West Sussex householders will pay an extra 9.7 per cent when their tax bills arrive in April, councillors have confirmed. The average Band D tax will go up by £64.17 to £724.95 as a result of decisions taken by the county council yesterday. Labour councillors
An amateur football team may have to cancel matches after the players' kit was stolen. Ditchling Veterans Soccer Side are hoping they can borrow some strips after thieves broke into manager Nigel Maybury's car and pinched their kit, along with set of
Recently, at about 6.30am, I was crossing a poorly lit road. I couldn't see any traffic coming so I made to go across. Suddenly, out of nowhere, a cyclist appeared. I hadn't seen him, even though it was a straight stretch of road. He shouted some abuse
Police Valentine's cards sent to villains in Brighton and Hove caused a lover's tiff in one burglar's home. His girlfriend spotted hearts on the card as he opened it and threw an ashtray at him. Neither realised until later that the card was not from
I recommend Nigel Sweet (Letters, February 7) listens to Prime Minister's Question Time on Wednesday afternoon. Nearly every answer Mr Blair gives to the opposition questions commences with "We inherited it from the party opposite". His backbenchers proffer
A couple's wedding reception was cancelled six weeks before the big day - because the venue is due to be demolished. Club managers at the Bevendean Sports and Social Club sent out letters this week cancelling events because the bulldozers are moving in
Simon Morgan was back at the heart of the Albion defence against promotion rivals Huddersfield at Withdean on Saturday. Boss Peter Taylor rested the veteran former Fulham stopper from Monday's 3-1 destruction of leaders Reading. Morgan, 35, returned at
Albion stayed on course for Division One with their fifth straight home win against promotion rivals Huddersfield. Junior Lewis was the hero on 54 minutes with his second goal in as many full appearances since a loan move from Leicester. It means Peter
A murder inquiry was under way this weekend after a man was found stabbed to death in the street. Detectives said the victim was stabbed repeatedly in the neck and abdomen with an 8in sheath knife. The murder weapon has not been found but a sheath was
Congratulations on the magnificent picture of the steam train leaving Clayton tunnel (February 11). I hope readers appreciate this could be one of the last photo opportunities to take such a picture in this location because, if One2One manages to obtain
Like many readers, I watch out for letters recalling actors of the past. One whose name you won't see on the front of a Brighton bus or in the Walk of Fame proposed for Brighton Marina is also one of our most famous. As a boy, he lived in Albany Villas
I just had to respond to Bryan Childers (Letters, February 6), who appeared to pour scorn on Brighton and Hove City Council's campaign to be designated European Capital of Culture 2008. What a brilliantly composed, amusing and thought-provoking epistle
Girl power, we've been hearing about. I've seen it in action and it seems to herald the desire for women to abandon the title of "lady". I see little evidence of real ladies any more and an unhappy example of this occurred recently when I was trying to
There was trouble at the home of a burglar when his girlfriend hurled an ashtray at him as he opened a Valentine's card covered in hearts. But it was one of many Valentine's cards sent by Brighton and Hove police to villains as a warning they were being
I am so upset, as I am sure many other readers are, at the way Lewes District Council has dealt with the removal of headstones at Lewes cemetery. It is disgusting and totally disrespectful the council did not bother to contact any relatives of the deceased
Brighton Bears coach Nick Nurse wants Sussex basketball youngsters to start making up ground on their American counterparts. The club's basketball academy goes into its third week today under the guidance of Brighton coach and general manager Nurse. Youngsters
Hooker Rob Lawrence is in line for an England rugby under-18s final trial place. The 17-year-old from Chichester has taken part in qualifying sessions for two squads for players under-18 on September 1 and January 1. Lawrence is involved in a second and
Albion's newly appointed disability football officer Teresa Sanders has a five-year blueprint for success. Sanders wants to ensure every youngster in Sussex will get the opportunity to play the game at his or her own level. The club's Football In The
Boxer Neil Linford has moved to Brighton and Hove to soak up some knowledge from world champ Chris Eubank's former trainer Ronnie Davies. The 24-year-old, who has a distinguished amateur career and professional record of just four defeats in 17 outings
Albion boss Peter Taylor has challenged Lee Steele to earn the right to solve a looming striker shortage. The prolific Bobby Zamora begins a three-match ban after Saturday's home game against promotion rivals Huddersfield. Zamora's absence is exacerbated
Wick's rebuilding programme is gaining pace. Former Portfield striker Jamie Musselwhite has teamed up again with Richie Reynolds, who was recently appointed as Wick boss. Musselwhite, who had a brief spell with Bognor at the beginning of last season,
Cricket fan Dave Ransom faces the prospect of never playing again after his leg was almost severed in a forklift truck accident. Metal prongs sliced his left leg, ripping through flesh and fracturing his bones while he was at work in an Asda supermarket
An independent panel is to discuss the future of breast care services in Brighton and Hove for a second time. The meeting comes as health chiefs prepare to decide whether to transfer the Nigel Porter unit to Haywards Heath. The proposal sparked an outcry
A businessman who ran down a drunken pedestrian on a zebra crossing has been jailed for seven years. Gary Brooks was cleared by a jury at Hove Crown Court of attempting to murder Sean Jones, who suffered critical injuries and brain damage. But the jury
Developers may have to raise the height of the West Pier in Brighton because of rising sea levels. The radical suggestion has been put forward as part of the major redevelopment of Brighton's West Pier. St Modwen Developments says the Grade I listed pier
A pensioner who was hit by a car as she crossed the road has died from her injuries. Rose Guppy, 70, was in collision with a Vauxhall Cavalier as she crossed the A22 Lewes Road, East Grinstead, at 8am yesterday. The car failed to stop but a 25-year-old
West Sussex householders will pay an extra 9.7 per cent when their tax bills arrive in April, councillors have confirmed. The average Band D tax will go up by £64.17 to £724.95 as a result of decisions taken by the county council yesterday. Labour councillors
A driver was left shaken and bleeding after he was punched in the face by a road rage attacker. It happened on the northbound side of the A23 just south of the Hickstead services junction yesterday. A man in a blue Rover was forced to stop on the carriageway
The issue of allowing, or not, more homeless people into Brighton and Hove is probably out of the control of the Conservatives. They can't prevent a flow of lost souls to the South where, in summer at least, the weather is nicer. And this government,
Recently, at about 6.30am, I was crossing a poorly lit road. I couldn't see any traffic coming so I made to go across. Suddenly, out of nowhere, a cyclist appeared. I hadn't seen him, even though it was a straight stretch of road. He shouted some abuse
Police Valentine's cards sent to villains in Brighton and Hove caused a lover's tiff in one burglar's home. His girlfriend spotted hearts on the card as he opened it and threw an ashtray at him. Neither realised until later that the card was not from
I recommend Nigel Sweet (Letters, February 7) listens to Prime Minister's Question Time on Wednesday afternoon. Nearly every answer Mr Blair gives to the opposition questions commences with "We inherited it from the party opposite". His backbenchers proffer
A couple's wedding reception was cancelled six weeks before the big day - because the venue is due to be demolished. Club managers at the Bevendean Sports and Social Club sent out letters this week cancelling events because the bulldozers are moving in
Albion stayed on course for Division One with their fifth straight home win against promotion rivals Huddersfield. Junior Lewis was the hero on 54 minutes with his second goal in as many full appearances since a loan move from Leicester. It means Peter
A murder inquiry was under way this weekend after a man was found stabbed to death in the street. Detectives said the victim was stabbed repeatedly in the neck and abdomen with an 8in sheath knife. The murder weapon has not been found but a sheath was
Girl power, we've been hearing about. I've seen it in action and it seems to herald the desire for women to abandon the title of "lady". I see little evidence of real ladies any more and an unhappy example of this occurred recently when I was trying to
There was trouble at the home of a burglar when his girlfriend hurled an ashtray at him as he opened a Valentine's card covered in hearts. But it was one of many Valentine's cards sent by Brighton and Hove police to villains as a warning they were being
Tom Ley (Letters, February 9) is incorrect to say travellers want basic amenities provided but not to pay for them. The Reform Bill will require they pay for them, just as the settled community pays. At the Horsdean site, both rent and council tax is
Brighton and Hove Albion could be in the First Division next year. They are lying second and have just walloped the leaders, Reading. Yet if they achieve their second successive promotion, the Seagulls will still be playing home matches at a temporary
Hooker Rob Lawrence is in line for an England rugby under-18s final trial place. The 17-year-old from Chichester has taken part in qualifying sessions for two squads for players under-18 on September 1 and January 1. Lawrence is involved in a second and
Albion's newly appointed disability football officer Teresa Sanders has a five-year blueprint for success. Sanders wants to ensure every youngster in Sussex will get the opportunity to play the game at his or her own level. The club's Football In The
Boxer Neil Linford has moved to Brighton and Hove to soak up some knowledge from world champ Chris Eubank's former trainer Ronnie Davies. The 24-year-old, who has a distinguished amateur career and professional record of just four defeats in 17 outings
Hastings reject Graham Webb has vowed to score the goals which will keep St Leonards in the Eastern Division. The 19-year-old striker moved from Town to neighbours Saints last week after failing to win a regular place in George Wakeling's side. Webb found
Cricket fan Dave Ransom faces the prospect of never playing again after his leg was almost severed in a forklift truck accident. Metal prongs sliced his left leg, ripping through flesh and fracturing his bones while he was at work in an Asda supermarket
Billy Smith has conceded Tamworth are now Crawley's main rivals for a Conference spot. The Lambs reeled off their sixth successive league win on Tuesday when they struck an 88th-minute winner at home to Stafford Rangers to go a point clear. The three
A businessman who ran down a drunken pedestrian on a zebra crossing has been jailed for seven years. Gary Brooks was cleared by a jury at Hove Crown Court of attempting to murder Sean Jones, who suffered critical injuries and brain damage. But the jury
Lewes boss Jimmy Quinn is determined not to be left short again. The Rooks were down to the bare bones for last Saturday's FA Vase game with Tow Law Town with nine players ruled out through being cup tied, injured, ill or on holiday. Plans were not helped
Of all the things councils get up to, dealing with rubbish is the one people get least excited about. At least, it used to be that way. Because when coping with that rubbish means building incinerators, people living near earmarked sites really do take
Assistant coach Neil McElduff has insisted Thunder were right to put Paul Mundy-Castle on the bench. The inspirational point guard came on to hit 33 points and help his side scrape past Reading 104-101 in overtime having trailed for almost 40 minutes.
Romek Kriwald is ready to have a quiet word with his Leopards counterpart after allegations Bears are receiving preferential treatment from referees. The Bears director was infuriated by comments in the match programme for his side's impressive 94-73
A pensioner who was hit by a car as she crossed the road has died from her injuries. Rose Guppy, 70, was in collision with a Vauxhall Cavalier as she crossed the A22 Lewes Road, East Grinstead, at 8am yesterday. The car failed to stop but a 25-year-old
A driver was left shaken and bleeding after he was punched in the face by a road rage attacker. It happened on the northbound side of the A23 just south of the Hickstead services junction yesterday. A man in a blue Rover was forced to stop on the carriageway
The sudden death of a 45-year-old councillor has shocked her family and colleagues. Gilly Sweet, a Labour councillor in the Mash Barn ward of Adur District Council, died on Wednesday in her sleep. Coun Sweet had been a kidney dialysis patient for 23 years
The issue of allowing, or not, more homeless people into Brighton and Hove is probably out of the control of the Conservatives. They can't prevent a flow of lost souls to the South where, in summer at least, the weather is nicer. And this government,
It was like a scene from an old movie. The famous diva falls ill hours before the curtain is due to rise. Her stand-in is told: "The show must go on." She steps on to the stage of a packed, world-class venue - and brings the house down. It all really
Council leader Ken Bodfish says he wants Brighton and Hove Albion to celebrate with a double this year. He hopes the football club will achieve its second successive promotion, this time to Division One. The Brighton and Hove City Council leader also
Police refused to immediately investigate a hit-and-run crash despite having two independent witnesses. A Sussex Police spokeswoman said the incident would be dealt with on "slow time". The case is the latest to emerge in a growing number of incidents
A pensioner is being forced to stay in a much-needed hospital bed because a place cannot be found in a care home. Roy Robey, 88, was told he could be discharged from Brighton General Hospital on January 24. But he cannot leave because a nursing home cannot
By 3am I was ready to call it a night. But the Spaniards still had several hours of flamenco strutting ahead of them. It was obvious they wouldn't be calling it a night until it was day. As I'd expected, and as Ernest Hemingway had warned, our weekend
Half the Withdean pitch was in glorious sunshine, the other half in shade when the game got underway. An infringement on Hart provided Watson with an early opportunity to demonstrate his prowess from set pieces. His inswinging free-kick from close to
In September 2000, Brighton Velo Road Club, the premier cycle racing club in Sussex during the Fifties and Sixties, held a reunion which, with the kind assistance of The Argus, attracted more than 50 old BVRC riders. We will hold another reunion in September
Tom Ley (Letters, February 9) is incorrect to say travellers want basic amenities provided but not to pay for them. The Reform Bill will require they pay for them, just as the settled community pays. At the Horsdean site, both rent and council tax is
When a National Lottery grant of £14 million was announced for the derelict West Pier in Brighton, many people thought restoration would be a certainty. But it is now clear the future viability of the Grade I listed structure depends on two large new
Brighton and Hove Albion could be in the First Division next year. They are lying second and have just walloped the leaders, Reading. Yet if they achieve their second successive promotion, the Seagulls will still be playing home matches at a temporary
Last weekend was the second anniversary of my younger sister's death. I was horrified and distressed to see what has been done to the headstones in Seaford cemetery. This beautiful and peaceful place which, every day of every year, is swept by bracing
I would like to thank The Argus for its help in bringing to the public's notice Lewes District Council's policy of mass flattening of graves. A headstone is so many different things, not just a marker of the final resting place of a loved one but a tangible
You want to hear about a hectic week? How about three games, a meeting with a clairvoyant point guard and a few Valentine lessons from Dr Love? And that's just for starters. You will already know what happened in the three games. We bounced back from
Burgess Hill are bolstering their squad for the run-in to the season. The County League leaders, who are also in the quarter finals of the FA Vase, have taken former Bognor right back Andy Walker on loan from Eastbourne Borough. Former Hillians midfielder
Hastings reject Graham Webb has vowed to score the goals which will keep St Leonards in the Eastern Division. The 19-year-old striker moved from Town to neighbours Saints last week after failing to win a regular place in George Wakeling's side. Webb found
Billy Smith has conceded Tamworth are now Crawley's main rivals for a Conference spot. The Lambs reeled off their sixth successive league win on Tuesday when they struck an 88th-minute winner at home to Stafford Rangers to go a point clear. The three
Lewes boss Jimmy Quinn is determined not to be left short again. The Rooks were down to the bare bones for last Saturday's FA Vase game with Tow Law Town with nine players ruled out through being cup tied, injured, ill or on holiday. Plans were not helped
Simon Funnell has been told he will be welcomed back at Worthing after being frozen out of the Division One promotion race. Funnell has been told by Bognor boss Jack Pearce he has no part to play in Rocks' push for a top three finish. Pearce has given
Eastbourne Borough striker Matt Allen would like a shot at a professional career. The 20-year-old has grabbed seven goals in four games to surge up the Dr Martens League Eastern Division goalscorers chart including a hat-trick last Saturday in a superb
The developers of a major site in Brighton and Hove say it will provide a huge, revitalising boost to the city. The New England Consortium has hit back at critics who say the scheme for the Brighton station site should be rejected. Chris Gilbert, of development
Of all the things councils get up to, dealing with rubbish is the one people get least excited about. At least, it used to be that way. Because when coping with that rubbish means building incinerators, people living near earmarked sites really do take
Assistant coach Neil McElduff has insisted Thunder were right to put Paul Mundy-Castle on the bench. The inspirational point guard came on to hit 33 points and help his side scrape past Reading 104-101 in overtime having trailed for almost 40 minutes.
Romek Kriwald is ready to have a quiet word with his Leopards counterpart after allegations Bears are receiving preferential treatment from referees. The Bears director was infuriated by comments in the match programme for his side's impressive 94-73
An amateur football team may have to cancel matches after the players' kit was stolen. Ditchling Veterans Soccer Side are hoping they can borrow some strips after thieves broke into manager Nigel Maybury's car and pinched their kit, along with set of
The sudden death of a 45-year-old councillor has shocked her family and colleagues. Gilly Sweet, a Labour councillor in the Mash Barn ward of Adur District Council, died on Wednesday in her sleep. Coun Sweet had been a kidney dialysis patient for 23 years
It was like a scene from an old movie. The famous diva falls ill hours before the curtain is due to rise. Her stand-in is told: "The show must go on." She steps on to the stage of a packed, world-class venue - and brings the house down. It all really
Council leader Ken Bodfish says he wants Brighton and Hove Albion to celebrate with a double this year. He hopes the football club will achieve its second successive promotion, this time to Division One. The Brighton and Hove City Council leader also
Police refused to immediately investigate a hit-and-run crash despite having two independent witnesses. A Sussex Police spokeswoman said the incident would be dealt with on "slow time". The case is the latest to emerge in a growing number of incidents
A pensioner is being forced to stay in a much-needed hospital bed because a place cannot be found in a care home. Roy Robey, 88, was told he could be discharged from Brighton General Hospital on January 24. But he cannot leave because a nursing home cannot
By 3am I was ready to call it a night. But the Spaniards still had several hours of flamenco strutting ahead of them. It was obvious they wouldn't be calling it a night until it was day. As I'd expected, and as Ernest Hemingway had warned, our weekend
Simon Morgan was back at the heart of the Albion defence against promotion rivals Huddersfield at Withdean on Saturday. Boss Peter Taylor rested the veteran former Fulham stopper from Monday's 3-1 destruction of leaders Reading. Morgan, 35, returned at
Half the Withdean pitch was in glorious sunshine, the other half in shade when the game got underway. An infringement on Hart provided Watson with an early opportunity to demonstrate his prowess from set pieces. His inswinging free-kick from close to
In September 2000, Brighton Velo Road Club, the premier cycle racing club in Sussex during the Fifties and Sixties, held a reunion which, with the kind assistance of The Argus, attracted more than 50 old BVRC riders. We will hold another reunion in September
Congratulations on the magnificent picture of the steam train leaving Clayton tunnel (February 11). I hope readers appreciate this could be one of the last photo opportunities to take such a picture in this location because, if One2One manages to obtain
Like many readers, I watch out for letters recalling actors of the past. One whose name you won't see on the front of a Brighton bus or in the Walk of Fame proposed for Brighton Marina is also one of our most famous. As a boy, he lived in Albany Villas
I just had to respond to Bryan Childers (Letters, February 6), who appeared to pour scorn on Brighton and Hove City Council's campaign to be designated European Capital of Culture 2008. What a brilliantly composed, amusing and thought-provoking epistle
When a National Lottery grant of £14 million was announced for the derelict West Pier in Brighton, many people thought restoration would be a certainty. But it is now clear the future viability of the Grade I listed structure depends on two large new
I am so upset, as I am sure many other readers are, at the way Lewes District Council has dealt with the removal of headstones at Lewes cemetery. It is disgusting and totally disrespectful the council did not bother to contact any relatives of the deceased
Brighton Bears coach Nick Nurse wants Sussex basketball youngsters to start making up ground on their American counterparts. The club's basketball academy goes into its third week today under the guidance of Brighton coach and general manager Nurse. Youngsters
Last weekend was the second anniversary of my younger sister's death. I was horrified and distressed to see what has been done to the headstones in Seaford cemetery. This beautiful and peaceful place which, every day of every year, is swept by bracing
I would like to thank The Argus for its help in bringing to the public's notice Lewes District Council's policy of mass flattening of graves. A headstone is so many different things, not just a marker of the final resting place of a loved one but a tangible
Albion boss Peter Taylor has challenged Lee Steele to earn the right to solve a looming striker shortage. The prolific Bobby Zamora begins a three-match ban after Saturday's home game against promotion rivals Huddersfield. Zamora's absence is exacerbated
You want to hear about a hectic week? How about three games, a meeting with a clairvoyant point guard and a few Valentine lessons from Dr Love? And that's just for starters. You will already know what happened in the three games. We bounced back from
Burgess Hill are bolstering their squad for the run-in to the season. The County League leaders, who are also in the quarter finals of the FA Vase, have taken former Bognor right back Andy Walker on loan from Eastbourne Borough. Former Hillians midfielder
Wick's rebuilding programme is gaining pace. Former Portfield striker Jamie Musselwhite has teamed up again with Richie Reynolds, who was recently appointed as Wick boss. Musselwhite, who had a brief spell with Bognor at the beginning of last season,
An independent panel is to discuss the future of breast care services in Brighton and Hove for a second time. The meeting comes as health chiefs prepare to decide whether to transfer the Nigel Porter unit to Haywards Heath. The proposal sparked an outcry
Developers may have to raise the height of the West Pier in Brighton because of rising sea levels. The radical suggestion has been put forward as part of the major redevelopment of Brighton's West Pier. St Modwen Developments says the Grade I listed pier
Simon Funnell has been told he will be welcomed back at Worthing after being frozen out of the Division One promotion race. Funnell has been told by Bognor boss Jack Pearce he has no part to play in Rocks' push for a top three finish. Pearce has given
Eastbourne Borough striker Matt Allen would like a shot at a professional career. The 20-year-old has grabbed seven goals in four games to surge up the Dr Martens League Eastern Division goalscorers chart including a hat-trick last Saturday in a superb
The developers of a major site in Brighton and Hove say it will provide a huge, revitalising boost to the city. The New England Consortium has hit back at critics who say the scheme for the Brighton station site should be rejected. Chris Gilbert, of development
