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  • Concern over dark streets

    Too many streets are being kept in the dark because of faulty lights, say councillors. Brighton and Hove City Council is unhappy with the performance of lighting contractor David Webster and the power supplier Seeboard. A scrutiny board debated the city's

  • Feedback with Simon Bradshaw

    Sport to start off with this week and a good-natured complaint about why all our bowls news is published in the Sports Argus and not The Argus. It comes from Adur Indoor Bowls Club member Mr H Wood - no, really - who says we would attract more readers

  • Feature: End of a schooling era

    An era is set to come to an end for a Sussex school when St Aubyn's School, Rottingdean, shuts its doors on Saturday lessons after more than a century. Full-term boarding will also be done away with for the first time since the school was founded in 1895

  • A gem of a cleaner

    Pearl Short is flushed with pride. She is one of a record-breaking seven toilet attendants in Brighton and Hove who have been commended in this year's Loo of the Year Awards. For the second year running, Pearl has been voted an Attendant of the Year after

  • Knock-down price

    It was most upsetting to hear how Harvey's Cross and the cottages nearby were used for target practice by the military during the Second World War (and subsequently used as hardcore for a new road) ("Remember when", The Argus Weekend, October 28). Surely

  • Bears ordered to win at the double

    Nick Nurse has challenged his Brighton Bears to prove they can win at the double. Bears face a busy weekend, with tomorrow's Trophy trip to Leicester from 7.30pm followed by a Championship tussle with Milton Keynes Lions at the Triangle at 5pm. The demise

  • Handy Andy

    PC Andy Rolmanis, who retired from the force in Sussex yesterday, had an old-fashioned attitude to his job. He was well known for respecting tradition by saluting members of the public when he was on duty. When it comes to being polite and courteous,

  • Rugby: Worthing have worries for rugby derby

    Worthing have major injury worries ahead of one of Sussex rugby's top games of the season. Coach Ian Davies takes his side to Waterhall tomorrow (2.15pm) knowing defeat by Brighton is likely to knock them off the top of London Three South East. Worthing

  • Find the killer

    There were emotional scenes at the funeral in Hastings of former professional boxer Jimmy Millen. The pallbearers wept as the coffin was carried into the church from a horsedrawn carriage with boxing gloves hanging from the side. Mr Millen was only 27

  • No cash back for holiday from hell

    A father is demanding a full refund after his young daughter spent most of their family holiday in hospital. James Miller, of Bramble Gardens, Burgess Hill, and his wife Catrina decided to take their son James, 13, and daughter Natasha to Tenerife for

  • Speedway: Hurry relishes Brighton spectacular

    Paul Hurry bids to complete a hat-trick of Brighton Bonanza titles on Sunday. The former Eastbourne Eagles star heads a 20-plus strong international line-up for the annual indoor spectacular at the Brighton Centre. England international Hurry is the established

  • Seagulls on red alert

    Albion manager Peter Taylor is hoping history repeats itself as the Seagulls seek an FA Cup place alongside Manchester United and the might of the Premiership. The 1983 runners-up to United have not reached round three since 1992-93. Albion's run ended

  • Feature: Little has changed since Simon died

    Barbara Davidson finds that health and safety issues raised by the horrific death of student Simon Jones at Shoreham harbour are all too often ignored. GRAHAM Cosham knows the ins and outs of workplace health and safety like the back of his hand. After

  • Filming is extra fun

    The producers of a short film bidding for glory at next year's Bafta awards were stunned at the response from extras willing to help. No fewer than 200 volunteers turned up for the shoot after an appeal in The Argus. Brothers Dom and Lee Santana appealed

  • Plea for help to stop vandals

    Residents are demanding action from police after yobs scaled a 52ft clock tower to vandalise a historic timepiece. The attack follows a spate of other anti-social behaviour at Blakers Park, near Preston Drove, Brighton. Friends of Blakers Park chairman

  • Unsafe ferry link halted

    The Newhaven to Dieppe ferry service has been suspended because the 12,000 ton vessel is leaking and unsafe. The Sardinia Vera, which has been making two crossings a day, has 31 faults, including leaks through the inner bow door. Other supposedly watertight

  • Polite Andy's last salute to city

    A saluting policeman put hand to hat for the last time yesterday. PC Andy Rolmanis, well known for his courteous gestures to the public in Brighton, is retiring from Sussex Police after serving 27 years, 14 of them in the city. So why did he salute? "

  • Blonde hair key to murder charge

    Fragments of evidence against Sarah Payne's alleged killer Roy Whiting build up a picture of "unmistakable clarity", a court heard. In the closing minutes of his prosecution speech at Lewes Crown Court yesterday, Mr Timothy Langdale said the forensic

  • Good news for 'failing' school

    A school which was condemned in a damning Ofsted report is celebrating after Government inspectors praised it for its "strong, positive ethos". Seaford Primary School was plunged into special measures two years ago after the Ofsted report criticised a

  • Pet poison

    My dog Mitzu is dead but should not be forgotten. You see, I murdered him - with inadequately labelled slug pellets I bought from the Asda store in Hollingbury. The manufacturer told me, when I complained on the phone, that it was not the first time his

  • Why so negative?

    So Peter Taylor has received negative letters, despite the Albion being at the top of Division Two. I cannot believe some fans are so ungrateful, dull, boring, selfish and nasty. I bet they did not go to Gillingham. -Lily The Pink

  • Knock-down price

    It was most upsetting to hear how Harvey's Cross and the cottages nearby were used for target practice by the military during the Second World War (and subsequently used as hardcore for a new road) ("Remember when", The Argus Weekend, October 28). Surely

  • Dogmatic

    After reading the report on Barbara Joyce (The Argus, November 29) and her "rescued" dogs, a few questions came to mind. Where were the dogs and cats "rescued" from? Ms Joyce sells a lot of kittens so one assumes she breeds for the purpose of selling.

  • Bears ordered to win at the double

    Nick Nurse has challenged his Brighton Bears to prove they can win at the double. Bears face a busy weekend, with tomorrow's Trophy trip to Leicester from 7.30pm followed by a Championship tussle with Milton Keynes Lions at the Triangle at 5pm. The demise

  • Find the killer

    There were emotional scenes at the funeral in Hastings of former professional boxer Jimmy Millen. The pallbearers wept as the coffin was carried into the church from a horsedrawn carriage with boxing gloves hanging from the side. Mr Millen was only 27

  • No cash back for holiday from hell

    A father is demanding a full refund after his young daughter spent most of their family holiday in hospital. James Miller, of Bramble Gardens, Burgess Hill, and his wife Catrina decided to take their son James, 13, and daughter Natasha to Tenerife for

  • Open house

    My son Ross and I are trying to generate awareness of the problems Demelza House has and how vital it is it stays open to help families like ourselves. Demelza House is based in Sittingbourne and is a respite home for terminally-ill children. It is the

  • Speedway: Hurry relishes Brighton spectacular

    Paul Hurry bids to complete a hat-trick of Brighton Bonanza titles on Sunday. The former Eastbourne Eagles star heads a 20-plus strong international line-up for the annual indoor spectacular at the Brighton Centre. England international Hurry is the established

  • Sussex Senior Cup: Lloyd aims to stick with it

    Barry Lloyd has offered the strongest indication yet that he hopes to remain as manager of Worthing. The former Albion boss has been in caretaker charge of two 2-0 wins at Carshalton and takes his side to Westfield tomorrow in the Senior Cup. Lloyd admits

  • Festive fireworks while you shop

    Lasers and fireworks will light up a seaside town as its Christmas festival gets under way. Three days of fun and festive cheer begin in Shoreham with a late-night shopping extravaganza tonight and tomorrow. Traders will stay open until 8pm, giving revellers

  • Cautious welcome for overseas treatment

    Proposals to send Sussex patients abroad for treatment to cut waiting lists has been given a cautious welcome by doctors' leaders. West Sussex Health Authority is working on one of three pilot projects which could lead to patients who have been waiting

  • Feature: Little has changed since Simon died

    Barbara Davidson finds that health and safety issues raised by the horrific death of student Simon Jones at Shoreham harbour are all too often ignored. GRAHAM Cosham knows the ins and outs of workplace health and safety like the back of his hand. After

  • Unsafe ferry link halted

    The Newhaven to Dieppe ferry service has been suspended because the 12,000 ton vessel is leaking and unsafe. The Sardinia Vera, which has been making two crossings a day, has 31 faults, including leaks through the inner bow door. Other supposedly watertight

  • Polite Andy's last salute to city

    A saluting policeman put hand to hat for the last time yesterday. PC Andy Rolmanis, well known for his courteous gestures to the public in Brighton, is retiring from Sussex Police after serving 27 years, 14 of them in the city. So why did he salute? "

  • Plea for help to stop vandals

    Residents are demanding action from police after yobs scaled a 52ft clock tower to vandalise a historic timepiece. The attack follows a spate of other anti-social behaviour at Blakers Park, near Preston Drove, Brighton. Friends of Blakers Park chairman

  • Blonde hair key to murder charge

    Fragments of evidence against Sarah Payne's alleged killer Roy Whiting build up a picture of "unmistakable clarity", a court heard. In the closing minutes of his prosecution speech at Lewes Crown Court yesterday, Mr Timothy Langdale said the forensic

  • Giving evidence was bad for the accused

    The man accused of killing Sarah Payne did his case more harm than good by appearing in the witness box, his barrister told a jury today. In her closing speech at Lewes Crown Court, Sally O'Neill QC said Roy Whiting had effectively strengthened the case

  • Harry art under the hammer

    A Sussex artist's illustrations for the front cover of a Harry Potter book failed to reach the expected asking price at auction last night. Three original watercolours by Newhaven artist Cliff Wright from the cover of Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets

  • Pioneering pub goes green

    Drinkers will be able to enjoy the atmosphere inside a revolutionary pub without harming the atmosphere outside. Customers at the Earth and Stars in Church Street, Brighton, can sup a pint of organic ale safe in the knowledge they are not adding to the

  • Good news for 'failing' school

    A school which was condemned in a damning Ofsted report is celebrating after Government inspectors praised it for its "strong, positive ethos". Seaford Primary School was plunged into special measures two years ago after the Ofsted report criticised a

  • Pet poison

    My dog Mitzu is dead but should not be forgotten. You see, I murdered him - with inadequately labelled slug pellets I bought from the Asda store in Hollingbury. The manufacturer told me, when I complained on the phone, that it was not the first time his

  • What about the turkeys?

    O hail William Fraser, of Hailsham, a vegan since 1975 and a veteran of the old Smithfield Market protest marches (Letters, December 3). My feathers are duly smoothed - this time. But what of the feathers of doomed, beautiful turkeys and all the others

  • Why so negative?

    So Peter Taylor has received negative letters, despite the Albion being at the top of Division Two. I cannot believe some fans are so ungrateful, dull, boring, selfish and nasty. I bet they did not go to Gillingham. -Lily The Pink

  • Winning ugly

    If I was Peter Taylor, I should not worry about the flak he may be taking for only winning matches 1-0, for it is probably coming from the A and B sections of the stands who, quite frankly, you would not know if they were there or not. I had the misfortune

  • Turf Talk: Blanket coverage that's a cut above

    Lesley Welcome helps to ensure racing goes ahead in the south of England. It is hardly an exaggeration to say that if she failed to arrive at a meeting there would be no racing at all. She provides the numbered saddle cloths without which any horse is

  • Dogmatic

    After reading the report on Barbara Joyce (The Argus, November 29) and her "rescued" dogs, a few questions came to mind. Where were the dogs and cats "rescued" from? Ms Joyce sells a lot of kittens so one assumes she breeds for the purpose of selling.

  • Holy cow

    Time and time again, it has been proved outright monopolies become a law unto themselves, basically robbing the customer and giving inferior service. Worse still, when they have held their monopoly positions for any length of time, their thinking is that

  • Open house

    My son Ross and I are trying to generate awareness of the problems Demelza House has and how vital it is it stays open to help families like ourselves. Demelza House is based in Sittingbourne and is a respite home for terminally-ill children. It is the

  • Help nurses find homes

    Hospitals in Brighton and Hove have had a terrible time attracting nurses and other workers during the past year. One of the main reason for problems at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton, where pressure is greatest, has been sheer lack of staff

  • Numbers up

    As two of Brighton's homeless people, we believe the recent figure (The Argus, December 3) to be inaccurate - six in Brighton? On the night of December 4, there were three of us in one seafront shelter and we saw another five or six people spread across

  • Dr Martens League: Abbey gets a run in reserves

    Crawley striker Ben Abbey will continue his bid for full fitness in the reserves tomorrow. The Dr Martens League leaders have no game so Abbey, who returned to the club last week, will have a run out against Tonbridge in the Suburban League. Abbey has

  • Help for homeless benefits everybody

    The news that in November a nationally held street-count of homeless people found a significant reduction in numbers from previous counts must be welcomed. In Brighton and Hove, only six rough sleepers were encountered on the night of the count. On Monday's

  • Sussex Senior Cup: Lloyd aims to stick with it

    Barry Lloyd has offered the strongest indication yet that he hopes to remain as manager of Worthing. The former Albion boss has been in caretaker charge of two 2-0 wins at Carshalton and takes his side to Westfield tomorrow in the Senior Cup. Lloyd admits

  • FA Vase: Sussex sides on Vase trail

    Cup veteran Paul Thomsett believes Lewes can go all the way in the FA Vase this season though it may be at the expense of his former club Burgess Hill. FA Cup heroes Lewes, County League leaders Burgess Hill and Selsey are the sole Sussex survivors left

  • Cautious welcome for overseas treatment

    Proposals to send Sussex patients abroad for treatment to cut waiting lists has been given a cautious welcome by doctors' leaders. West Sussex Health Authority is working on one of three pilot projects which could lead to patients who have been waiting

  • Funeral tears for shot father

    A floral display bearing the word "Daddy" adorned a horse-drawn hearse at the funeral of a murdered boxer. Boxing gloves and boots belonging to father-of-three Jimmy Millen hung from the sides of the carriage pulled by two shire horses. Mr Millen's six

  • Accused found in gutter, court told

    A man accused of murdering gay eccentric William Carmichael was found unconscious in a gutter by police, a court heard. Lewes Crown Court yesterday heard a statement from PC Peter Murphy, who was on foot patrol in Brighton with a colleague on November

  • Cash for health workers u-turn

    A government U-turn means all nurses and other health service workers across Sussex will get an extra £600 next year to cover the county's high living costs. The announcement, by Health Secretary Alan Milburn, means staff in the East Sussex, Brighton

  • Rugby boss in train mugging

    A commuter group has called for panic buttons to be installed on trains after a rugby chief was mugged travelling to his Sussex home. Francis Baron, chief executive of the Rugby Football Union (RFU), was recovering at his house in Hassocks today. He was

  • Giving evidence was bad for the accused

    The man accused of killing Sarah Payne did his case more harm than good by appearing in the witness box, his barrister told a jury today. In her closing speech at Lewes Crown Court, Sally O'Neill QC said Roy Whiting had effectively strengthened the case

  • Giving evidence was bad for the accused

    The man accused of killing Sarah Payne did his case more harm than good by appearing in the witness box, his barrister told a jury today. In her closing speech at Lewes Crown Court, Sally O'Neill QC said Roy Whiting had effectively strengthened the case

  • Book trail leads to exotic beach

    Laurie Sheehan is a writer who believes in the importance of research. The author's latest book, The Slave Boy, took him to the shores of the West Indies to check the colour of the sand. Mr Sheehan, 58, of Courtlands Close, Goring, wanted to bring the

  • Harry art under the hammer

    A Sussex artist's illustrations for the front cover of a Harry Potter book failed to reach the expected asking price at auction last night. Three original watercolours by Newhaven artist Cliff Wright from the cover of Harry Potter And The Chamber Of Secrets

  • Pioneering pub goes green

    Drinkers will be able to enjoy the atmosphere inside a revolutionary pub without harming the atmosphere outside. Customers at the Earth and Stars in Church Street, Brighton, can sup a pint of organic ale safe in the knowledge they are not adding to the

  • Concern over dark streets

    Too many streets are being kept in the dark because of faulty lights, say councillors. Brighton and Hove City Council is unhappy with the performance of lighting contractor David Webster and the power supplier Seeboard. A scrutiny board debated the city's

  • Feedback with Simon Bradshaw

    Sport to start off with this week and a good-natured complaint about why all our bowls news is published in the Sports Argus and not The Argus. It comes from Adur Indoor Bowls Club member Mr H Wood - no, really - who says we would attract more readers

  • Feature: End of a schooling era

    An era is set to come to an end for a Sussex school when St Aubyn's School, Rottingdean, shuts its doors on Saturday lessons after more than a century. Full-term boarding will also be done away with for the first time since the school was founded in 1895

  • Halted ferry is unsafe to sail

    The Newhaven to Dieppe ferry service has been suspended because the 12,000 ton vessel is leaking and unsafe. The Sardinia Vera, which has been making two crossings a day, has 31 faults, including leaks through the inner bow door. Other supposedly watertight

  • What about the turkeys?

    O hail William Fraser, of Hailsham, a vegan since 1975 and a veteran of the old Smithfield Market protest marches (Letters, December 3). My feathers are duly smoothed - this time. But what of the feathers of doomed, beautiful turkeys and all the others

  • A gem of a cleaner

    Pearl Short is flushed with pride. She is one of a record-breaking seven toilet attendants in Brighton and Hove who have been commended in this year's Loo of the Year Awards. For the second year running, Pearl has been voted an Attendant of the Year after

  • Winning ugly

    If I was Peter Taylor, I should not worry about the flak he may be taking for only winning matches 1-0, for it is probably coming from the A and B sections of the stands who, quite frankly, you would not know if they were there or not. I had the misfortune

  • Turf Talk: Blanket coverage that's a cut above

    Lesley Welcome helps to ensure racing goes ahead in the south of England. It is hardly an exaggeration to say that if she failed to arrive at a meeting there would be no racing at all. She provides the numbered saddle cloths without which any horse is

  • Handy Andy

    PC Andy Rolmanis, who retired from the force in Sussex yesterday, had an old-fashioned attitude to his job. He was well known for respecting tradition by saluting members of the public when he was on duty. When it comes to being polite and courteous,

  • Holy cow

    Time and time again, it has been proved outright monopolies become a law unto themselves, basically robbing the customer and giving inferior service. Worse still, when they have held their monopoly positions for any length of time, their thinking is that

  • Rugby: Worthing have worries for rugby derby

    Worthing have major injury worries ahead of one of Sussex rugby's top games of the season. Coach Ian Davies takes his side to Waterhall tomorrow (2.15pm) knowing defeat by Brighton is likely to knock them off the top of London Three South East. Worthing

  • Help nurses find homes

    Hospitals in Brighton and Hove have had a terrible time attracting nurses and other workers during the past year. One of the main reason for problems at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton, where pressure is greatest, has been sheer lack of staff

  • Numbers up

    As two of Brighton's homeless people, we believe the recent figure (The Argus, December 3) to be inaccurate - six in Brighton? On the night of December 4, there were three of us in one seafront shelter and we saw another five or six people spread across

  • Dr Martens League: Abbey gets a run in reserves

    Crawley striker Ben Abbey will continue his bid for full fitness in the reserves tomorrow. The Dr Martens League leaders have no game so Abbey, who returned to the club last week, will have a run out against Tonbridge in the Suburban League. Abbey has

  • Help for homeless benefits everybody

    The news that in November a nationally held street-count of homeless people found a significant reduction in numbers from previous counts must be welcomed. In Brighton and Hove, only six rough sleepers were encountered on the night of the count. On Monday's

  • FA Vase: Sussex sides on Vase trail

    Cup veteran Paul Thomsett believes Lewes can go all the way in the FA Vase this season though it may be at the expense of his former club Burgess Hill. FA Cup heroes Lewes, County League leaders Burgess Hill and Selsey are the sole Sussex survivors left

  • Seagulls on red alert

    Albion manager Peter Taylor is hoping history repeats itself as the Seagulls seek an FA Cup place alongside Manchester United and the might of the Premiership. The 1983 runners-up to United have not reached round three since 1992-93. Albion's run ended

  • Filming is extra fun

    The producers of a short film bidding for glory at next year's Bafta awards were stunned at the response from extras willing to help. No fewer than 200 volunteers turned up for the shoot after an appeal in The Argus. Brothers Dom and Lee Santana appealed

  • Funeral tears for shot father

    A floral display bearing the word "Daddy" adorned a horse-drawn hearse at the funeral of a murdered boxer. Boxing gloves and boots belonging to father-of-three Jimmy Millen hung from the sides of the carriage pulled by two shire horses. Mr Millen's six

  • Accused found in gutter, court told

    A man accused of murdering gay eccentric William Carmichael was found unconscious in a gutter by police, a court heard. Lewes Crown Court yesterday heard a statement from PC Peter Murphy, who was on foot patrol in Brighton with a colleague on November

  • Plea for help to stop vandals

    Residents are demanding action from police after yobs scaled a 52ft clock tower to vandalise a historic timepiece. The attack follows a spate of other anti-social behaviour at Blakers Park, near Preston Drove, Brighton. Friends of Blakers Park chairman

  • Cash for health workers u-turn

    A government U-turn means all nurses and other health service workers across Sussex will get an extra £600 next year to cover the county's high living costs. The announcement, by Health Secretary Alan Milburn, means staff in the East Sussex, Brighton

  • Firebugs blamed for blaze

    Arsonists are thought to have set fire to a school youth centre which was badly damaged last night. Firefighters discovered the building ablaze after they were called to St Wilfrid's School, Old Horsham Road, Crawley, shortly after 11pm. Fire crews from

  • Rugby boss in train mugging

    A commuter group has called for panic buttons to be installed on trains after a rugby chief was mugged travelling to his Sussex home. Francis Baron, chief executive of the Rugby Football Union (RFU), was recovering at his house in Hassocks today. He was

  • Giving evidence was bad for the accused

    The man accused of killing Sarah Payne did his case more harm than good by appearing in the witness box, his barrister told a jury today. In her closing speech at Lewes Crown Court, Sally O'Neill QC said Roy Whiting had effectively strengthened the case

  • Book trail leads to exotic beach

    Laurie Sheehan is a writer who believes in the importance of research. The author's latest book, The Slave Boy, took him to the shores of the West Indies to check the colour of the sand. Mr Sheehan, 58, of Courtlands Close, Goring, wanted to bring the