Children have been forced to find a new playground after their swings and slides were taken away. The children's play area in Victoria Park, Portslade, has been closed due to unsafe equipment and residents have been told the council plans to concrete
A woman who slashed a black police officer with a kitchen knife has asked to stay in prison. Teresa Weston, 41, of McNair Court, Portland Road, Hove, admitted 15 offences when she appeared before magistrates on Friday. Brighton magistrates heard Weston
Sussex children return to school next week for the start of the new school year - but thousands could be turned away on the first day back. When the school bells ring, it is likely to be teachers who are marked absent. Hundreds of teachers and classroom
A grieving mother has been reunited with precious pictures of her dead son after a purse-snatcher suffered a pang of conscience. Ann Collard, whose son Danny was found dead with knife wounds in March this year, was devastated when she realised her wallet
Before and since the changeover, the rubbish has always been collected on the correct day. They have never missed us out. Why there is such a hue and cry about them, I fail to see. Our close is clean after they have been and you are always greeted with
A 14-year-old boy from Sussex appeared before magistrates on Saturday accused of raping an eight-year-old girl. The court in Chelmsford, Essex, remanded the youth - who cannot be named for legal reasons - into secure local authority accommodation. The
An amorous pheasant has become obsessed with a golf course lawnmower and spends its days running at full pelt behind it. It even runs in front of the chopping blades as it tries to gain the shiny red machine's attention. The male pheasant appeared at
I found it hilarious to see the article headlined "Waste date change" (The Argus, Aug 26). As the whole of Brighton and Hove knows, from Monday, July 29, our collections changed - well perhaps not all, as quite a few of my neighbours didn't even get a
David Courtney and his company want to build a monorail between Brighton Marina and the Palace Pier. For anyone who has studied Brighton and Hove's transport needs, the immediate question that springs to mind is why? Clearly the marina could be better
The crackdown on double parking and unauthorised echelon parking in the Westbourne area (The Argus, August 28) - and the expense involved - would not be necessary if Brighton and Hove City Council had got round to modifying the Zone N scheme introduced
Brighton and Hove is the City of Culture all right - if you mean the kind of culture that grows on the rotting food and used nappies that line our streets. When relatives visited recently, I was ashamed to walk with them along streets covered in stinking
Ann Collard has had more than her fair share of tragedy and trouble in recent months. Her son, Danny, died from a knife wound to his heart and his grandmother died ten days after she heard of his death. Then Ann had her wallet stolen by thieves while
I just do not understand the complaints voiced by P Switzer (Letters, Aug 27). What is the point she is trying to make? Obviously she is somewhat aggrieved that Councillor Bennett is an effective councillor or does she have a personal vendetta against
We are getting close to revealing our new team for the coming season and you would not believe how excited I am about it. Or maybe you would if you could see the list of names I have in front of me. These are players who may well have signed their contracts
What a welcome. South Central trains is investing millions of pounds in new trains and just days after the first carriages roll into Brighton they are vandalised. Mindless graffiti scrawlers daubed their garish messages all over the plush new units being
Craig Rainer has his sights set on further glory after becoming class champion for the third time in four years. The Crawley Down driver clinched the Ford Saloon Car Championship class B title with another dominant display at Mallory Park last Sunday.
The message to the Brighton coaching staff, players and fans must be: Don't panic. Albion's last three games have emphasised what a tough league Division One is, and at least no-one is under any illusions as to the size of the challenge ahead. Forget
As Lady Bracknell might have said, "To lose one striker, Mr Hinshelwood, may be regarded as a misfortune. To lose both looks like carelessness." Quite how she would have responded to the knowledge that we'd also lost a goalkeeper is probably unprintable
Following Brighton and Hove City Council's somewhat dubious public consultation exercise on future development of the King Alfred site in Hove, a public inquiry into amending the Local Plan to include up to 400 housing units is to be held later in the
Former Eastbourne riders Martin Dugard and Stefan Danno are among the stars coming out for the David Norris testimonial meeting at Arlington Stadium on Sunday. They will be in the field of a dozen riders chasing the £1,000 winner takes all jackpot being
Sussex have wielded the axe as they try to end a desperately disappointing National League campaign on a high note. Batsmen Richard Montgomerie and Tony Cottey and wicketkeeper Matt Prior have been dropped from the squad to face Northamptonshire at Northampton
Crockery group Chur-chill China reported a slump in profits in the last half year after a slowdown in sales of its ranges for the home. The firm, which issued a profits warning last month, said pre-tax profits for the six months to June 30 fell to £363,000
Abbey National could be paying compensation to thousands of customers after a watchdog found in favour of a disgruntled homeowner that the bank's mortgage pricing policy was unfair. The bank said it was disappointed with the decision by the Financial
An Eastbourne eatery has been shortlisted for the title of Fish and Chip Shop of the Year. The Trident Fish Restaurant, in Albert Parade, has been rated one of the ten best chippies in London and the South. But staff will have to wait more than a month
Police hunting a sex attacker dubbed the Beast of Bognor were continuing to question a 28-year-old man this weekend. The suspect was arrested in Troon, Scotland, and brought to Sussex on Friday. Sussex Police refused to identify the man but said their
Albion suffered their fourth straight defeat against the First Division leaders in a compelling and fluctuating South Coast derby. The Seagulls came from behind early on to rock Harry Redknapp's star-studied Pompey by taking the lead after 19 minutes.
A riveting match began with the Seagulls playing catch-up after Portsmouth went ahead in under three minutes at Fratton Park. But it was a challenge Martin Hinshelwood's men quickly lived up to. Pompey's goal on just 2 mins 53 sec was superbly crafted
Albion's new front Gunner Graham Barrett has revealed how a serious illness put his career on hold for 18 months. A loan spell with Bristol Rovers for Arsenal's young Republic of Ireland international forward in December 2000 was dramatically cut short
When Jennifer West discovered she was adopted aged 57, she lost all sense of her identity. As she tried to unearth her past, she found her mother had just passed away and met a sister she never knew. In her quest to find her biological father she even
Children have been forced to find a new playground after their swings and slides were taken away. The children's play area in Victoria Park, Portslade, has been closed due to unsafe equipment and residents have been told the council plans to concrete
A Sussex man has been jailed for seven years for raping a 14-year-old girl and threatening police with a rifle. Stephen Seeley raped the teenager after inviting her and another girl to a New Year's Eve party at his Eastbourne home. The two girls told
Last Sunday the players had the chance to thank their wives and girlfriends for putting up with them throughout the season. It was a team meal at the Rendezvous Casino on Brighton Marina. Loved ones have to go through a lot during the summer with players
A grieving mother has been reunited with precious pictures of her dead son after a purse-snatcher suffered a pang of conscience. Ann Collard, whose son Danny was found dead with knife wounds in March this year, was devastated when she realised her wallet
Before and since the changeover, the rubbish has always been collected on the correct day. They have never missed us out. Why there is such a hue and cry about them, I fail to see. Our close is clean after they have been and you are always greeted with
Once again I am wanting used postage stamps and hope that you will help me. I have now sorted it all out and will acknowledge all that I receive. I have a number of outlets for them but it has taken time to get it straight. I might be disabled but I can
Albion suffered a fourth straight defeat against First Division leaders Portsmouth in a compelling and fluctuating South Coast derby. The Seagulls came from behind early on to rock Harry Redknapp's star-studied Pompey by taking the lead after 19 minutes
Given Brighton and Hove City Council's regular assertions regarding the lack of council houses available, can anyone explain why, from my living-room window, I can see four empty council properties which have been empty for some time and one housing association
Oh, how my heart sinks whenever the Mr Eames writes to lament the lost Brighton which never was (Letters, Aug29). Well, Brian, I remember the Brighton of the Seventies and what a load of drivel you and your ilk write. Yes, the seafront is tatty but can't
Brighton and Hove Albion are to form a girls' team for youngsters with disabilities. They have linked up with the Active Sports Initiative, a government-run body promoting grassroots football. Teresa Sanders, the Albion disabled football officer, said
The crackdown on double parking and unauthorised echelon parking in the Westbourne area (The Argus, August 28) - and the expense involved - would not be necessary if Brighton and Hove City Council had got round to modifying the Zone N scheme introduced
Brighton and Hove is the City of Culture all right - if you mean the kind of culture that grows on the rotting food and used nappies that line our streets. When relatives visited recently, I was ashamed to walk with them along streets covered in stinking
Ann Collard has had more than her fair share of tragedy and trouble in recent months. Her son, Danny, died from a knife wound to his heart and his grandmother died ten days after she heard of his death. Then Ann had her wallet stolen by thieves while
We are getting close to revealing our new team for the coming season and you would not believe how excited I am about it. Or maybe you would if you could see the list of names I have in front of me. These are players who may well have signed their contracts
So the Tory councillor from Westbourne Ward tells us he has been trying to clean up Aldrington Halt station since 1995 (Letters, Aug 28). If, in seven years, he has not been able to achieve what we, the residents, have been asking for, I think it is time
The beautiful game was firmly put into perspective when all of its followers and participants joined in the remembrance of Holly and Jessica. I don't know whether I should mention this in a football column but I would like to convey, on behalf of all
Albion's new front Gunner Graham Barrett has revealed how a serious illness put his career on hold for 18 months. A loan spell with Bristol Rovers for Arsenal's young Republic of Ireland international forward in December 2000 was dramatically cut short
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) aims to crack down on Spanish timeshare firms which target British holidaymakers. It plans to use new powers enabling customers to take action against unscrupulous companies anywhere in the European Union. The OFT wants
Abbey National could be paying compensation to thousands of customers after a watchdog found in favour of a disgruntled homeowner that the bank's mortgage pricing policy was unfair. The bank said it was disappointed with the decision by the Financial
An Eastbourne eatery has been shortlisted for the title of Fish and Chip Shop of the Year. The Trident Fish Restaurant, in Albert Parade, has been rated one of the ten best chippies in London and the South. But staff will have to wait more than a month
Police recovered property worth £8,500 from an address at Old Town, Eastbourne after a probe into credit card fraud. Three people were arrested on Friday on suspicion of deception relating to internet fraud. Officers seized mobile phones, clothes, stereo
He has dressed Nicole Kidman and Celine Dion, but designer Andrew Fionda insists he is not interested in the trappings of celebrity. At his elegant home in Brighton's Kemp Town, the doyen of dresses spoke about the famous fans of his designer label, Pearce
A riveting match began with the Seagulls playing catch-up after Portsmouth went ahead in under three minutes at Fratton Park. But it was a challenge Martin Hinshelwood's men quickly lived up to. Pompey's goal on just 2 mins 53 sec was superbly crafted
Rock idols Oasis will be performing at the Brighton Centre on December 11 as part of their extended tour of the UK. It is part of the band's wish to play at a variety of different venues, including some smaller shows, following sell-outs at Finsbury Park
Albion's new front Gunner Graham Barrett has revealed how a serious illness put his career on hold for 18 months. A loan spell with Bristol Rovers for Arsenal's young Republic of Ireland international forward in December 2000 was dramatically cut short
Firefighters led 22 people, including four young children, to safety after a blaze broke out in a block of flats. Four crews were called to a property in Wellington Square, Hastings, in the early hours of Saturday when fire broke out on the third floor
A Sussex man has been jailed for seven years for raping a 14-year-old girl and threatening police with a rifle. Stephen Seeley raped the teenager after inviting her and another girl to a New Year's Eve party at his Eastbourne home. The two girls told
Last Sunday the players had the chance to thank their wives and girlfriends for putting up with them throughout the season. It was a team meal at the Rendezvous Casino on Brighton Marina. Loved ones have to go through a lot during the summer with players
Once again I am wanting used postage stamps and hope that you will help me. I have now sorted it all out and will acknowledge all that I receive. I have a number of outlets for them but it has taken time to get it straight. I might be disabled but I can
I hope the Hove nursery which has made its activities available to the children's parents via the internet wins the national award which it has been entered for. Perhaps Brighton and Hove City Council will now take note and also put its meetings on the
I left the house this week for the first time in nine days. It was only a short walk to the baker's and back but it felt like a major expedition. I had to lie down for half an hour to recover. Since being diagnosed with a rare cause of heart failure two
Albion suffered a fourth straight defeat against First Division leaders Portsmouth in a compelling and fluctuating South Coast derby. The Seagulls came from behind early on to rock Harry Redknapp's star-studied Pompey by taking the lead after 19 minutes
Given Brighton and Hove City Council's regular assertions regarding the lack of council houses available, can anyone explain why, from my living-room window, I can see four empty council properties which have been empty for some time and one housing association
Oh, how my heart sinks whenever the Mr Eames writes to lament the lost Brighton which never was (Letters, Aug29). Well, Brian, I remember the Brighton of the Seventies and what a load of drivel you and your ilk write. Yes, the seafront is tatty but can't
Brighton and Hove Albion are to form a girls' team for youngsters with disabilities. They have linked up with the Active Sports Initiative, a government-run body promoting grassroots football. Teresa Sanders, the Albion disabled football officer, said
A pheasant at Hollingbury golf course in Brighton has fallen in love with one of the lawnmowers. The pea-brained bird spends much of the day running by the noisy red machine trying to get its attention. It needs to be told tactfully that when it comes
So the Tory councillor from Westbourne Ward tells us he has been trying to clean up Aldrington Halt station since 1995 (Letters, Aug 28). If, in seven years, he has not been able to achieve what we, the residents, have been asking for, I think it is time
The beautiful game was firmly put into perspective when all of its followers and participants joined in the remembrance of Holly and Jessica. I don't know whether I should mention this in a football column but I would like to convey, on behalf of all
Albion's new front Gunner Graham Barrett has revealed how a serious illness put his career on hold for 18 months. A loan spell with Bristol Rovers for Arsenal's young Republic of Ireland international forward in December 2000 was dramatically cut short
The Office of Fair Trading (OFT) aims to crack down on Spanish timeshare firms which target British holidaymakers. It plans to use new powers enabling customers to take action against unscrupulous companies anywhere in the European Union. The OFT wants
Two former heroin addicts who robbed a string of off-licences using a stun gun have been jailed for a total of 18 years. Andrew Power and Paul Owens-Russell, both 24, were found guilty of five armed robberies and two attempted robberies at off-licences
A former Worthing furniture store at the centre of a superpub row could also house a 24-hour pool and snooker hall. Leisure developers want to turn the ground floor of the empty Landmark store in the town centre into a Bar Med superpub. But police, the
A builder who drove his van at a neighbour in a long-running feud was spared jail yesterday after a judge was told he had a "heart of gold". A bank manager and leisure centre boss were among 13 of Mark Collins' friends who gave testimony at Hove Crown
Vandals have daubed graffiti across the first set of a £216 million order of train carriages just delivered to their new owner. The nine carriages were undergoing trial runs from Brighton to Eastbourne after a major investment by rail company South Central
Police recovered property worth £8,500 from an address at Old Town, Eastbourne after a probe into credit card fraud. Three people were arrested on Friday on suspicion of deception relating to internet fraud. Officers seized mobile phones, clothes, stereo
Two friends who died when an angling trip ended in tragedy off the coast at Selsey have been named by police. John Stokes, 54, of Ursula Avenue, and David Calvert, 58, of Grafton Road, both Selsey, died after their dinghy overturned off Selsey Bill on
He has dressed Nicole Kidman and Celine Dion, but designer Andrew Fionda insists he is not interested in the trappings of celebrity. At his elegant home in Brighton's Kemp Town, the doyen of dresses spoke about the famous fans of his designer label, Pearce
Rock idols Oasis will be performing at the Brighton Centre on December 11 as part of their extended tour of the UK. It is part of the band's wish to play at a variety of different venues, including some smaller shows, following sell-outs at Finsbury Park
Firefighters led 22 people, including four young children, to safety after a blaze broke out in a block of flats. Four crews were called to a property in Wellington Square, Hastings, in the early hours of Saturday when fire broke out on the third floor
A woman who slashed a black police officer with a kitchen knife has asked to stay in prison. Teresa Weston, 41, of McNair Court, Portland Road, Hove, admitted 15 offences when she appeared before magistrates on Friday. Brighton magistrates heard Weston
Sussex children return to school next week for the start of the new school year - but thousands could be turned away on the first day back. When the school bells ring, it is likely to be teachers who are marked absent. Hundreds of teachers and classroom
I hope the Hove nursery which has made its activities available to the children's parents via the internet wins the national award which it has been entered for. Perhaps Brighton and Hove City Council will now take note and also put its meetings on the
I left the house this week for the first time in nine days. It was only a short walk to the baker's and back but it felt like a major expedition. I had to lie down for half an hour to recover. Since being diagnosed with a rare cause of heart failure two
A 14-year-old boy from Sussex appeared before magistrates on Saturday accused of raping an eight-year-old girl. The court in Chelmsford, Essex, remanded the youth - who cannot be named for legal reasons - into secure local authority accommodation. The
An amorous pheasant has become obsessed with a golf course lawnmower and spends its days running at full pelt behind it. It even runs in front of the chopping blades as it tries to gain the shiny red machine's attention. The male pheasant appeared at
I found it hilarious to see the article headlined "Waste date change" (The Argus, Aug 26). As the whole of Brighton and Hove knows, from Monday, July 29, our collections changed - well perhaps not all, as quite a few of my neighbours didn't even get a
David Courtney and his company want to build a monorail between Brighton Marina and the Palace Pier. For anyone who has studied Brighton and Hove's transport needs, the immediate question that springs to mind is why? Clearly the marina could be better
A pheasant at Hollingbury golf course in Brighton has fallen in love with one of the lawnmowers. The pea-brained bird spends much of the day running by the noisy red machine trying to get its attention. It needs to be told tactfully that when it comes
I just do not understand the complaints voiced by P Switzer (Letters, Aug 27). What is the point she is trying to make? Obviously she is somewhat aggrieved that Councillor Bennett is an effective councillor or does she have a personal vendetta against
What a welcome. South Central trains is investing millions of pounds in new trains and just days after the first carriages roll into Brighton they are vandalised. Mindless graffiti scrawlers daubed their garish messages all over the plush new units being
Craig Rainer has his sights set on further glory after becoming class champion for the third time in four years. The Crawley Down driver clinched the Ford Saloon Car Championship class B title with another dominant display at Mallory Park last Sunday.
The message to the Brighton coaching staff, players and fans must be: Don't panic. Albion's last three games have emphasised what a tough league Division One is, and at least no-one is under any illusions as to the size of the challenge ahead. Forget
As Lady Bracknell might have said, "To lose one striker, Mr Hinshelwood, may be regarded as a misfortune. To lose both looks like carelessness." Quite how she would have responded to the knowledge that we'd also lost a goalkeeper is probably unprintable
Following Brighton and Hove City Council's somewhat dubious public consultation exercise on future development of the King Alfred site in Hove, a public inquiry into amending the Local Plan to include up to 400 housing units is to be held later in the
Former Eastbourne riders Martin Dugard and Stefan Danno are among the stars coming out for the David Norris testimonial meeting at Arlington Stadium on Sunday. They will be in the field of a dozen riders chasing the £1,000 winner takes all jackpot being
Sussex have wielded the axe as they try to end a desperately disappointing National League campaign on a high note. Batsmen Richard Montgomerie and Tony Cottey and wicketkeeper Matt Prior have been dropped from the squad to face Northamptonshire at Northampton
Crockery group Chur-chill China reported a slump in profits in the last half year after a slowdown in sales of its ranges for the home. The firm, which issued a profits warning last month, said pre-tax profits for the six months to June 30 fell to £363,000
Two former heroin addicts who robbed a string of off-licences using a stun gun have been jailed for a total of 18 years. Andrew Power and Paul Owens-Russell, both 24, were found guilty of five armed robberies and two attempted robberies at off-licences
Police hunting a sex attacker dubbed the Beast of Bognor were continuing to question a 28-year-old man this weekend. The suspect was arrested in Troon, Scotland, and brought to Sussex on Friday. Sussex Police refused to identify the man but said their
A former Worthing furniture store at the centre of a superpub row could also house a 24-hour pool and snooker hall. Leisure developers want to turn the ground floor of the empty Landmark store in the town centre into a Bar Med superpub. But police, the
A builder who drove his van at a neighbour in a long-running feud was spared jail yesterday after a judge was told he had a "heart of gold". A bank manager and leisure centre boss were among 13 of Mark Collins' friends who gave testimony at Hove Crown
Vandals have daubed graffiti across the first set of a £216 million order of train carriages just delivered to their new owner. The nine carriages were undergoing trial runs from Brighton to Eastbourne after a major investment by rail company South Central
Two friends who died when an angling trip ended in tragedy off the coast at Selsey have been named by police. John Stokes, 54, of Ursula Avenue, and David Calvert, 58, of Grafton Road, both Selsey, died after their dinghy overturned off Selsey Bill on
Albion suffered their fourth straight defeat against the First Division leaders in a compelling and fluctuating South Coast derby. The Seagulls came from behind early on to rock Harry Redknapp's star-studied Pompey by taking the lead after 19 minutes.
When Jennifer West discovered she was adopted aged 57, she lost all sense of her identity. As she tried to unearth her past, she found her mother had just passed away and met a sister she never knew. In her quest to find her biological father she even
