I was astounded to read (Argus, July 6) that Brighton and Hove city councillors have claimed a 40 per cent increase in allowances and expenses for 2000-2001. I would like to know what they do to deserve this huge increase apart from arguing among themselves
I read with dismay (Argus, July 10) the Penny Arcade is in danger of closing because of lack of funds. It will be a great shame if these old penny machines are lost forever. They are part of the City of Brighton and Hove's heritage. The younger generation
Edward Kennett goes for gold next week when he takes on the best young riders in the world. The 14-year-old Eastbourne whizz-kid will be competing in the inaugural FIM individual youth gold trophy at Vojens in Denmark. The event, effectively the world
The RSPB should be ashamed of itself for suggesting a herring gull with chicks in its nest should be shot because it had the audacity to defend its young in the only way it knew how. As distressing as it was for Grace Amos (and I really do feel for her
Horse owners fear a slasher could be stalking their animals after two were found with knife wounds. The horses in a field at Bost Hill, Findon, near Worthing, were found terrified and with open wounds across their bodies on Saturday morning. Owners Jane
Batsman Murray Goodwin is all for new experiences in his chosen profession. But he admitted conditions in Manchester caught him very much by surprise as Sussex bowed out of the C & G Trophy this week. Goodwin opened Sussex's innings after they had
A few bracing runs up Beachy Head have helped Mike Yardy scale new heights in the demanding world of professional cricket. Yardy's form has been following a steep upward gradient in the first half of the season and the latest indication came during the
I, too, have been dive-bombed by protective seagulls. We have one who has nested on our roof and has hatched three young. Can everyone tell me how long between hatching and fledging? Our nest has been built by the solar panels and the babies have pulled
I, too, think it is high time something was done about the large number of seagulls. Brighton's North Laine area is full of them screaming and swooping all around. It is impossible to sit quietly on your patio. It's frightening too. As for the chewed-up
A gang of thieves made off with a garden shed but left behind its contents. The gang members were not interested in the lawnmower, bed frame and kitchen sink stored inside. They carefully packed them in an old car standing in the driveway to protect them
In reply to Rod Ackers (Opinion, July 6), seagulls are as much God's creatures as the beloved "robin red-breasts" on our Christmas cards. As Mr Ackers rightly states, gulls are seabirds. Unfortunately, much of their natural habitat has been taken by we
How about this for an efficient NHS? I received a phone call at noon from a surgeon's secretary, asking me whether I had forgotten my appointment to go to Southlands Hospital for a minor operation. "No," said I, "I have no knowledge of an appointment.
I suspect Sue Hodson (Opinion, July 10) of nit-picking about "Labour women" because she cannot find anything else wrong with my letter about the Bulger case. I did not mean Labour women in general but the type I defined in a recent letter as seeming to
After reading "Fast track to gold glory" (Argus, July 11), may I heartily congratulate The Argus sports staff on their excellent coverage of all school/youth reports to date this year. How about a mention of the medals and results in Voice Of The Argus
Jimmy Somerville and runners-up from the hit TV series Popstars are among the acts performing at this year's Pride gay festival in Brighton. Pride in Brighton and Hove is one of the biggest gay and lesbian events in the UK and organisers predict this
I am indebted to Louisa Brooke for giving me the chance to inform you about the latest improvements to The Argus. Louisa was disappointed to buy last Saturday's paper and find no mention of the party on the beach the previous night or the reason for the
A driver ran off when his car overturned after smashing into parked cars. The man was driving in Stanford Avenue, Brighton, yesterday when the collision occurred, causing substantial damage to all the vehicles involved. The driver's car flipped on to
Spitting, foul-mouthed, petulant and aggressive - local youngsters again? No, the darling of Wimbledon, Goran Ivanisevic. Magnificent tennis player, appalling role model. -William Fraser, Hailsham
Hastings are urging Sussex to take a closer look at the talents of John Morgan. The 23-year-old strike bowler impressed by taking two wickets and running out Jack Russell during ten economical overs in the Board XI's defeat to Gloucestershire in the C
Comedians mention them and everyone laughs. Nice people never mention them. I do, because I feel I should. On a recent visit to the Royal Sussex County Hospital for treatment of the unmentionable "piles", I lay in a position not to be recommended, having
There is a certain irony in the juxtaposition of the first two letters in Wednesday's Opinion (July 11). Peter Fletcher pleads for more consideration for others, while David Allen argues for his right to "nip into the local shop for a packet of cigarettes
Trainer Lydia Richards is determined to follow up her first ever winner on her local course at the Glorious Goodwood meeting next month. She has targeted the William Hill Mile on August 2 as the objective for Brilliant Red, the best flat race horse in
Chichester's Rod Jamieson, Vic Mitchell, Ricky Hobbs and Robert Adams fought a rearguard action for 20 ends in the Sussex fours quarter-finals at Lindfield. They then turned the tables on Lewes' Don Cager, Jack Kellary, Mike Marshall and Alex Parsons
I am a resident of Brighton and have obtained, after a long waiting period, a resident's parking permit at a cost of £80. This allows me to park in any resident's space within Zone C, which comprises the area between Edward Street, Madeira Drive, the
Paul Fairminer won the Sussex Mid-Age Championship and broke the amateur course record within a few days of taking over as director of golf at Cowdray Park. The event that attracted 29 entries is for over-35s and Farminer, 38, a three- handicapper at
Boarding schools in Sussex are seeing a big rise in applications for places from children despite the considerable cost to their parents. Problems in the state sector and increased prosperity are two of the reasons. The third is the popularity of the
Councillor Ken Bodfish states (Opinion, July 5) the new parking is not a money-making scheme but is to prevent bad parking and corner parking. He's using a club hammer to crack a nut. If he had continued to use traffic wardens in conjunction with the
War veteran Don Higgins owes his sight to a clinic in the German town he helped capture more than 50 years ago. Mr Higgins, 77, is one of the first fed-up patients to lead a new British invasion of Germany, dodging Britain's lengthy NHS waiting lists.
It is about time a pyramid system was introduced in Sussex. Crawley Eagles are again playing their fixtures in the West Sussex League and thrashing all-comers - yet they have failed in their last two bids to be elected into the Sussex Invitation League
Having recently been forced to apply for a resident's parking permit, I have been watching the progress of this scheme with great interest. After all, I now have measurable financial input into the scheme and want to see I get my money's worth. I notice
The sky's the limit for Joonas Kylmakorpi after last night's stunning show in front of the TV cameras at Arlington Stadium. The Flying Finn produced the best performance of his British racing career to spark Eastbourne Eagles to victory over Elite League
Hove Medina batsman Steve Hartridge was out for 99 - but he thought he had already hit a ton. Gutted Steve, 40, played a brilliant innings during Medina's West Sussex League match against Findon but was left red-faced when a miscalculation of four runs
Hastings has suffered a setback following the rejection by the Government of the planned bypass. It is already one of the poorest towns in the South-East and its parlous state is a far cry from 50 years ago when it was one of Britain's top five resorts
With regards to the new parking scheme being implemented in Hove, a recently-returned correspondence from the transportation engineers has left myself and others completely baffled. A questionnaire had been delivered to all properties in the area and,
Umer Rashid struck a splendid unbeaten 192 to enable Sussex 2nd XI to set Northamptonshire a formidable victory target in the championship match at Northampton. Rashid rattled 22 fours and seven sixes in his fluent 251-ball innings as Sussex declared
Steve O'Reilly could not have asked for a better result when he took a side north for the first time. The Crawley Jets player/coach scored two tries and piled up 18 points as his side battled through 22-19 at Rotherham Giants to put themselves back on
Oli Ferns must be the unluckiest batsman. The Palmers No.3, looking for his first-ever century, retired hurt on 98 against West Blatchington a couple of weeks ago. Why? Because he got struck on the head. But Ollie was made up when that disappointment
Sussex's Trophy showdown turned into a two-day non-event in blustery Manchester. But, as the county faced up to another setback in their stuttering limited overs season, they had some justification for believing that the real damage to their C&G Trophy
Sussex are ready to pitch Robin Martin-Jenkins back into the front line as they bid to revive their faltering one-day season. The county were crushed by seven wickets in their C&G Trophy fourth round tie with Lancashire at Old Trafford yesterday.
During Albion's four year spell in the First Division from 1979 to 1983 there were only six teams they failed to beat. Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal were all humbled by the Albion at one stage or another, along with many of the other leading
Teenage wizard Harry Potter may have boosted the popularity of a boarding school. Competition for the 120 subsidised places at Christ's Hospital in Horsham which become available in September was the highest ever. Applications were up 22 per cent on last
Gary Hart wants to be the right man for Albion's Second Division challenge. Hart believes his best position now is as a right winger. The former Stansted high-flier played for the Seagulls as an orthodox striker until boss Micky Adams revised his role
All my articles have started with words such as frustrated, depressed and cheesed off, so far. This one is no different I'm afraid. The elbow is as bad as it has ever been and I'm now awaiting some new treatment referred to as 'Shock Therapy'. I'm hoping
A film-maker has returned from success at Cannes to make a movie celebrating the reopening of a museum and art gallery. Joe Tunmer, 24, of Queen's Park, Brighton, saw his short film, Hospital Food, screened alongside hits including Moulin Rouge at the
Hove residents have talked about little but parking for months and now confusion is reaching fever pitch. Who can park where, what permits are needed, how much they will cost and the fines for parking in the wrong place are the questions people want answers
It has taken more than 40 years to reach a decision on possibly the most hotly-contested transport scheme in Sussex. Transport Secretary Stephen Byers yesterday rejected the multi-million pound western and eastern Hastings and Bexhill bypass schemes for
A leading businessman today predicted the decision to axe the Hastings and Bexhill bypasses would trigger an exodus by firms. Paul Evans, managing director of Marshall Tufflex, one of the town's largest employers, said expansion plans and efficiency were
The Monk at Elphicks continues to produce plenty of big carp and the fishery record for the Specimen Lake has been broken three times in as many weeks. This new fishery at Goudhurst which only opened in March is slowly becoming one of the best carp fisheries
Sussex has been hit by Goran Fever. Goran Ivanisevic's dramatic Wimbledon triumph has seen the County LTA besieged with phone calls from parents. They want their children to become involved in tennis after watching his victory. The Sussex LTA's Nicky
Sam Redd admits she was inconsolable after missing out on a gold medal at the All England Schools Championship. The javelin thrower had been expected to strike gold for Sussex at Exeter but had to settle for bronze after a weekend of problems. Redd had
Martin Lee has carried on from where he left off at Wimbledon with a victory over a player inside the top 100. The 23-year-old from East Preston overcame German Lars Burgsmuller 6-3 6-2 in the Hall of Fame event in Newport, Rhode Island, in the United
A man appeared in court today charged with the attempted murder of a policeman. James Richards, 34, of Willesden, north London, made a five-minute appearance before Worthing magistrates. Richards, a builder, is accused of the attempted murder of PC Gary
Sidley United's defence of their County League title has already hit problems before a ball has been kicked. Key midfielder Adam Day, son of last season's championship winning boss Dickie, is getting married on August 11, the opening Saturday of the new
Worthing expect to unveil a new goalkeeper when Albion visit for a prestigious friendly on Tuesday night. Boss Sammy Donnelly was last night poised to sign James Wastell, released recently by Croydon, to fill his troublesome No.1 slot. Donnelly has also
Veteran Sussex flat racer Brilliant Red will be going for gold at Glorious Goodwood next month. The eight-year-old star of trainer Lydia Richards' Funtingdon yard is targeting one of the big handicaps of the five-day meeting, the Golden Mile. Despite
Lancing Sailing Club's Evening Series had new faces gracing the top three spots. Nearly 30 boats were attracted as weather conditions perked up from the previous Wednesday. The personal handicap system under which the series is run favoured first placed
An insurance clerk who never left home and died in his late parents' modest bungalow has left almost £700,000 to charities in his will. Jeremy Flegg died in the Royal Marsden Hospital earlier this year after a short battle with leukaemia. Mr Flegg, who
I read with dismay (Argus, July 10) the Penny Arcade is in danger of closing because of lack of funds. It will be a great shame if these old penny machines are lost forever. They are part of the City of Brighton and Hove's heritage. The younger generation
Kelvin Tatum finished second in the opening Grand Prix round of the world long track championship in Germany. The Horsham star was beaten in the final at Parchim by Gerd Riss, of Germany, with another home rider, Bernd Deiner in third place. It means
Once again, the majestic seagull is vilified for doing what comes naturally to parents of any species - protecting its young. The frenzy whipped up by people for the seagull in Seaford to be killed comes as no surprise because, far from being a country
Edward Kennett goes for gold next week when he takes on the best young riders in the world. The 14-year-old Eastbourne whizz-kid will be competing in the inaugural FIM individual youth gold trophy at Vojens in Denmark. The event, effectively the world
Sussex have the perfect chance to get their Norwich Union League campaign up and running at last when day/night action returns to Hove on Monday. Chris Adams' men are languishing in the Second Division's bottom three with just two wins to their credit
The RSPB should be ashamed of itself for suggesting a herring gull with chicks in its nest should be shot because it had the audacity to defend its young in the only way it knew how. As distressing as it was for Grace Amos (and I really do feel for her
Horse owners fear a slasher could be stalking their animals after two were found with knife wounds. The horses in a field at Bost Hill, Findon, near Worthing, were found terrified and with open wounds across their bodies on Saturday morning. Owners Jane
Batsman Murray Goodwin is all for new experiences in his chosen profession. But he admitted conditions in Manchester caught him very much by surprise as Sussex bowed out of the C & G Trophy this week. Goodwin opened Sussex's innings after they had
I am becoming extremely concerned by the proliferation of seagulls. The time is fast coming for Brighton and Hove City Council to seriously address the problem of these constantly-growing colonies that are now populating large areas in Brighton and Hove
I, too, have been dive-bombed by protective seagulls. We have one who has nested on our roof and has hatched three young. Can everyone tell me how long between hatching and fledging? Our nest has been built by the solar panels and the babies have pulled
I, too, think it is high time something was done about the large number of seagulls. Brighton's North Laine area is full of them screaming and swooping all around. It is impossible to sit quietly on your patio. It's frightening too. As for the chewed-up
A gang of thieves made off with a garden shed but left behind its contents. The gang members were not interested in the lawnmower, bed frame and kitchen sink stored inside. They carefully packed them in an old car standing in the driveway to protect them
Jimmy Somerville and runners-up from the hit TV series Popstars are among the acts performing at this year's Pride gay festival in Brighton. Pride in Brighton and Hove is one of the biggest gay and lesbian events in the UK and organisers predict this
A wobbly front tooth and a dose of chickenpox almost ended Sophie Graham's starring role in a television advert. Sophie, eight, is the child who opens the new BT advert, asking an audience in a huge stadium: "What is the name of the indent above my lip
I am indebted to Louisa Brooke for giving me the chance to inform you about the latest improvements to The Argus. Louisa was disappointed to buy last Saturday's paper and find no mention of the party on the beach the previous night or the reason for the
Mercifully, Beijing is many thousands of miles away from Brighton. But that should not stop us caring and caring ferociously, about a decision being taken by the International Olympic Committee today about choosing Beijing as the venue for the 2008 Olympic
War veteran Don Higgins owes his sight to a clinic in the German town he helped capture more than 50 years ago. Mr Higgins, 77, is one of the first fed-up patients to lead a new British invasion of Germany, dodging Britain's lengthy NHS waiting lists.
The handover of most Sussex train services to a new operator has been delayed. Govia was expected to take over from Connex on July 22, running trains in and out of Victoria and London Bridge and along the Sussex coast. But bureaucrats in Brussels and
All-rounders Intikhab Alam has special incentive to turn on the magic for Sidley this season. The 27-year-old from Lahore is being sponsored for every run he scores and wicket he takes. Intikhab, no relation to the former Pakistan Test star of the same
Frank Sinatra once sang about how fairytales can come true if you're young at heart. Well, Goran Ivanisevic fits into the YAH category given that the Wimbledon champion's father Srdjan says "Goran the man is like Goran the boy". Hans Christian Andersen
Comedians mention them and everyone laughs. Nice people never mention them. I do, because I feel I should. On a recent visit to the Royal Sussex County Hospital for treatment of the unmentionable "piles", I lay in a position not to be recommended, having
Chichester's Rod Jamieson, Vic Mitchell, Ricky Hobbs and Robert Adams fought a rearguard action for 20 ends in the Sussex fours quarter-finals at Lindfield. They then turned the tables on Lewes' Don Cager, Jack Kellary, Mike Marshall and Alex Parsons
Boarding schools in Sussex are seeing a big rise in applications for places from children despite the considerable cost to their parents. Problems in the state sector and increased prosperity are two of the reasons. The third is the popularity of the
Crawley's British super-bantamweight champion Michael Alldis was once turned away by his home town club. Alldis tried to join Crawley Amateur Boxing Club as a 12-year-old but was told there were no places available, his brother John reveals. But Alldis
War veteran Don Higgins owes his sight to a clinic in the German town he helped capture more than 50 years ago. Mr Higgins, 77, is one of the first fed-up patients to lead a new British invasion of Germany, dodging Britain's lengthy NHS waiting lists.
The moaning has already started about the crackdown on parking offences which will start on Monday when Brighton and Hove City Council takes over enforcement from police. It also includes a new controlled parking area in central Hove where there are increasing
Hastings has suffered a setback following the rejection by the Government of the planned bypass. It is already one of the poorest towns in the South-East and its parlous state is a far cry from 50 years ago when it was one of Britain's top five resorts
With regards to the new parking scheme being implemented in Hove, a recently-returned correspondence from the transportation engineers has left myself and others completely baffled. A questionnaire had been delivered to all properties in the area and,
Umer Rashid struck a splendid unbeaten 192 to enable Sussex 2nd XI to set Northamptonshire a formidable victory target in the championship match at Northampton. Rashid rattled 22 fours and seven sixes in his fluent 251-ball innings as Sussex declared
Oli Ferns must be the unluckiest batsman. The Palmers No.3, looking for his first-ever century, retired hurt on 98 against West Blatchington a couple of weeks ago. Why? Because he got struck on the head. But Ollie was made up when that disappointment
I was amazed to see the headline last Friday, "Council pay up 40 per cent" (Argus, July 6). Is this the same totally incompetent Brighton and Hove City Council that has failed to organise a rubbish collection system over several years and has allowed
Sussex's Trophy showdown turned into a two-day non-event in blustery Manchester. But, as the county faced up to another setback in their stuttering limited overs season, they had some justification for believing that the real damage to their C&G Trophy
Sussex are ready to pitch Robin Martin-Jenkins back into the front line as they bid to revive their faltering one-day season. The county were crushed by seven wickets in their C&G Trophy fourth round tie with Lancashire at Old Trafford yesterday.
Among the many links between Albion and Swindon Town are a number of strikers. They include Brian Wade, whose Albion career was short yet significant. Wade played 60 League games for Swindon, helping them to the old Fourth Division title in 1986, but
Albion boss Micky Adams has hit out at the "clamour for designer managers" which has hampered his Premiership ambitions. He is disappointed that his record of success in the Third Division did not warrant interviews for the summer vacancies at his old
Stoke City manager Gudjon Thordarson has a lot riding on this coming campaign after the club's play-off disappointment last season. The Potters were many people's favourites to grab automatic promotion to the first division but instead finished fifth
What savages we sportsmen are. Bowling, batting, fielding, it's all the same. It's nothing more than an excuse to exercise our animal instincts in a way not allowed in normal life. We are hunters. Our prey, rather than raw, animal flesh, is runs, wickets
All my articles have started with words such as frustrated, depressed and cheesed off, so far. This one is no different I'm afraid. The elbow is as bad as it has ever been and I'm now awaiting some new treatment referred to as 'Shock Therapy'. I'm hoping
A film-maker has returned from success at Cannes to make a movie celebrating the reopening of a museum and art gallery. Joe Tunmer, 24, of Queen's Park, Brighton, saw his short film, Hospital Food, screened alongside hits including Moulin Rouge at the
A leading businessman today predicted the decision to axe the Hastings and Bexhill bypasses would trigger an exodus by firms. Paul Evans, managing director of Marshall Tufflex, one of the town's largest employers, said expansion plans and efficiency were
The Monk at Elphicks continues to produce plenty of big carp and the fishery record for the Specimen Lake has been broken three times in as many weeks. This new fishery at Goudhurst which only opened in March is slowly becoming one of the best carp fisheries
Wayne Walter took 40 carp on method feeder for 98lb 13oz as Isfield took on Banstead at Wilderness Lake. Walter's next two club colleagues were Steve Hughes with 66lb 10oz and Alan Phillips with 58lb 14oz as wet conditions graced most of the six-hour
Heroin worth thousands of pounds was discovered in the bend of a drain by police raiding a squalid drugs den. The "significant" find came as the crowning moment of a two-day police operation in a bid to sweep the city of drug dealers and burglars. During
A man appeared in court today charged with the attempted murder of a policeman. James Richards, 34, of Willesden, north London, made a five-minute appearance before Worthing magistrates. Richards, a builder, is accused of the attempted murder of PC Gary
A young woman has won £1.8 million in damages for devastating head injuries she suffered in a car crash after a rock festival. Shahna Thwaites, 22, dreamed of a career in television but was left with a changed personality and severe brain damage after
Worthing expect to unveil a new goalkeeper when Albion visit for a prestigious friendly on Tuesday night. Boss Sammy Donnelly was last night poised to sign James Wastell, released recently by Croydon, to fill his troublesome No.1 slot. Donnelly has also
Veteran Sussex flat racer Brilliant Red will be going for gold at Glorious Goodwood next month. The eight-year-old star of trainer Lydia Richards' Funtingdon yard is targeting one of the big handicaps of the five-day meeting, the Golden Mile. Despite
Lancing Sailing Club's Evening Series had new faces gracing the top three spots. Nearly 30 boats were attracted as weather conditions perked up from the previous Wednesday. The personal handicap system under which the series is run favoured first placed
The local school is a few streets away and all your child's friends are going there from nursery school. Yet your son and daughter have been refused a place because of rigid local education geographical rules. Despite putting reasoned arguments for their
Work is nearing completion on the redevelopment of a former department store. The old Debenhams, in Western Road, Brighton, is being transformed into shops, a restaurant and 21 luxury apartments. The £7.5 million project is due for completion later this
Playing Eastbourne Downs on a clear day puts me in mind of Cagney's explosive exit in White Heat - "top of the world, Ma!" The oil tank blows before Cagney can take a good look but, at the Downs, there is no need to hurry. Just take in the stunning view
Kelvin Tatum finished second in the opening Grand Prix round of the world long track championship in Germany. The Horsham star was beaten in the final at Parchim by Gerd Riss, of Germany, with another home rider, Bernd Deiner in third place. It means
Once again, the majestic seagull is vilified for doing what comes naturally to parents of any species - protecting its young. The frenzy whipped up by people for the seagull in Seaford to be killed comes as no surprise because, far from being a country
Sussex have the perfect chance to get their Norwich Union League campaign up and running at last when day/night action returns to Hove on Monday. Chris Adams' men are languishing in the Second Division's bottom three with just two wins to their credit
I am becoming extremely concerned by the proliferation of seagulls. The time is fast coming for Brighton and Hove City Council to seriously address the problem of these constantly-growing colonies that are now populating large areas in Brighton and Hove
I extend my sincere regret to Grace Amos and hope she is on the mend. My thanks to her and her family for not wanting to see the birds destroyed. I had watched the birds avidly since they came to nest there and witnessed the care and love the parent birds
As residents of the southernmost strip of England, whether we love seagulls or loathe them, we have no choice other than to share our living space with them. They were here long before we were, and probably will be long after global warming has turned
A wobbly front tooth and a dose of chickenpox almost ended Sophie Graham's starring role in a television advert. Sophie, eight, is the child who opens the new BT advert, asking an audience in a huge stadium: "What is the name of the indent above my lip
Mercifully, Beijing is many thousands of miles away from Brighton. But that should not stop us caring and caring ferociously, about a decision being taken by the International Olympic Committee today about choosing Beijing as the venue for the 2008 Olympic
The handover of most Sussex train services to a new operator has been delayed. Govia was expected to take over from Connex on July 22, running trains in and out of Victoria and London Bridge and along the Sussex coast. But bureaucrats in Brussels and
A newsagent has claimed his business suffered after double-yellow lines were painted by mistake outside his shop. Brian Mason, whose shop in The Highway, Moulsecoomb, Brighton, is also a post office and an off-licence, noticed a drop in trade after the
What a treat to read Monday's Argus (July 9) about two major events in our City of Brighton and Hove which both went ahead without incidents. Congratulations to all those concerned in both the Kemp Town Carnival and Norman Cook's Big Beach Boutique, who
All-rounders Intikhab Alam has special incentive to turn on the magic for Sidley this season. The 27-year-old from Lahore is being sponsored for every run he scores and wicket he takes. Intikhab, no relation to the former Pakistan Test star of the same
Frank Sinatra once sang about how fairytales can come true if you're young at heart. Well, Goran Ivanisevic fits into the YAH category given that the Wimbledon champion's father Srdjan says "Goran the man is like Goran the boy". Hans Christian Andersen
Lin Curtis of Norfolk, the Sussex two wood unbadged champion last year, won the singles title during the second week of the Littlehampton open tournament. She had a 21-12 win over club colleague Ann Parsons in the final, having earlier produced superb
Crawley's British super-bantamweight champion Michael Alldis was once turned away by his home town club. Alldis tried to join Crawley Amateur Boxing Club as a 12-year-old but was told there were no places available, his brother John reveals. But Alldis
The moaning has already started about the crackdown on parking offences which will start on Monday when Brighton and Hove City Council takes over enforcement from police. It also includes a new controlled parking area in central Hove where there are increasing
I was amazed to see the headline last Friday, "Council pay up 40 per cent" (Argus, July 6). Is this the same totally incompetent Brighton and Hove City Council that has failed to organise a rubbish collection system over several years and has allowed
Among the many links between Albion and Swindon Town are a number of strikers. They include Brian Wade, whose Albion career was short yet significant. Wade played 60 League games for Swindon, helping them to the old Fourth Division title in 1986, but
Albion boss Micky Adams has hit out at the "clamour for designer managers" which has hampered his Premiership ambitions. He is disappointed that his record of success in the Third Division did not warrant interviews for the summer vacancies at his old
Swindon Town boss Andy King has endured a frustrating summer. A lack of money has prevented King from improving a squad which finished just one place above the relegation zone last season. Frenchman Eric Sabin is the only new name to date and few would
The rise of a new breed of talented young players in Sussex Premier League cricket is having a negative knock-on effect. This as clubs of great tradition are finding it increasingly difficult to fill the large number of administrative posts. In the past
Stoke City manager Gudjon Thordarson has a lot riding on this coming campaign after the club's play-off disappointment last season. The Potters were many people's favourites to grab automatic promotion to the first division but instead finished fifth
What savages we sportsmen are. Bowling, batting, fielding, it's all the same. It's nothing more than an excuse to exercise our animal instincts in a way not allowed in normal life. We are hunters. Our prey, rather than raw, animal flesh, is runs, wickets
Council staff are stepping up their protests against a parking scheme which will cost many of them £10 extra a week. For more than a month, some members of Brighton and Hove City Council have been refusing to bring their cars into work on Thursdays. People
City traders told to use public transport to conduct their business staged a protest by trying to carry their tools to work on a bus. The protest was organised by Chris Naish, a garage mechanic based in Brunswick Street East, Hove. He and his fellow traders
One of Brighton's top tourist attractions is threatening to scale down investment in its site because of a new parking scheme. Hundreds of thousands of pounds are spent each year at the Sea Life Centre on new exhibitions, features and displays to attract
Wayne Walter took 40 carp on method feeder for 98lb 13oz as Isfield took on Banstead at Wilderness Lake. Walter's next two club colleagues were Steve Hughes with 66lb 10oz and Alan Phillips with 58lb 14oz as wet conditions graced most of the six-hour
Heroin worth thousands of pounds was discovered in the bend of a drain by police raiding a squalid drugs den. The "significant" find came as the crowning moment of a two-day police operation in a bid to sweep the city of drug dealers and burglars. During
Michael Birmingham is expecting big things from Bognor after committing himself to the club until the summer of 2005. The popular skipper, already under contract until 2003, has just signed a two year extension on improved terms. The deal commits him
Brighton Kemp Town MP Des Turner has been thwarted in his bid to bring in laws to curb tobacco advertising. Dr Turner has the chance to steer legislation of his choice through Parliament after coming fourth in the Private Members' Bill ballot. His high
A young woman has won £1.8 million in damages for devastating head injuries she suffered in a car crash after a rock festival. Shahna Thwaites, 22, dreamed of a career in television but was left with a changed personality and severe brain damage after
Crawley Town boss Billy Smith has added exciting striker Steve Restarick to his ranks for next season. Restarick, who played for Reds a few seasons ago, has joined the club from Welling United. The 28-year-old former Dover and Chelmsford marksman is sure
Sussex Yacht Club's Inshore Series' Portobello race took place last Sunday with those who opted to watch from the safety of the club bar grateful for their decision. This as the hardy crews received a battering in the testing conditions. Thirteen yachts
The local school is a few streets away and all your child's friends are going there from nursery school. Yet your son and daughter have been refused a place because of rigid local education geographical rules. Despite putting reasoned arguments for their
The Ministry of Defence wants to see shops on the old Preston Barracks site in Brighton. It says the barracks, off Lewes Road, Brighton, should be put forward for retail use in Brighton and Hove City Council's Local Plan. There are already retail warehouses
Work is nearing completion on the redevelopment of a former department store. The old Debenhams, in Western Road, Brighton, is being transformed into shops, a restaurant and 21 luxury apartments. The £7.5 million project is due for completion later this
I was astounded to read (Argus, July 6) that Brighton and Hove city councillors have claimed a 40 per cent increase in allowances and expenses for 2000-2001. I would like to know what they do to deserve this huge increase apart from arguing among themselves
Playing Eastbourne Downs on a clear day puts me in mind of Cagney's explosive exit in White Heat - "top of the world, Ma!" The oil tank blows before Cagney can take a good look but, at the Downs, there is no need to hurry. Just take in the stunning view
A few bracing runs up Beachy Head have helped Mike Yardy scale new heights in the demanding world of professional cricket. Yardy's form has been following a steep upward gradient in the first half of the season and the latest indication came during the
I extend my sincere regret to Grace Amos and hope she is on the mend. My thanks to her and her family for not wanting to see the birds destroyed. I had watched the birds avidly since they came to nest there and witnessed the care and love the parent birds
As residents of the southernmost strip of England, whether we love seagulls or loathe them, we have no choice other than to share our living space with them. They were here long before we were, and probably will be long after global warming has turned
In reply to Rod Ackers (Opinion, July 6), seagulls are as much God's creatures as the beloved "robin red-breasts" on our Christmas cards. As Mr Ackers rightly states, gulls are seabirds. Unfortunately, much of their natural habitat has been taken by we
How about this for an efficient NHS? I received a phone call at noon from a surgeon's secretary, asking me whether I had forgotten my appointment to go to Southlands Hospital for a minor operation. "No," said I, "I have no knowledge of an appointment.
I suspect Sue Hodson (Opinion, July 10) of nit-picking about "Labour women" because she cannot find anything else wrong with my letter about the Bulger case. I did not mean Labour women in general but the type I defined in a recent letter as seeming to
After reading "Fast track to gold glory" (Argus, July 11), may I heartily congratulate The Argus sports staff on their excellent coverage of all school/youth reports to date this year. How about a mention of the medals and results in Voice Of The Argus
A driver ran off when his car overturned after smashing into parked cars. The man was driving in Stanford Avenue, Brighton, yesterday when the collision occurred, causing substantial damage to all the vehicles involved. The driver's car flipped on to
Confidence in the West Sussex economy could be shattered unless more cash is spent on flood defences, according to the county council. The council launched a major review after last winter's widespread flood damage across the county. Now West Sussex is
A £13 million safety scheme for the notorious accident blackspot where a West Sussex teacher died has won important backing. There have been 36 serious crashes on the 12-mile stretch of the A24, south of Horsham, since 1998. The safety scheme would involve
A leading businessman today predicted the decision to axe the Hastings and Bexhill bypasses would trigger an exodus by firms. Paul Evans, managing director of Marshall Tufflex, one of the town's largest employers, said expansion plans and efficiency were
Spitting, foul-mouthed, petulant and aggressive - local youngsters again? No, the darling of Wimbledon, Goran Ivanisevic. Magnificent tennis player, appalling role model. -William Fraser, Hailsham
Hastings are urging Sussex to take a closer look at the talents of John Morgan. The 23-year-old strike bowler impressed by taking two wickets and running out Jack Russell during ten economical overs in the Board XI's defeat to Gloucestershire in the C
A newsagent has claimed his business suffered after double-yellow lines were painted by mistake outside his shop. Brian Mason, whose shop in The Highway, Moulsecoomb, Brighton, is also a post office and an off-licence, noticed a drop in trade after the
What a treat to read Monday's Argus (July 9) about two major events in our City of Brighton and Hove which both went ahead without incidents. Congratulations to all those concerned in both the Kemp Town Carnival and Norman Cook's Big Beach Boutique, who
Lin Curtis of Norfolk, the Sussex two wood unbadged champion last year, won the singles title during the second week of the Littlehampton open tournament. She had a 21-12 win over club colleague Ann Parsons in the final, having earlier produced superb
There is a certain irony in the juxtaposition of the first two letters in Wednesday's Opinion (July 11). Peter Fletcher pleads for more consideration for others, while David Allen argues for his right to "nip into the local shop for a packet of cigarettes
Trainer Lydia Richards is determined to follow up her first ever winner on her local course at the Glorious Goodwood meeting next month. She has targeted the William Hill Mile on August 2 as the objective for Brilliant Red, the best flat race horse in
I am a resident of Brighton and have obtained, after a long waiting period, a resident's parking permit at a cost of £80. This allows me to park in any resident's space within Zone C, which comprises the area between Edward Street, Madeira Drive, the
Paul Fairminer won the Sussex Mid-Age Championship and broke the amateur course record within a few days of taking over as director of golf at Cowdray Park. The event that attracted 29 entries is for over-35s and Farminer, 38, a three- handicapper at
Councillor Ken Bodfish states (Opinion, July 5) the new parking is not a money-making scheme but is to prevent bad parking and corner parking. He's using a club hammer to crack a nut. If he had continued to use traffic wardens in conjunction with the
It is about time a pyramid system was introduced in Sussex. Crawley Eagles are again playing their fixtures in the West Sussex League and thrashing all-comers - yet they have failed in their last two bids to be elected into the Sussex Invitation League
Having recently been forced to apply for a resident's parking permit, I have been watching the progress of this scheme with great interest. After all, I now have measurable financial input into the scheme and want to see I get my money's worth. I notice
The sky's the limit for Joonas Kylmakorpi after last night's stunning show in front of the TV cameras at Arlington Stadium. The Flying Finn produced the best performance of his British racing career to spark Eastbourne Eagles to victory over Elite League
Hove Medina batsman Steve Hartridge was out for 99 - but he thought he had already hit a ton. Gutted Steve, 40, played a brilliant innings during Medina's West Sussex League match against Findon but was left red-faced when a miscalculation of four runs
Steve O'Reilly could not have asked for a better result when he took a side north for the first time. The Crawley Jets player/coach scored two tries and piled up 18 points as his side battled through 22-19 at Rotherham Giants to put themselves back on
Swindon Town boss Andy King has endured a frustrating summer. A lack of money has prevented King from improving a squad which finished just one place above the relegation zone last season. Frenchman Eric Sabin is the only new name to date and few would
During Albion's four year spell in the First Division from 1979 to 1983 there were only six teams they failed to beat. Liverpool, Manchester United and Arsenal were all humbled by the Albion at one stage or another, along with many of the other leading
Teenage wizard Harry Potter may have boosted the popularity of a boarding school. Competition for the 120 subsidised places at Christ's Hospital in Horsham which become available in September was the highest ever. Applications were up 22 per cent on last
The rise of a new breed of talented young players in Sussex Premier League cricket is having a negative knock-on effect. This as clubs of great tradition are finding it increasingly difficult to fill the large number of administrative posts. In the past
Gary Hart wants to be the right man for Albion's Second Division challenge. Hart believes his best position now is as a right winger. The former Stansted high-flier played for the Seagulls as an orthodox striker until boss Micky Adams revised his role
Council staff are stepping up their protests against a parking scheme which will cost many of them £10 extra a week. For more than a month, some members of Brighton and Hove City Council have been refusing to bring their cars into work on Thursdays. People
City traders told to use public transport to conduct their business staged a protest by trying to carry their tools to work on a bus. The protest was organised by Chris Naish, a garage mechanic based in Brunswick Street East, Hove. He and his fellow traders
Hove residents have talked about little but parking for months and now confusion is reaching fever pitch. Who can park where, what permits are needed, how much they will cost and the fines for parking in the wrong place are the questions people want answers
One of Brighton's top tourist attractions is threatening to scale down investment in its site because of a new parking scheme. Hundreds of thousands of pounds are spent each year at the Sea Life Centre on new exhibitions, features and displays to attract
It has taken more than 40 years to reach a decision on possibly the most hotly-contested transport scheme in Sussex. Transport Secretary Stephen Byers yesterday rejected the multi-million pound western and eastern Hastings and Bexhill bypass schemes for
A son who has battled for seven years to prove his father died from asbestosis has failed in an Appeal Court bid to have a full inquest held. Former policeman Albert Terry, who had been exposed to asbestos in his work as an engineer, died in 1994 aged
Sussex has been hit by Goran Fever. Goran Ivanisevic's dramatic Wimbledon triumph has seen the County LTA besieged with phone calls from parents. They want their children to become involved in tennis after watching his victory. The Sussex LTA's Nicky
Sam Redd admits she was inconsolable after missing out on a gold medal at the All England Schools Championship. The javelin thrower had been expected to strike gold for Sussex at Exeter but had to settle for bronze after a weekend of problems. Redd had
Martin Lee has carried on from where he left off at Wimbledon with a victory over a player inside the top 100. The 23-year-old from East Preston overcame German Lars Burgsmuller 6-3 6-2 in the Hall of Fame event in Newport, Rhode Island, in the United
A skateboarder who tried to jump the gap between two buildings broke his ankle and had to be rescued by Eastbourne firefighters. The 23-year-old was lowered to safety on the end of a rope after the bungled stunt on the empty Southern Water building in
Michael Birmingham is expecting big things from Bognor after committing himself to the club until the summer of 2005. The popular skipper, already under contract until 2003, has just signed a two year extension on improved terms. The deal commits him
Brighton Kemp Town MP Des Turner has been thwarted in his bid to bring in laws to curb tobacco advertising. Dr Turner has the chance to steer legislation of his choice through Parliament after coming fourth in the Private Members' Bill ballot. His high
Sidley United's defence of their County League title has already hit problems before a ball has been kicked. Key midfielder Adam Day, son of last season's championship winning boss Dickie, is getting married on August 11, the opening Saturday of the new
A huge search was launched for two young East Sussex girls who disappeared overnight. Thirty officers were drafted in at 9pm yesterday after the families of the youngsters, aged ten and 12, were unable to trace them in Fairlight, near Hastings. Detectives
Crawley Town boss Billy Smith has added exciting striker Steve Restarick to his ranks for next season. Restarick, who played for Reds a few seasons ago, has joined the club from Welling United. The 28-year-old former Dover and Chelmsford marksman is sure
Sussex Yacht Club's Inshore Series' Portobello race took place last Sunday with those who opted to watch from the safety of the club bar grateful for their decision. This as the hardy crews received a battering in the testing conditions. Thirteen yachts
An insurance clerk who never left home and died in his late parents' modest bungalow has left almost £700,000 to charities in his will. Jeremy Flegg died in the Royal Marsden Hospital earlier this year after a short battle with leukaemia. Mr Flegg, who
The Ministry of Defence wants to see shops on the old Preston Barracks site in Brighton. It says the barracks, off Lewes Road, Brighton, should be put forward for retail use in Brighton and Hove City Council's Local Plan. There are already retail warehouses
