Sports personality Des Lynham has added his voice to the campaign for a new stadium for Brighton and Hove Albion. Giving evidence at a public inquiry into controversial proposals to build the Seagulls a new home in Falmer, TV's Mr Smooth spoke passionately
Over the years, Keep Sussex Skating (KSS) has targeted the Black Rock site in Brighton for skaters. Skaters regard the two-acre site due for redevelopment as the last viable chance for our long-awaited new ice arena. In the Nineties, we campaigned for
A Sussex supermarket has banned the sale of eggs to under-16s after teenagers bought dozens to throw at people. Any youngster who wants to buy eggs from the Dillons/One Stop Convenience Store in Kirby Drive, Telscombe Cliffs, has to prove they are over
You assert that "swearing in public and the media has become more common over the years" (The Argus, March 5). Like **** it has! -Nick Hearn, Osborne Road, Brighton
A patient is suing a hospital trust for almost £5,000 after he paid out to go private when his operation was cancelled. Brian Adams paid to have his prostate operation done when hospital staff told him there was no guarantee surgery would go ahead on
Motorists, even one-car households, are making a good case for introducing congestion charges in Brighton and Hove, starting at Saltdean. And what about the absence of traffic wardens in all parts of Saltdean? Decrepit, untaxed vehicles cluttering the
I knew some readers had a negative stance towards a rapid transport system for Brighton and Hove but I am extremely worried when I read a person of influence adopting the same (Tony Mernagh, Letters, March 3). Of course, Croydon Trams is experiencing
On Sunday afternoon, at 4.30pm, my son was involved in a road traffic accident with four teenage friends on the Loughton Road just outside Ringmer. I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the motorcyclist who found them and the emergency services
The scaffolding that surrounded one of the most prominent buildings in Brighton's Old Steine has been removed, revealing the redecorated exterior of the Royal Bank of Scotland premises. How lovely it looks in its pale blue and white new coat, enhancing
Neighbours moaned when the West Pier was built in 1866 and complained about Embassy Court in the Thirties. Although both structures are decrepit, they are generally regarded as among the finest listed buildings in the city of Brighton and Hove. Those
A young music video director hopes pelting a friend in water and mouldy tomatoes will shoot him into the record books. Rollo Hollins, 20, wants to create a record for the fastest time to shoot a music video when he makes a film for Brighton funk band
As usual, the first response to the very real problem of unsightly estate agents' "For sale" signs is to ban them or, at best, make the selling agents waste time and money getting a council permit. May I suggest an alternative? Site-suitable, secure noticeboards
I read with interest Adam Trimingham's report on Brighton and Hove Regeneration Partnership's achievements over the past ten years (The Argus, February 27). Under the chairmanship of Peter Field, the partnership has helped and played a major part in many
Adrian Moore is the new Sussex champion after defeating Ritchie Venner in a tense final at Fontwell. The 37-year-old Sussex No.2 defeated top seed Venner 11-4, 8-11, 4-11, 11-3, 11-9. Moore won the title seven times between 1981 and 1994 but has not played
As anybody familiar with, for example, New York will know, a city's nooks and quiet places are as much a part of its fabric as anything else. Such a thing in Hove is the Sensory Garden at the back of the Connaught Centre. This is of tremendous benefit
It was raining threes on Monday as Bears struck 15 times from outside the arc against Newcastle. Bears should really be among the BBL three-point leaders given the firepower in their team. Mike Brown, nicknamed 'Downtown' because of his ability to hit
Sussex glamour model Jordan has donned a false nose and wig for a literary photo shoot. Had they been alive at the same time, Jordan and author Virginia Woolf would have lived about ten miles from each other in the Sussex countryside. In almost every
The case of a 14-year-old girl in West Sussex highlights the urgent need for a change in the law on sex offenders. The girl's father wants to protect her from Richard Barden, a man on the sex offenders' register, who lives in Steyning and persistently
A distraught father has accused police of failing to protect his 14-year-old daughter from a convicted sex offender. The father has contacted the police 137 times and been to court 15 times in a bid to keep the man at bay, but he is still free and seeing
Fear of fraud is one of the main reasons many people opposed plans for an all-postal vote at the city elections in May. This worry has been heightened by the case of Peter Mahon, who was sent instructions by Brighton and Hove City Council about how to
Brighton Bears have the physical strength to see off the British League champions. That is the message from top scorer Sterling Davis ahead of the final league showdown of the season with Chester Jets. Davis, whose near-perfect shooting helped Bears to
A power company sent a huge gas bill to a customer after realising he had not paid for six years. Unemployed Laurie Bantock, 64, of Bramber Avenue, Hangleton, got the shock of his life when he was told none of his direct debit payments had been paid since
Growth in the UK's once-buoyant services sector slowed to near stagnation during February. The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply's (CIPS) activity index found the expansion of services output at its weakest since January 2002. Uncertainty regarding
Office juniors won bigger pay rises than secretaries and managers during the past year. Their pay rose by 4.1 per cent, almost twice as much as PAs', while office managers and junior secretaries saw their salaries remain "stagnant". Research by employment
Albion under-17s will clinch the Youth Alliance title if they get a point at Luton on Saturday. It would be their second championship in two years. Manager Colin Smart said: "We've been very consistent now for three years, only losing about eight games
An entertainer believes the golden age of Brighton's piers is over. Reg Moores, 80, is a keen student of pier history, having visited and performed at piers across England and America. But he believes the West Pier should be left to crumble into the sea
A man recently separated from his wife and child was found hanged at his Brighton home. A friend discovered the body of the man yesterday when he called at the house in Church Street. A note from the man, thought to be in his late 20s, was discovered.
Shadow Chancellor Michael Howard said in Brighton today poor people would be hit hard by a huge rise in council tax. Tonight, Brighton and Hove City Council is set to approve a rise of 14.5 per cent in the levy from April. Mr Howard, speaking to The Argus
Fatboy Slim is being lined up for his biggest show in Brighton since last summer's infamous Big Beach Boutique. The Hove-based DJ is pencilled in to headline a May Day party and barbecue at Brighton Racecourse. The event has not been given the green light
Ten vehicles were involved in two separate crashes within a few minutes of each other on the Brighton bypass. The first happened west of the A27-A23 junction at 8.20am when eight vehicles collided. Minutes later, two vehicles crashed on the east side
A merchant sailor was found guilty of manslaughter after his ship crashed into another vessel off Hastings, killing its captain. Judge Richard Brown jailed Brian Norcutt D'Esterre-Roberts for 12 months. D'Esterre-Roberts was convicted of unlawfully killing
The Catholic Archbishop of Westminster says he forgot a priest in his charge had been accused of sex abuse against children. Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor - leader of Catholics in England and Wales - acknowledged that he did not send details of the
Lesley Kite's ten-year-old son did not receive a birthday card (Letters, March 1). I have not received cards in the past. I feel sure this is because they are in brightly coloured envelopes and there is a chance there may be money enclosed. -John Reilly
Children can play happily and safely in Rottingdean thanks to the fund-raising efforts of their mothers. The Play Area in Rottingdean Committee (Parc), which has its own shop in High Street, Rottingdean, has now got the go-ahead for a second play area
I believe Benny Hill was one of the best comedians. You just can't watch him without having fits of laughter. It makes a change from watching murder and sex films. A good laugh is what we all could do with, especially these days. -V Craig, Kemp Town
With Brighton and Hove Council encouraging people to move to Wales to ease the housing shortage, who's prepared to leave the green, green grass of Hove? What is on offer in Rhondda that you can't find in Rottingdean? Why swap Brighton for Bridgend, Portslade
The ghastly problem of rats running around the streets of Brighton and Hove is mainly the result of Brighton and Hove City Council asking people to leave their rubbish on the pavement in plastic bags. As we all know, if there is food in a rubbish bag
I would like to thank the Southern Water customers who gave so generously to our WaterAid appeal, launched in February last year, which raised a staggering £200,000 - a fantastic effort. Money raised from the 2002 appeal has helped communities throughout
Over the years, Keep Sussex Skating (KSS) has targeted the Black Rock site in Brighton for skaters. Skaters regard the two-acre site due for redevelopment as the last viable chance for our long-awaited new ice arena. In the Nineties, we campaigned for
A Sussex supermarket has banned the sale of eggs to under-16s after teenagers bought dozens to throw at people. Any youngster who wants to buy eggs from the Dillons/One Stop Convenience Store in Kirby Drive, Telscombe Cliffs, has to prove they are over
Regarding Southern Water's proposed eight sites for a sewage plant for Brighton and Hove, it seems very convenient on the part of Brighton and Hove City Council that, after 27 years of doing nothing, it has suddenly decided to develop the Black Rock site
You assert that "swearing in public and the media has become more common over the years" (The Argus, March 5). Like **** it has! -Nick Hearn, Osborne Road, Brighton
A patient is suing a hospital trust for almost £5,000 after he paid out to go private when his operation was cancelled. Brian Adams paid to have his prostate operation done when hospital staff told him there was no guarantee surgery would go ahead on
I knew some readers had a negative stance towards a rapid transport system for Brighton and Hove but I am extremely worried when I read a person of influence adopting the same (Tony Mernagh, Letters, March 3). Of course, Croydon Trams is experiencing
The scaffolding that surrounded one of the most prominent buildings in Brighton's Old Steine has been removed, revealing the redecorated exterior of the Royal Bank of Scotland premises. How lovely it looks in its pale blue and white new coat, enhancing
The trial of a man accused of repeatedly raping a young girl in the Sixties was due to resume today. Legal arguments delayed the case of Barry Watson, 57, yesterday at Chichester Crown Court. Watson's alleged victim claims one of the attacks resulted
Albion boss Steve Coppell blamed an absence of attacking spark as Brighton fell back into the bottom three following defeat in the relegation six-pointer in the Potteries. Chris Greenacre's 83rd minute goal for Stoke settled a nervy relegation scrap at
Young protesters from Worthing High School left their lessons to march against the threat of war against Iraq. They took to the streets as part of a nationwide series of demonstrations. More than 150 pupils filled the road outside the South Farm Road
The eldest son of a missing mother of four from West Sussex today made an emotional plea for her to come home. Fears are growing for Wendy Corbin, who left her children alone on Tuesday night and has not been seen since. Her disappearance has sparked
Churches across Eastbourne plan to toll their bells at precisely 6pm if war with Iraq is declared. Church officials are urging people to gather at Our Lady of Ransom Church by the town hall in Grove Road when conflict begins. They are planning a period
Surprisingly for a man previously known as a writer of non-fiction, Dave Eggers skitters into the realms of the surreal with remarkable ease. He opened his reading with a series of letters written from the perspective of a dog called Steven, who likes
The name of Donald Churchill, author of this play, was often to be found among the TV schedules, not least in the very variable category of comedy-drama series. It comes as no great surprise, then, that for much of its duration, Moments Of Weakness feels
As usual, the first response to the very real problem of unsightly estate agents' "For sale" signs is to ban them or, at best, make the selling agents waste time and money getting a council permit. May I suggest an alternative? Site-suitable, secure noticeboards
I read of the impressive list of buildings that have been refurbished in Brighton and Hove under its Regeneration Partnership and wondered why, when we need work on the King Alfred Leisure Centre in Hove, it cannot be accomplished without building 400
Steve Geran sped to victory in the East Sussex CA Hardriders time trial at Bodle Street Green. The Hastings rider also led home the winning team. Geran (VC Bayeux) covered the tough 15.5-mile course in 38min.6sec to beat Brighton rider Mike Coyle (VC
Adrian Moore is the new Sussex champion after defeating Ritchie Venner in a tense final at Fontwell. The 37-year-old Sussex No.2 defeated top seed Venner 11-4, 8-11, 4-11, 11-3, 11-9. Moore won the title seven times between 1981 and 1994 but has not played
As anybody familiar with, for example, New York will know, a city's nooks and quiet places are as much a part of its fabric as anything else. Such a thing in Hove is the Sensory Garden at the back of the Connaught Centre. This is of tremendous benefit
It was raining threes on Monday as Bears struck 15 times from outside the arc against Newcastle. Bears should really be among the BBL three-point leaders given the firepower in their team. Mike Brown, nicknamed 'Downtown' because of his ability to hit
The case of a 14-year-old girl in West Sussex highlights the urgent need for a change in the law on sex offenders. The girl's father wants to protect her from Richard Barden, a man on the sex offenders' register, who lives in Steyning and persistently
Games in the British Basketball League hardly get any bigger than the one we have in store for you on Saturday night. Our Brighton Bears take on Chester Jets in a crunch game at the top of the league in front of what should be a huge crowd at the Brighton
Fear of fraud is one of the main reasons many people opposed plans for an all-postal vote at the city elections in May. This worry has been heightened by the case of Peter Mahon, who was sent instructions by Brighton and Hove City Council about how to
Yes, the right to buy (RTB) can be abused by unscrupulous tenants and investment companies. So, John Prescott is to restrict RTB in housing "hot-spots" or possibly consider its abolishment. Where does this leave existing RTB lessees? They often suffer
A power company sent a huge gas bill to a customer after realising he had not paid for six years. Unemployed Laurie Bantock, 64, of Bramber Avenue, Hangleton, got the shock of his life when he was told none of his direct debit payments had been paid since
Growth in the UK's once-buoyant services sector slowed to near stagnation during February. The Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply's (CIPS) activity index found the expansion of services output at its weakest since January 2002. Uncertainty regarding
Office juniors won bigger pay rises than secretaries and managers during the past year. Their pay rose by 4.1 per cent, almost twice as much as PAs', while office managers and junior secretaries saw their salaries remain "stagnant". Research by employment
It's official. There is land available for homes for all in Brighton and Hove. The chief planning officer told a planning inquiry where Brighton and Hove City Council had refused permission for housing on a site within its boundaries that there was no
Albion midfielder Richard Carpenter is facing a legal battle over a tackle which ended the career of former Reading player Chris Casper. Casper, 26, confirmed today that he is taking Carpenter to court over the incident on Boxing Day 1999 when he broke
Albion boss Steve Coppell blamed an absence of attacking spark as Brighton fell back into the bottom three following defeat in the relegation six-pointer in the Potteries. Chris Greenacre's 83rd minute goal for Stoke settled a nervy relegation scrap at
A series of projects that could change the face of Newhaven will be unveiled to residents tonight. Open spaces in and around the town are set to be transformed by a major programme of works due to start shortly and be completed by Easter. A public meeting
Sussex wildlife experts suspect a family of badgers, dug out of their sett, could be used for illegal baiting. Trevor Weeks, of the East Sussex Wildlife Rescue Ambulance Service, was contacted after the landowner reported the incident to the RSPCA. He
A Sussex engineering and management consultancy has been named one of the best companies in the country to work for. Brighton-based Mott MacDonald finished 86th in The Sunday Times' 100 Best Companies to Work For list. The list also includes household
Most trade associations offer consumers inadequate protection, according to a report published today. People believe the associations - membership of which is usually shown by a logo - ensure companies and workmen adhere to a strict code of conduct and
A man recently separated from his wife and child was found hanged at his Brighton home. A friend discovered the body of the man yesterday when he called at the house in Church Street. A note from the man, thought to be in his late 20s, was discovered.
Shadow Chancellor Michael Howard said in Brighton today poor people would be hit hard by a huge rise in council tax. Tonight, Brighton and Hove City Council is set to approve a rise of 14.5 per cent in the levy from April. Mr Howard, speaking to The Argus
Ten vehicles were involved in two separate crashes within a few minutes of each other on the Brighton bypass. The first happened west of the A27-A23 junction at 8.20am when eight vehicles collided. Minutes later, two vehicles crashed on the east side
Firefighters in Sussex will today be offered a 16 per cent pay rise by 2004 in a bid to end the bitter industrial dispute. Fire authority employers have agreed to propose a three-phase pay offer backdating an initial four per cent pay from November. This
The Catholic Archbishop of Westminster says he forgot a priest in his charge had been accused of sex abuse against children. Cardinal Cormac Murphy-O'Connor - leader of Catholics in England and Wales - acknowledged that he did not send details of the
Newlyweds Rob and Sam Double are heartbroken after burglars stole video footage of their marriage and honeymoon. They hadn't even had chance to watch the tapes before the thieves struck. Teacher Mrs Double, 28, said: "We are devastated. The videos are
Sports personality Des Lynham today added his voice to the campaign for a new stadium for Brighton and Hove Albion. Giving evidence at a public inquiry into controversial proposals to build the Seagulls a new home in Falmer, TV's Mr Smooth spoke passionately
A power company sent a huge gas bill to a Sussex customer after realising he had not paid for six years. Unemployed Laurie Bantock, 64, of Bramber Avenue, Hangleton, got the shock of his life when he was told none of his direct debit payments had been
Sussex jive champs Adam Maple and Holly Shannon are stepping lively after winning a national award. The dance partners became UK intermediate jive champions at the weekend. They won their first national title in Blackpool after dancing together for only
Lesley Kite's ten-year-old son did not receive a birthday card (Letters, March 1). I have not received cards in the past. I feel sure this is because they are in brightly coloured envelopes and there is a chance there may be money enclosed. -John Reilly
I believe Benny Hill was one of the best comedians. You just can't watch him without having fits of laughter. It makes a change from watching murder and sex films. A good laugh is what we all could do with, especially these days. -V Craig, Kemp Town
I saw a TV programme last week which transported my mind back 63 years to Marine Parade, Brighton, when I waited at the bus stop at the bottom of Bloomsbury Place in the bitter wind most days to go to my job at the Fire College in Saltdean. The war was
With Brighton and Hove Council encouraging people to move to Wales to ease the housing shortage, who's prepared to leave the green, green grass of Hove? What is on offer in Rhondda that you can't find in Rottingdean? Why swap Brighton for Bridgend, Portslade
I am equally appalled and ashamed at the amount of litter on verges and in hedgerows along the A27 as Robert Mitchell (Letters, February 28). Visitors to the UK will, of course, be horrified but so will caring local residents. Before I read the letter
The Argus (February 12) published a photograph of Surfers Against Sewage staging a sit-down protest. Knowing this would amuse a friend, I sent it to her. Here is her response, which she has given me permission to send. * We had a lot of sit-down strikes
The ghastly problem of rats running around the streets of Brighton and Hove is mainly the result of Brighton and Hove City Council asking people to leave their rubbish on the pavement in plastic bags. As we all know, if there is food in a rubbish bag
I would like to thank the Southern Water customers who gave so generously to our WaterAid appeal, launched in February last year, which raised a staggering £200,000 - a fantastic effort. Money raised from the 2002 appeal has helped communities throughout
Brighton and Hove City Council has invited developers to make proposals for the Black Rock site on the seafront. Originally, the site was a public swimming pool, part of the Regency legacy for children and local residents. An exhibition has been held
Regarding Southern Water's proposed eight sites for a sewage plant for Brighton and Hove, it seems very convenient on the part of Brighton and Hove City Council that, after 27 years of doing nothing, it has suddenly decided to develop the Black Rock site
Regarding the proposed sewage works at Ovingdean, the Press talks of apathy of the electorate. I wrote to 83 councillors some weeks ago concerning this proposal and have had no more than six replies. I call that apathy on the part of Brighton and Hove
On behalf of my two children, both fans of the beach, I would ask why Southern Water's proposal does not include tertiary (ultra-violet) treatment, which would render its wastewater outfall practically benign? Primary-treated effluent (as currently discharged
Albion boss Steve Coppell blamed an absence of attacking spark as Brighton fell back into the bottom three following defeat in the relegation six-pointer in the Potteries. Chris Greenacre's 83rd minute goal for Stoke settled a nervy relegation scrap at
Albion midfielder Richard Carpenter is facing a legal battle over a tackle which ended the career of former Reading player Chris Casper. Casper, 26, confirmed today that he is taking Carpenter to court over the incident on Boxing Day 1999 when he broke
Readers may notice some gravel paths being replaced in front of the Elizabethan mansion at Kew's country garden. This is the first step towards bringing improvements for visitors who come to enjoy Wakehurst Place each year. A new base will be laid and
Surprisingly for a man previously known as a writer of non-fiction, Dave Eggers skitters into the realms of the surreal with remarkable ease. He opened his reading with a series of letters written from the perspective of a dog called Steven, who likes
The name of Donald Churchill, author of this play, was often to be found among the TV schedules, not least in the very variable category of comedy-drama series. It comes as no great surprise, then, that for much of its duration, Moments Of Weakness feels
Brighton and Hove possesses many exquisitely elegant squares, terraces and crescents. Why, then, has the pride of these, namely Montpelier Crescent, with proportions and beauty seldom seen, framed with a gracious garden, been desecrated with a line of
I read of the impressive list of buildings that have been refurbished in Brighton and Hove under its Regeneration Partnership and wondered why, when we need work on the King Alfred Leisure Centre in Hove, it cannot be accomplished without building 400
Steve Geran sped to victory in the East Sussex CA Hardriders time trial at Bodle Street Green. The Hastings rider also led home the winning team. Geran (VC Bayeux) covered the tough 15.5-mile course in 38min.6sec to beat Brighton rider Mike Coyle (VC
Chris Greenacre's late strike condemned Albion to defeat in a tense basement battle. The former Mansfield marksman swept in a low cross from lively second-half sub Lewis Neal on 83 minutes. It was hard on the Albion defence and veteran keeper Dave Beasant
Worshippers at All Saints Church in Lindfield are split down the middle over the removal of their pulpit and lectern. So many people protested when the two items were removed to create a more flexible space the church council has been forced to reinstate
Residents have told a court how a new nightclub in Brighton would increase their problems. They blame late-night noise by drunken clubbers for making their lives a misery The residents were giving evidence at an appeal hearing at Lewes Crown Court against
John Prescott insists there is a need to build more houses. The old gasworks site in Hove presented a marvellous opportunity to build suitable family housing which fitted this area of residential and small shops. George Street would have been complemented
Games in the British Basketball League hardly get any bigger than the one we have in store for you on Saturday night. Our Brighton Bears take on Chester Jets in a crunch game at the top of the league in front of what should be a huge crowd at the Brighton
Yes, the right to buy (RTB) can be abused by unscrupulous tenants and investment companies. So, John Prescott is to restrict RTB in housing "hot-spots" or possibly consider its abolishment. Where does this leave existing RTB lessees? They often suffer
Buffer Bear will be exhibiting at The Argus Careers and Training Fair at the Corn Exchange in Brighton on Thursday March 6. The company, which opened a nursery in the Valley Social Centre in Whitehawk, Brighton, will be opening another nursery in Moulsecoomb
Smokers will be stopped from lighting up in a Sussex shopping centre next month in a trial scheme which could be made permanent. Market Place shopping centre in Burgess Hill is to ban cigarettes on March 12, which is National No Smoking Day. The ban will
It's official. There is land available for homes for all in Brighton and Hove. The chief planning officer told a planning inquiry where Brighton and Hove City Council had refused permission for housing on a site within its boundaries that there was no
Worthing leaked four goals in a 25-minute spell in the second half as their poor run continued with a 4-1 defeat at Croydon last night. It all went wrong for Rebels after Gary Young had given them a 56th minute lead from the penalty spot. Debutant goalkeeper
Albion midfielder Richard Carpenter is facing a legal battle over a tackle which ended the career of former Reading player Chris Casper. Casper, 26, confirmed today that he is taking Carpenter to court over the incident on Boxing Day 1999 when he broke
Sheffield Wednesday made it a wretched evening all round for Albion by thrashing poor Coventry City 5-1 at Hillsborough last night. The result keeps Wednesday in the drop zone but they are now level on points with the Seagulls. They have also made a dent
Albion boss Steve Coppell blamed an absence of attacking spark as Brighton fell back into the bottom three following defeat in the relegation six-pointer in the Potteries. Chris Greenacre's 83rd minute goal for Stoke settled a nervy relegation scrap at
A Sussex engineering and management consultancy has been named one of the best companies in the country to work for. Brighton-based Mott MacDonald finished 86th in The Sunday Times' 100 Best Companies to Work For list. The list also includes household
British shoppers use their credit cards more often than consumers in any other country in the European Union. Two-thirds of all credit card spending in the EU was made by UK shoppers during 2001, with an average of 150 transactions made every second in
Most trade associations offer consumers inadequate protection, according to a report published today. People believe the associations - membership of which is usually shown by a logo - ensure companies and workmen adhere to a strict code of conduct and
A killer is battling in the High Court to inherit his victim's £250,000 estate. Dominic Dalton, serving six years for the manslaughter of his gay lover Bernard Murphy, was challenged by a lawyer for the dead man's family but he denied suggestions he cut
Firefighters in Sussex will today be offered a 16 per cent pay rise by 2004 in a bid to end the bitter industrial dispute. Fire authority employers have agreed to propose a three-phase pay offer backdating an initial four per cent pay from November. This
Newlyweds Rob and Sam Double are heartbroken after burglars stole video footage of their marriage and honeymoon. They hadn't even had chance to watch the tapes before the thieves struck. Teacher Mrs Double, 28, said: "We are devastated. The videos are
Council officials sent a former soccer star instructions on how to vote - almost two years after paying for his funeral. Wartime West Ham player Peter Mahon died a pauper and his funeral was paid for by Brighton and Hove City Council. But that did not
Sports personality Des Lynham today added his voice to the campaign for a new stadium for Brighton and Hove Albion. Giving evidence at a public inquiry into controversial proposals to build the Seagulls a new home in Falmer, TV's Mr Smooth spoke passionately
A power company sent a huge gas bill to a Sussex customer after realising he had not paid for six years. Unemployed Laurie Bantock, 64, of Bramber Avenue, Hangleton, got the shock of his life when he was told none of his direct debit payments had been
Sussex jive champs Adam Maple and Holly Shannon are stepping lively after winning a national award. The dance partners became UK intermediate jive champions at the weekend. They won their first national title in Blackpool after dancing together for only
I saw a TV programme last week which transported my mind back 63 years to Marine Parade, Brighton, when I waited at the bus stop at the bottom of Bloomsbury Place in the bitter wind most days to go to my job at the Fire College in Saltdean. The war was
I am equally appalled and ashamed at the amount of litter on verges and in hedgerows along the A27 as Robert Mitchell (Letters, February 28). Visitors to the UK will, of course, be horrified but so will caring local residents. Before I read the letter
The Argus (February 12) published a photograph of Surfers Against Sewage staging a sit-down protest. Knowing this would amuse a friend, I sent it to her. Here is her response, which she has given me permission to send. * We had a lot of sit-down strikes
Brighton and Hove City Council has invited developers to make proposals for the Black Rock site on the seafront. Originally, the site was a public swimming pool, part of the Regency legacy for children and local residents. An exhibition has been held
Regarding the proposed sewage works at Ovingdean, the Press talks of apathy of the electorate. I wrote to 83 councillors some weeks ago concerning this proposal and have had no more than six replies. I call that apathy on the part of Brighton and Hove
On behalf of my two children, both fans of the beach, I would ask why Southern Water's proposal does not include tertiary (ultra-violet) treatment, which would render its wastewater outfall practically benign? Primary-treated effluent (as currently discharged
Motorists, even one-car households, are making a good case for introducing congestion charges in Brighton and Hove, starting at Saltdean. And what about the absence of traffic wardens in all parts of Saltdean? Decrepit, untaxed vehicles cluttering the
On Sunday afternoon, at 4.30pm, my son was involved in a road traffic accident with four teenage friends on the Loughton Road just outside Ringmer. I would like to express my deepest gratitude to the motorcyclist who found them and the emergency services
Neighbours moaned when the West Pier was built in 1866 and complained about Embassy Court in the Thirties. Although both structures are decrepit, they are generally regarded as among the finest listed buildings in the city of Brighton and Hove. Those
A young music video director hopes pelting a friend in water and mouldy tomatoes will shoot him into the record books. Rollo Hollins, 20, wants to create a record for the fastest time to shoot a music video when he makes a film for Brighton funk band
The wartime experiences of an old soldier form the centrepiece of a new exhibition at Newhaven Fort. The family of Norman Edwards donated some of his military artefacts to the fort for safekeeping after the Seaford man died a year ago. Mr Edwards was
More than 200 campaigners heard a councillor beg education chiefs to reconsider plans to move a Mid Sussex school. Mid Sussex district councillor Anne Jones spoke last night at a public meeting about the future of Heyworth Primary School, Haywards Heath
Homeowners in Mid Sussex will receive a four-figure council tax bill this year. The average charge for a Band D property was set at more than £1,100 by Mid Sussex District Council last night. Members of the authority's cabinet voted to increase its council
Albion midfielder Richard Carpenter is facing a legal battle over a tackle which ended the career of former Reading player Chris Casper. Casper, 26, confirmed today that he is taking Carpenter to court over the incident on Boxing Day 1999 when he broke
A young builder died on a railway line in front of his ex-girlfriend, an inquest heard. Darren Avis, 22, wanted to get back with Juliette Hellier after a split but she wanted more time to think. When she heard he was in a distressed state at Bexhill railway
Patients and their families at East Sussex hospitals face a 250 per cent rise in parking charges. Cash-strapped health officials plan to increase fees from £1.20 a day to £3. The move would affect Eastbourne District General Hospital, the Conquest Hospital
Readers may notice some gravel paths being replaced in front of the Elizabethan mansion at Kew's country garden. This is the first step towards bringing improvements for visitors who come to enjoy Wakehurst Place each year. A new base will be laid and
Brighton and Hove possesses many exquisitely elegant squares, terraces and crescents. Why, then, has the pride of these, namely Montpelier Crescent, with proportions and beauty seldom seen, framed with a gracious garden, been desecrated with a line of
I read with interest Adam Trimingham's report on Brighton and Hove Regeneration Partnership's achievements over the past ten years (The Argus, February 27). Under the chairmanship of Peter Field, the partnership has helped and played a major part in many
Chris Greenacre's late strike condemned Albion to defeat in a tense basement battle. The former Mansfield marksman swept in a low cross from lively second-half sub Lewis Neal on 83 minutes. It was hard on the Albion defence and veteran keeper Dave Beasant
Worshippers at All Saints Church in Lindfield are split down the middle over the removal of their pulpit and lectern. So many people protested when the two items were removed to create a more flexible space the church council has been forced to reinstate
Residents have told a court how a new nightclub in Brighton would increase their problems. They blame late-night noise by drunken clubbers for making their lives a misery The residents were giving evidence at an appeal hearing at Lewes Crown Court against
Sussex glamour model Jordan has donned a false nose and wig for a literary photo shoot. Had they been alive at the same time, Jordan and author Virginia Woolf would have lived about ten miles from each other in the Sussex countryside. In almost every
A distraught father has accused police of failing to protect his 14-year-old daughter from a convicted sex offender. The father has contacted the police 137 times and been to court 15 times in a bid to keep the man at bay, but he is still free and seeing
John Prescott insists there is a need to build more houses. The old gasworks site in Hove presented a marvellous opportunity to build suitable family housing which fitted this area of residential and small shops. George Street would have been complemented
Brighton Bears have the physical strength to see off the British League champions. That is the message from top scorer Sterling Davis ahead of the final league showdown of the season with Chester Jets. Davis, whose near-perfect shooting helped Bears to
Buffer Bear will be exhibiting at The Argus Careers and Training Fair at the Corn Exchange in Brighton on Thursday March 6. The company, which opened a nursery in the Valley Social Centre in Whitehawk, Brighton, will be opening another nursery in Moulsecoomb
Smokers will be stopped from lighting up in a Sussex shopping centre next month in a trial scheme which could be made permanent. Market Place shopping centre in Burgess Hill is to ban cigarettes on March 12, which is National No Smoking Day. The ban will
Worthing leaked four goals in a 25-minute spell in the second half as their poor run continued with a 4-1 defeat at Croydon last night. It all went wrong for Rebels after Gary Young had given them a 56th minute lead from the penalty spot. Debutant goalkeeper
Albion under-17s will clinch the Youth Alliance title if they get a point at Luton on Saturday. It would be their second championship in two years. Manager Colin Smart said: "We've been very consistent now for three years, only losing about eight games
Sheffield Wednesday made it a wretched evening all round for Albion by thrashing poor Coventry City 5-1 at Hillsborough last night. The result keeps Wednesday in the drop zone but they are now level on points with the Seagulls. They have also made a dent
The church council at All Saints Church, Lindfield, split the parish by decided to rip out the old pulpit. To the people of the village, the pulpit was more than just a place to stand and preach. Every notch resonated with hundreds of years of prayer
British shoppers use their credit cards more often than consumers in any other country in the European Union. Two-thirds of all credit card spending in the EU was made by UK shoppers during 2001, with an average of 150 transactions made every second in
An entertainer believes the golden age of Brighton's piers is over. Reg Moores, 80, is a keen student of pier history, having visited and performed at piers across England and America. But he believes the West Pier should be left to crumble into the sea
THE owner of a Walburton nursery, broken into five times, rang police and was told to follow the thieves. Police control staff advised Simon Wootton to get in his car in future and, with his mobile phone, follow the thieves at a discreet distance. Mr
Fatboy Slim is being lined up for his biggest show in Brighton since last summer's infamous Big Beach Boutique. The Hove-based DJ is pencilled in to headline a May Day party and barbecue at Brighton Racecourse. The event has not been given the green light
A killer is battling in the High Court to inherit his victim's £250,000 estate. Dominic Dalton, serving six years for the manslaughter of his gay lover Bernard Murphy, was challenged by a lawyer for the dead man's family but he denied suggestions he cut
The eldest son of a missing mother of four today made an emotional plea for her to come home. Fears are growing for Wendy Corbin, who left her children alone on Tuesday night and has not been seen since. Her disappearance has sparked huge search by police
A merchant sailor was found guilty of manslaughter after his ship crashed into another vessel off Hastings, killing its captain. Judge Richard Brown jailed Brian Norcutt D'Esterre-Roberts for 12 months. D'Esterre-Roberts was convicted of unlawfully killing
Council officials sent a former soccer star instructions on how to vote - almost two years after paying for his funeral. Wartime West Ham player Peter Mahon died a pauper and his funeral was paid for by Brighton and Hove City Council. But that did not
Children can play happily and safely in Rottingdean thanks to the fund-raising efforts of their mothers. The Play Area in Rottingdean Committee (Parc), which has its own shop in High Street, Rottingdean, has now got the go-ahead for a second play area
