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On his return from Chequers, we were given a rare sight of Tony Blair carrying his guitar into No 10 Downing Street. I bet his repertoire includes Fiddler On The Hoof. -Mrs Joan Makin Hove

Tony Blair is not too interested in Britain. Soon, we will be a small state within the superstate of Europe. We will no longer be allowed to fly our Union flag - apparently it will be against the law. The Lord Chamberlain is to redefine the role of the

Please, Councillor Bodfish, do not insult the intelligence of the residents of Brighton and Hove with your stupid statement, "We are going to clean up the city and make it a fit place to live in". This alone shows you are fully aware of the abysmally

The 27th annual Penguin International Mixed Hockey Festival was another huge success. Eighty-seven teams, from most of the English counties, Wales, West Germany and the Isle of Wight, contested 227 games at three venues in Worthing. The festival is a

Murray Goodwin has praised the efforts of the Sussex groundstaff after celebrating his Hove debut with a century. The Zimbabwean made 108 against Middlesex in the Benson & Hedges Cup last Friday. That wasn't too much of a surprise con-sidering his

I was pleased to read the memories of Joyce Legge (Weekend, May 6), who appeared at the Hippodrome in 1959 in a show starring the late, dear Harry Secombe. I do miss the lovely shows that used to be put on at the superb Hippodrome. There was also mention

It wasn't just Sussex supporters who enjoyed Bas Zuiderent's maiden century against Hampshire on Monday. The county's in-form batsman has quite a few friends and family back in his native Holland who follow his career and it seems they enjoyed his unbeaten

The Music Room of the Royal Pavilion is a spectacular venue for watching a string quartet. The setting guarantees the whole experience will be special and almost magical. Even walking through the saloon room and into the banqueting hall for an interval

Saxophone player Sarah Field has more than just the luck to possess long legs and blonde hair. She is a performer of great distinction. Teaming up with accomplished pianist Simon Lepper, Field gave a recital of 20th-Century classical music ranging from

Mick Venour (Opinion, May 8) complains about being phoned and asked who he will vote for. I was called by the Tories, who were too ashamed even to say who they were at first. They hid behind their "bring back the farthing" campaign or whatever nationalistic

Having recently spent a period in Bailey ward of Sussex County Hospital at Brighton, I should like to thank the entire staff for their dedication, kindness and efficiency. This includes the paramedics who got me to the hospital and all in the A&E

Don't you think the following is a disgrace and a big slur on our health service, despite Mr Blair's vision of what he has improved in the NHS? A lady, who is more than 80 years of age, extremely ill, in hospital for two weeks, was sent home by public

Matt Bray completed one of his most successful seasons when he and Mark James beat Richard Barrett and Tony Kelly of Hove Legion to win the East Sussex pairs championship. Bray hit a 42 and a 34 to see them into a 3-0 lead before the Hove partnership

This city of ours has two of the most exciting architectural opportunities to come its way for decades, if only those involved have the courage to seize the moment. The first is the site of the rotting, seafront hulk, Embassy Court, which should never

Matt Barnes of Newhaven produced a consistent performance to reach the final of the All England 21 and Under championship at Woking on Saturday. But then he repeated last week's trick and collapsed to a 5-1 defeat in the final against Andrew Norman, who

Brighton and Hove residents have the best gnashers in the country, according to a survey. Research by a mouthwash company showed there was good awareness of dental hygiene in the city. The study coincides with National Smile Week, which starts on Monday

Albion striker Lee Steele is on the transfer list, we can reveal today. Boss Micky Adams has decided Steele's future lies elsewhere following a disastrous debut season for the Seagulls. Adams had high hopes for the Liverpudlian after beating other clubs

Wheelchair tennis ace Kimberley Dell has picked up FOUR national trophies. The 20-year-old from Eastbourne has won the National Association singles and doubles titles at Sheffield. She has also been voted the Association's player-of-the-year and lifted

Many people from Woodingdean travel to Rottingdean - but what has happened to the bus service? A mother with her young daughter arrived at the bus stop in windy Warren Road, Woodingdean, at 7.35pm on a Friday evening to travel to Rottingdean. Eventually

Further to the letter from a Queens Park resident regarding flat fares on buses, I was somewhat disappointed at Roger French's avoidance of answering the question (Opinion Extra, April 26). I live in Hove and now find it cheaper for my husband and I to

I am unaccustomed to responding to scurrilous remarks and vilification from a person whose command of the English language is exemplified by his description of a New Zealand Christian gentleman as a "Kiwi geezer" and "religious nut" (Opinion, May 4).

I was appalled Tony Blair decided to make his election announcement and speech from a school. As acknowledged by all the media, it was a totally stage-managed and choreographed performance dreamt up by the Labour spin doctors. It was an election speech

When are we getting our trees back? The recent £3 million road improvements on the A27 from the Hillbarn to Lyons Way gave the planners a good excuse to destroy some 20-odd trees along the route. There was a weak statement at the time to the effect that

Sussex teams that reach the later stages of the National Village Cricket Competition could find themselves playing skittles, darts, tiddlywinks or bar billiards to progress. Clubs located in areas affected by the Foot and Mouth crisis are being advised

Harry Steer is part of a political dynasty that has provided councillors from three generations. His elevation to become Mayor of Brighton and Hove is a tribute to the whole family as well as to him. His stepmother, Helen, was a well-loved member of Brighton

Brighton and Hove's booming economy is producing problems for thousands of people in the city who are not well off. As the cost of living soars, particularly with rising house prices, they are finding it increasingly hard to make ends meet. The result

I was sickened to see Micky Adams swamped by too many keen fans. He looked scared and worried. How many of these Albion fans went to Gillingham? Not many. Rosemary Ticehurst went to every game at Kent. I heard a man tell JoAnne Goode that many fans were

Haywards Heath can target a top five finish when they make their London One debut next season. That is the verdict of Dave Wattam, who has skippered them to a ground-breaking Two South and Sussex Trophy double. Heath added county honours to the league

I am totally fed up with people carping at JoAnne Goode who, to my mind, is the best of an excellent bunch of Southern Counties Radio presenters. I have listened to local radio since the days of Radio Brighton. In those days, the key attraction was local

Sussex skipper Chris Adams says he is not surprised that the county's young guns have started firing. Adams and Tony Cottey, the two most experienced batsmen in the side, have been ruled out by injury for the past fortnight, but Bas Zuiderent, Will House

A Rottweiler guard dog turned into a pussy cat after plunging down an ancient well hidden under a kennel. Three-year-old Bow fell down the shaft when the wooden floor of the kennel gave way. The Rottweiler hit an old pump on her way down but escaped death

Through sheer bumbling incompetence by the Albion secretary at the time, Bernard Moore was transferred to Hastings United when the Southern League club only wanted him on loan. At least that is the understanding to this day by Moore who was entrusted

A hero sprang into action and put out a blaze sparked by a powerful bolt of lightning. When father-of-one Bob Gault heard the fire alarm next door he grabbed a fire extinguisher and put out a burning television and video recorder which was filling his

The Mulberry open at Goring, organised by the Worthing club, was won by a visitor to the beach anglers' annual event. It was over five hours and 56 anglers competed. Traditionally regarded as an eel festival, the event was founded on the masses of the

Sussex maintained their position in the National Under-13s Championships. The boys lost 4-2 against Kent and Cheshire but won their Division Two rele-gation dogfight 5-1 against North of Scotland at Aldershot. Khalil Kasparis (Worthing) scored an impressive

Wintons Fishery at Burgess Hill has a reputation for big catfish and carp but hardly ever more than one or two at a time. However, Poole angler Stephen Kidds visit to the fishery saw him land not only his first ever catfish but by the end of the session

An eighty-year-old could face an eight-year-old at The Green Summer Series tournament. They are in the LTA Ratings event in which competitors play a round-robin with players of similar age and ability, with the winners progressing to a knockout. Eileen

Former Sussex 400 metre hurdles champion Howard Moscrop created British League history on his return to Sussex for a Division Four match. Twenty-five years after winning his first British League race he was again victorious as he notched up his 65th appearance

It was a family affair at Newhaven as the club increased membership by 50 per cent thanks to the LTA's Play Tennis initiative. Secretary Bob Jackson revealed his grandson Nathan, ten, and wife Joy had joined along with Nathan's dad David. Jackson claimed

As far as traditional medicine is concerned, cancer sufferer Lucy Pitt is dying. But Lucy, 38, who is married with two young daughters, believes alternative therapies have kept her alive. Paying for them is draining the family finances and relatives are

Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott was jostled and heckled as he hit the campaign trail in Hove. More than 50 placard-waving protesters surrounded Mr Prescott as he spoke in George Street yesterday. Animal rights activists joined local Tory supporters

Bognor boss Jack Pearce has revealed three of his key midfielders asked to come off midway through their Senior Cup final defeat by Lewes. Michael and David Birmingham and Guy Rutherford all said they were unable to continue as they struggled with injuries

Billy Smith is searching for muscle up front to lead Crawley's Premier Division assault next season. Reds finished 11th after their 2-1 defeat against Newport County, when victory would have seen them complete their best-ever season with a final position

Smuggling has rocketed since the relaunch of cross-Channel ferry services from Sussex. Newsagents, pubs and off-licences have reported a huge drop in business with one newsagent claiming losses of £400 a week. Alcohol and cigarette sellers said trade

An armed robber shot a guard during a security van raid, a court heard. John Dunlop, 43, of Hove, shot Anthony Holloway in the leg after the Securicor guard refused to hand over a cash box containing £25,000, the Old Bailey heard. The court heard Dunlop

Our story about the threat to the famous Dome Theatre organ struck a major chord with readers and prompted a save of nostalgia. Tuesday at the Dome was a special occasion for generations of Brightonians. Before the advent of rock 'n' roll, thousands of

I would like to thank everybody who sent old Co-op and Green Shield stamps to us to help with our fund-raising efforts. The response was fantastic and will enable us to buy many raffle and tombola prizes. We are still happy to accept these stamps if anybody

In my younger days, we fed our animals leftovers from our dinners, such as mashed potatoes, chopped-up meat, veg and gravy. They thrived on it and lived a long life. It was better and cheaper than all the canned animal food put together. If it was good

On his return from Chequers, we were given a rare sight of Tony Blair carrying his guitar into No 10 Downing Street. I bet his repertoire includes Fiddler On The Hoof. -Mrs Joan Makin Hove

Kelvin Tatum was disappointed to miss out on the chance to ride again for Eagles. The world long-track champion from Horsham was geared up for action in this weekend's cup double-header against Oxford. After terms had been agreed for Tatum to help out

Please, Councillor Bodfish, do not insult the intelligence of the residents of Brighton and Hove with your stupid statement, "We are going to clean up the city and make it a fit place to live in". This alone shows you are fully aware of the abysmally

Stefan Andersson and Martin Dugard will bury the hatchet this weekend in a common cause. Fighting for East-bourne Eagles. The Swedish star linked up with Eagles this week for the first time since the bust-up with the Sussex squad's skipper which rocked

The 27th annual Penguin International Mixed Hockey Festival was another huge success. Eighty-seven teams, from most of the English counties, Wales, West Germany and the Isle of Wight, contested 227 games at three venues in Worthing. The festival is a

Murray Goodwin has praised the efforts of the Sussex groundstaff after celebrating his Hove debut with a century. The Zimbabwean made 108 against Middlesex in the Benson & Hedges Cup last Friday. That wasn't too much of a surprise con-sidering his

I was pleased to read the memories of Joyce Legge (Weekend, May 6), who appeared at the Hippodrome in 1959 in a show starring the late, dear Harry Secombe. I do miss the lovely shows that used to be put on at the superb Hippodrome. There was also mention

If Festivals are supposed to inspire, then Brighton Festival's outing to Glyndebourne inspired in spades. Mind you, the Alban Berg Quartet have had 30 years experience of music making from which to inspire, and they are the masters. The music played was

Hard-to-miss in Preston Park is the imposing, giant blue canvas covered in Union Jacks and home to the members of the Cottle and Austen - Animal Free - Electric Circus. It's 30 years since the first Cottle and Austen circus had its modest beginnings in

Liberal Democrat MP Norman Baker today defended Labour activists who face dismissal for urging supporters to vote tactically. Mr Baker said he would lose his Lewes seat without the support of Labour voters. The activists have urged Labour supporters to

Having recently spent a period in Bailey ward of Sussex County Hospital at Brighton, I should like to thank the entire staff for their dedication, kindness and efficiency. This includes the paramedics who got me to the hospital and all in the A&E

On Monday, April 12, Mummy took us to school. The day took a turn for the worse when our house was hit by an aeroplane. Now the dust has settled and life regains some form of normality, we would like to say a big thank you to all the emergency services

Politics is in the blood of Harry Steer, who was yesterday sworn in as Mayor of Brighton and Hove. His father was a well-known left-wing activist in Brighton who helped house homeless people after the war. His stepmother, Helen, was a councillor and so

This city of ours has two of the most exciting architectural opportunities to come its way for decades, if only those involved have the courage to seize the moment. The first is the site of the rotting, seafront hulk, Embassy Court, which should never

The number of patients waiting to be admitted into NHS hospitals in Sussex has fallen. In the East Sussex Brighton and Hove Health Authority area 18,136 are waiting for treatment compared with 18,664 last year. In West Sussex the figure is 18,837, compared

Matt Barnes of Newhaven produced a consistent performance to reach the final of the All England 21 and Under championship at Woking on Saturday. But then he repeated last week's trick and collapsed to a 5-1 defeat in the final against Andrew Norman, who

More than 90 firefighters battled a major blaze in Ashdown Forest yesterday. Eight fire crews from East Sussex and three from West Sussex fought the fire at the Mid Sussex beauty spot. A member of the public called to say the blaze had broken out around

Many people from Woodingdean travel to Rottingdean - but what has happened to the bus service? A mother with her young daughter arrived at the bus stop in windy Warren Road, Woodingdean, at 7.35pm on a Friday evening to travel to Rottingdean. Eventually

I am unaccustomed to responding to scurrilous remarks and vilification from a person whose command of the English language is exemplified by his description of a New Zealand Christian gentleman as a "Kiwi geezer" and "religious nut" (Opinion, May 4).

During the last sunny bank holiday, it was lovely to see my two daughters (aged four and six) having such fun paddling in the sandy, shallow sea water near Brighton's West Pier - that was until I realised right next to the spot I had chosen was a groyne

Hastings Olympian Sean Baldock bids for a hat-trick of titles at this weekend's Sussex Track and Field Championships at Crawley. Baldock was injured when chasing Games champion Michael Johnson in his heat of the 400m at Sydney, and has not raced since

When are we getting our trees back? The recent £3 million road improvements on the A27 from the Hillbarn to Lyons Way gave the planners a good excuse to destroy some 20-odd trees along the route. There was a weak statement at the time to the effect that

Peter Button has left East Sussex National Golf Club. Button, originally chief executive and later chairman, successfully negotiated the purchase and saw it through the first year under new ownership, His role from the beginning as a member of the independent

Harry Steer is part of a political dynasty that has provided councillors from three generations. His elevation to become Mayor of Brighton and Hove is a tribute to the whole family as well as to him. His stepmother, Helen, was a well-loved member of Brighton

Dickie Day's Sidley have a high-noon showdown with Selsey tomorrow at the High Street Ground with a County League double in their sights. Second-placed Sidley need two points from their last two games to overhaul leaders Burgess Hill and win the title

Brighton and Hove's booming economy is producing problems for thousands of people in the city who are not well off. As the cost of living soars, particularly with rising house prices, they are finding it increasingly hard to make ends meet. The result

Crawley fighters Scott James and Ahmed Miah put in star turns for the host club against an Army select team, James, a heavyweight, rounded off the evening with a thrilling victory against Steve Reed (Southwick-Savages) at Bewbush Leisure Centre on Wednesday

Umpires John Maher and Hugh Thomas made a decision during a schools match that would have cricket lawyers arguing. Hurstpierpoint College batsman Joe Andrews required a six off the final ball against Ardingly College to win his side their Langdale Cup

Through sheer bumbling incompetence by the Albion secretary at the time, Bernard Moore was transferred to Hastings United when the Southern League club only wanted him on loan. At least that is the understanding to this day by Moore who was entrusted

A hero sprang into action and put out a blaze sparked by a powerful bolt of lightning. When father-of-one Bob Gault heard the fire alarm next door he grabbed a fire extinguisher and put out a burning television and video recorder which was filling his

Conservationists are furious about plans to demolish a landmark seaside pub in Worthing to make way for housing. A report on plans to demolish The Litten Tree pub, formerly the Wine Lodge, on Worthing seafront has been branded "nonsense" by the Worthing

Sussex maintained their position in the National Under-13s Championships. The boys lost 4-2 against Kent and Cheshire but won their Division Two rele-gation dogfight 5-1 against North of Scotland at Aldershot. Khalil Kasparis (Worthing) scored an impressive

An eighty-year-old could face an eight-year-old at The Green Summer Series tournament. They are in the LTA Ratings event in which competitors play a round-robin with players of similar age and ability, with the winners progressing to a knockout. Eileen

Former Sussex 400 metre hurdles champion Howard Moscrop created British League history on his return to Sussex for a Division Four match. Twenty-five years after winning his first British League race he was again victorious as he notched up his 65th appearance

As far as traditional medicine is concerned, cancer sufferer Lucy Pitt is dying. But Lucy, 38, who is married with two young daughters, believes alternative therapies have kept her alive. Paying for them is draining the family finances and relatives are

Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott was jostled and heckled as he hit the campaign trail in Hove. More than 50 placard-waving protesters surrounded Mr Prescott as he spoke in George Street yesterday. Animal rights activists joined local Tory supporters

An East Sussex woman who died when her motorcycle crashed into a van has been named. Nina Baker, 33, of Pelham Road, Seaford, was riding her Yamaha bike north on Ditchling Beacon, south of Burgess Hill when she hit a Ford Transit travelling in the opposite

Farmers starved sheep and cows to death, leaving their carcasses rotting in fields. Andrew Putticks and Edmund Pilbeam admitted eight counts of causing unnecessary suffering to animals. Eastbourne Magistrates Court heard that when RSPCA officers called

Billy Smith is searching for muscle up front to lead Crawley's Premier Division assault next season. Reds finished 11th after their 2-1 defeat against Newport County, when victory would have seen them complete their best-ever season with a final position

Southwick gained promotion without kicking a ball this week but triumphant manager Geoff Pook may not be at the helm when they start life in Division One next season. The Wickers were promoted on Tuesday when their next opponents Lingfield withdrew from

An armed robber shot a guard during a security van raid, a court heard. John Dunlop, 43, of Hove, shot Anthony Holloway in the leg after the Securicor guard refused to hand over a cash box containing £25,000, the Old Bailey heard. The court heard Dunlop

Our story about the threat to the famous Dome Theatre organ struck a major chord with readers and prompted a save of nostalgia. Tuesday at the Dome was a special occasion for generations of Brightonians. Before the advent of rock 'n' roll, thousands of

Liberal Democrat MP Norman Baker today defended Labour activists who face dismissal for urging supporters to vote tactically. Mr Baker said he would lose his Lewes seat without the support of Labour voters. The activists have urged Labour supporters to

Police have launched a new appeal for people who witnessed a pub brawl. About 40 people were involved in a fight that led to police deciding to order staff at The Slurping Toad pub in Chichester to close early. More than 20 officers and two dog handlers

Power station bosses have warned beach users to stay away from a water outfall because they could be swept out to sea. The concrete pipe is used to discharge cooling water from the new £200 million Shoreham power station. Hundreds of gallons of water

In my younger days, we fed our animals leftovers from our dinners, such as mashed potatoes, chopped-up meat, veg and gravy. They thrived on it and lived a long life. It was better and cheaper than all the canned animal food put together. If it was good

If Labour Councillor Francis Tonks thinks the rise in house prices will result in essential service workers such as police and teachers not being able to afford to buy houses in the area, shouldn't he ask his Labour prime minister to increase their salaries

Brighton Bears have been advised to take a look at Vandale Thomas as they build for next season. The 6ft 4ins guard from New Orleans led all scorers with 31 points as Worthing Thunder suffered Wembley heartbreak. Thunder fans fear the 83-77 defeat to

Tony Blair is not too interested in Britain. Soon, we will be a small state within the superstate of Europe. We will no longer be allowed to fly our Union flag - apparently it will be against the law. The Lord Chamberlain is to redefine the role of the

The scenes of "Fagin's Den" (Argus, May 3) seemed to be there to shock people. Private residential landlords in Brighton and Hove, Worthing, Eastbourne and, especially, Hastings have to put up with this sort of pressure, humiliation and financial deprivation

Over the years, I have obtained many bargains from the very numerous spring, summer, autumn, winter and other sales that take place regularly. I normally scan the advertisements with great enthusiasm but the Hanningtons' advert (Argus, May 4) for its

West Hove is the sort of club where the welcome mat never wears out and the friendly atmosphere is infectious. That was certainly the reputation it had before the enforced location change to the present address at Church Farm where the tenth anniversary

Appeals such as "Give blood to save lives" (Argus May 8) always, if you'll pardon the pun, make my blood boil. A few years ago, I queued up on a hot summer's day outside a Blood Donor Service van, a little apprehensive, but very much wanting to make my

It has been quite a week for fast bowler James Kirtley. The 26-year-old led Sussex to three wins out of three in the Benson and Hedges Cup, rounding off a successful campaign by taking the second hat-trick of his county career in Monday's 60 run win over

It wasn't just Sussex supporters who enjoyed Bas Zuiderent's maiden century against Hampshire on Monday. The county's in-form batsman has quite a few friends and family back in his native Holland who follow his career and it seems they enjoyed his unbeaten

It may have taken a long time to get going but I see some of the politicians have lost none of their enthusiasm. Perhaps it's just where I circulate but I keep running into Tories everywhere. On Saturday, in the Children's Parade that opened Brighton

I am very distressed by the state of the Conservative Party nationally. In a democracy one needs to have a strong such party for axiomatic reasons. However, a party that is living with a 19th-Century mentality, which fears inevitable change - whether

The Music Room of the Royal Pavilion is a spectacular venue for watching a string quartet. The setting guarantees the whole experience will be special and almost magical. Even walking through the saloon room and into the banqueting hall for an interval

Saxophone player Sarah Field has more than just the luck to possess long legs and blonde hair. She is a performer of great distinction. Teaming up with accomplished pianist Simon Lepper, Field gave a recital of 20th-Century classical music ranging from

The Audience at the Theatre Royal had an added bonus. La Traviata was billed to be sung in English but was suddenly switched to the Italian, following a replacement baritone who only knew the role in the original language. The announcement was greeted

As I worked for the TGWU as a stores administrator between 1984 and 1996, I was particularly interested to read Roy Hilliard's bemusement at Bill Morris's frequent use of the word "black" (Opinion, May 7). In fact, when Mr Morris was originally elected

I agree with L Eldridge (Opinion, May 2) that man can be one of the worst enemies of our wild birds. This is the time of year when birds are either building nests or already rearing fledglings. This nesting time clashes with "man the gardener", particularly

A couple wed in a pod of the London Eye. 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 cards, magazine illustrations and

Mick Venour (Opinion, May 8) complains about being phoned and asked who he will vote for. I was called by the Tories, who were too ashamed even to say who they were at first. They hid behind their "bring back the farthing" campaign or whatever nationalistic

Don't you think the following is a disgrace and a big slur on our health service, despite Mr Blair's vision of what he has improved in the NHS? A lady, who is more than 80 years of age, extremely ill, in hospital for two weeks, was sent home by public

Regular readers of this column will notice that neither Chris Chandler's face nor his name are above. That's because he has moved on to pastures new (editing our sister Leader titles), although, if the truth be known, I have been ghost-writing the column

Matt Bray completed one of his most successful seasons when he and Mark James beat Richard Barrett and Tony Kelly of Hove Legion to win the East Sussex pairs championship. Bray hit a 42 and a 34 to see them into a 3-0 lead before the Hove partnership

Brighton and Hove residents have the best gnashers in the country, according to a survey. Research by a mouthwash company showed there was good awareness of dental hygiene in the city. The study coincides with National Smile Week, which starts on Monday

Albion striker Lee Steele is on the transfer list, we can reveal today. Boss Micky Adams has decided Steele's future lies elsewhere following a disastrous debut season for the Seagulls. Adams had high hopes for the Liverpudlian after beating other clubs

A man has been found guilty of possessing a pistol in a series of armed raids on Worthing nursing homes. Daniel Lewis, 21, of Pennyfields, Feltham, Bognor Regis, has already been found guilty of robbery, attempted robbery and stealing a handbag by a jury

Wheelchair tennis ace Kimberley Dell has picked up FOUR national trophies. The 20-year-old from Eastbourne has won the National Association singles and doubles titles at Sheffield. She has also been voted the Association's player-of-the-year and lifted

Further to the letter from a Queens Park resident regarding flat fares on buses, I was somewhat disappointed at Roger French's avoidance of answering the question (Opinion Extra, April 26). I live in Hove and now find it cheaper for my husband and I to

Petworth and Newick were visited by English Bowling Association teams led by president Dennis Grint of Norfolk but neither club could celebrate with a win. At Petworth it was to mark the club's 75th anniversay. The club moved to its present site in Sheepdown

I was appalled Tony Blair decided to make his election announcement and speech from a school. As acknowledged by all the media, it was a totally stage-managed and choreographed performance dreamt up by the Labour spin doctors. It was an election speech

Stefan Andersson roars back into action for Eastbourne Eagles this weekend. Andersson, who last rode for Eagles in 1998, lines up for the Elite League champions at Oxford tonight and in the return clash at Arlington Stadium tomorrow night. Eagles are

It was third time lucky for Mandy Gooding at the Denton Island finals. Runner-up for the previous two years, she became ladies' champion after a thrilling contest against Rene Taylor. Gooding drew consist-ently to the jack in the first half of the match

Bow, a three-year-old guard dog, had a shock when she went into a kennel and plunged into an old well. The floor of the kennel, positioned above the well at a farm in Nutley, gave way and firefighters had to pull her out. Now they'll have to rewrite the

Sussex teams that reach the later stages of the National Village Cricket Competition could find themselves playing skittles, darts, tiddlywinks or bar billiards to progress. Clubs located in areas affected by the Foot and Mouth crisis are being advised

A woman who claims she was left in agony after an operation performed without permission is taking legal action against a health trust. Barbara Doe says she was admitted to hospital for one night for a routine operation to correct a hammer toe on her

Why all the fuss about the Albion's promotion? Let us not forget that, in fact, they have merely gone from the Fourth Division to the Third, whereas once they were in the First Division (now called the Premier). Renaming First Premier did not raise the

I was sickened to see Micky Adams swamped by too many keen fans. He looked scared and worried. How many of these Albion fans went to Gillingham? Not many. Rosemary Ticehurst went to every game at Kent. I heard a man tell JoAnne Goode that many fans were

Haywards Heath can target a top five finish when they make their London One debut next season. That is the verdict of Dave Wattam, who has skippered them to a ground-breaking Two South and Sussex Trophy double. Heath added county honours to the league

I am totally fed up with people carping at JoAnne Goode who, to my mind, is the best of an excellent bunch of Southern Counties Radio presenters. I have listened to local radio since the days of Radio Brighton. In those days, the key attraction was local

On the day Chris Adams praised Sussex's young guns, a few older hands combined to make sure the county just about held sway against Nottinghamshire at Hove. Even though he still only 25, Robin Martin-Jenkins must consider himself something of an old sweat

Albion's title-winning squad are in action at Crowborough on Sunday to raise money for the 15-month-old daughter of a Seagulls supporter. The Third Division trophy will be on display at Alderbrook for the match on behalf of Elisha Dorrill, who suffers

Sussex skipper Chris Adams says he is not surprised that the county's young guns have started firing. Adams and Tony Cottey, the two most experienced batsmen in the side, have been ruled out by injury for the past fortnight, but Bas Zuiderent, Will House

A Rottweiler guard dog turned into a pussy cat after plunging down an ancient well hidden under a kennel. Three-year-old Bow fell down the shaft when the wooden floor of the kennel gave way. The Rottweiler hit an old pump on her way down but escaped death

The Mulberry open at Goring, organised by the Worthing club, was won by a visitor to the beach anglers' annual event. It was over five hours and 56 anglers competed. Traditionally regarded as an eel festival, the event was founded on the masses of the

Councillors were today expected to abandon plans to provide a new parking centre in a pedestrian precinct. Instead, parking information centres will be provided at two other locations in Brighton and Hove. We can also reveal the proposed date for Brighton

Wintons Fishery at Burgess Hill has a reputation for big catfish and carp but hardly ever more than one or two at a time. However, Poole angler Stephen Kidds visit to the fishery saw him land not only his first ever catfish but by the end of the session

Brett Lomas emerged victorious at the annual bream festival organised by the Bognor Regis Amateur Angling Society. Despite the coastguard predicting up to force six and other forecasts referring to anything between force three to five, the Bognor officials

It was a family affair at Newhaven as the club increased membership by 50 per cent thanks to the LTA's Play Tennis initiative. Secretary Bob Jackson revealed his grandson Nathan, ten, and wife Joy had joined along with Nathan's dad David. Jackson claimed

Bognor boss Jack Pearce has revealed three of his key midfielders asked to come off midway through their Senior Cup final defeat by Lewes. Michael and David Birmingham and Guy Rutherford all said they were unable to continue as they struggled with injuries

The search for a missing clergyman is continuing in the area around Newhaven port. Police divers have finished checking the harbour where the Rev Ronald Glazebrook's boat Sulis is moored. The search is now being extended and trained officers will be checking

Rail passengers in Sussex could face strike chaos as thousands of workers are balloted on industrial action. Staff at more than 20 rail firms are to vote on industrial action in a long-running row about the role of guards. The workers involved include

An Eastbourne couple have slammed the sentence handed down to a teenager who tried to rape their ten-year-old daughter. The 17-year-old boy, who cannot be named for legal reasons, was sentenced to three years' community rehabilitation by Lewes Crown Court

Smuggling has rocketed since the relaunch of cross-Channel ferry services from Sussex. Newsagents, pubs and off-licences have reported a huge drop in business with one newsagent claiming losses of £400 a week. Alcohol and cigarette sellers said trade

Stuart Tuck has received double confirm-ation that he was right to go into non-League football. The former Albion defender thought long and hard before signing for Worthing midway through last season. But his massive experience and commitment at the back

A total of almost £3 million in prize money is up for grabs as Goodwood's new season goes under orders next week. The track's traditional three-day curtain raiser gets under way on Tuesday, May 22 and is followed by a further 17 meetings through to September

Hastings and St Leonards' Spring Series came to a climax last Sunday as the Pollard brothers, Shaun and Mark, overcame the challenge of Barry Duck and Simon Terry. Don Bowles won the Laser race with Roy Sandford second while Steve Clark was number one

George Yeoman led home a fleet of 14 Optimists at Chichester Yacht Club. There was Optimist sailing and racing on Sunday for 14 boats and the first six races in the series for the Lady Todd Trophy over Sunday and Monday. The good conditions did give way

I would like to thank everybody who sent old Co-op and Green Shield stamps to us to help with our fund-raising efforts. The response was fantastic and will enable us to buy many raffle and tombola prizes. We are still happy to accept these stamps if anybody

Brighton Bears have been advised to take a look at Vandale Thomas as they build for next season. The 6ft 4ins guard from New Orleans led all scorers with 31 points as Worthing Thunder suffered Wembley heartbreak. Thunder fans fear the 83-77 defeat to

The scenes of "Fagin's Den" (Argus, May 3) seemed to be there to shock people. Private residential landlords in Brighton and Hove, Worthing, Eastbourne and, especially, Hastings have to put up with this sort of pressure, humiliation and financial deprivation

Over the years, I have obtained many bargains from the very numerous spring, summer, autumn, winter and other sales that take place regularly. I normally scan the advertisements with great enthusiasm but the Hanningtons' advert (Argus, May 4) for its

West Hove is the sort of club where the welcome mat never wears out and the friendly atmosphere is infectious. That was certainly the reputation it had before the enforced location change to the present address at Church Farm where the tenth anniversary

Kelvin Tatum was disappointed to miss out on the chance to ride again for Eagles. The world long-track champion from Horsham was geared up for action in this weekend's cup double-header against Oxford. After terms had been agreed for Tatum to help out

Stefan Andersson and Martin Dugard will bury the hatchet this weekend in a common cause. Fighting for East-bourne Eagles. The Swedish star linked up with Eagles this week for the first time since the bust-up with the Sussex squad's skipper which rocked

Appeals such as "Give blood to save lives" (Argus May 8) always, if you'll pardon the pun, make my blood boil. A few years ago, I queued up on a hot summer's day outside a Blood Donor Service van, a little apprehensive, but very much wanting to make my

It has been quite a week for fast bowler James Kirtley. The 26-year-old led Sussex to three wins out of three in the Benson and Hedges Cup, rounding off a successful campaign by taking the second hat-trick of his county career in Monday's 60 run win over

It may have taken a long time to get going but I see some of the politicians have lost none of their enthusiasm. Perhaps it's just where I circulate but I keep running into Tories everywhere. On Saturday, in the Children's Parade that opened Brighton

If Festivals are supposed to inspire, then Brighton Festival's outing to Glyndebourne inspired in spades. Mind you, the Alban Berg Quartet have had 30 years experience of music making from which to inspire, and they are the masters. The music played was

I am very distressed by the state of the Conservative Party nationally. In a democracy one needs to have a strong such party for axiomatic reasons. However, a party that is living with a 19th-Century mentality, which fears inevitable change - whether

The Audience at the Theatre Royal had an added bonus. La Traviata was billed to be sung in English but was suddenly switched to the Italian, following a replacement baritone who only knew the role in the original language. The announcement was greeted

Hard-to-miss in Preston Park is the imposing, giant blue canvas covered in Union Jacks and home to the members of the Cottle and Austen - Animal Free - Electric Circus. It's 30 years since the first Cottle and Austen circus had its modest beginnings in

As I worked for the TGWU as a stores administrator between 1984 and 1996, I was particularly interested to read Roy Hilliard's bemusement at Bill Morris's frequent use of the word "black" (Opinion, May 7). In fact, when Mr Morris was originally elected

I agree with L Eldridge (Opinion, May 2) that man can be one of the worst enemies of our wild birds. This is the time of year when birds are either building nests or already rearing fledglings. This nesting time clashes with "man the gardener", particularly

Liberal Democrat MP Norman Baker today defended Labour activists who face dismissal for urging supporters to vote tactically. Mr Baker said he would lose his Lewes seat without the support of Labour voters. The activists have urged Labour supporters to

A couple wed in a pod of the London Eye. 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 cards, magazine illustrations and

On Monday, April 12, Mummy took us to school. The day took a turn for the worse when our house was hit by an aeroplane. Now the dust has settled and life regains some form of normality, we would like to say a big thank you to all the emergency services

Politics is in the blood of Harry Steer, who was yesterday sworn in as Mayor of Brighton and Hove. His father was a well-known left-wing activist in Brighton who helped house homeless people after the war. His stepmother, Helen, was a councillor and so

Regular readers of this column will notice that neither Chris Chandler's face nor his name are above. That's because he has moved on to pastures new (editing our sister Leader titles), although, if the truth be known, I have been ghost-writing the column

The number of patients waiting to be admitted into NHS hospitals in Sussex has fallen. In the East Sussex Brighton and Hove Health Authority area 18,136 are waiting for treatment compared with 18,664 last year. In West Sussex the figure is 18,837, compared

Petworth and Newick were visited by English Bowling Association teams led by president Dennis Grint of Norfolk but neither club could celebrate with a win. At Petworth it was to mark the club's 75th anniversay. The club moved to its present site in Sheepdown

Stefan Andersson roars back into action for Eastbourne Eagles this weekend. Andersson, who last rode for Eagles in 1998, lines up for the Elite League champions at Oxford tonight and in the return clash at Arlington Stadium tomorrow night. Eagles are

It was third time lucky for Mandy Gooding at the Denton Island finals. Runner-up for the previous two years, she became ladies' champion after a thrilling contest against Rene Taylor. Gooding drew consist-ently to the jack in the first half of the match

During the last sunny bank holiday, it was lovely to see my two daughters (aged four and six) having such fun paddling in the sandy, shallow sea water near Brighton's West Pier - that was until I realised right next to the spot I had chosen was a groyne

Hastings Olympian Sean Baldock bids for a hat-trick of titles at this weekend's Sussex Track and Field Championships at Crawley. Baldock was injured when chasing Games champion Michael Johnson in his heat of the 400m at Sydney, and has not raced since

Bow, a three-year-old guard dog, had a shock when she went into a kennel and plunged into an old well. The floor of the kennel, positioned above the well at a farm in Nutley, gave way and firefighters had to pull her out. Now they'll have to rewrite the

Peter Button has left East Sussex National Golf Club. Button, originally chief executive and later chairman, successfully negotiated the purchase and saw it through the first year under new ownership, His role from the beginning as a member of the independent

A woman who claims she was left in agony after an operation performed without permission is taking legal action against a health trust. Barbara Doe says she was admitted to hospital for one night for a routine operation to correct a hammer toe on her

Why all the fuss about the Albion's promotion? Let us not forget that, in fact, they have merely gone from the Fourth Division to the Third, whereas once they were in the First Division (now called the Premier). Renaming First Premier did not raise the

Dickie Day's Sidley have a high-noon showdown with Selsey tomorrow at the High Street Ground with a County League double in their sights. Second-placed Sidley need two points from their last two games to overhaul leaders Burgess Hill and win the title

Crawley fighters Scott James and Ahmed Miah put in star turns for the host club against an Army select team, James, a heavyweight, rounded off the evening with a thrilling victory against Steve Reed (Southwick-Savages) at Bewbush Leisure Centre on Wednesday

Umpires John Maher and Hugh Thomas made a decision during a schools match that would have cricket lawyers arguing. Hurstpierpoint College batsman Joe Andrews required a six off the final ball against Ardingly College to win his side their Langdale Cup

On the day Chris Adams praised Sussex's young guns, a few older hands combined to make sure the county just about held sway against Nottinghamshire at Hove. Even though he still only 25, Robin Martin-Jenkins must consider himself something of an old sweat

Albion's title-winning squad are in action at Crowborough on Sunday to raise money for the 15-month-old daughter of a Seagulls supporter. The Third Division trophy will be on display at Alderbrook for the match on behalf of Elisha Dorrill, who suffers

Councillors were today expected to abandon plans to provide a new parking centre in a pedestrian precinct. Instead, parking information centres will be provided at two other locations in Brighton and Hove. We can also reveal the proposed date for Brighton

Brett Lomas emerged victorious at the annual bream festival organised by the Bognor Regis Amateur Angling Society. Despite the coastguard predicting up to force six and other forecasts referring to anything between force three to five, the Bognor officials

Rail passengers in Sussex could face strike chaos as thousands of workers are balloted on industrial action. Staff at more than 20 rail firms are to vote on industrial action in a long-running row about the role of guards. The workers involved include

Stuart Tuck has received double confirm-ation that he was right to go into non-League football. The former Albion defender thought long and hard before signing for Worthing midway through last season. But his massive experience and commitment at the back

Southwick gained promotion without kicking a ball this week but triumphant manager Geoff Pook may not be at the helm when they start life in Division One next season. The Wickers were promoted on Tuesday when their next opponents Lingfield withdrew from

A total of almost £3 million in prize money is up for grabs as Goodwood's new season goes under orders next week. The track's traditional three-day curtain raiser gets under way on Tuesday, May 22 and is followed by a further 17 meetings through to September

Hastings and St Leonards' Spring Series came to a climax last Sunday as the Pollard brothers, Shaun and Mark, overcame the challenge of Barry Duck and Simon Terry. Don Bowles won the Laser race with Roy Sandford second while Steve Clark was number one

George Yeoman led home a fleet of 14 Optimists at Chichester Yacht Club. There was Optimist sailing and racing on Sunday for 14 boats and the first six races in the series for the Lady Todd Trophy over Sunday and Monday. The good conditions did give way

Liberal Democrat MP Norman Baker today defended Labour activists who face dismissal for urging supporters to vote tactically. Mr Baker said he would lose his Lewes seat without the support of Labour voters. The activists have urged Labour supporters to

Power station bosses have warned beach users to stay away from a water outfall because they could be swept out to sea. The concrete pipe is used to discharge cooling water from the new £200 million Shoreham power station. Hundreds of gallons of water

If Labour Councillor Francis Tonks thinks the rise in house prices will result in essential service workers such as police and teachers not being able to afford to buy houses in the area, shouldn't he ask his Labour prime minister to increase their salaries