Nicholas Hoogstraten should have faced a retrial for the killing of a landlord in the "interests of justice", an appeal court judge has said. But, it was ruled, that was impossible as the law stands. The Sussex millionaire was formally cleared of any
I would like to thank the Post Office staff who usually get so much criticism. My cousin in Canada sent me a calendar but left out "Portslade" so the address only included my road, "East Sussex" and the postcode. Another letter from a local company listed
Lynne East asks how to avoid getting change from £10 when you have actually given a cab driver a £20 note (Letters, December 9). The easy way to avoid it is to memorise the last four digits of the £20 note. Then, if you get short-changed, you can quote
A big thank you to the good Samaritan who helped me in my hour of need. I don't know who you are but you placed a cardigan over me after my accident in November. Your key is still in the pocket. Please get in touch with me via the letters editor so I
West Sussex County Councillors have discussed modifications to the West Sussex structure plan which included a recommendation that large-scale housing should be allocated to East Grinstead. Despite overwhelming opposition to these houses, with 96.3 per
Matthew Wilson (Letters, December 10) suggests I should research Tetra masts more and claims they don't pulse. Mr Wilson obviously believes the pro-mast information put out by those with a commercial interest in installing them and not that from those
I have serious concerns about disabled access to taxis in Brighton and Hove. I have tried, on many occasions over seven years, to order a taxi which is happy to transport a person in a wheelchair, with little success. It would seem there is a wilful policy
A man has been arrested in connection with the mugging of terminally ill Eddie Walters. The suspect, in his late 20s, was released on bail last night pending further inquiries. Eddie was knocked to the ground and robbed outside his local Co-op in St George's
Tony Blair looks ill and drawn and should stand down now after years of stress from being Prime Minister. If not, he may make a few more big mistakes. -Mary Frankel, Brighton
Seen in the Open Market: "Canva's bags 69p." I suppose they could once have belonged to someone called Canva - but I doubt it. -Gill Sweeting, Brighton
Bus company chiefs went behind the wheel when their drivers went on strike on one of the busiest shopping days of the year. Stagecoach drivers based at Worthing walked out from midnight on Friday to noon on Saturday in protest at a pay settlement. But
People who have second homes in Brighton receive 50 per cent discount on council tax (The Argus, December 8). Chief finance officer Chris Taylor wants to reduce the discount to ten per cent. While you are at it, Mr Taylor, how about giving single pensioners
We can soon look forward to receiving our new council tax bills. Last year the 18 per cent rise shocked most of us. This year the hike could again be something like 18 per cent. Enough is enough. I could accept the rise if we were receiving a corresponding
Three Bridges threw away a 3-1 lead at Andover as Sussex interest in the FA Vase came to an end. A controversial late goal earned Andover a 4-3 win and condemned Bridges to the list of third round casualties alongside Whitehawk and Withdean. Simon Funnell's
Steve Gayle fired 34 points against his old club but could not save Worthing Thunder from the first home defeat of their league campaign. Thunder, with coach Gary Smith and top scorer Jamal Johnson serving one-match bans, went down 94-86 to Manchester
Penny Hajduk (Letters, December 12) refers to a sports discussion held two years ago and says, despite councillors listening to the problems faced by sports clubs in Brighton and Hove, "nothing changed". I am not surprised. What does surprises me is why
Brighton Bears coach Nick Nurse is convinced his team's tough baptism at the highest level in Europe is making them a much tougher proposition in the domestic game. Bears warmed up for their revenge mission to Split Croatia in the ULEB tomorrow with a
Albion spurned the chance to put pressure on the two teams above them at rainswept Withdean. Mark McGhee's men were good value for an interval lead provided by Leon Knight's 17th goal of the season from the penalty spot after 16 minutes. An inspired substitution
In response to Councillor Willows, I am delighted to advise that the facilities at two local rugby clubs are not a disgrace. Youngsters wishing to take up rugby will benefit from excellent coaching and fine facilities. The Brighton Club (1868) have enjoyed
Martin Dugard is back as the king of the indoor dirt track after winning last night's Bonanza at the Brighton Centre. The former Eastbourne Eagles star roared to victory in an incident-packed affair to become only the second rider to win the title twice
Gill Clements was never a natural athlete. It took years of dedicated training and a few months learning to swim before she started winning triathlon trophies. Gill, from Fircroft Avenue, north Lancing, thought nothing of a 44-mile cycle ride to Horsham
Albion manager Mark McGhee today confirmed an interest in free-scoring striker Jamie Cureton. The former Reading marksman wants to return to English football following a spell with Busan Icons in South Korea. McGhee said: "I know he is available and coming
Albion goalkeeper Michel Kuipers admitted today: "I'm lucky to be alive". The big Dutchman revealed to The Argus he is enjoying every day after cheating death in a car crash. Kuipers was driving into training last month when he was involved in a collision
Britons waste £500 million a year on Christmas presents they know will not be liked, research says. About 12 per cent of people said they knew their gift was likely to be rejected when they bought it. A quarter of those questioned admitted to recycling
Schools in Brighton and Hove have already started to slide down the league table for funding. They are faced with a cash crisis after being hit by new Government funding rules which divert cash away to Labour heartlands. Now, a ranking table published
A national park in the South Downs would turn the area into an environmental museum and damage the Sussex economy, according to a trio of Tory MPs. Howard Flight, Andrew Tyrie and Nigel Waterson told a public inquiry there would be a democratic deficit
Residents have been warned they face a council tax hike if plans to extend the runway at Shoreham airport are scrapped. Many are angry at proposals to increase the number of flights from the airport from 75,000 to 100,000 per year. Plans to extend the
Bus company bosses were forced behind the wheel when their drivers went on strike on one of the busiest shopping days of the year. Stagecoach drivers based at Worthing walked out from midnight on Friday to noon on Saturday in protest at a pay settlement
Protesters today believe their battle to stop a second runway being built at Gatwick has been won. But they still harbour concerns that the controversial proposal will one day be resurrected. Transport secretary Alistair Darling is tomorrow expected to
Scientists at the University of Sussex have been given a £2.3 million grant to solve one of the biggest mysteries of the universe - why matter exists. Researchers plan to make some of the most sensitive measurements ever undertaken of sub-atomic particles
There is good money to be made in lending people cash. No matter how good the offer of a loan or credit is, someone is making a large profit out of it. There was a time when you were only given credit if you were calculated to be able to pay it off. Students
Residents have been warned they face a council tax hike if plans to extend the runway at Shoreham airport are scrapped. Many are angry at proposals to increase the number of flights from the airport from 75,000 to 100,000 per year. Plans to extend the
Albion manager Mark McGhee today confirmed an interest in free-scoring striker Jamie Cureton. The former Reading marksman wants to return to English football following a spell with Busan Icons in South Korea. McGhee said: "I know he is available and coming
Albion manager Mark McGhee has admitted performances will have to improve for his team to stay on course for promotion. The Seagulls missed the opportunity to close the gap on second-placed Plymouth and table-topping Queens Park Rangers with a 1-1 draw
Up to 10,000 people are expected to watch Burning The Clocks, a torchlit winter solstice procession culminating with burning effigies of demons. The ceremony could be a pagan ritual dating back centuries, so newcomers to Brighton are surprised to learn
A home testing kit is being developed which could diagnose the most common sexually-transmitted diseases (STDs) Consultant Martin Fisher is developing specialist kits that could be used to diagnose gonorrhea, chlamydia and syphilis. Dr Fisher, who is
The common cold is a minor viral infection of the nose and throat. Flu is a more severe respiratory infection caused by the influenza virus entering the body through mucous membranes in the mouth, nose or eyes. As the virus is airborne, flu is highly
A farmer spent £50,000 creating a pet crematorium on his land only for the development to be refused planning permission. Robbie Dick, who took the advice of Government leaders to diversify as the farming industry struggles through hard times, has vowed
The parents of murdered schoolgirl Sarah Payne have named their new daughter. Sara and Michael Payne have been agonising over the choice since the baby was born two weeks ago. They have decided to call her Ellie Jane Louise Payne. The couple's eight-year-old
A judge has halted a racial harassment trial after ruling there was no such nation as Palestine. The decision was crucial to the trial of a man accused of hoisting an Israeli flag on a washing line to upset his neighbour and his Middle Eastern family.
A millionaire restaurant owner has been jailed for running a cocaine empire. Anacleto Carpetta, owner of the popular Leonardo in Hove, turned his restaurant into a cocaine takeaway. He boasted that his business and property interests in Brighton and Hove
Lynne East asks how to avoid getting change from £10 when you have actually given a cab driver a £20 note (Letters, December 9). The easy way to avoid it is to memorise the last four digits of the £20 note. Then, if you get short-changed, you can quote
Interviewed on BBC Radio 4, Hove MP Ivor Caplin was questioned on the failure of equipment used by British forces in Iraq. He replied with the usual Blair-speak non-committal explanation beloved of New Labour politicians. When he had finished I was as
Denis Christian's letter (December 5), ostensibly in praise of Julie Burchill, was really a dig at Roger French and his Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company. He is, indeed, fortunate to have five buses an hour using his road. However, I have the advantage
Matthew Wilson (Letters, December 10) suggests I should research Tetra masts more and claims they don't pulse. Mr Wilson obviously believes the pro-mast information put out by those with a commercial interest in installing them and not that from those
I have serious concerns about disabled access to taxis in Brighton and Hove. I have tried, on many occasions over seven years, to order a taxi which is happy to transport a person in a wheelchair, with little success. It would seem there is a wilful policy
Seen in the Open Market: "Canva's bags 69p." I suppose they could once have belonged to someone called Canva - but I doubt it. -Gill Sweeting, Brighton
Is the run-up to Christmas the best time for the council to be introducing a tall building strategy? This issue is too important to be pushed through without a lot of careful debate about the future of the city and should not be imposed on us. -R Tomasing
Another festive season is here, yet in the excitement of celebrations, gifts and grandeur, we are inclined to forget the real spirit of Christmas - or Diwali or Id. The common factor in all these celebrations is light. Some burn candles, others oil-lamps
West Sussex County Council leaders are demanding a meeting with the Government to discuss a "paltry" cash handout. The council will receive £6,000 from Gordon Brown's £340 million lifeline for local authorities, designed to help prevent large council
Protesters today believe their battle to stop a second runway being built at Gatwick has been won. But they still harbour concerns that the controversial proposal will one day be resurrected. Transport secretary Alistair Darling is tomorrow expected to
People who have second homes in Brighton receive 50 per cent discount on council tax (The Argus, December 8). Chief finance officer Chris Taylor wants to reduce the discount to ten per cent. While you are at it, Mr Taylor, how about giving single pensioners
Three Bridges threw away a 3-1 lead at Andover as Sussex interest in the FA Vase came to an end. A controversial late goal earned Andover a 4-3 win and condemned Bridges to the list of third round casualties alongside Whitehawk and Withdean. Simon Funnell's
In response to Howard Bayley ("More waste", Letters, December 10), work recently carried out on Western Road is part of an ongoing programme to improve the road and ensure restrictions on cars are maintained. All the work on Western Road was funded by
I am grateful for Mr Furness's commitment, given at the Brighton and Hove City Council meeting on November 27, that he will no longer disrupt our meetings. In his letter (December 10) he asks if the memory he so vividly describes of disruption in the
Brighton Bears coach Nick Nurse is convinced his team's tough baptism at the highest level in Europe is making them a much tougher proposition in the domestic game. Bears warmed up for their revenge mission to Split Croatia in the ULEB tomorrow with a
Albion spurned the chance to put pressure on the two teams above them at rainswept Withdean. Mark McGhee's men were good value for an interval lead provided by Leon Knight's 17th goal of the season from the penalty spot after 16 minutes. An inspired substitution
In response to Councillor Willows, I am delighted to advise that the facilities at two local rugby clubs are not a disgrace. Youngsters wishing to take up rugby will benefit from excellent coaching and fine facilities. The Brighton Club (1868) have enjoyed
Martin Dugard is back as the king of the indoor dirt track after winning last night's Bonanza at the Brighton Centre. The former Eastbourne Eagles star roared to victory in an incident-packed affair to become only the second rider to win the title twice
Albion 1 Port Vale 1: Albion spurned the chance to put pressure on the two teams above them at rainswept Withdean. Mark McGhee's men were good value for an interval lead provided by Leon Knight's 17th goal of the season from the penalty spot after 16
Albion goalkeeper Michel Kuipers admitted today: "I'm lucky to be alive". The big Dutchman revealed to The Argus he is enjoying every day after cheating death in a car crash. Kuipers was driving into training last month when he was involved in a collision
Injury-hit Eastbourne Borough crashed 4-1 at Stafford for their fourth premier division defeat in five games. Boss Garry Wilson said: "Even a fit side would have struggled to get a point here." Sloppy defending did not help Eastbourne. Wilson added: "
West Sussex County Council leaders are demanding a meeting with the Government to discuss a "paltry" cash handout. The council will receive £6,000 from Gordon Brown's £340 million lifeline for local authorities, designed to help prevent large council
A national park in the South Downs would turn the area into an environmental museum and damage the Sussex economy, according to a trio of Tory MPs. Howard Flight, Andrew Tyrie and Nigel Waterson told a public inquiry there would be a democratic deficit
A farmer spent £50,000 creating a pet crematorium on his land only for the development to be refused planning permission. Robbie Dick, who took the advice of Government leaders to diversify as the farming industry struggles through hard times, has vowed
Traffic planners have been warned controls on a busy shopping street could strangle passing trade and cause chaos in an emergency. Brighton and Hove City Council wants to close off the junction of Clarence Square with Western Road and stop motorists abusing
Bus company bosses were forced behind the wheel when their drivers went on strike on one of the busiest shopping days of the year. Stagecoach drivers based at Worthing walked out from midnight on Friday to noon on Saturday in protest at a pay settlement
Protesters today believe their battle to stop a second runway being built at Gatwick has been won. But they still harbour concerns the controversial proposal will one day be resurrected. Transport Secretary Alistair Darling is tomorrow expected to announce
A successful boxer is set to swap his shorts for a G-string after being invited to become a male stripper. Millions of people watching ITV's This Morning saw 22-year-old Aaron Balmer compete against two other hopefuls for a chance to join The Dreamboys
There is good money to be made in lending people cash. No matter how good the offer of a loan or credit is, someone is making a large profit out of it. There was a time when you were only given credit if you were calculated to be able to pay it off. Students
Traffic planners have been warned controls on a busy shopping street could strangle passing trade and cause chaos in an emergency. Brighton and Hove City Council wants to close off the junction of Clarence Square with Western Road and stop motorists abusing
Residents have been warned they face a council tax hike if plans to extend the runway at Shoreham airport are scrapped. Many are angry at proposals to increase the number of flights from the airport from 75,000 to 100,000 per year. Plans to extend the
Albion manager Mark McGhee has admitted performances will have to improve for his team to stay on course for promotion. The Seagulls missed the opportunity to close the gap on second-placed Plymouth and table-topping Queens Park Rangers with a 1-1 draw
Up to 10,000 people are expected to watch Burning The Clocks, a torchlit winter solstice procession culminating with burning effigies of demons. The ceremony could be a pagan ritual dating back centuries, so newcomers to Brighton are surprised to learn
A gang held East Sussex shop workers at knifepoint before escaping with cash. Assistants at the One Stop shop in Blackman Avenue, Hastings, handed over a "substantial amount" to three robbers whose faces were hidden by hats and scarves. They fled through
Police officers have been told to pay back thousands of pounds in benefits after a blunder by their force. One officer has received a demand for £24,000. The debacle involves rent allowance which is received by about 500 of the Sussex police's 3,000 officers
It takes a long time to get over a stroke but now a new machine has arrived in the UK which may be able to help speed recovery. When Gay Harrison suffered a stroke in June 2002, she had a long road to recovery in front of her. Although she was progressing
The common cold is a minor viral infection of the nose and throat. Flu is a more severe respiratory infection caused by the influenza virus entering the body through mucous membranes in the mouth, nose or eyes. As the virus is airborne, flu is highly
A farmer spent £50,000 creating a pet crematorium on his land only for the development to be refused planning permission. Robbie Dick, who took the advice of Government leaders to diversify as the farming industry struggles through hard times, has vowed
The Soil Association's Organic Food & Farming Report 2003 reveals 60 per cent of consumers are more likely to buy organic if it's produced in the UK. One in three are happy to pay more for local products. Many consumers switch to organic food because
The parents of murdered schoolgirl Sarah Payne have named their new daughter. Sara and Michael Payne have been agonising over the choice since the baby was born two weeks ago. They have decided to call her Ellie Jane Louise Payne. The couple's eight-year-old
A judge has halted a racial harassment trial after ruling there was no such nation as Palestine. The decision was crucial to the trial of a man accused of hoisting an Israeli flag on a washing line to upset his neighbour and his Middle Eastern family.
Countryside chiefs want land earmarked for road development to be included in the proposed South Downs national park, an MP has claimed. Conservative MP Howard Flight says the changes are a deliberate attempt to spike plans for a bypass at Arundel. He
I have an education aid issued by Granada Television which contains the following gaffes: "It's" instead of "its". "Who's" instead of "whose". "Saxon's" instead of "Saxons". "Lords' " instead of "Lord's". -PR Upton, Hove
I am not sure whether to congratulate you or complain about your article "New law on hand-held phones in cars brings confusion" (The Argus, December 2). On the one hand, it was a good idea to remind drivers of the new legislation. On the other, your photo
Interviewed on BBC Radio 4, Hove MP Ivor Caplin was questioned on the failure of equipment used by British forces in Iraq. He replied with the usual Blair-speak non-committal explanation beloved of New Labour politicians. When he had finished I was as
Denis Christian's letter (December 5), ostensibly in praise of Julie Burchill, was really a dig at Roger French and his Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company. He is, indeed, fortunate to have five buses an hour using his road. However, I have the advantage
I'm glad I became a cabby. Usually when I leave for work I'm full of optimism and the belief that today will be different. I hope I won't have to listen to impatient, bad-mannered punters who speak to me as if addressing their butler. I kindly doff my
With reference to the vacant plinth in Trafalgar Square, surely this should be occupied by one of our really famous heroes? No, he never kicked a ball, wasn't a pop idol, TV cook or any of the many and deserved being honoured today. He gave his life,
Is the run-up to Christmas the best time for the council to be introducing a tall building strategy? This issue is too important to be pushed through without a lot of careful debate about the future of the city and should not be imposed on us. -R Tomasing
Another festive season is here, yet in the excitement of celebrations, gifts and grandeur, we are inclined to forget the real spirit of Christmas - or Diwali or Id. The common factor in all these celebrations is light. Some burn candles, others oil-lamps
City councillors today hit back at a survey which claims Brighton and Hove has some of the worst council services in England. It is one of the bottom ten councils in a league compiled using figures from the Audit Commission rating housing, environment
I assume Matthew Leathes' letter (December 10) about "trashing" Brighton and Hove by "cramming in tower blocks" refers to the tall buildings strategy that is out for consultation at the moment. I fear he misses the point. It is not about creating "short-term
Eastbourne Town manager Dave Winterton was delighted after his side cruised to a 4-1 win away to first division leaders Chichester. Graham Holman scored twice as Chi suffered only their second league defeat of the season. Winterton said: "We were absolutely
In response to Howard Bayley ("More waste", Letters, December 10), work recently carried out on Western Road is part of an ongoing programme to improve the road and ensure restrictions on cars are maintained. All the work on Western Road was funded by
Whitehawk have learnt the harsh lesson that money talks in football. Ian Chapman's side did not do too much wrong in this FA Vase third round tie but the firepower, or should that be spending power, of Winchester proved too much for them. The Hampshire
I am grateful for Mr Furness's commitment, given at the Brighton and Hove City Council meeting on November 27, that he will no longer disrupt our meetings. In his letter (December 10) he asks if the memory he so vividly describes of disruption in the
Footballers have been banned from their home ground to make way for cricketers. There are four senior pitches at Nevill Recreation Ground in Hove and one for juniors as well as a cricket pitch. But while the youngsters have been told by Brighton and Hove
An alert was triggered after ten marine flares were brought to a police station. The flares were found on a rubbish tip and taken to Lewes police station in a white van. The driver left them in the van when he went inside to tell police about his find
Students are planning to take on major broadcasters with the launch of their own radio station. The young DJs at Blatchington Mill School in Holmes Avenue, Hove, hope to apply for an outside broadcast licence after gaining an FM licence to transmit in
Jazz legend Herbie Flowers has toured some of the most famous venues in the world but over the weekend he had a much more down-to-earth job to do. The musician was in Rottingdean to officially open a £40,000 toilet block. Herbie and his friend, saxophonist
Councillor Peter Willows is right to speak out about Brighton and Hove's appalling record of sporting facilities. (Letters, December 10). Patcham Place's wooden dressing rooms burnt down four years ago and have still not been replaced and Woodingdean's
Patients were evacuated from a hospital wing when a water pipe burst. Water flooded the third floor of Southlands Hospital, Shoreham, before leaking into the second and first floors below. Patients were evacuated from six private rooms. Fire crews from
Albion manager Mark McGhee has admitted performances will have to improve for his team to stay on course for promotion. The Seagulls missed the opportunity to close the gap on second-placed Plymouth and table-topping Queens Park Rangers with a 1-1 draw
City councillors have given final approval to a controlled parking scheme. Work will soon start on marking out the bays in the Prestonville area of Brighton. Transport councillor Simon Battle said: "We are very aware of the frustrations residents and
Whenever we visit relations in Hove it seems they and other residents are under siege. There is always some outrageous proposal with which they have to contend. "Look at this!" they say, waving The Argus at us and jabbing a finger at a picture and headline
Albion 1 Port Vale 1: Albion spurned the chance to put pressure on the two teams above them at rainswept Withdean. Mark McGhee's men were good value for an interval lead provided by Leon Knight's 17th goal of the season from the penalty spot after 16
Bognor completed their first premier division double of the season in emphatic style as they won 3-0 at Braintree. Richard Hudson opened the scoring after 15 minutes with a curling strike. David Birmingham went off with a gashed leg but substitute Steve
Injury-hit Eastbourne Borough crashed 4-1 at Stafford for their fourth premier division defeat in five games. Boss Garry Wilson said: "Even a fit side would have struggled to get a point here." Sloppy defending did not help Eastbourne. Wilson added: "
West Sussex County Council leaders are demanding a meeting with the Government to discuss a "paltry" cash handout. The council will receive £6,000 from Gordon Brown's £340 million lifeline for local authorities, designed to help prevent large council
A farmer spent £50,000 creating a pet crematorium on his land only for the development to be refused planning permission. Robbie Dick, who took the advice of Government leaders to diversify as the farming industry struggles through hard times, has vowed
Traffic planners have been warned controls on a busy shopping street could strangle passing trade and cause chaos in an emergency. Brighton and Hove City Council wants to close off the junction of Clarence Square with Western Road and stop motorists abusing
Protesters today believe their battle to stop a second runway being built at Gatwick has been won. But they still harbour concerns the controversial proposal will one day be resurrected. Transport Secretary Alistair Darling is tomorrow expected to announce
Traffic planners have been warned controls on a busy shopping street could strangle passing trade and cause chaos in an emergency. Brighton and Hove City Council wants to close off the junction of Clarence Square with Western Road and stop motorists abusing
Albion goalkeeper Michel Kuipers admitted today: "I'm lucky to be alive". The big Dutchman revealed to The Argus he is enjoying every day after cheating death in a car crash. Kuipers was driving into training last month when he was involved in a collision
A Sussex couple were today celebrating a £2.3 million National Lottery win. Bryan Coghlin and his wife Geraldine feared a bleak Christmas, waiting to hear if he would have a job in the New Year. But after an evening out at a restaurant in Littlehampton
A 15-year-old boy who raped two teenage girls faces a long custodial sentence. A court heard the youth, who cannot be named for legal reasons, became remorseful after the second attack and threatened to slash his wrists in front of his 17-year-old victim
Police officers have been told to pay back thousands of pounds in benefits after a blunder by their force. One officer has received a demand for £24,000. The debacle involves rent allowance which is received by about 500 of the Sussex police's 3,000 officers
It takes a long time to get over a stroke but now a new machine has arrived in the UK which may be able to help speed recovery. When Gay Harrison suffered a stroke in June 2002, she had a long road to recovery in front of her. Although she was progressing
Chris Hide plans to sleep under a special souvenir from his own Pop Idol. The 18-year-old was given a framed plaque by his hero Elton John while on the show. After being booted out of TV's Pop Idol last weekend, Chris brought the present home to Lancing
The Soil Association's Organic Food & Farming Report 2003 reveals 60 per cent of consumers are more likely to buy organic if it's produced in the UK. One in three are happy to pay more for local products. Many consumers switch to organic food because
The horrific story about the ordeal of pensioner Eddie Walters, who was mercilessly mugged, can only leave a decent-minded person sickened (The Argus, December 11). What is equally as sickening is that social services only granted him a "crisis loan"
I have an education aid issued by Granada Television which contains the following gaffes: "It's" instead of "its". "Who's" instead of "whose". "Saxon's" instead of "Saxons". "Lords' " instead of "Lord's". -PR Upton, Hove
Nicholas Hoogstraten should have faced a retrial for the killing of a landlord in the "interests of justice", an appeal court judge has said. But, it was ruled, that was impossible as the law stands. The Sussex millionaire was formally cleared of any
I would like to thank the Post Office staff who usually get so much criticism. My cousin in Canada sent me a calendar but left out "Portslade" so the address only included my road, "East Sussex" and the postcode. Another letter from a local company listed
A big thank you to the good Samaritan who helped me in my hour of need. I don't know who you are but you placed a cardigan over me after my accident in November. Your key is still in the pocket. Please get in touch with me via the letters editor so I
I am not sure whether to congratulate you or complain about your article "New law on hand-held phones in cars brings confusion" (The Argus, December 2). On the one hand, it was a good idea to remind drivers of the new legislation. On the other, your photo
West Sussex County Councillors have discussed modifications to the West Sussex structure plan which included a recommendation that large-scale housing should be allocated to East Grinstead. Despite overwhelming opposition to these houses, with 96.3 per
I'm glad I became a cabby. Usually when I leave for work I'm full of optimism and the belief that today will be different. I hope I won't have to listen to impatient, bad-mannered punters who speak to me as if addressing their butler. I kindly doff my
A man has been arrested in connection with the mugging of terminally ill Eddie Walters. The suspect, in his late 20s, was released on bail last night pending further inquiries. Eddie was knocked to the ground and robbed outside his local Co-op in St George's
Tony Blair looks ill and drawn and should stand down now after years of stress from being Prime Minister. If not, he may make a few more big mistakes. -Mary Frankel, Brighton
Bus company chiefs went behind the wheel when their drivers went on strike on one of the busiest shopping days of the year. Stagecoach drivers based at Worthing walked out from midnight on Friday to noon on Saturday in protest at a pay settlement. But
With reference to the vacant plinth in Trafalgar Square, surely this should be occupied by one of our really famous heroes? No, he never kicked a ball, wasn't a pop idol, TV cook or any of the many and deserved being honoured today. He gave his life,
A Mid Sussex road was closed for almost three hours today after a crash which left a car jammed under a lorry. Three fire crews were called to the accident on the B2112 at Haywards Heath, near the Fox and Hounds pub. Crews used hydraulic cutting equipment
A Mid Sussex station was held up by an armed robber. The raider, wearing a balaclava and three-quarter-length parka coat, burst into the filling station in Lewes Road, Scaynes Hill, at about 8.40pm on Friday. He was carrying a gun and threatened the attendant
A cyclist is being treated for serious head injuries after a collision with a car on a busy West Sussex road. The 68-year-old was badly hurt at 3.45pm on Friday as he rode along the A259 at Ferring. Police said the collision happened near McIntyres Nursery
Bus company chiefs went behind the wheel when their drivers went on strike on one of the busiest shopping days of the year. Stagecoach drivers based at Worthing walked out from midnight on Friday to noon on Saturday in protest at a pay settlement. But
A West Sussex couple were today celebrating a £2.3 million National Lottery win. Bryan Coghlin and his wife Geraldine feared a bleak Christmas, waiting to hear if he would have a job in the New Year. But after an evening out at a restaurant in Littlehampton
A motorcyclist was in critical condition with severe leg injuries after a collision with a car this morning. The accident happened on the C7 road between Lewes and Newhaven at Piddinghoe. The road was closed and there were long traffic delays as emergency
A 15-year-old Eastbourne boy who raped two teenage girls faces a long custodial sentence. A court heard the youth, who cannot be named for legal reasons, became remorseful after the second attack and threatened to slash his wrists in front of his 17-year-old
City councillors today hit back at a survey which claims Brighton and Hove has some of the worst council services in England. It is one of the bottom ten councils in a league compiled using figures from the Audit Commission rating housing, environment
I assume Matthew Leathes' letter (December 10) about "trashing" Brighton and Hove by "cramming in tower blocks" refers to the tall buildings strategy that is out for consultation at the moment. I fear he misses the point. It is not about creating "short-term
We can soon look forward to receiving our new council tax bills. Last year the 18 per cent rise shocked most of us. This year the hike could again be something like 18 per cent. Enough is enough. I could accept the rise if we were receiving a corresponding
Eastbourne Town manager Dave Winterton was delighted after his side cruised to a 4-1 win away to first division leaders Chichester. Graham Holman scored twice as Chi suffered only their second league defeat of the season. Winterton said: "We were absolutely
Whitehawk have learnt the harsh lesson that money talks in football. Ian Chapman's side did not do too much wrong in this FA Vase third round tie but the firepower, or should that be spending power, of Winchester proved too much for them. The Hampshire
Steve Gayle fired 34 points against his old club but could not save Worthing Thunder from the first home defeat of their league campaign. Thunder, with coach Gary Smith and top scorer Jamal Johnson serving one-match bans, went down 94-86 to Manchester
Penny Hajduk (Letters, December 12) refers to a sports discussion held two years ago and says, despite councillors listening to the problems faced by sports clubs in Brighton and Hove, "nothing changed". I am not surprised. What does surprises me is why
Footballers have been banned from their home ground to make way for cricketers. There are four senior pitches at Nevill Recreation Ground in Hove and one for juniors as well as a cricket pitch. But while the youngsters have been told by Brighton and Hove
An alert was triggered after ten marine flares were brought to a police station. The flares were found on a rubbish tip and taken to Lewes police station in a white van. The driver left them in the van when he went inside to tell police about his find
Students are planning to take on major broadcasters with the launch of their own radio station. The young DJs at Blatchington Mill School in Holmes Avenue, Hove, hope to apply for an outside broadcast licence after gaining an FM licence to transmit in
Jazz legend Herbie Flowers has toured some of the most famous venues in the world but over the weekend he had a much more down-to-earth job to do. The musician was in Rottingdean to officially open a £40,000 toilet block. Herbie and his friend, saxophonist
Councillor Peter Willows is right to speak out about Brighton and Hove's appalling record of sporting facilities. (Letters, December 10). Patcham Place's wooden dressing rooms burnt down four years ago and have still not been replaced and Woodingdean's
Patients were evacuated from a hospital wing when a water pipe burst. Water flooded the third floor of Southlands Hospital, Shoreham, before leaking into the second and first floors below. Patients were evacuated from six private rooms. Fire crews from
Albion manager Mark McGhee has admitted performances will have to improve for his team to stay on course for promotion. The Seagulls missed the opportunity to close the gap on second-placed Plymouth and table-topping Queens Park Rangers with a 1-1 draw
City councillors have given final approval to a controlled parking scheme. Work will soon start on marking out the bays in the Prestonville area of Brighton. Transport councillor Simon Battle said: "We are very aware of the frustrations residents and
Gill Clements was never a natural athlete. It took years of dedicated training and a few months learning to swim before she started winning triathlon trophies. Gill, from Fircroft Avenue, north Lancing, thought nothing of a 44-mile cycle ride to Horsham
Whenever we visit relations in Hove it seems they and other residents are under siege. There is always some outrageous proposal with which they have to contend. "Look at this!" they say, waving The Argus at us and jabbing a finger at a picture and headline
Albion manager Mark McGhee today confirmed an interest in free-scoring striker Jamie Cureton. The former Reading marksman wants to return to English football following a spell with Busan Icons in South Korea. McGhee said: "I know he is available and coming
Bognor completed their first premier division double of the season in emphatic style as they won 3-0 at Braintree. Richard Hudson opened the scoring after 15 minutes with a curling strike. David Birmingham went off with a gashed leg but substitute Steve
A man's body has been discovered at the foot of an East Sussex cliff. A member of the public alerted coastguards on Saturday at 2pm after spotting the body at the bottom of cliffs near the Beachy Head pub, Eastbourne. Bad weather meant the body was not
Britons waste £500 million a year on Christmas presents they know will not be liked, research says. About 12 per cent of people said they knew their gift was likely to be rejected when they bought it. A quarter of those questioned admitted to recycling
Schools in Brighton and Hove have already started to slide down the league table for funding. They are faced with a cash crisis after being hit by new Government funding rules which divert cash away to Labour heartlands. Now, a ranking table published
Residents have been warned they face a council tax hike if plans to extend the runway at Shoreham airport are scrapped. Many are angry at proposals to increase the number of flights from the airport from 75,000 to 100,000 per year. Plans to extend the
Heavyweight panto performer Anne Sergeant felt like one of the ugly sisters when she burst out of her Cinderella costume. She had piled on so much weight picking at crisps and biscuits that the wardrobe department had to sew additional panels in the back
Protesters today believe their battle to stop a second runway being built at Gatwick has been won. But they still harbour concerns that the controversial proposal will one day be resurrected. Transport secretary Alistair Darling is tomorrow expected to
A large sum of cash, two kilos of cannabis, cannabis plants and a hydroponics system have been seized. Police raided an address in Southgate Drive, Southgate, on Thursday afternoon. Two men and a woman were arrested for possession with intent to supply
Scientists at the University of Sussex have been given a £2.3 million grant to solve one of the biggest mysteries of the universe - why matter exists. Researchers plan to make some of the most sensitive measurements ever undertaken of sub-atomic particles
Albion goalkeeper Michel Kuipers admitted today: "I'm lucky to be alive". The big Dutchman revealed to The Argus he is enjoying every day after cheating death in a car crash. Kuipers was driving into training last month when he was involved in a collision
Albion manager Mark McGhee today confirmed an interest in free-scoring striker Jamie Cureton. The former Reading marksman wants to return to English football following a spell with Busan Icons in South Korea. McGhee said: "I know he is available and coming
A Sussex couple were today celebrating a £2.3 million National Lottery win. Bryan Coghlin and his wife Geraldine feared a bleak Christmas, waiting to hear if he would have a job in the New Year. But after an evening out at a restaurant in Littlehampton
Absolutely Fabulous actress Joanna Lumley returned to the Sussex town where she went to school to open a newly-built church centre. In the Fifties, the star was a pupil at St Mary's Covent School in The Ridge, St Leonards, which was run by the Community
An East Sussex primary school has been placed in special measures by schools watchdog Ofsted. St Peter and St Paul Church of England Primary School in Buckhurst Road, Bexhill, will now be closely monitored until there is substantial improvement. An action
A home testing kit is being developed which could diagnose the most common sexually-transmitted diseases (STDs) Consultant Martin Fisher is developing specialist kits that could be used to diagnose gonorrhea, chlamydia and syphilis. Dr Fisher, who is
A 15-year-old boy who raped two teenage girls faces a long custodial sentence. A court heard the youth, who cannot be named for legal reasons, became remorseful after the second attack and threatened to slash his wrists in front of his 17-year-old victim
Chris Hide plans to sleep under a special souvenir from his own Pop Idol. The 18-year-old was given a framed plaque by his hero Elton John while on the show. After being booted out of TV's Pop Idol last weekend, Chris brought the present home to Lancing
A millionaire restaurant owner has been jailed for running a cocaine empire. Anacleto Carpetta, owner of the popular Leonardo in Hove, turned his restaurant into a cocaine takeaway. He boasted that his business and property interests in Brighton and Hove
The horrific story about the ordeal of pensioner Eddie Walters, who was mercilessly mugged, can only leave a decent-minded person sickened (The Argus, December 11). What is equally as sickening is that social services only granted him a "crisis loan"
