Tony Rougier is backing former Reading team-mate Darius Henderson to be a success with Albion after rejecting a chance to rejoin the Seagulls. Rougier made a big impact during a loan spell at Withdean towards the end of last season. He is confident Henderson
The increasing number of gulls is making life in parts of Brighton like living in a gullery. Their incessant clamour is becoming intolerable. Their droppings splatter everything and their raiding of refuse bags litters the streets. Song birds have been
Further to the letter from Ian Forest of Shoreham (Letters, August 8), Withdean Athletic Sports Stadium is a temporary and very contained venue for Brighton and Hove Albion. As such, some measures of restriction and control on parking are necessary. We
While thousands of people have been enjoying the heatwave, for many others the high temperatures are causing misery at night. Restless nights can leave you feeling tired and unrefreshed and make facing a long day at work unbearable, so our reporter Siobhan
Brighton and Hove City Council is trying to undermine Magpie Recycle Co-op. The council was very supportive of Magpie when it first started out. It has worked very hard to get this recycling project up and running. In the last few months the council has
I can answer one of the questions raised by J Rogers (Letters, August 7). By hiring nurses from the Philippines, we are not contributing to any nursing shortage there. If anything we are the beneficiaries of a surplus. I have this from my wife, herself
I must agree with Heather Noble (Letters, August 7) about the chaotic blood test service in Brighton and Hove. My elderly father needed a blood test before he saw his consultant and, as we live in Hove, I tried to book an appoin-tment at the Hove Polyclinic
Aggressive begging and soliciting money by deception is illegal. I would say that having my conversation interrupted by strategically placed "charity" collectors in the North Laine does nothing to help the shops, me or our local economy. While I am planning
I totally agree with Mat Connolley's comments about charity collectors on the streets of Brighton (Letters, July 29). I work in the Lanes and am bombarded on a daily basis with a request of: "Can you spare me a few minutes to talk about...?" When I politely
I write in response to the letter from Colin Bennett about the video aid for deaf people (The Argus, August 5). While I agree provision for hearing impaired people is pitifully under-resourced nationally, I do not support the notion that to deny provision
The new Sussex Super League may need two divisions to cater for extra teams. It is scheduled to start in October on Thursday evenings with a prize kitty of £1,000, sponsored by the Brighton company Ocean International Communications. Problems will arise
Cyril and Anne Peskett have managed to capture the well-loved Tommy Cooper as the public knew him best, fez on head and wand in hand. The image on the front of the couple's house has stopped passers-by in their tracks and, in the absence of a blue plaque
Sussex's Anglican Church should ditch its imagery of the Crucifixion and attract non-churchgoers with a more touchy-feely approach, say marketing experts. Such a revolutionary idea is bound to send tea cups flying at Brighton's crisis-hit churches. Reform
I am disappointed that our Tory Councillors have so categorically opposed a ban on smoking in pubs and restaurants in Brighton. They talk about infringing civil liberties. When my wife and I treat ourselves to an occasional meal out, only to have it spoilt
Yet again schools and colleges across Sussex have reported record-breaking A-level results. Nationally the pass rate rose for the 21st consecutive year, with 95.4 per cent of students gaining at least one A to E grade. Many Sussex institutions have beaten
Student debt looks set to treble between now and 2010, with those leaving university in seven years time likely to be £33,708 in the red, research claims. This year's graduates are said to have amassed debts of about £10,997 each but this is expected
Construction firm Llewellyn's building division is expanding and recruiting staff to a number of positions. It is seeking multi-skilled tradespeople for a variety of clients within Surrey and Sussex, based in Crawley and/or Brighton. A number of small
A business studies graduate got more than she bargained for when she won the inaugural prize for best Brighton Business School marketing communications student . Madeline Stoneman received a certificate and a cheque for £100 from public relations company
I was distressed to read about the irresponsible joint statement issued by Councillor Brian Oxley and Conservative social care spokeswoman Ann Norman opposing the proposed ban on smoking in enclosed public places (The Argus, August 12). Passive smoking-related
James Kirtley's long wait for his Test debut ended today when he was named as one of two new caps in England's line-up for the third Test against South Africa. The Sussex vice-captain was given his chance after being named in every Test squad this summer
The number of people getting on to the property ladder has fallen to its lowest level since records began, Britain's biggest mortgage lender says. Halifax said yesterday 174,000 people bought their first home during the first six months of 2003, 32 per
Visitors to Brighton Beach are being called on to help ease pressure on rubbish collectors by clearing up after themselves. Brighton and Hove City Council says it has already assigned extra staff to cope with a deluge of litter following unprecedented
A brain-damaged baby was christened in hospital shortly before his life support machine was switched off, an inquest was told. Medical secretary Elizabeth Heywood, 43, of Pratton Avenue, Lancing, and her family did not attend the inquest into baby Harry's
A Sussex marketing agency is urging churches to drop images of the Crucifixion in an effort to boost dwindling congregations. Khameleon Advertising in Billingshurst says traditional approaches such as showing Jesus on the cross and Bible quotations are
Parks bosses have banned boating on a popular lake after discovering an algae which could be harmful to humans. A toxic form of blue-green algae has been identified as the mystery bug responsible for the deaths of dozens of birds in Brooklands Lake, East
Hundreds of thousands of people were today descending on Eastbourne for Sussex's largest free four-day airshow. More than 70 aerial displays by the world's elite pilots will be performed at the Airbourne 2003 on the seafront until Sunday. It starts from
Ten people have been charged in connection with downloading child pornography following the biggest police investigation of its kind. A total of 158 people have been arrested in Sussex as part of Operation Chaucer which was triggered when US authorities
The increasing number of gulls is making life in parts of Brighton like living in a gullery. Their incessant clamour is becoming intolerable. Their droppings splatter everything and their raiding of refuse bags litters the streets. Song birds have been
Further to the letter from Ian Forest of Shoreham (Letters, August 8), Withdean Athletic Sports Stadium is a temporary and very contained venue for Brighton and Hove Albion. As such, some measures of restriction and control on parking are necessary. We
While thousands of people have been enjoying the heatwave, for many others the high temperatures are causing misery at night. Restless nights can leave you feeling tired and unrefreshed and make facing a long day at work unbearable, so our reporter Siobhan
An article was published on August 11 regarding 128 King's Road. Plans to demolish the listed Regency building and replace it with an "art-deco style" block of flats were turned down and the decision is now going to appeal. You stated that "attempts to
When Brian Oxley went to New York for a short break, he saw aspects of city life that would be worth considering in Brighton and Hove. The Tory opposition leader on the city council was particularly impressed with the "broken windows" style of policing
The company behind smash hit films such as Four Weddings and a Funeral and Bridget Jones's Diary is coming to Brighton. Working Title Films is looking for new talent to appear in its latest project alongside Hollywood stars Kirsten Dunst and Paul Bettany
Looks of relief and joy at colleges in West Sussex today made it clear students did not think modern exams were getting easier. Schools and colleges across the county celebrated another record-breaking year with many headteachers reporting their best-ever
Aggressive begging and soliciting money by deception is illegal. I would say that having my conversation interrupted by strategically placed "charity" collectors in the North Laine does nothing to help the shops, me or our local economy. While I am planning
The new Sussex Super League may need two divisions to cater for extra teams. It is scheduled to start in October on Thursday evenings with a prize kitty of £1,000, sponsored by the Brighton company Ocean International Communications. Problems will arise
Telscombe rider Mark Winton is burning off the opposition this season. He revelled in the heatwave conditions to win two of the county's top competitions in three days. Winton (Lewes Wanderers), riding in the final meeting of the season at Preston Park
Sussex's Anglican Church should ditch its imagery of the Crucifixion and attract non-churchgoers with a more touchy-feely approach, say marketing experts. Such a revolutionary idea is bound to send tea cups flying at Brighton's crisis-hit churches. Reform
A ringing mobile phone has ruined many a classic movie moment. But what if Rhett Butler had turned to Scarlett O'Hara in Gone With The Wind and told her "Frankly my dear I don't give a . . . " before being rudely interrupted by a ringtone bleeping out
Yet again schools and colleges across Sussex have reported record-breaking A-level results. Nationally the pass rate rose for the 21st consecutive year, with 95.4 per cent of students gaining at least one A to E grade. Many Sussex institutions have beaten
James Kirtley's long wait for his Test debut ended today when he was named as one of two new caps in England's line-up for the third Test against South Africa. The Sussex vice-captain was given his chance after being named in every Test squad this summer
Tony Rougier is backing former Reading team-mate Darius Henderson to be a success with Albion after rejecting a chance to rejoin the Seagulls. Rougier made a big impact during a loan spell at Withdean towards the end of last season. He is confident Henderson
Brewing giant Carlsberg-Tetley was forced to ship in emergency supplies of lager from abroad because of this summer's heatwave. The company said yesterday the soaring temperatures in the past two months had led to a 40 per cent increase in sales across
The economy will pick up a "little later" than expected with a slightly lower growth during 2004 than previously forecast, the Bank of England says. In its quarterly inflation report, the Bank stuck by its earlier prediction, saying inflation was set
Visitors to Brighton Beach are being called on to help ease pressure on rubbish collectors by clearing up after themselves. Brighton and Hove City Council says it has already assigned extra staff to cope with a deluge of litter following unprecedented
Lengthy debates on phone masts may not be the staple of most stand-up routines but a council committee has fallen foul of a comedy stalwart - the heckler. For the last few months Brighton and Hove City Council's planning application sub-committee has
A brain-damaged baby was christened in hospital shortly before his life support machine was switched off, an inquest was told. Medical secretary Elizabeth Heywood, 43, of Pratton Avenue, Lancing, and her family did not attend the inquest into baby Harry's
Hundreds of thousands of people were today descending on Eastbourne for Sussex's largest free four-day airshow. More than 70 aerial displays by the world's elite pilots will be performed at the Airbourne 2003 on the seafront until Sunday. It starts from
Sussex magistrates courts are the most "ineffective" in England and Wales for trials going ahead, a damning report has revealed. Four out of every ten trial days had to be postponed last year, causing agonising delays for defendants, witnesses and victims
A former council headquarters has been sold for more than £2 million. Pelham House in St Andrew's Lane, Lewes, once home to East Sussex County Council, will be used as a training and conference facility by the company Lewes Subud Centre. The Grade-II
For thousands of teenagers across Sussex, today is the day of reckoning. Two years of work and months of agonising are finally over for students who sat their A-level exams during the summer. Today, as they anxiously rip open their results' envelopes,
Lengthy debates on phone masts may not be the staple of most stand-up routines but a council committee has fallen foul of a comedy stalwart - the heckler. For the last few months Brighton and Hove City Council's planning application sub-committee has
Ben Roberts has revealed he still has a friendly rival in Michel Kuipers. Roberts won the battle to start the season as Albion's No.1, but the former Charlton custodian insists it is not a case of gloves off with Kuipers. "I've trained hard all pre-season
The England selectors have given a boost to all those many ageing county cricketers who thought their chances of an international call-up was over. With the advent of the national academy and the scrapping of 'A' Tours has come the perception that if
The Sussex Ice Rink at Sussex Square, Brighton, is under threat. Brighton and Hove City Council's strategy since May to find a new tenant could run out of time to keep the rink open for public skating. This is bad news for skaters and urgent action is
An article was published on August 11 regarding 128 King's Road. Plans to demolish the listed Regency building and replace it with an "art-deco style" block of flats were turned down and the decision is now going to appeal. You stated that "attempts to
In the same issue which you report the sad death of John Laurie, who campaigned so resolutely against mobile phone masts, you also report objections to a mast near Seaford by Lewes MP Norman Baker (The Argus, August 5). When applications are made for
When Brian Oxley went to New York for a short break, he saw aspects of city life that would be worth considering in Brighton and Hove. The Tory opposition leader on the city council was particularly impressed with the "broken windows" style of policing
The company behind smash hit films such as Four Weddings and a Funeral and Bridget Jones's Diary is coming to Brighton. Working Title Films is looking for new talent to appear in its latest project alongside Hollywood stars Kirsten Dunst and Paul Bettany
Can things get any worse for Sussex in the National League? The answer is probably not because it is hard to believe the county can play as poorly as they did in succumbing to promotion-chasing Lancashire at Hove last night. There again you cannot take
I loved your picture of the drag queens (The Argus, August 7) in their campaign to stamp out homophobia. Being a "bargain hunter" myself, I have encountered many gay men who own antique shops and stalls. They certainly like good things in life and often
Brighton and Hove Amnesty International would like to thank the 517 people at Gay Pride on Saturday who flocked to our stall to sign a petition about the persecution of gay men in Egypt. Four-hundred also signed a petition about a gay journalist imprisoned
Telscombe rider Mark Winton is burning off the opposition this season. He revelled in the heatwave conditions to win two of the county's top competitions in three days. Winton (Lewes Wanderers), riding in the final meeting of the season at Preston Park
A ringing mobile phone has ruined many a classic movie moment. But what if Rhett Butler had turned to Scarlett O'Hara in Gone With The Wind and told her "Frankly my dear I don't give a . . . " before being rudely interrupted by a ringtone bleeping out
Councillor Brian Oxley, leader of the Conservative group on Brighton and Hove City Council, and myself are correctly quoted in The Argus (August 12) as opposed to any blanket ban on smoking in public places in the city without a full and searching consultation
Feeding 20,000 British soldiers in the Kuwaiti desert helped 3663 First for Foodservice grow its business during an otherwise subdued 2003, the company said yesterday. The firm, whose name spells out the word "food" on a phone keypad, said contracts to
Brighton and Hove City Car Club is recruiting a co-ordinator to oversee the provision of neighbourhood-based pay-as-you drive cars. Neighbourhood car stations provide short-term access to cars for periods as brief as one hour. The co-ordinator will work
Can things get any worse for Sussex in the National League? The answer is probably not because it is hard to believe the county can play as poorly as they did in succumbing to promotion-chasing Lancashire at Hove last night. There again you cannot take
Director of cricket Peter Moores today promised that there would be no one-day hangover when Sussex take on Lancashire in their key Championship match at Hove today. The county remain bottom of the second division after losing by seven wickets to leaders
Ben Roberts has revealed he still has a friendly rival in Michel Kuipers. Roberts won the battle to start the season as Albion's No.1, but the former Charlton custodian insists it is not a case of gloves off with Kuipers. "I've trained hard all pre-season
Tony Rougier is backing former Reading team-mate Darius Henderson to be a success with Albion after rejecting a chance to rejoin the Seagulls. Rougier made a big impact during a loan spell at Withdean towards the end of last season. He is confident Henderson
Albion players have punted on former team-mate Bobby Zamora continuing his goalscoring prowess with Spurs. Bookies were offering odds of 5-1 against Zamora bagging ten goals for Tottenham in the Premiership this season following his £1.5 move from the
Brewing giant Carlsberg-Tetley was forced to ship in emergency supplies of lager from abroad because of this summer's heatwave. The company said yesterday the soaring temperatures in the past two months had led to a 40 per cent increase in sales across
The economy will pick up a "little later" than expected with a slightly lower growth during 2004 than previously forecast, the Bank of England says. In its quarterly inflation report, the Bank stuck by its earlier prediction, saying inflation was set
Lengthy debates on phone masts may not be the staple of most stand-up routines but a council committee has fallen foul of a comedy stalwart - the heckler. For the last few months Brighton and Hove City Council's planning application sub-committee has
A man who rammed a police car and went on the run from court for four months was found hiding in his loft two days ago, a court heard. A policeman leapt clear as Sean Clancy reversed at high speed into the patrol car after it blocked his escape route.
With vehicles left just feet from the cliff edge, residents who live near this impromptu car park fear it is an accident waiting to happen. The hot spell has resulted in thousands of people flocking to Saltdean, leaving the town's car parks overflowing
Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott was heckled by placard-waving protesters today during a visit to Sussex. The demonstrators were pro-hunt campaigners from the Countryside Alliance who chanted "Ban the ban" and "Go home Mr Prescott." However, Mr Prescott
Sussex magistrates courts are the most "ineffective" in England and Wales for trials going ahead, a damning report has revealed. Four out of every ten trial days had to be postponed last year, causing agonising delays for defendants, witnesses and victims
A former council headquarters has been sold for more than £2 million. Pelham House in St Andrew's Lane, Lewes, once home to East Sussex County Council, will be used as a training and conference facility by the company Lewes Subud Centre. The Grade-II
RSPCA workers are to be balloted today on industrial action over job losses. The charity, whose headquarters are based at Southwater, near Horsham, is cutting more than 230 jobs as part of a major shake-up to save millions of pounds. It wants to cut the
For thousands of teenagers across Sussex, today is the day of reckoning. Two years of work and months of agonising are finally over for students who sat their A-level exams during the summer. Today, as they anxiously rip open their results' envelopes,
Identical twins received straight As in the same subjects as thousands of students celebrated another record-breaking year of A-level results. Rokhsana and Atoussa Saddighzadeh, 18, got top marks in maths, Spanish and French, from St Mary's Hall School
Tony Rougier is backing former Reading team-mate Darius Henderson to be a success with Albion after rejecting a chance to rejoin the Seagulls. Rougier made a big impact during a loan spell at Withdean towards the end of last season. He is confident Henderson
Ben Roberts has revealed he still has a friendly rival in Michel Kuipers. Roberts won the battle to start the season as Albion's No.1, but the former Charlton custodian insists it is not a case of gloves off with Kuipers. "I've trained hard all pre-season
The England selectors have given a boost to all those many ageing county cricketers who thought their chances of an international call-up was over. With the advent of the national academy and the scrapping of 'A' Tours has come the perception that if
The Sussex Ice Rink at Sussex Square, Brighton, is under threat. Brighton and Hove City Council's strategy since May to find a new tenant could run out of time to keep the rink open for public skating. This is bad news for skaters and urgent action is
Brighton and Hove City Council is trying to undermine Magpie Recycle Co-op. The council was very supportive of Magpie when it first started out. It has worked very hard to get this recycling project up and running. In the last few months the council has
In the same issue which you report the sad death of John Laurie, who campaigned so resolutely against mobile phone masts, you also report objections to a mast near Seaford by Lewes MP Norman Baker (The Argus, August 5). When applications are made for
I can answer one of the questions raised by J Rogers (Letters, August 7). By hiring nurses from the Philippines, we are not contributing to any nursing shortage there. If anything we are the beneficiaries of a surplus. I have this from my wife, herself
For one student getting his A-level results, today was the end of a long road, overcoming physical as well as mental challenges. Paul Davis, 48, of East Dean, near Eastbourne, had a horrific car accident two and a half years ago forcing him to re-think
Can things get any worse for Sussex in the National League? The answer is probably not because it is hard to believe the county can play as poorly as they did in succumbing to promotion-chasing Lancashire at Hove last night. There again you cannot take
Students in Mid Sussex were today celebrating another record-breaking set of A-level results. Anxiety turned to joy as envelopes were torn open to reveal the highest-ever pass rate for the 20th year running. Headteachers were quick to defend their pupils
I must agree with Heather Noble (Letters, August 7) about the chaotic blood test service in Brighton and Hove. My elderly father needed a blood test before he saw his consultant and, as we live in Hove, I tried to book an appoin-tment at the Hove Polyclinic
I totally agree with Mat Connolley's comments about charity collectors on the streets of Brighton (Letters, July 29). I work in the Lanes and am bombarded on a daily basis with a request of: "Can you spare me a few minutes to talk about...?" When I politely
I loved your picture of the drag queens (The Argus, August 7) in their campaign to stamp out homophobia. Being a "bargain hunter" myself, I have encountered many gay men who own antique shops and stalls. They certainly like good things in life and often
I write in response to the letter from Colin Bennett about the video aid for deaf people (The Argus, August 5). While I agree provision for hearing impaired people is pitifully under-resourced nationally, I do not support the notion that to deny provision
Cyril and Anne Peskett have managed to capture the well-loved Tommy Cooper as the public knew him best, fez on head and wand in hand. The image on the front of the couple's house has stopped passers-by in their tracks and, in the absence of a blue plaque
Brighton and Hove Amnesty International would like to thank the 517 people at Gay Pride on Saturday who flocked to our stall to sign a petition about the persecution of gay men in Egypt. Four-hundred also signed a petition about a gay journalist imprisoned
I am disappointed that our Tory Councillors have so categorically opposed a ban on smoking in pubs and restaurants in Brighton. They talk about infringing civil liberties. When my wife and I treat ourselves to an occasional meal out, only to have it spoilt
Councillor Brian Oxley, leader of the Conservative group on Brighton and Hove City Council, and myself are correctly quoted in The Argus (August 12) as opposed to any blanket ban on smoking in public places in the city without a full and searching consultation
Feeding 20,000 British soldiers in the Kuwaiti desert helped 3663 First for Foodservice grow its business during an otherwise subdued 2003, the company said yesterday. The firm, whose name spells out the word "food" on a phone keypad, said contracts to
Student debt looks set to treble between now and 2010, with those leaving university in seven years time likely to be £33,708 in the red, research claims. This year's graduates are said to have amassed debts of about £10,997 each but this is expected
Brighton and Hove City Car Club is recruiting a co-ordinator to oversee the provision of neighbourhood-based pay-as-you drive cars. Neighbourhood car stations provide short-term access to cars for periods as brief as one hour. The co-ordinator will work
Construction firm Llewellyn's building division is expanding and recruiting staff to a number of positions. It is seeking multi-skilled tradespeople for a variety of clients within Surrey and Sussex, based in Crawley and/or Brighton. A number of small
A business studies graduate got more than she bargained for when she won the inaugural prize for best Brighton Business School marketing communications student . Madeline Stoneman received a certificate and a cheque for £100 from public relations company
I was distressed to read about the irresponsible joint statement issued by Councillor Brian Oxley and Conservative social care spokeswoman Ann Norman opposing the proposed ban on smoking in enclosed public places (The Argus, August 12). Passive smoking-related
Can things get any worse for Sussex in the National League? The answer is probably not because it is hard to believe the county can play as poorly as they did in succumbing to promotion-chasing Lancashire at Hove last night. There again you cannot take
Director of cricket Peter Moores today promised that there would be no one-day hangover when Sussex take on Lancashire in their key Championship match at Hove today. The county remain bottom of the second division after losing by seven wickets to leaders
Ben Roberts has revealed he still has a friendly rival in Michel Kuipers. Roberts won the battle to start the season as Albion's No.1, but the former Charlton custodian insists it is not a case of gloves off with Kuipers. "I've trained hard all pre-season
Albion players have punted on former team-mate Bobby Zamora continuing his goalscoring prowess with Spurs. Bookies were offering odds of 5-1 against Zamora bagging ten goals for Tottenham in the Premiership this season following his £1.5 move from the
The number of people getting on to the property ladder has fallen to its lowest level since records began, Britain's biggest mortgage lender says. Halifax said yesterday 174,000 people bought their first home during the first six months of 2003, 32 per
A man who rammed a police car and went on the run from court for four months was found hiding in his loft two days ago, a court heard. A policeman leapt clear as Sean Clancy reversed at high speed into the patrol car after it blocked his escape route.
With vehicles left just feet from the cliff edge, residents who live near this impromptu car park fear it is an accident waiting to happen. The hot spell has resulted in thousands of people flocking to Saltdean, leaving the town's car parks overflowing
A Sussex marketing agency is urging churches to drop images of the Crucifixion in an effort to boost dwindling congregations. Khameleon Advertising in Billingshurst says traditional approaches such as showing Jesus on the cross and Bible quotations are
Parks bosses have banned boating on a popular lake after discovering an algae which could be harmful to humans. A toxic form of blue-green algae has been identified as the mystery bug responsible for the deaths of dozens of birds in Brooklands Lake, East
Deputy Prime Minister John Prescott was heckled by placard-waving protesters today during a visit to Sussex. The demonstrators were pro-hunt campaigners from the Countryside Alliance who chanted "Ban the ban" and "Go home Mr Prescott." However, Mr Prescott
RSPCA workers are to be balloted today on industrial action over job losses. The charity, whose headquarters are based at Southwater, near Horsham, is cutting more than 230 jobs as part of a major shake-up to save millions of pounds. It wants to cut the
Ten people have been charged in connection with downloading child pornography following the biggest police investigation of its kind. A total of 158 people have been arrested in Sussex as part of Operation Chaucer which was triggered when US authorities
Landlords in Worthing's town centre pubs have united to drive out drug users following a rise in the number of drinkers caught with cocaine. Although relatively few people are being arrested in Worthing's nightspots for possession of the class A drug,
Identical twins received straight As in the same subjects as thousands of students celebrated another record-breaking year of A-level results. Rokhsana and Atoussa Saddighzadeh, 18, got top marks in maths, Spanish and French, from St Mary's Hall School
