A kiss under the mistletoe is a charming custom at Christmas time. According to Scandinavian legend, Balder, the god of peace, was slain by an arrow made of mistletoe but was eventually restored to life by the other gods. As a result, mistletoe became
Boxer Michael Alldis had a year plagued by injury and controversy. It has been a tough year for me. Beating Patrick Mullings to win the Lonsdale belt outright should have been the highlight of the year but that was taken away from me. Most people thought
As people are busy racing around getting ready for Christmas, the last thing to come to mind is the thought of giving blood. But the demand is always there. The National Blood Service (NBS) says the more people who come forward, the more lives can be
Firefighters cut a man from his car after it smashed into a tree on Christmas morning. The man, believed to be about 50, was taken to the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath with serious leg injuries. The accident happened on Eastbourne Road, Uckfield
Christmas is an auspicious time for reflection and healing, for praying for oneself and for others. The festivities, the partying, the alcohol, the gifts and the frenzy of Christmas shopping bring cheer and a positive feeling to the heart after a long
I heard with interest that the police are going to hold "mass demonstrations" in protest at threats to their terms and conditions of service. I shall look forward to observing these demonstrations so I can then, publicly, ludicrously understate the numbers
We unexpectedly met up with the police checks at Handcross Hill that Ian Slater was talking about (Letters, December 20). The queue of vehicles at 8.30am was very, very long. We were on our way to Gatwick Airport and had a deadline to keep to. It was
As people are busy racing around getting ready for Christmas, the last thing to come to mind is the thought of giving blood. But the demand is always there. The National Blood Service (NBS) says the more people who come forward, the more lives can be
Firefighters cut a man from his car after it smashed into a tree on Christmas morning. The man, believed to be about 50, was taken to the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath with serious leg injuries. The accident happened on Eastbourne Road, Uckfield
Police are investigating a city centre street robbery which put a man in hospital. The victim, a man in his 20s, was walking home along Cheapside near Pelham Street, Brighton, when he heard people running behind him. He was smashed on the back of the
A cargo ship intercepted off Sussex after a tip-off it might be carrying terrorist materials has been given the all clear. The 450ft MV Nisha, carrying 26,000 tonnes of raw sugar, was stopped on Friday morning amid fears it could be transporting noxious
It is safe to assume many of the Europhobes and "Little Englanders" who write letters to The Argus would consider Winston Churchill to be one of their best-loved heroes. They might, then, be surprised to learn Churchill coined the phrase "United States
Britain's number three Martin Lee calls 2001 his best year ever and plans to improve on his ranking of 103. Martin Lee, British No.3 from East Preston. "It was my best year ever. I reached my highest ever world ranking (103) and played Davis Cup for Britain
2001 might have been the year of the Albion and Micky Adams but non league football threw up some exciting stories as well. Jimmy Quinn, manager of Lewes FC. I suppose the high point of the year, was reaching round one of the FA Cup. Last year they desperately
Police are investigating a city centre street robbery which put a man in hospital. The victim, a man in his 20s, was walking home along Cheapside near Pelham Street, Brighton, when he heard people running behind him. He was smashed on the back of the
A cargo ship intercepted off Sussex after a tip-off it might be carrying terrorist materials has been given the all clear. The 450ft MV Nisha, carrying 26,000 tonnes of raw sugar, was stopped on Friday morning amid fears it could be transporting noxious
The Sussex County Cricket Club had a lot to prove in 2001 after being demoted in 2000. Coach Peter Moores sums up a mighty successful year. Peter Moores, Sussex County Cricket club coach. Obviously it was a great year coming back from finishing at the
It is safe to assume many of the Europhobes and "Little Englanders" who write letters to The Argus would consider Winston Churchill to be one of their best-loved heroes. They might, then, be surprised to learn Churchill coined the phrase "United States
Britain's number three Martin Lee calls 2001 his best year ever and plans to improve on his ranking of 103. Martin Lee, British No.3 from East Preston. "It was my best year ever. I reached my highest ever world ranking (103) and played Davis Cup for Britain
A kiss under the mistletoe is a charming custom at Christmas time. According to Scandinavian legend, Balder, the god of peace, was slain by an arrow made of mistletoe but was eventually restored to life by the other gods. As a result, mistletoe became
Boxer Michael Alldis had a year plagued by injury and controversy. It has been a tough year for me. Beating Patrick Mullings to win the Lonsdale belt outright should have been the highlight of the year but that was taken away from me. Most people thought
The Sussex County Cricket Club had a lot to prove in 2001 after being demoted in 2000. Coach Peter Moores sums up a mighty successful year. Peter Moores, Sussex County Cricket club coach. Obviously it was a great year coming back from finishing at the
Christmas is an auspicious time for reflection and healing, for praying for oneself and for others. The festivities, the partying, the alcohol, the gifts and the frenzy of Christmas shopping bring cheer and a positive feeling to the heart after a long
Hammer thrower Mick Jones and junior discuss thrower Claire Smithson both want to show off their good at the Commonwealth Games in Manchester in 2002. Athletics: Mick Jones, Hammer thrower I had a very, very good year. I enjoyed winning two medals, throwing
