The aroma of a spicy curry is stirring more than just the tastebuds for one Sussex couple. While residents in Cuckfield, near Haywards Heath, say they enjoy a good Indian meal as much as anyone else, they are being driven to distraction by their local
A music student has gone from top of the class to Top Of The Pops in just two months - with a little help from Christina Aguilera. Tom Swann, 21, and his band Speedway crashed into the top ten this week with their rock guitar-driven version of Christina's
Sussex took another step towards their first Championship after Mark Davis's magnificent career-best helped transform their fortunes against Middlesex. When Davis walked out to the middle on Saturday afternoon his side were 108-6 and in real danger of
Three years ago, Hove was a Tesco-free zone. In a few months there will, in all likelihood, be four of them. The supermarket giant has tapped into a retail renaissance in what was, before their forced marriage, a town generally regarded as brash Brighton's
A music student has gone from top of the class to Top Of The Pops in just two months - with a little help from Christina Aguilera. Tom Swann, 21, and his band Speedway crashed into the top ten this week with their rock guitar-driven version of Christina's
"What part of England are we over now?" asked daughter, looking out of the plane's window about 90 minutes after take-off. "We left England about an hour and 20 minutes ago. This is Germany or Austria," I explained. "Didn't you notice we went over the
Brighton and Hove becomes the first city in England and Wales to introduce a city-wide street-drinking ban, but it's a move that isn't going down well with some. Joseph spent 20 years serving Queen and country. He was a sniper in the Welsh Guards and
Herbal Medicine Awareness Week, organised by The National Institute of Medical Herbalists, runs until September 13. Members of the public will be able to join qualified herbalists on a nationwide series of herb walks this weekend. Our own Brighton expert
Plans to save a troubled Brighton secondary school threatened with closure will be put to city councillors tonight. East Brighton College of Media Arts (Comart) may shut because of falling pupil numbers and its troubled history. But Green Party councillors
A motorist who fled from a crash sparked a night rescue operation involving the police helicopter and a lifeboat when he ran into the sea. The man was in the water for more than a hour before being picked up by an inshore lifeboat crew. The incident,
A ten-year-old girl was seriously ill in hospital today after she was struck by a runaway car which mounted the pavement. Shoppers watched in horror as the silver Renault estate, driven by a 72-year-old Arundel man, struck the girl and a woman in Billinghurst
The parents of Sarah Payne have told how their 18-year marriage was ripped apart by the stress of their daughter's murder. Sara and Michael Payne, who are expecting their fifth child, revealed at the weekend that they are now living apart. But they have
A classic car enthusiast who crashed at a racing festival was in a critical but stable condition last night after being transferred to a specialist hospital. Rupert Avon, 38, of High Street, Steyning, suffered serious head injuries when his C-type Jaguar
I expect that to most people the term quango means a kind of exotic fruit. Yet much of our lives are controlled by these ubiquitous, covert committees which handle billions of pounds of our money. Some have national responsibilities, some are regional
Police in Brighton today stepped in to end years of misery for people living in a drunks' hangout dubbed Smack Square. Bottles of vodka and cans of high-strength beer were poured down drains by eight officers who swooped on Norfolk Square, a notorious
Yemi Odubade and Bobby Godfrey both bagged braces as Eastbourne Town sunk the Ryman League division two high-flyers in a rollercoaster first qualifying round tie at The Saffrons. Town fell 2-1 behind after Godfrey had given them the lead but Dorking had
A friend and I visited Bognor to see the attempts at flight taking place from the pier. While sitting on the beach waiting for the event to start, there suddenly appeared a lone, small aeroplane and everyone on the beach and promenade was treated to the
Paul Ruddy set St Leonards on their way to an impressive win at home to Whitehawk. Ruddy opened the scoring with a header from a corner on 26 minutes and Dave Flemming doubled the advantage early in the second half with a volley from a Dean Thomas cross
I agree with Wendy Ford (Letters, September 3). It would be a good idea to leave the remains of accidents at the side of the road to try to get drivers to drive more sensibly. I would like to suggest that if a driver is caught speeding for a second time
Luke Jones netted one of the fastest goals in County League history as Redhill gained their first point of the season at Sidlesham in division one. Jones' opener in a 1-1 draw was recorded at nine seconds and that was after Sidlesham had kicked off. Sidlesham
Burgess Hill found the going tough against unbeaten Kings Lynn at Leylands Park and ended up well beaten. The visitors went ahead on 19 minutes when Robbie Harris chased a long through ball and chipped the advancing Pat Gannon. A poor back pass from Leo
While on holiday away from Brighton, I said to a woman that Brighton and Hove City Council was continually being pressurised to build "high-rise landmark buildings". She remarked: "It has the Royal Pavilion, isn't that a landmark building?" We agreed
People in Hove can be excused for thinking that supermarket giant Tesco has taken over the place. Whereas a few years ago the firm was not represented, soon it will have no fewer than four outlets. A new supermarket is about to open in Church Road. There
Four goals from Simon Ullathorne helped Horsham to their first win of the season as the Hornets stung Neville Southall's Molesey side at Queen Street. Ullathorne's first came after 20 minutes when he guided home a header from Lee Carney's corner. Carney
Lewes maintained their position at the top of the Division One table after a comfortable victory at Tooting and Mitcham. Marc Whiteman led them home by completing a hat-trick. The home side had two good chances in the opening 20 minutes, most notably
Drunks in Norfolk Square, Brighton, are causing misery for many people who live or work nearby. They shout, swear, urinate and threaten passers-by and many people are terrified of them. There is also no worse advertisement for a resort than for people
In response to your article concerning Paul and Heather McCartney donating clothes to Carla Lane's shop (The Argus, August 29), how very generous! With all the money they have and will continue to add to, I think they might at least have tried to help
It just gets better and better for Bognor and it is all thanks to manager Jack Pearce's secret ingredient. The Rocks out-fought, out-ran and out-passed previously unbeaten Hayes at Nyewood Lane to make it five wins out of seven in the Ryman League premier
Eastbourne rider Nicki Pedersen finished third in the final of Saturday's Czech Republic Grand Prix in Prague. The meet was won by Jason Crump with Tony Rickardsson second and Rune Holta fourth. It means the Eagles rider is now second in the race for
With regard to the feature on lesbian kisses (The Argus, August 30). My views on lesbians in the media vary from good representations to bad ones. I thought Tipping The Velvet (BBC2) was very good as it portrayed the love lives of 19th-Century lesbians
Ulrich Ostergaard was the main man for Eastbourne Eagles as they lost their unbeaten British League Cup record at Swindon last night but still finished as group winners. The recent Danish signing, who finished with a paid 11 points, was one of only two
Sussex took another step towards their first Championship after Mark Davis's magnificent career-best helped transform their fortunes against Middlesex. When Davis walked out to the middle on Saturday afternoon his side were 108-6 and in real danger of
Mark Davis enjoyed the best moment of his career as Sussex closed in on Championship glory yesterday. The 32-year-old all-rounder made a career-best 168 and then took the crucial wicket of Middlesex's Owais Shah to put Sussex in the driving seat with
A union leader has sparked controversy when he called on "fat cat" executives to "shut up or ship out" in an extraordinary attack on captains of industry. Kevin Curran, recently elected leader of the GMB, said he was fed up with business leaders such
Three years ago, Hove was a Tesco-free zone. In a few months there will, in all likelihood, be four of them. The supermarket giant has tapped into a retail renaissance in what was, before their forced marriage, a town generally regarded as brash Brighton's
A cross-party delegation was today heading to London to confront Post Office chiefs about controversial plans to axe a further three post offices in Eastbourne. The announcement comes on top of the proposed and hotly-contested axing of the Upperton Road
A passenger was showered with glass when vandals threw something through the window of a moving train in West Sussex. The South Central service had left Southampton for London Victoria at 8.22pm on Friday and was near Fishbourne. The man was covered in
A British Airways jet made an emergency landing at Gatwick after the pilot smelt burning in the cockpit. Flight BA324 flight from Heathrow to Paris had 70 passengers on board when the drama unfolded yesterday. The Boeing 757 was diverted to Gatwick and
The parents of Sarah Payne have told how their 18-year marriage has been ripped apart by the stress of their daughter's murder. Sara and Michael Payne, who are expecting their fifth child, revealed at the weekend that they are now living apart. But they
A rugby match was held in memory of two sport-loving brothers who died when fire ravaged their family home in East Sussex. The game between Crowborough Rugby Club and East Sussex Fire Brigade was staged yesterday as a tribute to Alex and Phil Kent. Afterwards
Murder squad detectives were today given extra time to question a man over a house fire which killed a mother and her teenage daughter. Mother of four Sally-Anne Baxter-Smith, 38, and Lois Baxter-Smith, 14, died in hospital after being pulled unconscious
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is controversial, even within the medical world, because of possible serious health risks and undesirable side-effects. Its long-term safety and efficacy remain uncertain and a matter of concern. Homeopathy is the safest
Gary Hart defied a dodgy ankle to end a seven-month goal drought and help preserve Albion's unbeaten home record. The Seagulls' braveheart went into Saturday's 2-2 draw against Swindon with his left ankle heavily strapped. The right winger still managed
The aroma of a spicy curry is stirring more than just the tastebuds for one Sussex couple. While residents in Cuckfield, near Haywards Heath, say they enjoy a good Indian meal as much as anyone else, they are being driven to distraction by their local
Terry Garoghan is a brilliant presenter and should be awarded by the Queen. He makes me laugh and my children love hearing him. He is an asset to Southern FM. I hope Terry had a very good birthday last week. He is more uplifting than an umbrella and proves
Animals have microchips and cars are about to get them because the police say it's a good thing. How long will it be before humans have chips? Already, all newborn babies have their DNA listed. Britons live in an open prison and a police state. This must
If Brighton and Hove City Council officials want to reduce their entertainment expenses, they can get a nice meal for a couple of quid in Asda's spacious restaurant at Brighton Marina. I don't think it's licensed - so they can keep a clear head. -Ray
Brighton and Hove becomes the first city in England and Wales to introduce a city-wide street-drinking ban, but it's a move that isn't going down well with some. Joseph spent 20 years serving Queen and country. He was a sniper in the Welsh Guards and
Herbal Medicine Awareness Week, organised by The National Institute of Medical Herbalists, runs until September 13. Members of the public will be able to join qualified herbalists on a nationwide series of herb walks this weekend. Our own Brighton expert
Plans to save a troubled Brighton secondary school threatened with closure will be put to city councillors tonight. East Brighton College of Media Arts (Comart) may shut because of falling pupil numbers and its troubled history. But Green Party councillors
A retired fireman splashed out £60,000 on a new boat - then watched helplessly as it was wrecked by fire. Trevor Herrington, 53, was off Littlehampton on Saturday afternoon when he noticed smoke billowing from the engine. He was with partner Claire Haystead
A disabled pensioner says he is housebound after louts stole his mobility scooter and set it on fire. Don Richards, 69, is devastated at losing the £3,000 electric scooter, taken from outside his flat. The former bus conductor started using a scooter
A classic car enthusiast who crashed at a racing festival was in a critical but stable condition last night after being transferred to a specialist hospital. Rupert Avon, 38, of High Street, Steyning, suffered serious head injuries when his C-type Jaguar
Two off-duty policemen had to jump for their lives after ram raiders struck at an off-licence. The officers tried to prevent them driving away from Unwins in Queens Parade, Hangleton, Brighton, on Friday night. The suspects drove straight at the officers
I expect that to most people the term quango means a kind of exotic fruit. Yet much of our lives are controlled by these ubiquitous, covert committees which handle billions of pounds of our money. Some have national responsibilities, some are regional
A former Scotland Yard detective claims Lord Lucan did not commit suicide off the Sussex coast. The Seventh Earl of Lucan vanished in November 1974, the day after the body of Sandra Rivett, nanny to his three children, was found in the family home in
Yemi Odubade and Bobby Godfrey both bagged braces as Eastbourne Town sunk the Ryman League division two high-flyers in a rollercoaster first qualifying round tie at The Saffrons. Town fell 2-1 behind after Godfrey had given them the lead but Dorking had
A friend and I visited Bognor to see the attempts at flight taking place from the pier. While sitting on the beach waiting for the event to start, there suddenly appeared a lone, small aeroplane and everyone on the beach and promenade was treated to the
Mullets boss Steve Johnson admitted the visitors could have taken something from this tight Divison One encounter. Gary Norgate opened the scoring on 11 minutes from Craig Marchant's cross and Warren Burton sealed victory with an 89th minute penalty after
Paul Ruddy set St Leonards on their way to an impressive win at home to Whitehawk. Ruddy opened the scoring with a header from a corner on 26 minutes and Dave Flemming doubled the advantage early in the second half with a volley from a Dean Thomas cross
During the recent school admissions for primary reception, my son was categorised in a different religious caste to other Roman Catholics purely because he was baptised after the age of two. As the school has more applicants baptised before two than after
Who could be petty enough to begrudge the binmen a bonus for agreeing to give up their Saturday to catch up on the bank holiday collections? (The Argus, Aug 28). Personally, I am very grateful to people such as refuse collectors and the men who recently
Lewes maintained their position at the top of the Division One table after a comfortable victory at Tooting and Mitcham. Marc Whiteman led them home by completing a hat-trick. The home side had two good chances in the opening 20 minutes, most notably
Drunks in Norfolk Square, Brighton, are causing misery for many people who live or work nearby. They shout, swear, urinate and threaten passers-by and many people are terrified of them. There is also no worse advertisement for a resort than for people
With regard to the feature on lesbian kisses (The Argus, August 30). My views on lesbians in the media vary from good representations to bad ones. I thought Tipping The Velvet (BBC2) was very good as it portrayed the love lives of 19th-Century lesbians
Ulrich Ostergaard was the main man for Eastbourne Eagles as they lost their unbeaten British League Cup record at Swindon last night but still finished as group winners. The recent Danish signing, who finished with a paid 11 points, was one of only two
Gary Hart defied a dodgy ankle to end a seven-month goal drought and help preserve Albion's unbeaten home record. The Seagulls' braveheart went into Saturday's 2-2 draw against Swindon with his left ankle heavily strapped. The right winger still managed
A union leader has sparked controversy when he called on "fat cat" executives to "shut up or ship out" in an extraordinary attack on captains of industry. Kevin Curran, recently elected leader of the GMB, said he was fed up with business leaders such
Three years ago, Hove was a Tesco-free zone. In a few months there will, in all likelihood, be four of them. The supermarket giant has tapped into a retail renaissance in what was, before their forced marriage, a town generally regarded as brash Brighton's
The Government has been urged to hold an inquiry into the loss of call centre jobs after warnings a growing number of firms were transferring work abroad. Trade union Amicus said yesterday the loss of jobs in the service sector could be a "catastrophe
The parents of Sarah Payne have told how their 18-year marriage was ripped apart by the stress of their daughter's murder. Sara and Michael Payne, who are expecting their fifth child, revealed at the weekend that they are now living apart. But they have
A traffic-calming scheme which has been described as "second rate" will go ahead amid concerns its funding could be lost. The £140,000 plan for the narrow streets in the West Hill area in Brighton includes speed humps, which Green councillors on Brighton
The parents of Sarah Payne have told how their 18-year marriage has been ripped apart by the stress of their daughter's murder. Sara and Michael Payne, who are expecting their fifth child, revealed at the weekend that they are now living apart. But they
Murder squad detectives were today given extra time to question a man over a house fire which killed a mother and her teenage daughter. Mother of four Sally-Anne Baxter-Smith, 38, and Lois Baxter-Smith, 14, died in hospital after being pulled unconscious
A hairdresser fears a whopping water bill will send her out of business. Valerie Barber was shocked when the £4,470.40 demand dropped through her letter box. The six-month bill was more than 40 times the usual amount at the small Shoreham salon. Thinking
Food shopping is such a complicated business when you want to ensure each item is infused with political correctness. Is it, for instance, fair trade? Does it own food miles? Has it been genetically or artificially challenged? I'm sure Stone Age man didn't
Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is controversial, even within the medical world, because of possible serious health risks and undesirable side-effects. Its long-term safety and efficacy remain uncertain and a matter of concern. Homeopathy is the safest
Carole Blackmore has botox injections regularly but it is nothing to do with vanity. Although often associated with cosmetic surgery, the injections also help to relieve the painful and crippling effects of Mrs Blackmore's dystonia. The condition forces
A music student has gone from top of the class to Top Of The Pops in just two months - with a little help from Christina Aguilera. Tom Swann, 21, and his band Speedway crashed into the top ten this week with their rock guitar-driven version of Christina's
Sussex took another step towards their first Championship after Mark Davis's magnificent career-best helped transform their fortunes against Middlesex. When Davis walked out to the middle on Saturday afternoon his side were 108-6 and in real danger of
Three years ago, Hove was a Tesco-free zone. In a few months there will, in all likelihood, be four of them. The supermarket giant has tapped into a retail renaissance in what was, before their forced marriage, a town generally regarded as brash Brighton's
I was greatly saddened to learn of David Gray's death (The Argus, Sept 4). He was a great inspiration to my sisters and I, who all played in the Brighton Youth Orchestra in the Seventies. He also encouraged me to go on to take up music full time. While
When pop starlet Britney Spears bought a handful of button badges in Brighton, she became the latest celebrity enticed by the cheeky work of Simon Spicer. Simon, from Kemp Town, has a cult following with his distinctive badges, cards and T-shirts ranging
A music student has gone from top of the class to Top Of The Pops in just two months - with a little help from Christina Aguilera. Tom Swann, 21, and his band Speedway crashed into the top ten this week with their rock guitar-driven version of Christina's
"What part of England are we over now?" asked daughter, looking out of the plane's window about 90 minutes after take-off. "We left England about an hour and 20 minutes ago. This is Germany or Austria," I explained. "Didn't you notice we went over the
It was on the wettest day we have had for several weeks that I accepted an invitation to visit some of the properties owned and managed by the Sussex Housing and Care organisation. I have to say that until I was invited to be the guest speaker at their
A motorist who fled from a crash sparked a night rescue operation involving the police helicopter and a lifeboat when he ran into the sea. The man was in the water for more than a hour before being picked up by an inshore lifeboat crew. The incident,
Police in Brighton today stepped in to end years of misery for people living in a drunks' hangout dubbed Smack Square. Bottles of vodka and cans of high-strength beer were poured down drains by eight officers who swooped on Norfolk Square, a notorious
If the "Tin Can Towers" are ever built, I hope they will be well earthed. As a lightning conductor, they would be hard to beat and I for one wouldn't want to live there. -Colin Wadey, Southwick, Brighton
I agree with Wendy Ford (Letters, September 3). It would be a good idea to leave the remains of accidents at the side of the road to try to get drivers to drive more sensibly. I would like to suggest that if a driver is caught speeding for a second time
Luke Jones netted one of the fastest goals in County League history as Redhill gained their first point of the season at Sidlesham in division one. Jones' opener in a 1-1 draw was recorded at nine seconds and that was after Sidlesham had kicked off. Sidlesham
Burgess Hill found the going tough against unbeaten Kings Lynn at Leylands Park and ended up well beaten. The visitors went ahead on 19 minutes when Robbie Harris chased a long through ball and chipped the advancing Pat Gannon. A poor back pass from Leo
Hastings were on the receiving end of a hammering at Bashley, though the game was not as one-sided as the scoreline would suggest. It took just nine minutes for Bashley to open the scoring. A cross from the right found Danny Gibbons unmarked to plant
Eastbourne Borough boss Garry Wilson said Hinckley were one of the teams his side should be beating at home after a disappointing defeat at Priory Lane. Two goals from on-loan Kidderminster striker Matthew Lewis condemned Wilson's men to defeat after
Brighton music student Tom Swann has made the Top Ten with his band Speedway playing Genie In A Bottle. From being just another student, he has been watched by millions in the group's debut on Top Of The Pops. Now, they will have to follow it up with
While on holiday away from Brighton, I said to a woman that Brighton and Hove City Council was continually being pressurised to build "high-rise landmark buildings". She remarked: "It has the Royal Pavilion, isn't that a landmark building?" We agreed
Crawley Town boss Francis Vines blamed his side's slip-up at Tiverton on poor refereeing. Two penalty decisions in the last 17 minutes allowed the Devon club to recover from a 2-0 deficit and snatch a 2-2 draw. Vines raged: "The ref and linesman were
Sam Francis scored twice and new strike partner Gavin Geddes also struck on his return as Worthing brushed Met Police aside. Geddes, back at Woodside Road from Horsham, was on target either side of first half efforts from Francis. A defensive lapse allowed
People in Hove can be excused for thinking that supermarket giant Tesco has taken over the place. Whereas a few years ago the firm was not represented, soon it will have no fewer than four outlets. A new supermarket is about to open in Church Road. There
Four goals from Simon Ullathorne helped Horsham to their first win of the season as the Hornets stung Neville Southall's Molesey side at Queen Street. Ullathorne's first came after 20 minutes when he guided home a header from Lee Carney's corner. Carney
In response to your article concerning Paul and Heather McCartney donating clothes to Carla Lane's shop (The Argus, August 29), how very generous! With all the money they have and will continue to add to, I think they might at least have tried to help
It just gets better and better for Bognor and it is all thanks to manager Jack Pearce's secret ingredient. The Rocks out-fought, out-ran and out-passed previously unbeaten Hayes at Nyewood Lane to make it five wins out of seven in the Ryman League premier
Eastbourne rider Nicki Pedersen finished third in the final of Saturday's Czech Republic Grand Prix in Prague. The meet was won by Jason Crump with Tony Rickardsson second and Rune Holta fourth. It means the Eagles rider is now second in the race for
Shepherd Neame Sussex League: Champions Hastings Priory won their 14th match of the season to finish 67 points clear. Matt Love with 54 and Brad Smith (47) led the way for Hastings towards 229 all out as Chichester skipper Nick Dyer grabbed 5-81 in 20
Sussex took another step towards their first Championship after Mark Davis's magnificent career-best helped transform their fortunes against Middlesex. When Davis walked out to the middle on Saturday afternoon his side were 108-6 and in real danger of
Mark Davis enjoyed the best moment of his career as Sussex closed in on Championship glory yesterday. The 32-year-old all-rounder made a career-best 168 and then took the crucial wicket of Middlesex's Owais Shah to put Sussex in the driving seat with
Withdean moved off the bottom of the table after a six-pointer weekend. A late goal from Gavin Jones earned Withdean their first win of the season, a 1-0 success at Hartley Wintney. Their points tally was immediately doubled as news came through that
Steve Coppell, a keen golfer, described Albion as "a team on a tee peg" after a fluctuating stalemate against the best side they have played this season. The Seagulls, if not quite automatic favourites like Tiger Woods, have been widely tipped to finish
Both Littlehampton manager Carl Stabler and chairman Andy Taylor missed their trip to Southwick due to work commitments and had to pick up the details of a 6-2 triumph. Steve Bates, who was left in charge with Andy Baumfield, said: "While the manager's
About £40 million will be taken out in personal loans this year to cover tax bills or fund divorce settlements and cosmetic surgery. Sainsbury's Bank said the most popular reasons for taking out a loan were to buy a car, consolidate debt or finance home
Struggling nuclear power group British Energy still faces the "serious possibility" of going into administration if it is unable to reach a rescue deal with its creditors. The group, which produces about a fifth of the UK's electricity, is battling to
Supermarket groups Asda and Morrisons could team up to try to derail a rival bid for Safeway. US-owned Asda is ready to help Bradford-based Morrisons, which made a £2.9 billion bid for Safeway last January, if millionaire BHS boss Philip Green makes a
A cross-party delegation was today heading to London to confront Post Office chiefs about controversial plans to axe a further three post offices in Eastbourne. The announcement comes on top of the proposed and hotly-contested axing of the Upperton Road
Hundreds of thousands of people are forced to work long hours as employers break a law aimed at limiting the working week, the TUC says. The trade union organisation said its research showed more people were now working longer than 48 hours a week than
A Sussex man has made the finals of a contest to find Britain's best granddad after his seven-year-old granddaughter secretly nominated him. Ray Woolven goes much further than giving his three grandchildren pocket money now and then. He takes soccer-mad
A British Airways jet made an emergency landing at Gatwick after the pilot smelt burning in the cockpit. Flight BA324 flight from Heathrow to Paris had 70 passengers on board when the drama unfolded yesterday. The Boeing 757 was diverted to Gatwick and
Steve Coppell, a keen golfer, described Albion as "a team on a tee peg" after a fluctuating stalemate against the best side they have played this season. The Seagulls, if not quite automatic favourites like Tiger Woods, have been widely tipped to finish
Gary Hart defied a dodgy ankle to end a seven-month goal drought and help preserve Albion's unbeaten home record. The Seagulls' braveheart went into Saturday's 2-2 draw against Swindon with his left ankle heavily strapped. The right winger still managed
Terry Garoghan is a brilliant presenter and should be awarded by the Queen. He makes me laugh and my children love hearing him. He is an asset to Southern FM. I hope Terry had a very good birthday last week. He is more uplifting than an umbrella and proves
I was greatly saddened to learn of David Gray's death (The Argus, Sept 4). He was a great inspiration to my sisters and I, who all played in the Brighton Youth Orchestra in the Seventies. He also encouraged me to go on to take up music full time. While
Animals have microchips and cars are about to get them because the police say it's a good thing. How long will it be before humans have chips? Already, all newborn babies have their DNA listed. Britons live in an open prison and a police state. This must
If Brighton and Hove City Council officials want to reduce their entertainment expenses, they can get a nice meal for a couple of quid in Asda's spacious restaurant at Brighton Marina. I don't think it's licensed - so they can keep a clear head. -Ray
When pop starlet Britney Spears bought a handful of button badges in Brighton, she became the latest celebrity enticed by the cheeky work of Simon Spicer. Simon, from Kemp Town, has a cult following with his distinctive badges, cards and T-shirts ranging
It was on the wettest day we have had for several weeks that I accepted an invitation to visit some of the properties owned and managed by the Sussex Housing and Care organisation. I have to say that until I was invited to be the guest speaker at their
A retired fireman splashed out £60,000 on a new boat - then watched helplessly as it was wrecked by fire. Trevor Herrington, 53, was off Littlehampton on Saturday afternoon when he noticed smoke billowing from the engine. He was with partner Claire Haystead
A British Airways jet made an emergency landing at Gatwick after the pilot smelt burning in the cockpit. Flight BA324 flight from Heathrow to Paris had 70 passengers on board when the drama unfolded yesterday. The Boeing 757 was diverted to Gatwick and
A disabled pensioner says he is housebound after louts stole his mobility scooter and set it on fire. Don Richards, 69, is devastated at losing the £3,000 electric scooter, taken from outside his flat. The former bus conductor started using a scooter
A retired fireman splashed out £60,000 on a new boat - then watched helplessly as it was wrecked by fire. Trevor Herrington, 53, was off Littlehampton on Saturday afternoon when he noticed smoke billowing from the engine. He was with partner Claire Haystead
A ten-year-old girl was seriously ill in hospital today after she was struck by a runaway car which mounted the pavement. Shoppers watched in horror as the silver Renault estate, driven by a 72-year-old Arundel man, struck the girl and a woman in Billinghurst
Long-serving Worthing magistrate and borough councillor David Marchant died yesterday. Coun Marchant, of Cranworth Road, Worthing, who represented Goring Ward, suffered a stroke on Saturday and died in Worthing Hospital. Fellow Tory councillor George
Two off-duty policemen had to jump for their lives after ram raiders struck at an off-licence. The officers tried to prevent them driving away from Unwins in Queens Parade, Hangleton, Brighton, on Friday night. The suspects drove straight at the officers
A former Scotland Yard detective claims Lord Lucan did not commit suicide off the Sussex coast. The Seventh Earl of Lucan vanished in November 1974, the day after the body of Sandra Rivett, nanny to his three children, was found in the family home in
If the "Tin Can Towers" are ever built, I hope they will be well earthed. As a lightning conductor, they would be hard to beat and I for one wouldn't want to live there. -Colin Wadey, Southwick, Brighton
Mullets boss Steve Johnson admitted the visitors could have taken something from this tight Divison One encounter. Gary Norgate opened the scoring on 11 minutes from Craig Marchant's cross and Warren Burton sealed victory with an 89th minute penalty after
During the recent school admissions for primary reception, my son was categorised in a different religious caste to other Roman Catholics purely because he was baptised after the age of two. As the school has more applicants baptised before two than after
Hastings were on the receiving end of a hammering at Bashley, though the game was not as one-sided as the scoreline would suggest. It took just nine minutes for Bashley to open the scoring. A cross from the right found Danny Gibbons unmarked to plant
Eastbourne Borough boss Garry Wilson said Hinckley were one of the teams his side should be beating at home after a disappointing defeat at Priory Lane. Two goals from on-loan Kidderminster striker Matthew Lewis condemned Wilson's men to defeat after
Brighton music student Tom Swann has made the Top Ten with his band Speedway playing Genie In A Bottle. From being just another student, he has been watched by millions in the group's debut on Top Of The Pops. Now, they will have to follow it up with
Crawley Town boss Francis Vines blamed his side's slip-up at Tiverton on poor refereeing. Two penalty decisions in the last 17 minutes allowed the Devon club to recover from a 2-0 deficit and snatch a 2-2 draw. Vines raged: "The ref and linesman were
Sam Francis scored twice and new strike partner Gavin Geddes also struck on his return as Worthing brushed Met Police aside. Geddes, back at Woodside Road from Horsham, was on target either side of first half efforts from Francis. A defensive lapse allowed
Who could be petty enough to begrudge the binmen a bonus for agreeing to give up their Saturday to catch up on the bank holiday collections? (The Argus, Aug 28). Personally, I am very grateful to people such as refuse collectors and the men who recently
Shepherd Neame Sussex League: Champions Hastings Priory won their 14th match of the season to finish 67 points clear. Matt Love with 54 and Brad Smith (47) led the way for Hastings towards 229 all out as Chichester skipper Nick Dyer grabbed 5-81 in 20
Withdean moved off the bottom of the table after a six-pointer weekend. A late goal from Gavin Jones earned Withdean their first win of the season, a 1-0 success at Hartley Wintney. Their points tally was immediately doubled as news came through that
Steve Coppell, a keen golfer, described Albion as "a team on a tee peg" after a fluctuating stalemate against the best side they have played this season. The Seagulls, if not quite automatic favourites like Tiger Woods, have been widely tipped to finish
Gary Hart defied a dodgy ankle to end a seven-month goal drought and help preserve Albion's unbeaten home record. The Seagulls' braveheart went into Saturday's 2-2 draw against Swindon with his left ankle heavily strapped. The right winger still managed
Both Littlehampton manager Carl Stabler and chairman Andy Taylor missed their trip to Southwick due to work commitments and had to pick up the details of a 6-2 triumph. Steve Bates, who was left in charge with Andy Baumfield, said: "While the manager's
About £40 million will be taken out in personal loans this year to cover tax bills or fund divorce settlements and cosmetic surgery. Sainsbury's Bank said the most popular reasons for taking out a loan were to buy a car, consolidate debt or finance home
Struggling nuclear power group British Energy still faces the "serious possibility" of going into administration if it is unable to reach a rescue deal with its creditors. The group, which produces about a fifth of the UK's electricity, is battling to
Supermarket groups Asda and Morrisons could team up to try to derail a rival bid for Safeway. US-owned Asda is ready to help Bradford-based Morrisons, which made a £2.9 billion bid for Safeway last January, if millionaire BHS boss Philip Green makes a
The Government has been urged to hold an inquiry into the loss of call centre jobs after warnings a growing number of firms were transferring work abroad. Trade union Amicus said yesterday the loss of jobs in the service sector could be a "catastrophe
Hundreds of thousands of people are forced to work long hours as employers break a law aimed at limiting the working week, the TUC says. The trade union organisation said its research showed more people were now working longer than 48 hours a week than
A Sussex man has made the finals of a contest to find Britain's best granddad after his seven-year-old granddaughter secretly nominated him. Ray Woolven goes much further than giving his three grandchildren pocket money now and then. He takes soccer-mad
The parents of Sarah Payne have told how their 18-year marriage was ripped apart by the stress of their daughter's murder. Sara and Michael Payne, who are expecting their fifth child, revealed at the weekend that they are now living apart. But they have
A traffic-calming scheme which has been described as "second rate" will go ahead amid concerns its funding could be lost. The £140,000 plan for the narrow streets in the West Hill area in Brighton includes speed humps, which Green councillors on Brighton
A spectacular waterspout twisted its way above Eastbourne seafront at the weekend. The phenomenon was spotted on Saturday at noon but only lasted around ten minutes as it spun from Beachy Head almost to the pier and back. Bystanders estimated it was several
Steve Coppell, a keen golfer, described Albion as "a team on a tee peg" after a fluctuating stalemate against the best side they have played this season. The Seagulls, if not quite automatic favourites like Tiger Woods, have been widely tipped to finish
A hairdresser fears a whopping water bill will send her out of business. Valerie Barber was shocked when the £4,470.40 demand dropped through her letter box. The six-month bill was more than 40 times the usual amount at the small Shoreham salon. Thinking
Food shopping is such a complicated business when you want to ensure each item is infused with political correctness. Is it, for instance, fair trade? Does it own food miles? Has it been genetically or artificially challenged? I'm sure Stone Age man didn't
Carole Blackmore has botox injections regularly but it is nothing to do with vanity. Although often associated with cosmetic surgery, the injections also help to relieve the painful and crippling effects of Mrs Blackmore's dystonia. The condition forces
