Parents caught parking on zig-zag lines outside a school are to get £60 fines and three points on their driving licence. Police officers patrolling the Whitehawk and Manor Farm estates in Brighton agreed to take action after complaints were made by other
Guitarist Richard Durrant celebrates his 40th birthday with a performance of Rodrigo's Concerto de Aranjuez, one of the most challenging pieces in the repertoire. Wouldn't it have been better to perhaps settle for dinner with family and friends or, perhaps
A woman whose teenage daughter vanished more than four years ago says she has now accepted her child is dead. Deirdre Fenech has had no contact from her daughter Carmel, who disappeared aged 16, despite media appeals. Only now is Deirdre, of Moyne Road
The future of next year's Birdman of Bognor festival is hanging in the balance after the organisers pulled out. The world-famous seafront event's silver jubilee could be washed up if Arun District Council refuses to step in and save it. The company which
The new Brighton Marina designs (October 29) may be glass and chrome at ground level but from the cliff top or Marine Parade the view will be of massive grey-green roof expanses. Surely these areas could be modelled or landscaped? If they are not, it
This double bill juxtaposed one of the newest of Senegal's bands with the group that was once the major force in the country's music scene. Pape And Cheikh have become sensations after festival appearances, mixing traditional folk forms with Western influences
Readers concerned about police use of video cameras at local protests may like to know they are entitled, under section 7(1) of the Data Protection Act 1998, to request copies of any information held on you in film format. Requests should be addressed
The poor mobile phone companies can't win. Last week, Graham Chainey (Letters, October 26) suggested the mobile phone networks were "inefficient" because they needed lots of masts just to cover an area such as Brighton and Hove. Then, on Monday, we had
As a new resident of Worthing and having played golf at Hill Barn, I am amazed at the stupidity of Worthing Borough Council in wanting to sell such an asset. If it cannot run this jewel at a profit, it should give up looking after any open space and sell
Drew Tinsley's concerns about the proposed changes to the housing benefit system, for which Brighton and Hove is acting as a pathfinder, are misplaced (Letters, October 28). The new system will pay a flat-rate allowance, derived from a middle point between
Brighton and Hove is naturally disappointed it has not been shortlisted as European Capital of Culture in 2008. But the odds were always against this occurring when the competitors included some of the biggest cities in the UK. It was worth a try and
I must defend the National Health Service after reading so much harsh and misplaced criticism recently. Two weeks ago, I was in a car crash outside Brighton. The car was a write-off. Luckily, my daughter-in-law, who was driving, was not too badly hurt
Brighton Bears forward Emiko Etete is hoping to repeat the success he enjoyed with Nick Nurse six years ago and crown his BBL career with another glittering prize. The 6ft 5ins Londoner, who will be 31 on Bonfire Night, was part of the Birmingham Bullets
A web site has been launched to provide UK information and services to people overseas. The site has been designed as a first port of call for up-to-the-minute information and contains links to useful web sites, magazine-style features and answers to
Sometwo years ago, my friend Andrew and I were in pub in Lewes. It was a business meeting - Harveys followed by sausage and mash. We had a problem. We were both of a certain age and needed a job. Andrew had been retired from BT and was better qualified
Eastbourne Town beat Shinewater 2-1 in last night's top of the table clash in County League Division Two. A crowd of 353 saw Lee Walsh (9) and Yemi Odubade (84) score for Town with Louis Fry replying (68).
St Leonards went out of the Dr Martens League Cup after going down to a 2-0 defeat at Dartford in last night's first round tie. The home side opened the scoring after 28 minutes when Adam Morrish netted with a brilliant diving header from Tom Adlington's
Chocolate retailer Thornton's reassured shareholders its recovery was on track as it moved towards the crucial festive season. Updating investors at its annual general meeting, chairman John Thornton said sales were continuing to grow. He said: "At the
Camping and hiking enthusiasts are rushing back to the countryside after last year's foot-and-mouth crisis, according to clothing group Blacks Leisure. The retailer bounced back into the black as it cashed in on a pent-up demand for the outdoors. Sales
A school history project turned into a 20-year labour of love for a speed fan. Steve Holter, 42, has finally completed a book about Sir Donald Campbell, who died 35 years ago attempting to break the water speed record in his Bluebird speedboat. Mr Holter
Police officers are to mount late-night foot patrols on a Brighton housing estate after an outbreak of stone throwing. Youths and children as young as eight years old have been spotted pelting cars, buses and buildings. Police officers patrolling the
Tributes have been offered to a dedicated hospital consultant who died suddenly despite efforts by colleagues to save his life. Andrew White, 45, worked in the department of medicine for the elderly at Worthing and Southlands Hospitals NHS Trust. Dr White
Two police officers have been issued off-road scramblers in a battle to beat tearaway bikers plaguing housing estates. PC Darren Grimes and PC Paul Gossland, have taken ownership of the new trials machines, worth almost £2,000 each, to target bikers who
Developers who hope to restore Brighton's West Pier have come under fire for proposals they claim will just about cover the £33 million costs. St Modwen Properties wants to build a commercial development at the landward end of the pier to pay for the
Train delays and cancellations are set to continue into next week, causing misery for Sussex commuters. All train companies operating to and from Sussex have been struggling to cope with the old problem of leaves on the line since the weekend storms concentrated
Steve Coppell has been frustrated again in his desire to assess the fringe members of Albion's first team squad. The Seagulls' chief was due to watch the reserves in action away to Bristol City yesterday afternoon, but the match was postponed because
Former Albion prospect Michael Standing is desperate to work his way back into Bradford's starting line-up. He is eager to feature in Saturday's showdown at Withdean, seven months after snubbing a chance to rejoin the Seagulls. The great nephew of Albion
Groups involved in the fight to save the badgers of Saltdean are awaiting a surveyor's report into the extent of damage the animals have caused. Officials from the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), badger groups, city councillors
A pensioner who lives alone was horrified to receive her first electricity bill - it was for more than £3,800. Problems began for Rita Downing, 78, when she switched her supplier from Southern Electric to npower and received a bill for £3,735.32 in May
Parents caught parking on zig-zag lines outside a school are to get £60 fines and three points on their driving licence. Police officers patrolling the Whitehawk and Manor Farm estates in Brighton agreed to take action after complaints were made by other
Witnesses have described the behaviour of a police officer accused of attacking three people at a party as aggressive and wild. Sergeant Leigh Hardwick, who was off duty at the time, is alleged to have lashed out at a waitress and two Christmas party
Three men attacked and indecently assaulted a woman as she walked through a walkway near Brighton racecourse. The 37-year-old woman was in the underpass which links Warren Road and the Whitehawk estate, when she noticed the three men at the far end. One
A woman whose teenage daughter vanished more than four years ago says she has now accepted her child is dead. Deirdre Fenech has had no contact from her daughter Carmel, who disappeared aged 16, despite media appeals. Only now is Deirdre, of Moyne Road
The organisers of Brighton and Hove's failed bid to become European Capital of Culture 2008 have vowed to continue promoting arts in the city. As the bid was attacked as a waste of money at a time of council cuts, organisers said the development of arts
I congratulate The Argus on the superb Eye In The Sky supplements of aerial views of Sussex. Hopefully, we will see the eastern parts of our great county soon. We can all see it's a county worth speaking up for, don't you think? -Ian Steedman, St George's
This double bill juxtaposed one of the newest of Senegal's bands with the group that was once the major force in the country's music scene. Pape And Cheikh have become sensations after festival appearances, mixing traditional folk forms with Western influences
Train delays and cancellations are set to continue into next week, causing misery for Sussex commuters. All train companies operating to and from Sussex have been struggling to cope with the old problem of leaves on the line since the weekend storms concentrated
A woman whose teenage daughter vanished more than four years ago says she has now accepted her child is dead. Deirdre Fenech has had no contact from her daughter Carmel, who disappeared aged 16, despite media appeals. Only now is Deirdre, of Moyne Road
The centre of Crawley is in line for a multi-million-pound makeover which could transform it into a magnet for shoppers. A team of consultants has been appointed to decide how best to revamp the Boulevard area. Town leaders are concerned the centre is
A waterfront site which has stood derelict for more than 30 years could be brought to life with a £25 million project. New homes, riverside walk and leisure facilities are all included in the final plans for Ropetackle in Shoreham. The plans, which have
A £10,000 reward has been offered for information about a stabbing in East Sussex as the victim fights for his life in hospital. Operation Billow was launched last week after a 31-year-old fish and chip shop owner was stabbed outside his business, the
Witnesses have described the behaviour of an Eastbourne police officer accused of attacking three people at a party as aggressive and wild. Sergeant Leigh Hardwick, who was off duty at the time, is alleged to have lashed out at a waitress and two Christmas
Doctors were today looking for a link between three cases of Legionnaires' disease in neighbouring East Sussex towns. One sufferer from the potentially-fatal bug has been sent home from hospital while the others are making a good recovery. Scientists
After going to Portslade Health Centre, my husband needed extra help out of the treatment room. He uses a wheelchair. Unfortunately, some mindless person had taken the only wheelchair the centre had. I saw the notice a few days before, when I went there
As everyone knows, the actor Richard Harris died last Friday, aged 72. I remember, back in the Sixties, he was a member of a health club where I was his fitness trainer, in London's Mayfair. This jaunty Irishman was usually cast as a rebel in films and
Peter Bartram stormed past six rivals at Ashford last weekend in the veterans county championship but it wasn't enough to halt Sussex's slide down the table. The 41-year-old top-spinner from Worthing was the star of the Sussex team who defeated Middlesex
As a new resident of Worthing and having played golf at Hill Barn, I am amazed at the stupidity of Worthing Borough Council in wanting to sell such an asset. If it cannot run this jewel at a profit, it should give up looking after any open space and sell
The Sussex CA's open hill climb this Saturday was to have been the final road event of the season, but now it looks like being the penultimate event. Brighton Mitre's 25-mile open time trial last weekend had to be called off for safety reasons because
Doctors were today looking for a link between three cases of Legionnaires' disease in neighbouring East Sussex towns. One sufferer from the potentially-fatal bug has been sent home from hospital while the others are making a good recovery. Scientists
Although Jock Riddell was the Albion kitman for a number of years, he was more than that. My son and I spent many a humorous moment with him at away games. I first found out Jock was ill when my father (Ron Walls) was admitted to the Martlets Hospice.
I must defend the National Health Service after reading so much harsh and misplaced criticism recently. Two weeks ago, I was in a car crash outside Brighton. The car was a write-off. Luckily, my daughter-in-law, who was driving, was not too badly hurt
Two-thirds of UK employers monitor their staff's internet usage, according to a survey by the Work Foundation. Sixty-six per cent monitor web site access and 65 per cent watch incoming emails. About 43 per cent of employers also monitor emails for inappropriate
A web site has been launched to provide UK information and services to people overseas. The site has been designed as a first port of call for up-to-the-minute information and contains links to useful web sites, magazine-style features and answers to
Sussex-based Cadmus Group is offering an investment opportunity coupled with a chance to help consign the squalor of shared student houses to history. A new company under the banner Little Red Homes (LRH) has been set up by Cadmus to meet the growing,
Sussex companies are in line for honours in the county's leading business competition. Winners in the annual Sussex Business Awards will be announced on November 28, when more than 500 business and civic leaders gather for the awards gala dinner at The
St Leonards went out of the Dr Martens League Cup after going down to a 2-0 defeat at Dartford in last night's first round tie. The home side opened the scoring after 28 minutes when Adam Morrish netted with a brilliant diving header from Tom Adlington's
Former Albion prospect Michael Standing is desperate to work his way back into Bradford's starting line-up. He is eager to feature in Saturday's showdown at Withdean, seven months after snubbing a chance to rejoin the Seagulls. The great nephew of Albion
Albion chief Steve Coppell has revealed the club has one of the lowest wage bills in Division One. He believes the Seagulls' struggle at the foot of the table can be directly linked to the modest playing budget and warns they will be hanging on until
Chocolate retailer Thornton's reassured shareholders its recovery was on track as it moved towards the crucial festive season. Updating investors at its annual general meeting, chairman John Thornton said sales were continuing to grow. He said: "At the
The weekend's storms may be the last straw for cash-strapped TV writer Carla Lane and her animal sanctuary. High winds caused damage costing as least £8,000 to the sanctuary near Horsted Keynes, which houses more than 800 animals and birds. One field
Tributes have been offered to a dedicated hospital consultant who died suddenly despite efforts by colleagues to save his life. Andrew White, 45, worked in the department of medicine for the elderly at Worthing and Southlands Hospitals NHS Trust. Dr White
Two police officers have been issued off-road scramblers in a battle to beat tearaway bikers plaguing housing estates. PC Darren Grimes and PC Paul Gossland, have taken ownership of the new trials machines, worth almost £2,000 each, to target bikers who
Developers who hope to restore Brighton's West Pier have come under fire for proposals they claim will just about cover the £33 million costs. St Modwen Properties wants to build a commercial development at the landward end of the pier to pay for the
Train delays and cancellations are set to continue into next week, causing misery for Sussex commuters. All train companies operating to and from Sussex have been struggling to cope with the old problem of leaves on the line since the weekend storms concentrated
Steve Coppell has been frustrated again in his desire to assess the fringe members of Albion's first team squad. The Seagulls' chief was due to watch the reserves in action away to Bristol City yesterday afternoon, but the match was postponed because
Groups involved in the fight to save the badgers of Saltdean are awaiting a surveyor's report into the extent of damage the animals have caused. Officials from the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra), badger groups, city councillors
A petition signed by more than 10,000 people will be handed in at 10 Downing Street in a bid to save nine sub-post offices at risk of closure. Lewes Liberal Democrat MP Norman Baker has been campaigning for post offices in his constituency to be kept
A historic West Sussex market town is one of the best places in Britain to live, according to a new survey. The study revealed Midhurst has the second highest standard of living in the country. The town, home to Lord Cowdray, came second in a quality
Nude paintings on display at a Sussex cafe have sparked controversy among diners. The Snow Cafe in Bridge Street, Newhaven, has more than 20 paintings by Rottingdean artist Sara Hill, depicting classic and contemporary nude figures on its walls. Owners
Witnesses have described the behaviour of a police officer accused of attacking three people at a party as aggressive and wild. Sergeant Leigh Hardwick, who was off duty at the time, is alleged to have lashed out at a waitress and two Christmas party
Three men attacked and indecently assaulted a woman as she walked through a walkway near Brighton racecourse. The 37-year-old woman was in the underpass which links Warren Road and the Whitehawk estate, when she noticed the three men at the far end. One
The organisers of Brighton and Hove's failed bid to become European Capital of Culture 2008 have vowed to continue promoting arts in the city. As the bid was attacked as a waste of money at a time of council cuts, organisers said the development of arts
Miles Hartwell and Brett Allen have been overwhelmed by the success of their late-night alcohol delivery service in Brighton. In just a few months they have gone from an average of six orders a night to upwards of 40. The old friends began their boozy
I thank the people of Brighton and Hove for donating to Amnesty International's annual street collection. The amount raised in Brighton on October 5 was £387.74; the amount in Hove on October 12 was £265.47. We have also received postal donations of £445.16
I congratulate The Argus on the superb Eye In The Sky supplements of aerial views of Sussex. Hopefully, we will see the eastern parts of our great county soon. We can all see it's a county worth speaking up for, don't you think? -Ian Steedman, St George's
My trusty Penguin Book of Quotations does not tell me who first said the English take their pleasures sadly but it certainly isn't true today. Looking out of the window where I work this week, I seem to be one of the few people fettered to an office stool
After going to Portslade Health Centre, my husband needed extra help out of the treatment room. He uses a wheelchair. Unfortunately, some mindless person had taken the only wheelchair the centre had. I saw the notice a few days before, when I went there
As everyone knows, the actor Richard Harris died last Friday, aged 72. I remember, back in the Sixties, he was a member of a health club where I was his fitness trainer, in London's Mayfair. This jaunty Irishman was usually cast as a rebel in films and
Peter Bartram stormed past six rivals at Ashford last weekend in the veterans county championship but it wasn't enough to halt Sussex's slide down the table. The 41-year-old top-spinner from Worthing was the star of the Sussex team who defeated Middlesex
The Sussex CA's open hill climb this Saturday was to have been the final road event of the season, but now it looks like being the penultimate event. Brighton Mitre's 25-mile open time trial last weekend had to be called off for safety reasons because
Worthing Thunder admit it is the real thing now as they launch their NBL Conference season. Thunder host Sutton Pumas on Saturday anxious to make up for their only defeat this term, suffered away to the Surrey side a fortnight ago. Coach Gary Smith admits
Doctors were today looking for a link between three cases of Legionnaires' disease in neighbouring East Sussex towns. One sufferer from the potentially-fatal bug has been sent home from hospital while the others are making a good recovery. Scientists
Although Jock Riddell was the Albion kitman for a number of years, he was more than that. My son and I spent many a humorous moment with him at away games. I first found out Jock was ill when my father (Ron Walls) was admitted to the Martlets Hospice.
My coaching jobs in this country have taken me to England's three biggest cities but I have never worked in a place more geared up for basketball than Brighton and Hove. I think we proved that again last Saturday, both on and off the court, when we beat
The shocking statistic about drugs is that more than one person a week in Brighton and Hove dies from them. This death rate is higher than that in other major cities such as London, Manchester and Birmingham, which illustrates the scale of the problem
Two-thirds of UK employers monitor their staff's internet usage, according to a survey by the Work Foundation. Sixty-six per cent monitor web site access and 65 per cent watch incoming emails. About 43 per cent of employers also monitor emails for inappropriate
Sussex-based Cadmus Group is offering an investment opportunity coupled with a chance to help consign the squalor of shared student houses to history. A new company under the banner Little Red Homes (LRH) has been set up by Cadmus to meet the growing,
Sussex companies are in line for honours in the county's leading business competition. Winners in the annual Sussex Business Awards will be announced on November 28, when more than 500 business and civic leaders gather for the awards gala dinner at The
I wish to reply to the anonymous person who wrote "Rest homes are for care, not for profit" (Letters, October 24). I and everyone else who read about the plight of Edith Pyett could not help but feel a great deal of sympathy for her and her family and
Former Albion prospect Michael Standing is desperate to work his way back into Bradford's starting line-up. He is eager to feature in Saturday's showdown at Withdean, seven months after snubbing a chance to rejoin the Seagulls. The great nephew of Albion
Albion chief Steve Coppell has revealed the club has one of the lowest wage bills in Division One. He believes the Seagulls' struggle at the foot of the table can be directly linked to the modest playing budget and warns they will be hanging on until
Consumer confidence has fallen to its lowest level this year. The monthly report, by research firm Martin Hamblin GfK, said its consumer confidence index slid by three points in October to stand at plus one, the lowest since December 2001. On its index
The weekend's storms may be the last straw for cash-strapped TV writer Carla Lane and her animal sanctuary. High winds caused damage costing as least £8,000 to the sanctuary near Horsted Keynes, which houses more than 800 animals and birds. One field
English Nature has objected to the proposed renovation of Brighton's West Pier, saying the plan would not protect starlings and birds of prey. The wildlife watchdog said proposals to protect the starling roost in the planning application submitted by
Brian Powney has no desire to see Albion lose again on Saturday, even though it would remove his name from an unwanted piece of club history. Long-serving Powney was in goal when Pat Saward's demoted side suffered 12 straight League defeats in 1972-73
Brighton and Hove has been named the drugs death capital of the UK, ranked above major cities like London, Manchester and Birmingham. More than one person a week died from drugs in the city last year. A report published today by the European Centre for
A petition signed by more than 10,000 people will be handed in at 10 Downing Street in a bid to save nine sub-post offices at risk of closure. Lewes Liberal Democrat MP Norman Baker has been campaigning for post offices in his constituency to be kept
A historic West Sussex market town is one of the best places in Britain to live, according to a new survey. The study revealed Midhurst has the second highest standard of living in the country. The town, home to Lord Cowdray, came second in a quality
A waterfront site which has stood derelict for more than 30 years could be brought to life with a £25 million project. New homes, riverside walk and leisure facilities are all included in the final plans for Ropetackle in Shoreham. The plans, which have
An ancient Sussex church which was mentioned in the Domesday Book needs to raise £20,000 for the restoration of its historic painted ceiling. The chancel ceiling above the alter of St Wulfran's Church in Ovingdean was designed by Charles Kempe in 1867
Nude paintings on display at a Sussex cafe have sparked controversy among diners. The Snow Cafe in Bridge Street, Newhaven, has more than 20 paintings by Rottingdean artist Sara Hill, depicting classic and contemporary nude figures on its walls. Owners
Guitarist Richard Durrant celebrates his 40th birthday with a performance of Rodrigo's Concerto de Aranjuez, one of the most challenging pieces in the repertoire. Wouldn't it have been better to perhaps settle for dinner with family and friends or, perhaps
The future of next year's Birdman of Bognor festival is hanging in the balance after the organisers pulled out. The world-famous seafront event's silver jubilee could be washed up if Arun District Council refuses to step in and save it. The company which
Miles Hartwell and Brett Allen have been overwhelmed by the success of their late-night alcohol delivery service in Brighton. In just a few months they have gone from an average of six orders a night to upwards of 40. The old friends began their boozy
The new Brighton Marina designs (October 29) may be glass and chrome at ground level but from the cliff top or Marine Parade the view will be of massive grey-green roof expanses. Surely these areas could be modelled or landscaped? If they are not, it
I thank the people of Brighton and Hove for donating to Amnesty International's annual street collection. The amount raised in Brighton on October 5 was £387.74; the amount in Hove on October 12 was £265.47. We have also received postal donations of £445.16
My trusty Penguin Book of Quotations does not tell me who first said the English take their pleasures sadly but it certainly isn't true today. Looking out of the window where I work this week, I seem to be one of the few people fettered to an office stool
Objectors were outraged today after the first sex shop in Mid Sussex was given the green light by councillors. The Pillow Talk shop in East Grinstead was granted a six-month licence last night to sell lingerie, glamour wear, sex aids, magazines and videos
Powers to stop rowdy and antisocial drinkers in Worthing could be in place by April. The long-awaited proposals are progressing as Worthing Borough Council this week began a consultation exercise to gauge the public's views. At present, police officers
Moves to double the number of people who can go into a seafront venue in Worthing were approved last night. Despite neighbours' concerns about noise and drink-related violence, Worthing's licensing committee voted in favour of the Burlington Hotel, in
The future of next year's Birdman of Bognor festival is hanging in the balance after the organisers pulled out. The world-famous seafront event's silver jubilee could be washed up if Arun District Council refuses to step in and save it. The company which
A group of businessmen behind a huge mortgage scandal that rocked Eastbourne have escaped jail sentences. The group included John Healy, 60, and Philip Pooley, 52, of estate agents Healy Partnership, and Sports Track bar owner Graham Meyer, 49. The trio
Readers concerned about police use of video cameras at local protests may like to know they are entitled, under section 7(1) of the Data Protection Act 1998, to request copies of any information held on you in film format. Requests should be addressed
The poor mobile phone companies can't win. Last week, Graham Chainey (Letters, October 26) suggested the mobile phone networks were "inefficient" because they needed lots of masts just to cover an area such as Brighton and Hove. Then, on Monday, we had
Drew Tinsley's concerns about the proposed changes to the housing benefit system, for which Brighton and Hove is acting as a pathfinder, are misplaced (Letters, October 28). The new system will pay a flat-rate allowance, derived from a middle point between
Worthing Thunder admit it is the real thing now as they launch their NBL Conference season. Thunder host Sutton Pumas on Saturday anxious to make up for their only defeat this term, suffered away to the Surrey side a fortnight ago. Coach Gary Smith admits
Brighton and Hove is naturally disappointed it has not been shortlisted as European Capital of Culture in 2008. But the odds were always against this occurring when the competitors included some of the biggest cities in the UK. It was worth a try and
My coaching jobs in this country have taken me to England's three biggest cities but I have never worked in a place more geared up for basketball than Brighton and Hove. I think we proved that again last Saturday, both on and off the court, when we beat
The shocking statistic about drugs is that more than one person a week in Brighton and Hove dies from them. This death rate is higher than that in other major cities such as London, Manchester and Birmingham, which illustrates the scale of the problem
Brighton Bears forward Emiko Etete is hoping to repeat the success he enjoyed with Nick Nurse six years ago and crown his BBL career with another glittering prize. The 6ft 5ins Londoner, who will be 31 on Bonfire Night, was part of the Birmingham Bullets
Sometwo years ago, my friend Andrew and I were in pub in Lewes. It was a business meeting - Harveys followed by sausage and mash. We had a problem. We were both of a certain age and needed a job. Andrew had been retired from BT and was better qualified
Eastbourne Town beat Shinewater 2-1 in last night's top of the table clash in County League Division Two. A crowd of 353 saw Lee Walsh (9) and Yemi Odubade (84) score for Town with Louis Fry replying (68).
I wish to reply to the anonymous person who wrote "Rest homes are for care, not for profit" (Letters, October 24). I and everyone else who read about the plight of Edith Pyett could not help but feel a great deal of sympathy for her and her family and
Camping and hiking enthusiasts are rushing back to the countryside after last year's foot-and-mouth crisis, according to clothing group Blacks Leisure. The retailer bounced back into the black as it cashed in on a pent-up demand for the outdoors. Sales
Consumer confidence has fallen to its lowest level this year. The monthly report, by research firm Martin Hamblin GfK, said its consumer confidence index slid by three points in October to stand at plus one, the lowest since December 2001. On its index
A driver ran away after his vehicle ploughed into three other cars in Eastbourne yesterday evening. Police have only few details yesterday's incident in Seaside at 7.40pm, but believe the driver of a Ford Escort was in collision with a Nissan Micra, Peugeot
A school history project turned into a 20-year labour of love for a speed fan. Steve Holter, 42, has finally completed a book about Sir Donald Campbell, who died 35 years ago attempting to break the water speed record in his Bluebird speedboat. Mr Holter
Police officers are to mount late-night foot patrols on a Brighton housing estate after an outbreak of stone throwing. Youths and children as young as eight years old have been spotted pelting cars, buses and buildings. Police officers patrolling the
English Nature has objected to the proposed renovation of Brighton's West Pier, saying the plan would not protect starlings and birds of prey. The wildlife watchdog said proposals to protect the starling roost in the planning application submitted by
Brian Powney has no desire to see Albion lose again on Saturday, even though it would remove his name from an unwanted piece of club history. Long-serving Powney was in goal when Pat Saward's demoted side suffered 12 straight League defeats in 1972-73
Former Albion prospect Michael Standing is desperate to work his way back into Bradford's starting line-up. He is eager to feature in Saturday's showdown at Withdean, seven months after snubbing a chance to rejoin the Seagulls. The great nephew of Albion
Brighton and Hove has been named the drugs death capital of the UK, ranked above major cities like London, Manchester and Birmingham. More than one person a week died from drugs in the city last year. A report published today by the European Centre for
A pensioner who lives alone was horrified to receive her first electricity bill - it was for more than £3,800. Problems began for Rita Downing, 78, when she switched her supplier from Southern Electric to npower and received a bill for £3,735.32 in May
A waterfront site which has stood derelict for more than 30 years could be brought to life with a £25 million project. New homes, riverside walk and leisure facilities are all included in the final plans for Ropetackle in Shoreham. The plans, which have
An ancient Sussex church which was mentioned in the Domesday Book needs to raise £20,000 for the restoration of its historic painted ceiling. The chancel ceiling above the alter of St Wulfran's Church in Ovingdean was designed by Charles Kempe in 1867
