One of the most successful campaigns ever held in Brighton and Hove was The Place to Be, which ended with the Government granting city status to the towns. Now the city has quietly been concocting an ambitious programme which could be called The Place
Construction minister Brian Wilson has launched a report which identifies how businesses can cut their running costs He said: "The construction industry needs to respond to the challenge of the global economy by driving out unnecessary spending and waste
A young entrepreneur will create jobs and help rejuvenate part of a deprived housing estate with his latest shopping venture. Hanish Patel has bought three adjoining shops in south Moulescoomb, Brighton, and plans to knock them through to make one Spar
Business leaders and campaigners have called for controversial measures to solve traffic problems. Roger French, managing director of Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company, said Brighton and Hove City Council and the Government were not being bold or
Children today can find themselves under a lot of pressure. Homework, competition with other children, exams, endless after-school activities and over-scheduling all add up. But a possible solution is growing in popularity across Sussex and helping children
Amateur dramatists fear their group could die out unless a production of Dial M For Murder makes a killing. Actors with the long-established Sackville Players in Hove are desperate for their version of the play, which was made into a movie by Alfred Hitchcock
The Cool Ruler, as he is known, strolled casually on stage and said: "Are you ready?" There were cheers from the adoring audience who had eagerly awaited reggae legend Gregory Isaacs. Dressed in a silky black suit, striped shirt and Panama hat, he lived
I really would like to congratulate the person who stole my friend's purse from her shopping bag on Monday, September 9 in Marks & Spencer. You really should feel very proud of yourself. You did a brilliant job. It was only her pension - which she
"President Poodle", Tony Blair, will soon be presiding over a threatened island from that "safe haven" across the Atlantic, reviled by his European allies and exiled by his own people ("Premier 'out of step' ", The Argus, September 9). -Richard W Symonds
An animal-loving teenager who died from skin cancer is to have a trophy named after her. Rachael Atkinson died on May 16, aged 17, four years after she was diagnosed. The Rachael Atkinson Cup will be presented for the first time next month at the Eastbourne
Those of you who read this column on a regular basis will have picked up a hint that I am not one of life's born technocrats. If it has a three-pin plug on the end of a piece of black flex, I regard it as a challenge, which I invariably lose but am always
One of the most successful campaigns ever held in Brighton and Hove was The Place to Be, which ended with the Government granting city status to the towns. Now the city has quietly been concocting an ambitious programme which could be called The Place
I had to laugh when I saw the photo of Labour's John Warmington showing off his balloon race winner in Brunswick Square (The Argus, September 12). For the past few weeks, residents have been having to pick up the remains of his burst balloons because
We are what we eat. In recent years, I have seen a growing trend in patient awareness regarding diet. In the past, people used to believe diet did not matter. Now, an increasing number of patients ask me what they should eat for certain conditions. For
Paul Lloyd is absolutely correct when he says audible burglar alarms should be outlawed (Letters, September 10). This is something I have been advocating for years. Since the police brought the ACPO policy into effect in October 2001, it has become even
Hastings produced another solid defensive display as they drew 0-0 at struggling Moor Green in the premier division. Only two sides have conceded fewer goals than George Wakeling's outfit who might have snatched all three points when a second-half Chris
Crawley manager Billy Smith says there is nothing to fear in the premier division. Reds, chasing a sixth consecutive victory, were held to a 0-0 draw by leaders Worcester at The Broadfield but should have won after creating a succession of chances. A
Colin Morgan wrote regarding both the pricing policy for senior citizens and the internal architecture of the Odeon, Brighton (Letters, September 12). As the general manager of the cinema, it is my obligation to reply to Mr Morgan's letter and correct
St Leonards failed to progress in the FA Cup after they suffered a 2-1 home defeat against Slough Town. It looked good for Saints when they went in front after Slough defender Paul Barrowcliff deflected a shot from defender Richard Callaway into his own
It's a sign of the times when a garage in central Brighton is auctioned to the highest bidder for £30,000. In many other parts of Britain, you can buy a whole house for the same price as this modest garage off Centurion Road. The buyer doesn't want to
I went to a meeting at the Brighthelm Centre which lifted my spirits and left me in no doubt that people are still committed to active peace and social justice rather than pacifically accepting war and oppression. The meeting was in preparation for the
John Maggs was thrilled with the spirit shown by his ten-man Horsham side who overcame Slade Green 3-0 at Queen Street to book their place in the second qualifying round. Defender John Kirby was dismissed midway through the first half for a professional
Whenever I read a feature on American Express I am not sure if I should laugh or cry. I usually feel nauseous. Contrary to the impression The Argus gave (September 7), the history of Amex in Brighton did not begin in 1977. Its original European travel
Nick Nurse heaped praise on his Brighton Bears as they finished a gruelling four-day programme in Portugal on a high last night. Bears played their best stuff of the tour, especially defensively, to blast Benfica 96-75 and claimed third place in the Aveiro
The time has come for Albion chairman Dick Knight to act decisively. That doesn't mean sacking Martin Hinshelwood if the losing run continues for the rest of the month but backing him to the hilt. He should make it clear to Hinshelwood, the players and
Worthing scored twice in injury time to pull off a dramatic 3-2 win over Banstead in Division One South. The Rebels looked to be heading for defeat when Ben Carrington levelled after former Worthing goalkeeper James Wastell failed to gather a cross from
Albion slumped to their sixth straight defeat and third at Withdean to continue their sorry return to the First Division. Hinshelwood must be scratching his head to understand the amount of silly and uncharacteristic mistakes which his side are gifting
Albion chairman Dick Knight has given manager Martin Hinshelwood four matches to halt the losing League run. He warned: "If the team went ten matches losing every one then you have got to do something about it." Knight faced a barrage of questions from
A popular children's book character, whose inspiration came from a trip to Beachy Head, is retiring after a quarter of a century. Mr Grinling the lighthouse keeper and his family, together with their cat Hamish and three mischievous seagulls, have entertained
There are plenty of different ways to eat your apple. Some like it hot, some like it cold, some like it peeled and sliced. Personally, I eat the whole fruit, core and all, until I'm left with nothing but a little brown stalk. This has less to do with
A financial services company will be recruiting staff for new offices in Brighton and Hove. Broker firm Edward Jones Ltd is holding a recruitment open house event next week. Allan Anderson, principal of Edward Jones in the UK, said: "We already have 102
One of the most successful campaigns ever held in Brighton and Hove was The Place to Be, which ended with the Government granting city status to the towns. Now the city has quietly been concocting an ambitious programme which could be called The Place
A young entrepreneur will create jobs and help rejuvenate part of a deprived housing estate with his latest shopping venture. Hanish Patel has bought three adjoining shops in south Moulescoomb, Brighton, and plans to knock them through to make one Spar
Business leaders and campaigners have called for controversial measures to solve traffic problems. Roger French, managing director of Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company, said Brighton and Hove City Council and the Government were not being bold or
The Cool Ruler, as he is known, strolled casually on stage and said: "Are you ready?" There were cheers from the adoring audience who had eagerly awaited reggae legend Gregory Isaacs. Dressed in a silky black suit, striped shirt and Panama hat, he lived
At an age when most toddlers start mumbling their first words, Helen Radley was busy communicating in sign language. While most children learn much of their verbal language from their parents, Helen had to learn through others around her. Her signing
If Tony Blair cannot clear up street crime in his own country by the end of September, which seems highly likely, what chance does he have of averting or winning a war with Saddam Hussein, albeit with the aid of President Bush, who could not even get
An animal-loving teenager who died from skin cancer is to have a trophy named after her. Rachael Atkinson died on May 16, aged 17, four years after she was diagnosed. The Rachael Atkinson Cup will be presented for the first time next month at the Eastbourne
Those of you who read this column on a regular basis will have picked up a hint that I am not one of life's born technocrats. If it has a three-pin plug on the end of a piece of black flex, I regard it as a challenge, which I invariably lose but am always
Sussex suffered their ninth National League defeat by 74 runs against Derbyshire at the County Ground. Chasing Derbyshire's 240, the Peakites' biggest one-day league total against Sussex and the highest score in the competition at Hove this season, Sussex
One of the most successful campaigns ever held in Brighton and Hove was The Place to Be, which ended with the Government granting city status to the towns. Now the city has quietly been concocting an ambitious programme which could be called The Place
There are enough killings going on in the world now without showing films about acid killings on TV. This only encourages the weak minds to try such things themselves. A good variety show would be much better for people to see in these unhappy days of
We are what we eat. In recent years, I have seen a growing trend in patient awareness regarding diet. In the past, people used to believe diet did not matter. Now, an increasing number of patients ask me what they should eat for certain conditions. For
Paul Lloyd is absolutely correct when he says audible burglar alarms should be outlawed (Letters, September 10). This is something I have been advocating for years. Since the police brought the ACPO policy into effect in October 2001, it has become even
So, we can finally find out where and how many phone masts are located within the Brighton and Hove area. In the planning process is an application to extend the Hangleton mast. The application is to add additional radio and microwave links, which also
Colin Morgan wrote regarding both the pricing policy for senior citizens and the internal architecture of the Odeon, Brighton (Letters, September 12). As the general manager of the cinema, it is my obligation to reply to Mr Morgan's letter and correct
I went to a meeting at the Brighthelm Centre which lifted my spirits and left me in no doubt that people are still committed to active peace and social justice rather than pacifically accepting war and oppression. The meeting was in preparation for the
Whenever I read a feature on American Express I am not sure if I should laugh or cry. I usually feel nauseous. Contrary to the impression The Argus gave (September 7), the history of Amex in Brighton did not begin in 1977. Its original European travel
Nick Nurse heaped praise on his Brighton Bears as they finished a gruelling four-day programme in Portugal on a high last night. Bears played their best stuff of the tour, especially defensively, to blast Benfica 96-75 and claimed third place in the Aveiro
The time has come for Albion chairman Dick Knight to act decisively. That doesn't mean sacking Martin Hinshelwood if the losing run continues for the rest of the month but backing him to the hilt. He should make it clear to Hinshelwood, the players and
The future of breast cancer care for women in Brighton and Hove will be decided later this month. Karen Hoy reports. The choice is simple. The Nigel Porter Unit for Breast Care based at Brighton's Royal Sussex County Hospital will either remain in the
Passenger numbers at Gatwick are gradually rising, figures released today show. Over 3.5 million people went on flights out of Gatwick in August, which is 2.7 per cent less than the same month last year. Although numbers are down, they have shown a remarkable
City parking attendants are asking for police-style stab vests because so many of them have been threatened with knives. Threats are being made almost every day and the men and women who enforce parking regulations in Brighton and Hove increasingly fear
Albion slumped to their sixth straight defeat and third at Withdean to continue their sorry return to the First Division. Hinshelwood must be scratching his head to understand the amount of silly and uncharacteristic mistakes which his side are gifting
Albion chairman Dick Knight has given manager Martin Hinshelwood four matches to halt the losing League run. He warned: "If the team went ten matches losing every one then you have got to do something about it." Knight faced a barrage of questions from
For most of us, our education is rigidly planned, punctuated by exams taken at key dates in our school lives. But one Sussex school is challenging that traditional approach by putting pupils in for exams two years ahead of schedule. Dorothy Stringer High
A financial services company will be recruiting staff for new offices in Brighton and Hove. Broker firm Edward Jones Ltd is holding a recruitment open house event next week. Allan Anderson, principal of Edward Jones in the UK, said: "We already have 102
At an age when most toddlers start mumbling their first words, Helen Radley was busy communicating in sign language. While most children learn much of their verbal language from their parents, Helen had to learn through others around her. Her signing
If Tony Blair cannot clear up street crime in his own country by the end of September, which seems highly likely, what chance does he have of averting or winning a war with Saddam Hussein, albeit with the aid of President Bush, who could not even get
Sussex suffered their ninth National League defeat by 74 runs against Derbyshire at the County Ground. Chasing Derbyshire's 240, the Peakites' biggest one-day league total against Sussex and the highest score in the competition at Hove this season, Sussex
There are enough killings going on in the world now without showing films about acid killings on TV. This only encourages the weak minds to try such things themselves. A good variety show would be much better for people to see in these unhappy days of
A pensioner was duped out of £5,000 by bogus workmen. They persuaded her to have a wall at her home in Brighton repainted andhave guttering removed. They took her to her bank, where she withdrew the money. She handed it over but the men never returned
So, we can finally find out where and how many phone masts are located within the Brighton and Hove area. In the planning process is an application to extend the Hangleton mast. The application is to add additional radio and microwave links, which also
"Feedback" (The Argus, September 6) featured a complaint from a presumably down-at-heel reader that local Bank Holiday attractions advertised as free were nothing of the sort. With this in mind, I thoroughly recommend the public right-of-way in the field
A tortoise which has been in the same family for five generations has been stolen. Owners of the animal, which is about 100 years old, said it could not have escaped from the garden and pleaded for the thieves to return it. Ruth and Alan Lawson, of Sea
perhaps now we have had the anniversary of September 11, firefighters in this country will come back to earth and realise they cannot cash in on international goodwill. Messrs Docherty and Parrott (Letters, September 11) display an incredibly narrow outlook
Health chiefs meet later this month to decide on where to place a new centre for treating women with breast cancer. Planning applications have been lodged both for a site in Brighton and in Mid Sussex at Haywards Heath. When members of the Brighton and
Champions Burgess Hill are starting to show ominously good form after brushing aside East Preston. They were no match for Danny Bloor's side at Leylands Park who stormed into a 5-0 lead at the interval. Steve Harper scored a first-half hat-trick and Ashley
Shareholders who lost money when insurance firm Claims Direct went into receivership could now take action to recover their losses. Up to 7,000 investors have been invited to act against the company, which advertised no win-no fee in its compensation
Modernisation plans by Lloyd's of London have received the green light despite a strong vote among names to oppose the reforms. The proposals to overhaul the world's oldest insurance market were carried with 80 per cent support because of the votes cast
Mobile phone group Orange announced it had made a post-tax profit but the results were overshadowed by problems at its parent France Telecom. France Telecom's chairman Michel Bon resigned after a troubled time at the heavily-indebted group. His resignation
The future of breast cancer care for women in Brighton and Hove will be decided later this month. Karen Hoy reports. The choice is simple. The Nigel Porter Unit for Breast Care based at Brighton's Royal Sussex County Hospital will either remain in the
Passenger numbers at Gatwick are gradually rising, figures released today show. Over 3.5 million people went on flights out of Gatwick in August, which is 2.7 per cent less than the same month last year. Although numbers are down, they have shown a remarkable
City parking attendants are asking for police-style stab vests because so many of them have been threatened with knives. Threats are being made almost every day and the men and women who enforce parking regulations in Brighton and Hove increasingly fear
The time has come for Albion chairman Dick Knight to act decisively. That doesn't mean sacking Martin Hinshelwood if the losing run continues for the rest of the month but backing him to the hilt. He should make it clear to Hinshelwood, the players and
For most of us, our education is rigidly planned, punctuated by exams taken at key dates in our school lives. But one Sussex school is challenging that traditional approach by putting pupils in for exams two years ahead of schedule. Dorothy Stringer High
Construction minister Brian Wilson has launched a report which identifies how businesses can cut their running costs He said: "The construction industry needs to respond to the challenge of the global economy by driving out unnecessary spending and waste
Children today can find themselves under a lot of pressure. Homework, competition with other children, exams, endless after-school activities and over-scheduling all add up. But a possible solution is growing in popularity across Sussex and helping children
Amateur dramatists fear their group could die out unless a production of Dial M For Murder makes a killing. Actors with the long-established Sackville Players in Hove are desperate for their version of the play, which was made into a movie by Alfred Hitchcock
I really would like to congratulate the person who stole my friend's purse from her shopping bag on Monday, September 9 in Marks & Spencer. You really should feel very proud of yourself. You did a brilliant job. It was only her pension - which she
"President Poodle", Tony Blair, will soon be presiding over a threatened island from that "safe haven" across the Atlantic, reviled by his European allies and exiled by his own people ("Premier 'out of step' ", The Argus, September 9). -Richard W Symonds
A pensioner was duped out of £5,000 by bogus workmen. They persuaded her to have a wall at her home in Brighton repainted andhave guttering removed. They took her to her bank, where she withdrew the money. She handed it over but the men never returned
I had to laugh when I saw the photo of Labour's John Warmington showing off his balloon race winner in Brunswick Square (The Argus, September 12). For the past few weeks, residents have been having to pick up the remains of his burst balloons because
Hastings produced another solid defensive display as they drew 0-0 at struggling Moor Green in the premier division. Only two sides have conceded fewer goals than George Wakeling's outfit who might have snatched all three points when a second-half Chris
Crawley manager Billy Smith says there is nothing to fear in the premier division. Reds, chasing a sixth consecutive victory, were held to a 0-0 draw by leaders Worcester at The Broadfield but should have won after creating a succession of chances. A
St Leonards failed to progress in the FA Cup after they suffered a 2-1 home defeat against Slough Town. It looked good for Saints when they went in front after Slough defender Paul Barrowcliff deflected a shot from defender Richard Callaway into his own
"Feedback" (The Argus, September 6) featured a complaint from a presumably down-at-heel reader that local Bank Holiday attractions advertised as free were nothing of the sort. With this in mind, I thoroughly recommend the public right-of-way in the field
It's a sign of the times when a garage in central Brighton is auctioned to the highest bidder for £30,000. In many other parts of Britain, you can buy a whole house for the same price as this modest garage off Centurion Road. The buyer doesn't want to
A tortoise which has been in the same family for five generations has been stolen. Owners of the animal, which is about 100 years old, said it could not have escaped from the garden and pleaded for the thieves to return it. Ruth and Alan Lawson, of Sea
perhaps now we have had the anniversary of September 11, firefighters in this country will come back to earth and realise they cannot cash in on international goodwill. Messrs Docherty and Parrott (Letters, September 11) display an incredibly narrow outlook
Health chiefs meet later this month to decide on where to place a new centre for treating women with breast cancer. Planning applications have been lodged both for a site in Brighton and in Mid Sussex at Haywards Heath. When members of the Brighton and
John Maggs was thrilled with the spirit shown by his ten-man Horsham side who overcame Slade Green 3-0 at Queen Street to book their place in the second qualifying round. Defender John Kirby was dismissed midway through the first half for a professional
Champions Burgess Hill are starting to show ominously good form after brushing aside East Preston. They were no match for Danny Bloor's side at Leylands Park who stormed into a 5-0 lead at the interval. Steve Harper scored a first-half hat-trick and Ashley
Worthing scored twice in injury time to pull off a dramatic 3-2 win over Banstead in Division One South. The Rebels looked to be heading for defeat when Ben Carrington levelled after former Worthing goalkeeper James Wastell failed to gather a cross from
Shareholders who lost money when insurance firm Claims Direct went into receivership could now take action to recover their losses. Up to 7,000 investors have been invited to act against the company, which advertised no win-no fee in its compensation
Modernisation plans by Lloyd's of London have received the green light despite a strong vote among names to oppose the reforms. The proposals to overhaul the world's oldest insurance market were carried with 80 per cent support because of the votes cast
Mobile phone group Orange announced it had made a post-tax profit but the results were overshadowed by problems at its parent France Telecom. France Telecom's chairman Michel Bon resigned after a troubled time at the heavily-indebted group. His resignation
The time has come for Albion chairman Dick Knight to act decisively. That doesn't mean sacking Martin Hinshelwood if the losing run continues for the rest of the month but backing him to the hilt. He should make it clear to Hinshelwood, the players and
A popular children's book character, whose inspiration came from a trip to Beachy Head, is retiring after a quarter of a century. Mr Grinling the lighthouse keeper and his family, together with their cat Hamish and three mischievous seagulls, have entertained
There are plenty of different ways to eat your apple. Some like it hot, some like it cold, some like it peeled and sliced. Personally, I eat the whole fruit, core and all, until I'm left with nothing but a little brown stalk. This has less to do with
