Transport minister Alan Whitehead saw a new system for making buses more regular and reliable. He praised the scheme, jointly funded by Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company and the city council, for satellite tracking of buses. Dr Whitehead travelled
So it has taken two months for people to realise Boxing Day trains will not run in Sussex and to kick up a fuss. Congratulations. Those of us who picked up the timetables issued by South Central and Thameslink knew this at the end of September. -A J Barton
I agree with Jack Todd (Letters, December 9) about the way the Government and Brighton and Hove City Council treat the British people. We are second-class citizens. People fought in wars to save this country and pay taxes. For what? Nothing. If you are
I was very shocked to read an article and a letter (The Argus, December 1 and 6) both of the opinion that people with learning disabilities can be "cured" through exorcism. People with learning difficulties already have enough prejudice to overcome. I
Richard Symonds, from Crawley, is in both somewhat vitriolic and seasonal mood. His first complaint concerns our national news page picture on Monday showing New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani comforting an injured victim of a suicide bomber who attacked
Where there's muck there's brass, and for 76-year-old Olive Taylor the streets are paved with gold. Olive has amassed a £30,000 fortune in seven years by combing the streets of Brighton picking up empty drink cans. She said: "It's terrible - I just can't
We would like to thank our headteacher, Richard Sutton-Smith, for giving up his evening to attend our Family Disco. We would also like to thank all the parents, past and present, who worked very hard to give everyone a disco. Our wonderful committee,
LastThursday afternoon, my wife and I took our seven-year-old grandson to see Father Christmas at the Gingerbread House. What a revelation it was. The house is well decorated, Father Christmas's assistants are superb, polite and very nice, there was a
Could someone from Brighton and Hove City Council explain to whom, or what, the "No sleeping" bylaw applies? I refer, in particular, to the notice to this effect displayed at Pavilion Gardens, Brighton. Am I to presume it is an offence for myself, as
I live in Second Avenue, Hove, so why is some of my post delivered to First Avenue and Third Avenue, including my driving licence and a cheque book? Fortunately, there were not enough funds in my account to meet the cheques issued. Hard luck, thief. Why
Josh Gifford is quietly contemplating the possibility of a horse, maybe two, in his yard to equal greatness. Greatness in the likes of Bradbury Star, Door Latch, Deep Sensation, Approaching and Aldaniti. The Findon trainer did not get too excited when
Edward Fleet has beaten 5,000 potential comics to win the title of Smirnoff Ice Pick of the Wits. The 22-year-old humanities student at Brighton University has a sense of humour like barbed wire. It hurts and you don't forget it. Victims of his wit might
Am I unique in believing the real joy of Christmas has disappeared? It has become out of hand and its real significance is the greed of shops. Do we really want to see the first sign of Christmas emerging in September? I saw Christmas cards in a DIY shop
Giles Velvick became the first player to successfully defend his Sussex PGU Mastercolour League title. He was scraping home by a single point in the last fixture of the season. The Horam Park pro and Sean Trussell, of Tilgate Forest, entered the Christmas
When it comes to cutting comments, Edward Fleet is razor-sharp. He once asked a girl: "If I throw a stick, will you leave?" Edward, a humanities student at Brighton University, may not be Mr Popular in the dating stakes but his barbed comments have now
If Christmas is supposed to be the season of goodwill, can anybody tell me why restaurants, nightclubs, taxis, buses, various food outlets and numerous other retail sources invariably double their normal price structures at this time? The true meaning
It's tough enough being a nurse on the days when they are simply doing their basic job of treating and comforting sick people. But all too often, nurses and other health workers are being abused or attacked by the very people they are trying to protect
Newick's cup adventure into the unknown takes them to Hampshire tomorrow. And this time their club captain and landlord is going with them. Steve Courtman, who runs the village pub, has been too busy behind the bar to travel to Bexley and Sheppey in previous
Christmas is two weeks away but if you walk around the centre of Brighton and Hove it is difficult to imagine the festive season is supposed to be in full swing. If you go to any other city in the country, you will see city centres ablaze with Christmas
Sussex coach Peter Moores admits the county would like to sign another all-rounder. But it seems unlikely that they will be able to entice Ben Hollioake to Hove. The 24-year-old, who has played two Tests for England, is refusing to sign a new contract
Worthing's players want Barry Lloyd to remain as their manager. The former Albion boss is currently in caretaker control at Woodside Road following the resignation of Sammy Donnelly. Lloyd has indicated he wants the job on a more permanent basis and skipper
Crawley's push for the Conference has received another boost after they managed to secure defender Jay Lovett's services for a third month. The Brentford fullback could be called back at any time by boss Steve Coppell, but Lovett expects to be available
Former Albion youngster Gareth Barry is hoping his switch to a midfield role could reactivate his career with Aston Villa and the England under-21 side. Barry has suffered an alarming downturn in fortunes in the last 12 months after being a regular with
Sixteen people were arrested when they stepped off a plane in a crackdown on drug smuggling. Drugs with a street value of more than £250,000 were recovered when police and Customs officers swooped on passengers getting off a flight from Kingston, Jamaica
A crash investigator said street lighting was poor on a seafront road where a pedestrian was knocked down by a car and killed. PC Michael Skingle was giving evidence at the inquest on Andrew Blair, of Melrose Avenue, Portslade. Mr Blair, 42, was crossing
As Roy Whiting started the first day of his new life in jail yesterday, the people of Sussex came to terms with the knowledge the killer had lived in their community. Some laid flowers by the side of the A29 at Pulborough, close to where Whiting buried
Funding for coastal and inland flood defence should be targeted at high risk areas such as Lewes and Uckfield where work is urgently required. East Sussex County Council leader Peter Jones said vital projects were being delayed because the funding system
Thieves have stolen a collection box from a Christmas grotto raising money to help the needy. The box was stolen from inside the Gingerbread House, next to Donatello restaurant, in The Lanes, Brighton. Volunteers running the Gingerbread House, in aid
Transport minister Alan Whitehead saw a new system for making buses more regular and reliable. He praised the scheme, jointly funded by Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company and the city council, for satellite tracking of buses. Dr Whitehead travelled
So it has taken two months for people to realise Boxing Day trains will not run in Sussex and to kick up a fuss. Congratulations. Those of us who picked up the timetables issued by South Central and Thameslink knew this at the end of September. -A J Barton
Richard Symonds, from Crawley, is in both somewhat vitriolic and seasonal mood. His first complaint concerns our national news page picture on Monday showing New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani comforting an injured victim of a suicide bomber who attacked
A horrified Sussex mum found insect grubs crawling inside a packet of suet - the day AFTER she made dumplings. Maxine Lee had used some of the suet only the previous day. But when she opened the packet, she found wriggling larvae and dozens of insect
I live in Second Avenue, Hove, so why is some of my post delivered to First Avenue and Third Avenue, including my driving licence and a cheque book? Fortunately, there were not enough funds in my account to meet the cheques issued. Hard luck, thief. Why
While I feel extremely sorry for all the Consignia postal workers who are going to lose their jobs in the New Year, I phoned its customer service centre with a query and some of these employees put up a brick wall against improving services. At the corner
Edward Fleet has beaten 5,000 potential comics to win the title of Smirnoff Ice Pick of the Wits. The 22-year-old humanities student at Brighton University has a sense of humour like barbed wire. It hurts and you don't forget it. Victims of his wit might
Am I unique in believing the real joy of Christmas has disappeared? It has become out of hand and its real significance is the greed of shops. Do we really want to see the first sign of Christmas emerging in September? I saw Christmas cards in a DIY shop
Giles Velvick became the first player to successfully defend his Sussex PGU Mastercolour League title. He was scraping home by a single point in the last fixture of the season. The Horam Park pro and Sean Trussell, of Tilgate Forest, entered the Christmas
When it comes to cutting comments, Edward Fleet is razor-sharp. He once asked a girl: "If I throw a stick, will you leave?" Edward, a humanities student at Brighton University, may not be Mr Popular in the dating stakes but his barbed comments have now
If Christmas is supposed to be the season of goodwill, can anybody tell me why restaurants, nightclubs, taxis, buses, various food outlets and numerous other retail sources invariably double their normal price structures at this time? The true meaning
Since there are excellent Christmas lights in the North Laine, The Lanes, East Street, Brighton Square, Brighton Place, Duke Street, Churchill Square and George Street in Hove, I assume Stephen Prince's complaint ("I take a dim view", Letters, December
Newick's cup adventure into the unknown takes them to Hampshire tomorrow. And this time their club captain and landlord is going with them. Steve Courtman, who runs the village pub, has been too busy behind the bar to travel to Bexley and Sheppey in previous
Albert White believes his exploits with the Brighton Bears can earn a dream chance with the NBA. White lines up with his Bears teammates aiming to shoot down southern conference Thames Valley Tigers on Sunday from 2.30pm before a near-capacity crowd at
Tory MP Andrew Tyrie has claimed his party's General Election defeat in June was the "worst" in its history. The Chichester MP published a pamphlet today, Back From The Brink, which suggests the Tories have a huge task to win back power. The document
Mayor Mark Butler tried to conquer his fear of water by zipping through the waves at 70mph in a powerboat. Councillor Butler, Mayor of Littlehampton, swapped his chains of office for a wetsuit and helmet to raise money for charity. Holding on for dear
Sixteen people were arrested when they stepped off a plane in a crackdown on drug smuggling. Drugs with a street value of more than £250,000 were recovered when police and Customs officers swooped on passengers getting off a flight from Kingston, Jamaica
A crash investigator said street lighting was poor on a seafront road where a pedestrian was knocked down by a car and killed. PC Michael Skingle was giving evidence at the inquest on Andrew Blair, of Melrose Avenue, Portslade. Mr Blair, 42, was crossing
A leading councillor has denied her authority was to blame for the closure of a Citizens Advice Bureau. Brighton and Hove Cabinet councillor Sue John urged the CAB to think again about its decision to shut its Hove office. The CAB made the decision after
This postcard took an incredible 91 years to reach its final destination. It was originally popped into a letter box in 1910 by a woman called Ruth Amphlett who was travelling from Scotland to the Lake District. This week staff at Northbrook College in
Thieves have stolen a collection box from a Christmas grotto raising money to help the needy. The box was stolen from inside the Gingerbread House, next to Donatello restaurant, in The Lanes, Brighton. Volunteers running the Gingerbread House, in aid
Sussex train operators are among the worst when it comes to punctuality. Figures released yesterday show more and more trains are arriving late, while complaints about rail services are increasing. The Strategic Rail Authority (SRA) says one in seven
A man who was shot is talking to police from his hospital bed to help them piece together what happened to him. The 30-year-old victim was walking in Ivory Walk, Bewbush, Crawley, at around 8.25pm on Tuesday when a car pulled up and he was shot in the
Councils in Sussex are studying the implications of a planned shake-up in their services. Local Government Secretary Stephen Byers has produced a White Paper called Strong Local Leadership - Quality Public Services, which sets out a raft of changes. The
Like everyone, I become incensed when I hear about criminals being released from court where judge, police, prosecution and defence know they are guilty. It is perhaps even worse when, in spite of their known guilt, they cannot even be brought to court
A frozen Withdean Stadium pitch has caused tonight's game between the Albion and Reading to be postponed. Patrons holding tickets for tonight's fixture can note that their tickets will be valid for the rearranged fixture.
A horrified Sussex mum found insect grubs crawling inside a packet of suet - the day AFTER she made dumplings. Maxine Lee had used some of the suet only the previous day. But when she opened the packet, she found wriggling larvae and dozens of insect
While I feel extremely sorry for all the Consignia postal workers who are going to lose their jobs in the New Year, I phoned its customer service centre with a query and some of these employees put up a brick wall against improving services. At the corner
Pensioner Olive Taylor, of Evelyn Terrace, Brighton, is the best recycler in the city. She collects every can she sees and stores them in her garden before taking them down to a scrap merchant. Although the yard is more than two miles from her home, she
Since there are excellent Christmas lights in the North Laine, The Lanes, East Street, Brighton Square, Brighton Place, Duke Street, Churchill Square and George Street in Hove, I assume Stephen Prince's complaint ("I take a dim view", Letters, December
Albert White believes his exploits with the Brighton Bears can earn a dream chance with the NBA. White lines up with his Bears teammates aiming to shoot down southern conference Thames Valley Tigers on Sunday from 2.30pm before a near-capacity crowd at
Hastings Town are counting on their lethal strikeforce to fire them into the Dr Martens premier division. Town cannot stop scoring at the moment.They crushed premier division Folkestone Invicta 5-0 in the Dr Martens League Cup on Tuesday, three days after
Albion boss Peter Taylor has labelled tonight's Withdean six-pointer against promotion rivals Reading as the "biggest game of the season." Victory will not only stretch the Seagulls' lead at the top but also extend the gap between them and opponents he
Hundreds of people will get an early Christmas present from The Argus Appeal. Up to 1,500 pensioners and families throughout Sussex will benefit from the annual delivery of food parcels paid for by the generosity of readers of The Argus. The parcels will
A neighbour of murdered Billy Carmichael told a jury he was threatened by one of the men accused of the killing. Mr Carmichael, 64, who has been described during a trial at Lewes Crown Court as an eccentric gay alcoholic, was found battered to death at
Mayor Mark Butler tried to conquer his fear of water by zipping through the waves at 70mph in a powerboat. Councillor Butler, Mayor of Littlehampton, swapped his chains of office for a wetsuit and helmet to raise money for charity. Holding on for dear
A ferry service may not sail before Christmas because vital safety work has yet to be completed. Transmanche, the French operator of the Newhaven to Dieppe route, was hoping work on the Sardinia Vera would be completed next week. But at least three days
The Government today welcomed a court's decision to impose a record fine on a Sussex man for smuggling live fish into the UK. In a landmark ruling, Lewes Magistrates Court last week imposed total fines and costs of almost £30,000 on Andrew Green after
Leasehold reform which is long overdue is on the way, says Labour MP David Lepper. He was telling a meeting at Hove Town Hall tonight that the Government is determined to press ahead with changes to archaic laws. Mr Lepper, MP for Brighton Pavilion, said
A leading councillor has denied her authority was to blame for the closure of a Citizens Advice Bureau. Brighton and Hove Cabinet councillor Sue John urged the CAB to think again about its decision to shut its Hove office. The CAB made the decision after
More of the research being carried out at the two universities in Sussex than ever before is of international and national standard. The university of Sussex had 29 subjects included in the top two categories of the Government's research assessment exercise
Roy Whiting will probably die in jail for murdering schoolgirl Sarah Payne. But should he ever have been free to commit his horrendous crime? It was only after the jury at Lewes Crown Court had convicted Whiting, 42, of eight-year-old Sarah's kidnap and
This postcard took an incredible 91 years to reach its final destination. It was originally popped into a letter box in 1910 by a woman called Ruth Amphlett who was travelling from Scotland to the Lake District. This week staff at Northbrook College in
Sussex train operators are among the worst when it comes to punctuality. Figures released yesterday show more and more trains are arriving late, while complaints about rail services are increasing. The Strategic Rail Authority (SRA) says one in seven
Sussex planespotter Christopher Wilson's hopes of freedom from a Greek jail were hit by a last-minute hitch today. All 12 of the British jet enthusiasts held for five weeks accused of spying were expected to be freed today. But their release proved as
I agree with Jack Todd (Letters, December 9) about the way the Government and Brighton and Hove City Council treat the British people. We are second-class citizens. People fought in wars to save this country and pay taxes. For what? Nothing. If you are
I was very shocked to read an article and a letter (The Argus, December 1 and 6) both of the opinion that people with learning disabilities can be "cured" through exorcism. People with learning difficulties already have enough prejudice to overcome. I
Councils in Sussex are studying the implications of a planned shake-up in their services. Local Government Secretary Stephen Byers has produced a White Paper called Strong Local Leadership - Quality Public Services, which sets out a raft of changes. The
Like everyone, I become incensed when I hear about criminals being released from court where judge, police, prosecution and defence know they are guilty. It is perhaps even worse when, in spite of their known guilt, they cannot even be brought to court
Where there's muck there's brass, and for 76-year-old Olive Taylor the streets are paved with gold. Olive has amassed a £30,000 fortune in seven years by combing the streets of Brighton picking up empty drink cans. She said: "It's terrible - I just can't
A frozen Withdean Stadium pitch has caused tonight's game between the Albion and Reading to be postponed. Patrons holding tickets for tonight's fixture can note that their tickets will be valid for the rearranged fixture.
Murder squad detectives investigating the death of a mother-of-five were today still waiting to quiz a man in hospital. The 46-year-old painter and decorator remained in protective custody in hospital waiting to be questioned over the murder of care home
Disciplinary charges against three Sussex police officers over a fatal shooting were slammed today as a "bucket load of nonsense". Graham Alexander, of the Sussex branch of the Police Federation, said it was "madness" because all three officers had already
Funding for coastal and inland flood defence should be targeted at high risk areas such as Lewes and Uckfield where work is urgently required. East Sussex County Council leader Peter Jones said vital projects were being delayed because the funding system
A coroner has issued a warning about smoking cannabis and driving after a bricklayer died in a road crash after taking the drug. Matthew Venn, 36, used cannabis the day before his VW Golf veered out of control and smashed into an oncoming Mercedes. Mr
A hotel night-porter was assaulted with a snooker cue after discovering burglars on the premises. Two men were disturbed after they had broken into the Royal Hotel in Bognor in the early hours of yesterday. They held the cue across the porter's throat
A £250,000 scheme to improve roads around a town's busy railway station has been given the green light. The work at Worthing is designed to improve access for cars, buses and taxi operators. But a report out today says it will also help halt what it describes
We would like to thank our headteacher, Richard Sutton-Smith, for giving up his evening to attend our Family Disco. We would also like to thank all the parents, past and present, who worked very hard to give everyone a disco. Our wonderful committee,
LastThursday afternoon, my wife and I took our seven-year-old grandson to see Father Christmas at the Gingerbread House. What a revelation it was. The house is well decorated, Father Christmas's assistants are superb, polite and very nice, there was a
Could someone from Brighton and Hove City Council explain to whom, or what, the "No sleeping" bylaw applies? I refer, in particular, to the notice to this effect displayed at Pavilion Gardens, Brighton. Am I to presume it is an offence for myself, as
Josh Gifford is quietly contemplating the possibility of a horse, maybe two, in his yard to equal greatness. Greatness in the likes of Bradbury Star, Door Latch, Deep Sensation, Approaching and Aldaniti. The Findon trainer did not get too excited when
Pensioner Olive Taylor, of Evelyn Terrace, Brighton, is the best recycler in the city. She collects every can she sees and stores them in her garden before taking them down to a scrap merchant. Although the yard is more than two miles from her home, she
It's tough enough being a nurse on the days when they are simply doing their basic job of treating and comforting sick people. But all too often, nurses and other health workers are being abused or attacked by the very people they are trying to protect
Christmas is two weeks away but if you walk around the centre of Brighton and Hove it is difficult to imagine the festive season is supposed to be in full swing. If you go to any other city in the country, you will see city centres ablaze with Christmas
Sussex coach Peter Moores admits the county would like to sign another all-rounder. But it seems unlikely that they will be able to entice Ben Hollioake to Hove. The 24-year-old, who has played two Tests for England, is refusing to sign a new contract
Worthing's players want Barry Lloyd to remain as their manager. The former Albion boss is currently in caretaker control at Woodside Road following the resignation of Sammy Donnelly. Lloyd has indicated he wants the job on a more permanent basis and skipper
Crawley's push for the Conference has received another boost after they managed to secure defender Jay Lovett's services for a third month. The Brentford fullback could be called back at any time by boss Steve Coppell, but Lovett expects to be available
Hastings Town are counting on their lethal strikeforce to fire them into the Dr Martens premier division. Town cannot stop scoring at the moment.They crushed premier division Folkestone Invicta 5-0 in the Dr Martens League Cup on Tuesday, three days after
Former Albion youngster Gareth Barry is hoping his switch to a midfield role could reactivate his career with Aston Villa and the England under-21 side. Barry has suffered an alarming downturn in fortunes in the last 12 months after being a regular with
Albion boss Peter Taylor has labelled tonight's Withdean six-pointer against promotion rivals Reading as the "biggest game of the season." Victory will not only stretch the Seagulls' lead at the top but also extend the gap between them and opponents he
Hundreds of people will get an early Christmas present from The Argus Appeal. Up to 1,500 pensioners and families throughout Sussex will benefit from the annual delivery of food parcels paid for by the generosity of readers of The Argus. The parcels will
A neighbour of murdered Billy Carmichael told a jury he was threatened by one of the men accused of the killing. Mr Carmichael, 64, who has been described during a trial at Lewes Crown Court as an eccentric gay alcoholic, was found battered to death at
A ferry service may not sail before Christmas because vital safety work has yet to be completed. Transmanche, the French operator of the Newhaven to Dieppe route, was hoping work on the Sardinia Vera would be completed next week. But at least three days
The Government today welcomed a court's decision to impose a record fine on a Sussex man for smuggling live fish into the UK. In a landmark ruling, Lewes Magistrates Court last week imposed total fines and costs of almost £30,000 on Andrew Green after
Leasehold reform which is long overdue is on the way, says Labour MP David Lepper. He was telling a meeting at Hove Town Hall tonight that the Government is determined to press ahead with changes to archaic laws. Mr Lepper, MP for Brighton Pavilion, said
More of the research being carried out at the two universities in Sussex than ever before is of international and national standard. The university of Sussex had 29 subjects included in the top two categories of the Government's research assessment exercise
As Roy Whiting started the first day of his new life in jail yesterday, the people of Sussex came to terms with the knowledge the killer had lived in their community. Some laid flowers by the side of the A29 at Pulborough, close to where Whiting buried
Roy Whiting will probably die in jail for murdering schoolgirl Sarah Payne. But should he ever have been free to commit his horrendous crime? It was only after the jury at Lewes Crown Court had convicted Whiting, 42, of eight-year-old Sarah's kidnap and
Funding for coastal and inland flood defence should be targeted at high risk areas such as Lewes and Uckfield where work is urgently required. East Sussex County Council leader Peter Jones said vital projects were being delayed because the funding system
Sussex planespotter Christopher Wilson's hopes of freedom from a Greek jail were hit by a last-minute hitch today. All 12 of the British jet enthusiasts held for five weeks accused of spying were expected to be freed today. But their release proved as
