Campaigners have begun putting their case for more land to be included in a proposed South Downs national park to fulfil a 50-year-old ambition. The South Downs Campaign said it supported the Countryside Agency's proposal for the park, but insisted
Anee-Marie Kingshott wanted to make a last-ditch attempt to get her relationship back on track. Life with her partner, John Dempster, had hit troubled times and the couple needed to spend more time together. As well as the obvious desire to make her relationship
What has ten legs, four wheels, zips through Brighton traffic and can park almost anywhere? The answer is Ben Sherratt, taking his two dogs for a ride on a specially-designed bike. Ben and his pets Fluke and Poppy are becoming a familiar sight to many
Edward Goring, from Ovingdean, wonders whether Lizzie Enfield made a mistake in her interview with Southern FM radio presenter Nicky Keig-Shevlin. The article in The Argus Weekend on December 27 referred to the station's popular Name Game celebrity quiz
Museum trustee Michael Leppard may spend most of the year staring at the ground but he is not trying to avoid anyone's eye. Instead he is keeping a close watch for stray coins. During 2003 he found a grand total of £87.86, which now goes directly towards
Olympic ice skater Robin Cousins kept a watchful eye from the audience as Holiday on Ice turned the Brighton Centre into a winter wonderland. The gold medal winner, who is based in Brighton, choreographed the show which opened last night in front of a
Speeders are not just white van drivers, but men and women, young and old, driving posh cars and old bangers. Attitudes must change and speeding must become socially unacceptable. As with smoking in public places, and drink-driving, we know this will
When are the authorities going to start taking action against illegal drivers? The AA estimates one in four drivers in urban areas is driving illegally. The police have access to insurance databases and can tell within seconds if a car is insured or not
Hollingbury Park members have fears for the future of their course. They are worried at how the decision by Brighton and Hove Council to put it out to private tender may affect them. The short-list of five prospective franchisers will be considered next
A farmer who spent £50,000 creating a pet crematorium in an effort to diversify is facing a fresh setback. Robbie Dick has applied for retrospective planning permission for a barn and office to be used to cremate farm stock and domestic pets. Bereaved
New names could be on the senior trophies when the Sussex Cross Country Championships are held in Brighton's Stanmer Park on Saturday. Reigning senior men's champion Stephen Rees-Jones (Brighton and Hove) misses the event as he is in the Far East while
Defending champion Carol Ashby intends to have her eyelashes permed before the Potters Holidays Ladies World Match Play Championship semi-final against Julie Forrest. It follows her decision to tattoo semi-permanent make-up on her eyes and lips 24 hours
Worthing admit their season could hinge on how they fare against leaders Hertford. With Haywards Heath on their travels, Sussex still stages some attractive league matches with two divisional leaders heading to the county. The clash at Roundstone Lane
Supporters of the restoration of Brighton's West Pier have welcomed a possible change in the law to prevent unnecessary delays to marine projects. The Harbours Bill, which has been introduced in the House of Lords, would remove the need to hold public
Leaflets informed us Brighton and Hove would introduce new street bins in exactly the same way as Edinburgh had. But a friend has sent me a clipping from the Edinburgh Herald and Post headed "Judge's damning verdict on bins". The High Court judge in question
East Grinstead are hoping to re-sign Kris Trevor from Three Bridges before Saturdays trip to Hailsham Town in the fourth round of the Sussex RUR Cup. The former Middlesbrough pro netted eight times for Wasps before switching to the Jubilee Field earlier
Alan Pook remains full of confidence despite losing three of his four defenders for Saturday's FA Trophy clash at home to Taunton Town. Ross Johnson, Glen Davies and Sean Edwards are all ruled out of the third round tie. But Pook is happy with the options
It's not often non-league players come up against a superstar. But Jay Lovett and his fellow Lewes defenders will do just that on Saturday when they take on Steve Claridge and his Weymouth team in the FA Trophy at the Dripping Pan. Claridge, the former
Martin Lee believes Greg Rusedski could be finished. Lee has been a Davis Cup team-mate of the British No. 2 who has announced he has tested positive for the banned substance nandrolone. Rudeski would face a two-year ban should he be found guilty at next
The family of a man dying from a rare form of cancer is warning his former workmates they may also be at risk. Brian Henner, 62, has been diagnosed with paranasal carcinoma. This is a cancer of the sinuses which affects about one person out of 100,000
Albion manager Mark McGhee has backed Leon Knight to maintain his position as the most prolific goalscorer in English League football. Knight has notched 17 of his 18 goals this season in 23 appearances in the Second Division. That puts him ahead in the
Sussex was being braced for another possible battering from the elements this morning after winds of up to 70mph ripped up trees and tore down power lines. The Met Office issued a severe weather warning across the county for yesterday, last night and
Money may be able to buy happiness but it costs nearly £2.7 million, according to new research. The average person would need £2,658,144 to buy their dream home and car and have the holidays and lifestyle they aspire to. It would take someone on an average
Britons are collectively throwing away £2.2 billion a year by failing to switch their mortgages to a more competitive rate, a consumer group has revealed. Which? estimates that someone with an average mortgage of £58,000 could save up to £475 a year by
The average Briton now has debts of £4,426, after unsecured borrowing rose almost a third during 2003, research showed today. Market analyst Datamonitor said the figure was almost double the amount people owed on credit cards, loans, overdrafts and hire
Managers of the firm behind a new synthetic ice rink are hoping to keep Sussex skating fans happy until the real thing arrives. A ten metre by 18 metre rink is being laid at Brighton Marina by Ice Zone Leisure, which promises the surface will be of the
Supporters of the restoration of Brighton's West Pier have welcomed a possible change in the law to prevent unnecessary delays to marine projects. The Harbours Bill, which has been introduced in the House of Lords, would remove the need to hold public
The first sex shop in Hove has been given official approval from city councillors. There were 56 objections to Ignition, which has been running at the western end of Blatchington Road since last November. The official policy of Brighton and Hove City
The first sex shop in Hove has been given official approval from city councillors. There were 56 objections to Ignition, which has been running at the western end of Blatchington Road since last November. The official policy of Brighton and Hove City
A man was injured when he tried to stop a fleeing car thief after a police chase. The victim's glasses were smashed and he hurt his wrist during a struggle with Daniel Gowar, a court heard. Police had spotted Gowar in a stolen Ford Escort in Lewes Road
A baker has been jailed for groping his teenage shop assistants. Des Ralfe, 53, molested his victims while his wife was out of sight, made lewd suggestions and regularly told staff: "Give us a kiss", Lewes Crown Court heard. He also invited one assistant
Motorway drivers face long delays while maintenance work is carried out on the M23. Engineers will be working alongside the motorway at its Pease Pottage junction near Crawley from Monday. Existing crash barriers will be removed and replaced to meet latest
Leon Knight may be regarded as the more fashionable of the pair, but in another sense his young strike partner is truly a trendsetter. Chris McPhee has replenished old ground in working his way through the system to become a first team regular. By establishing
Property tycoon Nicholas Hoogstraten has said he is no longer sorry about the death of former business associate Mohammed Raja. Mr Hoogstraten walked free from the Old Bailey last month when he was cleared of Mr Raja's manslaughter after serving almost
A family are celebrating the return of their beloved puppy after it went missing from their garden. The six-month-old Dogue de Bordeaux, or French mastiff, is the breed which featured in the 1989 film Turner And Hooch. It went missing while exercising
When Katie Smith received £20 for Christmas, she knew exactly what she wanted to spend it on - a belly button ring. Pop stars Britney Spears and Rachel Stevens have helped make navel piercings the latest must-have accessory for fashion-conscious girls
Centuries of grazing has turned the South Downs into its famous billiard table green, a grass carpet that rolls across the Sussex hills to the sea. But as farmers started turning their backs on sheep, which once numbered tens of thousands, the delicate
Anee-Marie Kingshott wanted to make a last-ditch attempt to get her relationship back on track. Life with her partner, John Dempster, had hit troubled times and the couple needed to spend more time together. As well as the obvious desire to make her relationship
City council leaders want details of the gay population included in the national census. The Office of National Statistics did not ask for details of people's sexuality when the 2001 census was taken. Brighton and Hove City Council deputy leader Sue John
Olympic ice skater Robin Cousins kept a watchful eye from the audience as Holiday on Ice turned the Brighton Centre into a winter wonderland. The gold medal winner, who is based in Brighton, choreographed the show which opened last night in front of a
When are the authorities going to start taking action against illegal drivers? The AA estimates one in four drivers in urban areas is driving illegally. The police have access to insurance databases and can tell within seconds if a car is insured or not
A farmer who spent £50,000 creating a pet crematorium in an effort to diversify is facing a fresh setback. Robbie Dick has applied for retrospective planning permission for a barn and office to be used to cremate farm stock and domestic pets. Bereaved
New names could be on the senior trophies when the Sussex Cross Country Championships are held in Brighton's Stanmer Park on Saturday. Reigning senior men's champion Stephen Rees-Jones (Brighton and Hove) misses the event as he is in the Far East while
To add insult to injury, Dr Caroline Lucas, Green MEP for Sussex, says the South-East should learn from European railways. The EU is cutting back on its subsidies to traditional, comfortable, transcontinental train companies, owing to the cost of increasing
Defending champion Carol Ashby intends to have her eyelashes permed before the Potters Holidays Ladies World Match Play Championship semi-final against Julie Forrest. It follows her decision to tattoo semi-permanent make-up on her eyes and lips 24 hours
I read with interest the letter from JS Page (January 6), who welcomes architect Frank Gehry. During the run-up to the elections on May 1, the main issue in my ward was the redevelopment of the King Alfred site. The majority of central Hove residents,
Supporters of the restoration of Brighton's West Pier have welcomed a possible change in the law to prevent unnecessary delays to marine projects. The Harbours Bill, which has been introduced in the House of Lords, would remove the need to hold public
Leaflets informed us Brighton and Hove would introduce new street bins in exactly the same way as Edinburgh had. But a friend has sent me a clipping from the Edinburgh Herald and Post headed "Judge's damning verdict on bins". The High Court judge in question
East Grinstead are hoping to re-sign Kris Trevor from Three Bridges before Saturdays trip to Hailsham Town in the fourth round of the Sussex RUR Cup. The former Middlesbrough pro netted eight times for Wasps before switching to the Jubilee Field earlier
You report that staff and students at the University of Sussex fear "staff cuts or courses being axed" as a result of overspending on a new cabling network at our Falmer campus (The Argus, January 8). I can categorically reassure all staff and students
Alan Pook remains full of confidence despite losing three of his four defenders for Saturday's FA Trophy clash at home to Taunton Town. Ross Johnson, Glen Davies and Sean Edwards are all ruled out of the third round tie. But Pook is happy with the options
Another small body lies on a cold mortuary slab, another young life is cut short and another family is devastated. Callum John Oakfield's death was a tragic accident which should never have happened. The man who left him to die was living and driving
It's not often non-league players come up against a superstar. But Jay Lovett and his fellow Lewes defenders will do just that on Saturday when they take on Steve Claridge and his Weymouth team in the FA Trophy at the Dripping Pan. Claridge, the former
Albion manager Mark McGhee has backed Leon Knight to maintain his position as the most prolific goalscorer in English League football. Knight has notched 17 of his 18 goals this season in 23 appearances in the Second Division. That puts him ahead in the
Amid the confusion and in-fighting evident in the various factions which govern British racing, there is at least one enterprise which is quietly doing its job without controversy. The British Horseracing Board's Retraining of Racehorses project backs
Sussex was being braced for another possible battering from the elements this morning after winds of up to 70mph ripped up trees and tore down power lines. The Met Office issued a severe weather warning across the county for yesterday, last night and
Anger in UK workplaces is rampant because of the behaviour of managers and other workers, including cheating, stealing or just being "incredibly loud", research has revealed. The problem was affecting productivity and causing people to take time off work
Money may be able to buy happiness but it costs nearly £2.7 million, according to new research. The average person would need £2,658,144 to buy their dream home and car and have the holidays and lifestyle they aspire to. It would take someone on an average
Britons are collectively throwing away £2.2 billion a year by failing to switch their mortgages to a more competitive rate, a consumer group has revealed. Which? estimates that someone with an average mortgage of £58,000 could save up to £475 a year by
The average Briton now has debts of £4,426, after unsecured borrowing rose almost a third during 2003, research showed today. Market analyst Datamonitor said the figure was almost double the amount people owed on credit cards, loans, overdrafts and hire
Managers of the firm behind a new synthetic ice rink are hoping to keep Sussex skating fans happy until the real thing arrives. A ten metre by 18 metre rink is being laid at Brighton Marina by Ice Zone Leisure, which promises the surface will be of the
Supporters of the restoration of Brighton's West Pier have welcomed a possible change in the law to prevent unnecessary delays to marine projects. The Harbours Bill, which has been introduced in the House of Lords, would remove the need to hold public
Taxi drivers will be allowed to almost double the extra fee they charge customers after pub closing time. Brighton and Hove city councillors last night agreed the surcharge could rise from £1 to £1.80 between midnight and 6am each Friday and Saturday.
The first sex shop in Hove has been given official approval from city councillors. There were 56 objections to Ignition, which has been running at the western end of Blatchington Road since last November. The official policy of Brighton and Hove City
A baker has been jailed for groping his teenage shop assistants. Des Ralfe, 53, molested his victims while his wife was out of sight, made lewd suggestions and regularly told staff: "Give us a kiss", Lewes Crown Court heard. He also invited one assistant
Motorway drivers face long delays while maintenance work is carried out on the M23. Engineers will be working alongside the motorway at its Pease Pottage junction near Crawley from Monday. Existing crash barriers will be removed and replaced to meet latest
It may have been a friendly at an almost deserted Third Division ground, but Albion's midweek visit to Leyton Orient meant an awful lot to Michel Kuipers. The game at Brisbane Road marked the Dutch goalkeeper's comeback from injuries sustained in a serious
Property tycoon Nicholas Hoogstraten has said he is no longer sorry about the death of former business associate Mohammed Raja. Mr Hoogstraten walked free from the Old Bailey last month when he was cleared of Mr Raja's manslaughter after serving almost
Taxi drivers will be allowed to almost double the extra fee they charge customers after pub closing time. Brighton and Hove city councillors last night agreed the surcharge could rise from £1 to £1.80 between midnight and 6am each Friday and Saturday.
Rock musician Keith Emerson is planning to leave California and move to Hove - to be near his mum. Keith, of the Seventies rock group Emerson, Lake and Palmer, has lived in Santa Monica since 1994. But he revealed he now wants to sell his American mansion
A family are celebrating the return of their beloved puppy after it went missing from their garden. The six-month-old Dogue de Bordeaux, or French mastiff, is the breed which featured in the 1989 film Turner And Hooch. It went missing while exercising
When Katie Smith received £20 for Christmas, she knew exactly what she wanted to spend it on - a belly button ring. Pop stars Britney Spears and Rachel Stevens have helped make navel piercings the latest must-have accessory for fashion-conscious girls
Campaigners have begun putting their case for more land to be included in a proposed South Downs national park to fulfil a 50-year-old ambition. The South Downs Campaign said it supported the Countryside Agency's proposal for the park, but insisted more
At 7.30am on Friday, January 2, a lunatic raced along Cuckfield Road, Hurstpierpoint, and - despite the fact the road was completely clear of anything other than myself and my dog - raced past me so closely I was hit on the arm by the wing mirror and
City council leaders want details of the gay population included in the national census. The Office of National Statistics did not ask for details of people's sexuality when the 2001 census was taken. Brighton and Hove City Council deputy leader Sue John
Hospital staff have threatened to go on strike or even quit over parking. Managers at the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath want to introduce a permit system for the staff car park next month. They say the system will create more spaces for visitors
Up to 150 jobs are being axed after a struggling toiletries manufacturer in Eastbourne confirmed it will close. Officials at Bodycare Toiletries Ltd revealed they were considering closing its factory in Brampton Road, Hampden Park, in October. A 90-day
The tragic death of an innocent child is unbearable at any time. This country is a shambles. We have more than a million drivers flouting the law and getting away with it. All correct paperwork should be displayed on a car's windscreen - tax, insurance
Managers of the firm behind a new synthetic ice rink are hoping to keep Sussex skating fans happy until the real thing arrives. A ten metre by 18 metre rink is being laid at Brighton Marina by Ice Zone Leisure, which promises the surface will be of the
My wife and I moved to Worthing just over four years ago from Norfolk and we both enjoy cycling, especially along the seafront. But the main road, which is the official route for cyclists, is extremly hazardous, particularly for younger riders. It is
To add insult to injury, Dr Caroline Lucas, Green MEP for Sussex, says the South-East should learn from European railways. The EU is cutting back on its subsidies to traditional, comfortable, transcontinental train companies, owing to the cost of increasing
I read with interest the letter from JS Page (January 6), who welcomes architect Frank Gehry. During the run-up to the elections on May 1, the main issue in my ward was the redevelopment of the King Alfred site. The majority of central Hove residents,
Manager Garry Wilson says things are finally 'getting back to normality' at Eastbourne Borough with players returning to fitness. Matt Smart is still out injured but Stewart Holmes, Danny Simmonds and John Westcott all got games in the midweek League
You report that staff and students at the University of Sussex fear "staff cuts or courses being axed" as a result of overspending on a new cabling network at our Falmer campus (The Argus, January 8). I can categorically reassure all staff and students
Francis Vines is hoping to solve his goalkeeping crisis in the next 24 hours by signing Fulham's Northern Ireland under-19 international William McFrederick. Vines' former assistant Vic Bettinelli, who is now goalkeeping coach at Fulham, has offered McFrederick
Another small body lies on a cold mortuary slab, another young life is cut short and another family is devastated. Callum John Oakfield's death was a tragic accident which should never have happened. The man who left him to die was living and driving
Amid the confusion and in-fighting evident in the various factions which govern British racing, there is at least one enterprise which is quietly doing its job without controversy. The British Horseracing Board's Retraining of Racehorses project backs
Anger in UK workplaces is rampant because of the behaviour of managers and other workers, including cheating, stealing or just being "incredibly loud", research has revealed. The problem was affecting productivity and causing people to take time off work
Taxi drivers will be allowed to almost double the extra fee they charge customers after pub closing time. Brighton and Hove city councillors last night agreed the surcharge could rise from £1 to £1.80 between midnight and 6am each Friday and Saturday.
It may have been a friendly at an almost deserted Third Division ground, but Albion's midweek visit to Leyton Orient meant an awful lot to Michel Kuipers. The game at Brisbane Road marked the Dutch goalkeeper's comeback from injuries sustained in a serious
Albion manager Mark McGhee has backed Leon Knight to maintain his position as the most prolific goalscorer in English League football. Knight has notched 17 of his 18 goals this season in 23 appearances in the Second Division. That puts him ahead in the
Taxi drivers will be allowed to almost double the extra fee they charge customers after pub closing time. Brighton and Hove city councillors last night agreed the surcharge could rise from £1 to £1.80 between midnight and 6am each Friday and Saturday.
Rock musician Keith Emerson is planning to leave California and move to Hove - to be near his mum. Keith, of the Seventies rock group Emerson, Lake and Palmer, has lived in Santa Monica since 1994. But he revealed he now wants to sell his American mansion
A Ukranian working illegally lay dead in a flat as his colleagues fled - fearing they would be deported. Andrey Gotsko was staying without the knowledge of his boss at a Brighton property he and other workers were converting into flats, when he died of
Campaigners have begun putting their case for more land to be included in a proposed South Downs national park to fulfil a 50-year-old ambition. The South Downs Campaign said it supported the Countryside Agency's proposal for the park, but insisted more
What has ten legs, four wheels, zips through Brighton traffic and can park almost anywhere? The answer is Ben Sherratt, taking his two dogs for a ride on a specially-designed bike. Ben and his pets Fluke and Poppy are becoming a familiar sight to many
At 7.30am on Friday, January 2, a lunatic raced along Cuckfield Road, Hurstpierpoint, and - despite the fact the road was completely clear of anything other than myself and my dog - raced past me so closely I was hit on the arm by the wing mirror and
Museum trustee Michael Leppard may spend most of the year staring at the ground but he is not trying to avoid anyone's eye. Instead he is keeping a close watch for stray coins. During 2003 he found a grand total of £87.86, which now goes directly towards
The tragic death of an innocent child is unbearable at any time. This country is a shambles. We have more than a million drivers flouting the law and getting away with it. All correct paperwork should be displayed on a car's windscreen - tax, insurance
Managers of the firm behind a new synthetic ice rink are hoping to keep Sussex skating fans happy until the real thing arrives. A ten metre by 18 metre rink is being laid at Brighton Marina by Ice Zone Leisure, which promises the surface will be of the
Speeders are not just white van drivers, but men and women, young and old, driving posh cars and old bangers. Attitudes must change and speeding must become socially unacceptable. As with smoking in public places, and drink-driving, we know this will
Hollingbury Park members have fears for the future of their course. They are worried at how the decision by Brighton and Hove Council to put it out to private tender may affect them. The short-list of five prospective franchisers will be considered next
My wife and I moved to Worthing just over four years ago from Norfolk and we both enjoy cycling, especially along the seafront. But the main road, which is the official route for cyclists, is extremly hazardous, particularly for younger riders. It is
Worthing admit their season could hinge on how they fare against leaders Hertford. With Haywards Heath on their travels, Sussex still stages some attractive league matches with two divisional leaders heading to the county. The clash at Roundstone Lane
Manager Garry Wilson says things are finally 'getting back to normality' at Eastbourne Borough with players returning to fitness. Matt Smart is still out injured but Stewart Holmes, Danny Simmonds and John Westcott all got games in the midweek League
Francis Vines is hoping to solve his goalkeeping crisis in the next 24 hours by signing Fulham's Northern Ireland under-19 international William McFrederick. Vines' former assistant Vic Bettinelli, who is now goalkeeping coach at Fulham, has offered McFrederick
Martin Lee believes Greg Rusedski could be finished. Lee has been a Davis Cup team-mate of the British No. 2 who has announced he has tested positive for the banned substance nandrolone. Rudeski would face a two-year ban should he be found guilty at next
The family of a man dying from a rare form of cancer is warning his former workmates they may also be at risk. Brian Henner, 62, has been diagnosed with paranasal carcinoma. This is a cancer of the sinuses which affects about one person out of 100,000
The first sex shop in Hove has been given official approval from city councillors. There were 56 objections to Ignition, which has been running at the western end of Blatchington Road since last November. The official policy of Brighton and Hove City
A man was injured when he tried to stop a fleeing car thief after a police chase. The victim's glasses were smashed and he hurt his wrist during a struggle with Daniel Gowar, a court heard. Police had spotted Gowar in a stolen Ford Escort in Lewes Road
Leon Knight may be regarded as the more fashionable of the pair, but in another sense his young strike partner is truly a trendsetter. Chris McPhee has replenished old ground in working his way through the system to become a first team regular. By establishing
Albion manager Mark McGhee has backed Leon Knight to maintain his position as the most prolific goalscorer in English League football. Knight has notched 17 of his 18 goals this season in 23 appearances in the Second Division. That puts him ahead in the
A Ukranian working illegally lay dead in a flat as his colleagues fled - fearing they would be deported. Andrey Gotsko was staying without the knowledge of his boss at a Brighton property he and other workers were converting into flats, when he died of
Centuries of grazing has turned the South Downs into its famous billiard table green, a grass carpet that rolls across the Sussex hills to the sea. But as farmers started turning their backs on sheep, which once numbered tens of thousands, the delicate
