I, too, tried to attend the Tenant Participation Conference about housing stock transfer options (The Argus, April 22). As a representative of a relevant interest group, I was shocked to be told by a Brighton and Hove City Council official there was no
I have always been a great supporter of the Royal Mail for its rural deliveries but, last Friday, my faith was completely shattered. When I arrived home from work, there was a first-class letter posted in Greenford, Middlesex (about 50 miles away), which
I am disgusted at the advice Rebecca Gray gave (The Argus, April 25) to the mother of a child who was given an unwanted doll's house by her grandparents and sold it, to the displeasure of the givers. Did the grandparents ask the child what it wanted before
Ed Beard was fed up of being the only man in his slimming class - so he set up his own classes for males. Salesman Ed, 59, from Littlehampton, reached 20st and kept growing, which he put down to his lifestyle "on the road". He would stop to eat fatty
A man accused of murdering landlord Mohammed Raja was seen with burns to his hand and neck because of a "job gone wrong", a court heard. David Croke, of Bolney Road, Moulsecoomb, Brighton, was seen with fresh burns by Paul Tong at his parents' home in
Former Albion footballer Edward Maybank appeared in court accused of assault causing grievous bodily harm to his girlfriend. Maybank, 45, known as Teddy, of Blatchington Road, Hove, denied committing the offence on Christmas Day last year. He also denied
My enthusiasm to get things sorted at the start of my maternity leave three weeks ago has now fizzled out and all I want is to go into labour. The chances of this happening this weekend are a little unlikely, however. I still have a week to go before
The discovery of a shotgun with the largest drugs haul in years has sent shock waves through police ranks in Brighton and Hove. Was this the start of turf wars and the resulting gang violence that is prevalent in other major cities? Police chiefs are
Albion's title heroes revelled in a reception fit for champions today from the city of Brighton and Hove. Thousands braved the wind and cold to pay tribute to the team which completed a championship double by winning the Second Division. Fans of all ages
Louise Ramsey must have had a sense-of-humour bypass (The Argus, April 29). I attended the Lee Evans show at The Dome and found not only myself but also everyone around me in fits of laughter. The show was advertised for adults only so why did Ms Ramsey
A pensioner who lost the top of a finger after she tried to stop a robber ransacking her home has been overwhelmed by offers of kindness. Grace Wilks, 79, lost the top of the little finger on her left hand as the result of having it caught between a wardrobe
I am writing on behalf of many officers of Sussex Police who would like to thank The Argus for its coverage of PD Bruce and the tragic end to what was a great police career. I have worked with both PD Bruce and PC Pete Tattum on many occasions and feel
Hove Park School are the third winners of the Youth In Action School of the Month award. They claimed our March prize after showing their versatility. The fast-developing rugby set-up has produced a clutch of county players at most levels Peter Canham
Striker Bobby Zamora has had many triumphs since he first appeared for Brighton and Hove Albion. But none has touched him more than holding a baby from Findon Valley which has been named after him. Parents of Katie Elizabeth Zamora Haywood chose the name
John Parry (The Argus, April 19) seems to be under the impression the Save Our Seafront campaign enjoys the support of the majority over St Modwen's proposals. He is clearly confused and trying to mislead readers. In the same edition of The Argus, an
Dave Heal continued his excellent start in Supermoto racing with a seventh place in round two of the British Championship at Three Sisters, near Wigan. The Heathfield ace, who was British Superbikes privateer champion two years ago, had finished third
Grace Wilks, the pensioner who lost part of a finger when a robber ransacked her home, has been showered with kindness ever since her sad story appeared in The Argus. Police officers, businesses and ordinary people have replaced the £260 which was stolen
I don't believe the Falmer site is suitable. The Albion, who are clearly on the up, need somewhere larger. I am told Shoreham is one of the largest brownfield sites in the country. Surely this is the place for the new stadium? Why choose a greenfield
A Brighton man will be gunning for glory when the new Pirelli British Rally Championship gets underway in Gateshead this weekend. Andrew Bargery, 30, will again by co-driving for 2001 Autosport National Rally Driver of the Year Justin Dale in one of two
The case of 12 British planespotters accused in Greece of spying would be farcical if it wasn't so serious. In Britain, these men and women are regarded as harmless enthusiasts who can be seen in every airport taking down details of each aircraft. But
Adrian Newnham (Letters, April 24) is clearly unconcerned about the effect of a massive new development at Falmer. Firstly, although there is a main road and railway running through Falmer, two university campuses and a health club, the village itself
Mark Sumpter has lost top spot in the Michelin Porsche Cup after a mixed weekend at Oulton Park. Sumpter, from Five Ashes in East Sussex, was out of luck in the sprint race as radiator damage forced him to retire, having started from pole position. However
A gale-force wind threatened to drive a sponsors' marquee into the sea at Hove. If Sussex aren't careful they could be blown away too - by Somerset. The county ended the third day of the Championship match on 178-3, a lead of 114, and it will need skipper
Crossing the line with man and machine in one piece was the aim for the team from Alfs Motorcycles at last weekend's 24-hour Le Mans motorcycle race. Not only did they achieve that, the Worthing-based team also registered a top 20 finish. Riding their
Sussex are putting faith in their all-rounders as they aim to put 30 years of underachievement in the Benson and Hedges Cup behind them. The likes of Will House and Michael Yardy, who have worked hard on their bowling during the winter, could be set to
Mistakes in signs for a parking scheme are being rectified, councillor Alison Hermitage told a meeting of Brighton and Hove City Council. Tory councillor Garry Peltzer Dunn said he had made the council aware of errors three times. On the north side of
Footballer Bobby Zamora met his namesake at a ceremony to hand over £5,500 to a cancer hospice. The pair bonded at St Barnabas Hospice in Worthing, which received the winnings from a bet on Zamora's scoring skills. The star striker was surprised to find
City councillors are to consider extending the hours of the pedestrianisation scheme in George Street, Hove. Answering a question from councillor Betty Walshe, Labour councillor Simon Battle told the council two local groups had asked for an extension
Crime rates across Sussex's most deprived areas are falling thanks to the Government's New Deal for Communities initiative. Crime in the New Deal area of East Brighton fell by 13 per cent and there was a 22.4 per cent reduction in car crime between the
The West Pier in Brighton has been granted £1.6 million of National Lottery cash for emergency work. Originally, the pier was granted £14 million from lottery funds for restoration, provided it was matched by private funding. But the Brighton West Pier
West Sussex County Council has admitted it failed to reach its target of cutting its paper mountain by 50 per cent. The council said in 1997 it would halve the amount of paper it generated by 2001. But leader Councillor Harold Hall yesterday admitted
At a moment's notice, firefighter Geoff Parkinson found himself on a plane flying to the war-torn Middle East. He was one of 12 members of a charity's search-and-rescue team asked to help in the refugee community of Jenin. The Palestinian town is part
Glamour model Jamelah is set to prove she really has it up top by appearing as a contestant on The Weakest Link. The former Brighton schoolgirl, who has been appearing as a guest presenter on Southern FM radio station, is one of three topless models who
Teachers from the United States could be hired to help solve a growing staffing crisis in Sussex schools. Sally Greenwell, West Sussex County Council Cabinet member for education, announced a scheme during a council meeting yesterday. She said a specialist
I went to Wales two weeks ago to visit my Welsh mother. There were Welsh flags everywhere. How can English people be called racist for flying St George flags? It's a disgrace. -Lily Knox, Linton Road, Hove
I am disgusted at the advice Rebecca Gray gave (The Argus, April 25) to the mother of a child who was given an unwanted doll's house by her grandparents and sold it, to the displeasure of the givers. Did the grandparents ask the child what it wanted before
A jury in the case of a man accused of attempting to murder a police officer has been sent home for the weekend. James Richards, 35, of West Paddock Court, Northampton, denies the charge and an alternative count of assault causing grievous bodily harm
Former Albion footballer Edward Maybank appeared in court accused of assault causing grievous bodily harm to his girlfriend. Maybank, 45, known as Teddy, of Blatchington Road, Hove, denied committing the offence on Christmas Day last year. He also denied
My enthusiasm to get things sorted at the start of my maternity leave three weeks ago has now fizzled out and all I want is to go into labour. The chances of this happening this weekend are a little unlikely, however. I still have a week to go before
The discovery of a shotgun with the largest drugs haul in years has sent shock waves through police ranks in Brighton and Hove. Was this the start of turf wars and the resulting gang violence that is prevalent in other major cities? Police chiefs are
Albion's title heroes revelled in a reception fit for champions today from the city of Brighton and Hove. Thousands braved the wind and cold to pay tribute to the team which completed a championship double by winning the Second Division. Fans of all ages
Louise Ramsey must have had a sense-of-humour bypass (The Argus, April 29). I attended the Lee Evans show at The Dome and found not only myself but also everyone around me in fits of laughter. The show was advertised for adults only so why did Ms Ramsey
A pensioner who lost the top of a finger after she tried to stop a robber ransacking her home has been overwhelmed by offers of kindness. Grace Wilks, 79, lost the top of the little finger on her left hand as the result of having it caught between a wardrobe
I am writing on behalf of many officers of Sussex Police who would like to thank The Argus for its coverage of PD Bruce and the tragic end to what was a great police career. I have worked with both PD Bruce and PC Pete Tattum on many occasions and feel
Despite all the horror stories about the NHS, you can still receive first-class care and service, courtesy of its amazingly loyal and dedicated staff. Our mother, Mary Duckett, has received extraordinary care at the intensive therapy unit at the Princess
There is no case for putting elevated commercial buildings on the Brighton seafront in support of the restoration of the West Pier. These planning proposals are unashamedly being bandied about in the context of the accomplishments of Brighton's founding
Hove Park School are the third winners of the Youth In Action School of the Month award. They claimed our March prize after showing their versatility. The fast-developing rugby set-up has produced a clutch of county players at most levels Peter Canham
Striker Bobby Zamora has had many triumphs since he first appeared for Brighton and Hove Albion. But none has touched him more than holding a baby from Findon Valley which has been named after him. Parents of Katie Elizabeth Zamora Haywood chose the name
Dave Heal continued his excellent start in Supermoto racing with a seventh place in round two of the British Championship at Three Sisters, near Wigan. The Heathfield ace, who was British Superbikes privateer champion two years ago, had finished third
Motocross fans are in for a feast of top class action at Winterpick Farm, near Horsham, tomorrow (Sunday). Round two of the hugely popular triple British Championship series takes place on the spectacular venue and has attracted riders of the highest
Mark Sumpter has lost top spot in the Michelin Porsche Cup after a mixed weekend at Oulton Park. Sumpter, from Five Ashes in East Sussex, was out of luck in the sprint race as radiator damage forced him to retire, having started from pole position. However
Crossing the line with man and machine in one piece was the aim for the team from Alfs Motorcycles at last weekend's 24-hour Le Mans motorcycle race. Not only did they achieve that, the Worthing-based team also registered a top 20 finish. Riding their
Sussex are putting faith in their all-rounders as they aim to put 30 years of underachievement in the Benson and Hedges Cup behind them. The likes of Will House and Michael Yardy, who have worked hard on their bowling during the winter, could be set to
Inspector Chris Drew went back to basics on his last day as a policeman by patrolling an 11-mile beat along the Sussex coast. For Chris it was a fitting way to end his 26 years as a policeman before he sets off to see the world on his Harley Davidson.
Crime rates across Sussex's most deprived areas are falling thanks to the Government's New Deal for Communities initiative. Crime in the New Deal area of East Brighton fell by 13 per cent and there was a 22.4 per cent reduction in car crime between the
The West Pier in Brighton has been granted £1.6 million of National Lottery cash for emergency work. Originally, the pier was granted £14 million from lottery funds for restoration, provided it was matched by private funding. But the Brighton West Pier
A sweep to catch children dodging school in an East Sussex town has been hailed a success. More than 25 children were questioned by police and East Sussex County Council education welfare officers in St Leonards and ten were returned to schools. Teams
At a moment's notice, firefighter Geoff Parkinson found himself on a plane flying to the war-torn Middle East. He was one of 12 members of a charity's search-and-rescue team asked to help in the refugee community of Jenin. The Palestinian town is part
A woman has been barred from a housing association office after emptying bags of rubbish on its floor. Rosemary Welsh says she is at the end of her tether because of litter on land next to her home. She bought the property two years ago and says she has
Teachers from the United States could be hired to help solve a growing staffing crisis in Sussex schools. Sally Greenwell, West Sussex County Council Cabinet member for education, announced a scheme during a council meeting yesterday. She said a specialist
Almost £600 has been raised for a memorial for Bruce, the police dog destroyed by Sussex Police after he bit off a teenager's ear. The force came under siege from angry readers who were furious the dog was not simply retired. Many have sent cheques and
I went to Wales two weeks ago to visit my Welsh mother. There were Welsh flags everywhere. How can English people be called racist for flying St George flags? It's a disgrace. -Lily Knox, Linton Road, Hove
A man pleaded not guilty to manslaughter following the death of a pensioner after an alleged road-rage incident. Mark Heightley, 27, of The Crestway, Brighton, also denied assaulting George Osborne causing him actual bodily harm. At Lewes Crown Court
A woman was seriously injured when she was involved in a road accident with an ambulance and a car. The ambulance was answering a 999 call when the accident happened at the railway bridge in North Street, Horsham. Police say the 26-year-old woman, a pedestrian
A jury in the case of a man accused of attempting to murder a police officer has been sent home for the weekend. James Richards, 35, of West Paddock Court, Northampton, denies the charge and an alternative count of assault causing grievous bodily harm
I read with much interest the letters about the police dog Bruce (April 17). I am very sorry they decided to put him down. He was only doing the job he was taught to do. The Government is to blame for a lot of this. Years ago, if I laughed or talked in
Despite all the horror stories about the NHS, you can still receive first-class care and service, courtesy of its amazingly loyal and dedicated staff. Our mother, Mary Duckett, has received extraordinary care at the intensive therapy unit at the Princess
There is no case for putting elevated commercial buildings on the Brighton seafront in support of the restoration of the West Pier. These planning proposals are unashamedly being bandied about in the context of the accomplishments of Brighton's founding
Although not the biggest fan of Falmer as the location for the new home for the Seagulls, it is probably the only likely venue. At a time when Brighton and Hove City Council is under increasing pressure to make the big decision - damned if it does (by
Motocross fans are in for a feast of top class action at Winterpick Farm, near Horsham, tomorrow (Sunday). Round two of the hugely popular triple British Championship series takes place on the spectacular venue and has attracted riders of the highest
Mark Argent is quite a sight as he races around a track on a bike which looks barely big enough to hold his weight. To the uneducated you would think he was fooling around on a child's toy. But MiniMoto racing is serious business and interest in this
A gale-force wind threatened to drive a sponsors' marquee into the sea at Hove. If Sussex aren't careful they could be blown away too - by Somerset. The county ended the third day of the Championship match on 178-3, a lead of 114, and it will need skipper
So here we go into the close season. It promises to be a busy time off the court for Brighton Bears, and on it for some of the players you were cheering last season. I will be writing here every Saturday to keep you right up to date with news from behind
Thousands of rented rooms could be removed from the housing market because of a new registration scheme. Tory councillor Peter Lewis told Brighton and Hove City Council more than 46 properties had already been removed from the private rented sector since
Two people barred from a Brighton community group's meetings are lobbying fellow estate residents for support. Hamish Mackenzie and Mandy Chapman said that, along with two other residents, they had been banned from attending meetings of the North Moulsecoomb
Inspector Chris Drew went back to basics on his last day as a policeman by patrolling an 11-mile beat along the Sussex coast. For Chris it was a fitting way to end his 26 years as a policeman before he sets off to see the world on his Harley Davidson.
The 12 British plane spotters convicted of spying-related charges by a Greek court arrived home today, vowing to clear their names. Among them was a Sussex man, Christopher Wilson, 46, of Erica Way, Horsham. He was handed a 12-month suspended sentence
A sweep to catch children dodging school in an East Sussex town has been hailed a success. More than 25 children were questioned by police and East Sussex County Council education welfare officers in St Leonards and ten were returned to schools. Teams
A young motorist was seriously injured when the car he was driving careered off the A23 and collided with a tree. The 20-year-old man was travelling north towards the Ifield roundabout in Gossops Green, Crawley, on Friday when the accident happened. Police
A woman has been barred from a housing association office after emptying bags of rubbish on its floor. Rosemary Welsh says she is at the end of her tether because of litter on land next to her home. She bought the property two years ago and says she has
Almost £600 has been raised for a memorial for Bruce, the police dog destroyed by Sussex Police after he bit off a teenager's ear. The force came under siege from angry readers who were furious the dog was not simply retired. Many have sent cheques and
I, too, tried to attend the Tenant Participation Conference about housing stock transfer options (The Argus, April 22). As a representative of a relevant interest group, I was shocked to be told by a Brighton and Hove City Council official there was no
I have always been a great supporter of the Royal Mail for its rural deliveries but, last Friday, my faith was completely shattered. When I arrived home from work, there was a first-class letter posted in Greenford, Middlesex (about 50 miles away), which
A man pleaded not guilty to manslaughter following the death of a pensioner after an alleged road-rage incident. Mark Heightley, 27, of The Crestway, Brighton, also denied assaulting George Osborne causing him actual bodily harm. At Lewes Crown Court
Ed Beard was fed up of being the only man in his slimming class - so he set up his own classes for males. Salesman Ed, 59, from Littlehampton, reached 20st and kept growing, which he put down to his lifestyle "on the road". He would stop to eat fatty
A woman was seriously injured when she was involved in a road accident with an ambulance and a car. The ambulance was answering a 999 call when the accident happened at the railway bridge in North Street, Horsham. Police say the 26-year-old woman, a pedestrian
A man accused of murdering landlord Mohammed Raja was seen with burns to his hand and neck because of a "job gone wrong", a court heard. David Croke, of Bolney Road, Moulsecoomb, Brighton, was seen with fresh burns by Paul Tong at his parents' home in
I read with much interest the letters about the police dog Bruce (April 17). I am very sorry they decided to put him down. He was only doing the job he was taught to do. The Government is to blame for a lot of this. Years ago, if I laughed or talked in
John Parry (The Argus, April 19) seems to be under the impression the Save Our Seafront campaign enjoys the support of the majority over St Modwen's proposals. He is clearly confused and trying to mislead readers. In the same edition of The Argus, an
Grace Wilks, the pensioner who lost part of a finger when a robber ransacked her home, has been showered with kindness ever since her sad story appeared in The Argus. Police officers, businesses and ordinary people have replaced the £260 which was stolen
I don't believe the Falmer site is suitable. The Albion, who are clearly on the up, need somewhere larger. I am told Shoreham is one of the largest brownfield sites in the country. Surely this is the place for the new stadium? Why choose a greenfield
A Brighton man will be gunning for glory when the new Pirelli British Rally Championship gets underway in Gateshead this weekend. Andrew Bargery, 30, will again by co-driving for 2001 Autosport National Rally Driver of the Year Justin Dale in one of two
The case of 12 British planespotters accused in Greece of spying would be farcical if it wasn't so serious. In Britain, these men and women are regarded as harmless enthusiasts who can be seen in every airport taking down details of each aircraft. But
Although not the biggest fan of Falmer as the location for the new home for the Seagulls, it is probably the only likely venue. At a time when Brighton and Hove City Council is under increasing pressure to make the big decision - damned if it does (by
Adrian Newnham (Letters, April 24) is clearly unconcerned about the effect of a massive new development at Falmer. Firstly, although there is a main road and railway running through Falmer, two university campuses and a health club, the village itself
Mark Argent is quite a sight as he races around a track on a bike which looks barely big enough to hold his weight. To the uneducated you would think he was fooling around on a child's toy. But MiniMoto racing is serious business and interest in this
A gale-force wind threatened to drive a sponsors' marquee into the sea at Hove. If Sussex aren't careful they could be blown away too - by Somerset. The county ended the third day of the Championship match on 178-3, a lead of 114, and it will need skipper
A gale-force wind threatened to drive a sponsors' marquee into the sea at Hove. If Sussex aren't careful they could be blown away too - by Somerset. The county ended the third day of the Championship match on 178-3, a lead of 114, and it will need skipper
So here we go into the close season. It promises to be a busy time off the court for Brighton Bears, and on it for some of the players you were cheering last season. I will be writing here every Saturday to keep you right up to date with news from behind
Mistakes in signs for a parking scheme are being rectified, councillor Alison Hermitage told a meeting of Brighton and Hove City Council. Tory councillor Garry Peltzer Dunn said he had made the council aware of errors three times. On the north side of
Thousands of rented rooms could be removed from the housing market because of a new registration scheme. Tory councillor Peter Lewis told Brighton and Hove City Council more than 46 properties had already been removed from the private rented sector since
Footballer Bobby Zamora met his namesake at a ceremony to hand over £5,500 to a cancer hospice. The pair bonded at St Barnabas Hospice in Worthing, which received the winnings from a bet on Zamora's scoring skills. The star striker was surprised to find
Two people barred from a Brighton community group's meetings are lobbying fellow estate residents for support. Hamish Mackenzie and Mandy Chapman said that, along with two other residents, they had been banned from attending meetings of the North Moulsecoomb
City councillors are to consider extending the hours of the pedestrianisation scheme in George Street, Hove. Answering a question from councillor Betty Walshe, Labour councillor Simon Battle told the council two local groups had asked for an extension
The 12 British plane spotters convicted of spying-related charges by a Greek court arrived home today, vowing to clear their names. Among them was a Sussex man, Christopher Wilson, 46, of Erica Way, Horsham. He was handed a 12-month suspended sentence
West Sussex County Council has admitted it failed to reach its target of cutting its paper mountain by 50 per cent. The council said in 1997 it would halve the amount of paper it generated by 2001. But leader Councillor Harold Hall yesterday admitted
Glamour model Jamelah is set to prove she really has it up top by appearing as a contestant on The Weakest Link. The former Brighton schoolgirl, who has been appearing as a guest presenter on Southern FM radio station, is one of three topless models who
A young motorist was seriously injured when the car he was driving careered off the A23 and collided with a tree. The 20-year-old man was travelling north towards the Ifield roundabout in Gossops Green, Crawley, on Friday when the accident happened. Police
