I am pleased Gordon Dean has such strong and happy memories of Billie Burke as Mrs Topper in the Thirties' film series (Letters, March 25). But can any reader recall who played the role in the Fifties' TV series I remember from childhood, in which Leo
Bill (it's never our fault) Acraman, the amnesic Conservative West Sussex county councillor from Copthorne, forgot a rather important detail in his argument (Letters, March 22). Coun Acraman's fellow ideological fanatics within County Hall were already
Sussex Police are using a "smart car" which can read number plates and alert officers to stolen vehicles. It is equipped with a camera and computer system that scans registration numbers and automatically alerts its occupants to stolen and suspect cars
The curator of Worthing Museum and Art Gallery has issued a writ for personal injury against the council that employs her. Dr Sally White has been off work for ten months due to what she said was work-related stress. She said: "People may have been wondering
The following plans are submitted to Brighton and Hove City Council. Parking: Use of the car park at the Race Hill and creation of a massive slide down to the Palace Pier, to be known as the park-and-slide. The West Pier: Wood shuttering to be fixed to
It may not have been the fairytale finale, but Brighton Bears fans rose last night to hail the most thrilling season in their club's recent history. Bears, needing a win over Birmingham and defeat for rivals London Towers by Leopards, did their bit with
It is strange how an aspiring European Capital of Culture must import French fireworks to boost its claim (The Argus, March 26). There is more to culture than bangs and flashes. Did we not have enough at the millennium? Culture has been taken over for
As someone who has never hunted foxes, could I raise a slightly different aspect of this issue? I am sure we all agree decisions should be based on reason, not emotion, especially if they could restrict someone else's personal freedom. Few would deny
Most people are soon forgotten after the deaths, while others, who may have held high office in life, simply become footnotes in the text of time. However, the Queen Mother is likely to be remembered by generations to come. The admiration and sadness
How sad that when compassionate Lucy Fensom set out for Israel on her mission to rescue donkeys from the abominations inflicted upon them in that part of the world, some people said she should be helping humans instead of animals (The Argus, March 26)
Burgess Hill manager Gary Croydon hailed his side as champions and challenged them to finish the season unbeaten after they blew away Southwick. Hillians hit lowly Wickers with four goals in ten first-half minutes to preserve their unbeaten record in
The Male Alliance applauds The Argus for continued support of gay issues and responsible reporting (Voice of The Argus, March 27). However, in the light of yet another vicious attack on a gay man in Brighton, we do not accept that ignorance is the sole
Nick Nurse took centre stage last night and told Brighton Bears' adoring fans: "You have got a team to be proud of." Bears beat Chester and Birmingham on a dramatic closing weekend of British League action but missed out on the Southern Conference title
More than 250 people attended a candlelight vigil in memory of Danny Collard who died from a knife wound to the heart. Mourners lit 20 candles, one for every year of the bank worker's life, at the spot where he fell. Family and friends remembered his
The Queen Mother lifted the spirits of thousands from all walks of life and touched the hearts of young and old alike. Steven Samuels, 53, of St Keyna Avenue, Hove, said: "I heard the news on Saturday from a friend. I was certainly upset when I heard.
Union flags have been flying at half mast across Sussex since the news of the Queen Mother's death was announced. Following discussions with the Royal Family, the Government has issued guidance for the public observance of the national mourning. A Press
When the Queen Mother was a child, she danced through the bluebell-carpeted woods on the outskirts of Worthing. In those days before the Great War, the Goring Hall estate was an Edwardian paradise, where golden fields of corn stretched down to the sea
The nation will pay homage to the Queen Mother when she lies in state in the medieval setting of Westminster Hall until the night before her funeral. The solemn vigil precedes her last journey from Westminster Abbey to Windsor, where she will be interred
A councillor has criticised the aggressive driving of some parents picking their children up from school. Labour member Jeane Lepper called for a clampdown on parents who parked in restricted areas. She told a Brighton and Hove City Council highways committee
The Queen last night led the Royal Family in prayer before the coffin of the Queen Mother. Sixteen senior royals solemnly filed into a small Windsor chapel where earlier the Queen Mother's coffin had been placed on simple oak trestles. Among the royal
People from across the county paid tribute to the Queen Mother, saying she touched the hearts of everyone she met. Entertainers, clergy, politicians, members of the public and those with whom she was close were united in mourning, paying tribute to the
Two good Samaritans who aided a man after he was beaten up in the street are being urged to contact the police. A 44-year-old man was chased by two men near traffic lights in Langney Rise, Eastbourne, before being forced to the ground. One attacker repeatedly
A school pool where thousands of Sussex youngsters have learnt to swim is in danger of closing. Now staff, parents and governors are trying to raise at least £150,000 towards the cost of a replacement. Pauline Warren, headteacher of Elm Grove First School
Striking shots by an award-winning photographer will be used in a campaign to entice more visitors to Brighton and Hove. Next month, a series of ten beautiful, dramatic and quirky shots by Brighton-based Roger Bamber will be reproduced on giant billboard
I am pleased Gordon Dean has such strong and happy memories of Billie Burke as Mrs Topper in the Thirties' film series (Letters, March 25). But can any reader recall who played the role in the Fifties' TV series I remember from childhood, in which Leo
One of the best-known and most famous voices of a Third Ager has been silenced, allegedly forever. Perhaps that should say 'one of the many voices' since Margaret Thatcher went through a number of different voices till, like a duchess trying on a new
The curator of Worthing Museum and Art Gallery has issued a writ for personal injury against the council that employs her. Dr Sally White has been off work for ten months due to what she said was work-related stress. She said: "People may have been wondering
The following plans are submitted to Brighton and Hove City Council. Parking: Use of the car park at the Race Hill and creation of a massive slide down to the Palace Pier, to be known as the park-and-slide. The West Pier: Wood shuttering to be fixed to
Bears could not have set up yesterday's finale in more dramatic fashion. They overturned a 46-31 half-time deficit to stun northern conference kings Chester Jets on Saturday before a delirious crowd at the Triangle. It what must rank as the most captivating
Mike Simmons wanted to know why almost all the members of the Grand Hotel's swimming club in 1913 appear to have been German (The Argus Weekend, March 23). Prior to the First World War, a number of German waiters were sent to England either to learn or
It may not have been the fairytale finale, but Brighton Bears fans rose last night to hail the most thrilling season in their club's recent history. Bears, needing a win over Birmingham and defeat for rivals London Towers by Leopards, did their bit with
It is strange how an aspiring European Capital of Culture must import French fireworks to boost its claim (The Argus, March 26). There is more to culture than bangs and flashes. Did we not have enough at the millennium? Culture has been taken over for
Lewes slammed Metropolitan Police 6-2 to keep themselves hot on the trail of division two leaders Horsham ahead of today's eagerly-anticipated Bank Holiday clash at Queen Street (3.00). Lewes opened the scoring on 41 minutes when Peter Brackley's free-kick
A school pool where thousands of Worthing youngsters have learnt to swim is in danger of closing. Now staff, parents and governors are trying to raise at least £150,000 towards the cost of a replacement. Pauline Warren, headteacher of Elm Grove First
As someone who has never hunted foxes, could I raise a slightly different aspect of this issue? I am sure we all agree decisions should be based on reason, not emotion, especially if they could restrict someone else's personal freedom. Few would deny
The general attitude towards euthanasia is something I cannot understand. No one asks to be born and I think it wrong that a man or woman should have to continue living if they want to opt out. The world is over-populated - which creates problems for
How sad that when compassionate Lucy Fensom set out for Israel on her mission to rescue donkeys from the abominations inflicted upon them in that part of the world, some people said she should be helping humans instead of animals (The Argus, March 26)
Burgess Hill manager Gary Croydon hailed his side as champions and challenged them to finish the season unbeaten after they blew away Southwick. Hillians hit lowly Wickers with four goals in ten first-half minutes to preserve their unbeaten record in
Albion go into today's Withdean showdown against Bristol City needing three wins and a draw to clinch automatic promotion. Ten points from the remaining four matches will guarantee First Division football next season for the second-placed Seagulls. Reading
Nick Nurse took centre stage last night and told Brighton Bears' adoring fans: "You have got a team to be proud of." Bears beat Chester and Birmingham on a dramatic closing weekend of British League action but missed out on the Southern Conference title
The Queen Mother lifted the spirits of thousands from all walks of life and touched the hearts of young and old alike. Steven Samuels, 53, of St Keyna Avenue, Hove, said: "I heard the news on Saturday from a friend. I was certainly upset when I heard.
When the Queen Mother was a child, she danced through the bluebell-carpeted woods on the outskirts of Worthing. In those days before the Great War, the Goring Hall estate was an Edwardian paradise, where golden fields of corn stretched down to the sea
The nation will pay homage to the Queen Mother when she lies in state in the medieval setting of Westminster Hall until the night before her funeral. The solemn vigil precedes her last journey from Westminster Abbey to Windsor, where she will be interred
A councillor has criticised the aggressive driving of some parents picking their children up from school. Labour member Jeane Lepper called for a clampdown on parents who parked in restricted areas. She told a Brighton and Hove City Council highways committee
People from across the county paid tribute to the Queen Mother, saying she touched the hearts of everyone she met. Entertainers, clergy, politicians, members of the public and those with whom she was close were united in mourning, paying tribute to the
A belly dancer has thrown down her veil in a challenge to liven up the lunchtimes of stiff-hipped shop and office workers. Sarina McEwan is inviting the men and women of Brighton city centre to take part in a little waist-wiggling and gyrating. The belly
A school pool where thousands of Sussex youngsters have learnt to swim is in danger of closing. Now staff, parents and governors are trying to raise at least £150,000 towards the cost of a replacement. Pauline Warren, headteacher of Elm Grove First School
It's a bit rich for businesses such as Waterstones and Borders to support a competition to design posters fighting racism (The Argus, March 11). Such businesses have been only too happy to have sold books by David Irving and David Icke which deny the
One of the best-known and most famous voices of a Third Ager has been silenced, allegedly forever. Perhaps that should say 'one of the many voices' since Margaret Thatcher went through a number of different voices till, like a duchess trying on a new
A well-known writer summed up the trials and tribulations of children when he complained as follows: "Boys and girls are dressing alike. "They love luxury, have bad manners, show contempt for authority, show disrespect for their elders and prefer to chatter
Lewis Stone, another stock player and sophisticate of the Thirties and Forties, was stern and strait-laced in most parts. He served in the Spanish-American war and was an infantry instructor in the First World War. Wonderful as Judge Hardy to Mickey Rooney's
Bears could not have set up yesterday's finale in more dramatic fashion. They overturned a 46-31 half-time deficit to stun northern conference kings Chester Jets on Saturday before a delirious crowd at the Triangle. It what must rank as the most captivating
Mike Simmons wanted to know why almost all the members of the Grand Hotel's swimming club in 1913 appear to have been German (The Argus Weekend, March 23). Prior to the First World War, a number of German waiters were sent to England either to learn or
Lewes slammed Metropolitan Police 6-2 to keep themselves hot on the trail of division two leaders Horsham ahead of today's eagerly-anticipated Bank Holiday clash at Queen Street (3.00). Lewes opened the scoring on 41 minutes when Peter Brackley's free-kick
St Leonards were pushed closer towards relegation as they went down 2-0 to neighbours Eastbourne Borough at Priory Lane. But Garry Wilson's men made hard work of their Eastern Division victory, failing to make the most of a one-sided first half. Wilson
The general attitude towards euthanasia is something I cannot understand. No one asks to be born and I think it wrong that a man or woman should have to continue living if they want to opt out. The world is over-populated - which creates problems for
Grant Vanson scored a late winner to earn Littlehampton a 3-2 victory in their crunch relegation battle with Redhill in Rich City County League division one. The victory takes the Marigolds five points clear of the danger zone and lifted them above Redhill
Bristol City's new signing Christian Roberts wants to trim Albion down to size after abandoning his taste for whacky hairstyles. The ex-Exeter striker is renowned for some strange cuts, including a red Mohican. Robbie Pethick, Albion's former Bristol
Albion go into today's Withdean showdown against Bristol City needing three wins and a draw to clinch automatic promotion. Ten points from the remaining four matches will guarantee First Division football next season for the second-placed Seagulls. Reading
Work to replace some of the old-fashioned wards at the Victorian Brighton General Hospital could start later this year. Plans for a new development on the old laundry site have been unveiled to staff. The development will have three storeys at the front
The Sussex sporting world will observe a minute's silence in memory of the Queen Mother today. Plumpton Racecourse was expecting up to 5,000 people. The Queen Mother was known as a National Hunt racing fanatic and ran horses at Plumpton in her colours
A belly dancer has thrown down her veil in a challenge to liven up the lunchtimes of stiff-hipped shop and office workers. Sarina McEwan is inviting the men and women of Brighton city centre to take part in a little waist-wiggling and gyrating. The belly
It's a bit rich for businesses such as Waterstones and Borders to support a competition to design posters fighting racism (The Argus, March 11). Such businesses have been only too happy to have sold books by David Irving and David Icke which deny the
Bill (it's never our fault) Acraman, the amnesic Conservative West Sussex county councillor from Copthorne, forgot a rather important detail in his argument (Letters, March 22). Coun Acraman's fellow ideological fanatics within County Hall were already
Sussex Police are using a "smart car" which can read number plates and alert officers to stolen vehicles. It is equipped with a camera and computer system that scans registration numbers and automatically alerts its occupants to stolen and suspect cars
A well-known writer summed up the trials and tribulations of children when he complained as follows: "Boys and girls are dressing alike. "They love luxury, have bad manners, show contempt for authority, show disrespect for their elders and prefer to chatter
Lewis Stone, another stock player and sophisticate of the Thirties and Forties, was stern and strait-laced in most parts. He served in the Spanish-American war and was an infantry instructor in the First World War. Wonderful as Judge Hardy to Mickey Rooney's
Two good Samaritans who aided a man after he was beaten up in the street are being urged to contact the police. A 44-year-old man was chased by two men near traffic lights in Langney Rise, Eastbourne, before being forced to the ground. One attacker repeatedly
St Leonards were pushed closer towards relegation as they went down 2-0 to neighbours Eastbourne Borough at Priory Lane. But Garry Wilson's men made hard work of their Eastern Division victory, failing to make the most of a one-sided first half. Wilson
Grant Vanson scored a late winner to earn Littlehampton a 3-2 victory in their crunch relegation battle with Redhill in Rich City County League division one. The victory takes the Marigolds five points clear of the danger zone and lifted them above Redhill
Most people are soon forgotten after the deaths, while others, who may have held high office in life, simply become footnotes in the text of time. However, the Queen Mother is likely to be remembered by generations to come. The admiration and sadness
The Male Alliance applauds The Argus for continued support of gay issues and responsible reporting (Voice of The Argus, March 27). However, in the light of yet another vicious attack on a gay man in Brighton, we do not accept that ignorance is the sole
Bristol City's new signing Christian Roberts wants to trim Albion down to size after abandoning his taste for whacky hairstyles. The ex-Exeter striker is renowned for some strange cuts, including a red Mohican. Robbie Pethick, Albion's former Bristol
Work to replace some of the old-fashioned wards at the Victorian Brighton General Hospital could start later this year. Plans for a new development on the old laundry site have been unveiled to staff. The development will have three storeys at the front
Worthing Chamber of Trade and Commerce is set to relaunch itself with a new name. The businesspeople's body is expected to adopt the title Worthing Chamber of Commerce and Industry at its annual meeting on April 10. Acting president Barry Emms said this
More than 250 people attended a candlelight vigil in memory of Danny Collard who died from a knife wound to the heart. Mourners lit 20 candles, one for every year of the bank worker's life, at the spot where he fell. Family and friends remembered his
The Sussex sporting world will observe a minute's silence in memory of the Queen Mother today. Plumpton Racecourse was expecting up to 5,000 people. The Queen Mother was known as a National Hunt racing fanatic and ran horses at Plumpton in her colours
Union flags have been flying at half mast across Sussex since the news of the Queen Mother's death was announced. Following discussions with the Royal Family, the Government has issued guidance for the public observance of the national mourning. A Press
The Queen last night led the Royal Family in prayer before the coffin of the Queen Mother. Sixteen senior royals solemnly filed into a small Windsor chapel where earlier the Queen Mother's coffin had been placed on simple oak trestles. Among the royal
Two good Samaritans who aided a man after he was beaten up in the street are being urged to contact the police. A 44-year-old man was chased by two men near traffic lights in Langney Rise, Eastbourne, before being forced to the ground. One attacker repeatedly
Striking shots by an award-winning photographer will be used in a campaign to entice more visitors to Brighton and Hove. Next month, a series of ten beautiful, dramatic and quirky shots by Brighton-based Roger Bamber will be reproduced on giant billboard
