Sussex man found dead after a road accident. Kevin Shiel, 28, was found in his Vauxhall Astra after an accident on the A27 at Poling, near Arundel, on Saturday morning. Police believe Mr Shiel, of Pelham
A plot to smuggle 25 illegal immigrants into Sussex ended in failure yesterday after a police chase. The 22 men and three women were spotted jumping from the back of a lorry minutes after it left Newhaven port. Officers with tracker dogs and helicopter
I teach English in Sarajevo and am hoping to forge cultural and educational links between Brighton and Hove and Bosnia and Hercegovina. I would particularly like to create an exchange between my students, aged eight to 18, and people of similar ages in
Thousands of new homes are to be built in West Sussex over the next decade under plans ordered by the Government against the wishes of local people. And when you see what's happening to much of the lovely countryside in the county, it's easy to share
Sussex have offered fast bowler James Kirtley an extension to his current contract. Kirtley is committed to the county until the end of the 2002 season, but Sussex are anxious to hold on to one of their prized assets and he is currently considering an
Albion's man of the moment Matthew Wicks can become a valuable asset if Micky Adams shows faith in him. Wicks' dad Steve believes his son just needs some stability to realise the potential which once had Manchester United and Arsenal scrapping over his
A burial ground crisis in Burgess Hill is on the way to being solved. Councillors last night approved an extra site for the town, which is running out of burial space. It will be at Nightingale Meadows, near London Road. The site was approved by Mid Sussex
