The answer to the question "Has Ms.Knight got a blue badge for life?" (Letters, Mar 25) is no she has not. After three years she is required to apply for a renewal, supply a recent photograph, sign a declaration that her original condition has not improved
at about 6.15pm on Thursday, March 25, 2004 a small silver car (possibly a Nissan Micra) proceeded the wrong way up the one way system and pulled into a driveway in Natal Road. We spoke to the woman driver to enquire weather or not she was aware of the
Hastings manager Steve Lovell insists his side are safe from relegation despite another home defeat. United lost 1-0 at home to promotion-chasing Eastleigh after a 22nd minute header by Steve Richardson. Defeat leaves Hastings 14 points above the drop-zone
Mark McGhee is clinging on to the belief that Albion can finish in second place after a set of results epitomising the tension of chasing promotion. A heartbreaking first defeat in eight matches for his side was softened slightly by the failure of any
The article of "16 Days to Save Albion Dream" (The Argus, March 24) referred to a copied letter sent by John Prescott's office to all those, including Falmer Parish Council, who appeared at the football stadium public inquiry. In your article, the letter
All the pupils of the Shoreham Beach Community First School spent a week participating in a project to paint murals in the inner courtyard of the school. They worked with me to paint underwater scenes where the younger children play and learn. The children
Brighton Bears have been told to step up their fitness levels for the title run-in. Coach Nick Nurse is putting his players through extra stamina work in training this week ahead of the games that could see them clinch the British League. Bears have been
Mick Jones is determined to end 16 years of suffering in Athens this summer. A combination of bad luck and bad timing has meant the Crawley-based hammer thrower has missed the last three Olympic Games after making his bow in Seoul in 1988. Back then,
New signings Luke Wright and Mohammad Akram both shone on debut as Sussex dismissed Nottinghamshire for a modest 182 in their first pre-season friendly at Hove. Wright took 2-20 and Akram 1-27 to help skittle the visitors, who were asked to bat, in 68.5
Divers are scouring the seabed off Peacehaven for signs of a tiny worm whose existence could affect plans for a £200 million sewage treatment works. Over many years the creatures, known as ross worms, can help create natural reefs, which provide a home
On Friday I was involved in helping a young lady who had been a victim of a road accident outside my house on Old Shoreham Road. I found her lying on the ground outside my home with a very bad head injury and what looked like a broken leg. I am writing
Martin Bailey, erstwhile leader of the Neighbourhood Wardens in East Brighton, emigrated to New Zealand in November last year. Now, it looks as though New Zealand is the in thing among staff at the designated Community Safety team in East Brighton (The
Worthing are hoping to sign a new striker in time for tonight's trip to relegation-threatened Egham Town. The Rebels are desperate to strengthen their squad as they begin a gruelling schedule of four away games in eight days. Assistant manager Danny Bloor
As the former first resident chairman of the eb4U community safety management committee who was on the appointment panel that employed police sergeant Tony Lumb in his present job, I have to answer the naive and mindless criticism in your article "Police
Albion were today facing the prospect of tackling fellow promotion hopefuls Hartlepool without their talismanic captain. Danny Cullip is expected to miss Saturday's key clash at Withdean after lasting only 45 minutes at Sheffield Wednesday. Cullip went
Coroner's officials are investigating the death of a man found hanged in the hospital wing at Lewes Prison. Stanley Denyer, 47, used a sweatshirt to hang himself in the jail's B-wing, which is being used as a makeshift hospital while a new facility is
Albion manager Mark McGhee asked his players today for a magnificent seven to snatch automatic promotion. McGhee believes they must win all of their remaining games to grab the runners-up spot behind runaway leaders Plymouth after Robbie Mustoe's last-gasp
Office staff are being hit by a new affliction according to research unveiled today - the curse of Irritable Desk Syndrome (IDS). Cluttered desks, poor posture and hours in front of a computer are damaging workers' health and the situation is getting
The value of property in the UK has almost doubled during the past five years to reach £3 trillion, according to Britain's biggest mortgage lender. Halifax said the collective value of private housing rose by 15 per cent to £2.97 trillion during 2003,
The owner of two Sussex racecourses has announced final pre-tax profits of £1.4million following a year of acquisitions. Chepstow, which bought Northern Racing in October last year, now owns Brighton racecourse and Fontwell Park, near Chichester. The
Brighton and Hove has seen a real upturn in its fortunes over the past few years, says a new report. Setting the Scene, A Review of the Brighton and Hove Economy 2004, has been produced by the city council's economic development team. It says unemployment
Sussex's brightest entrepreneurs have been given a key to the Orient following a major partnership agreement with China. The Sussex Innovation Centre (SInC), backed by Sussex University, has secured links with a modern business centre in Ningbo. Announced
Retailers who fail to modernise will become liable for credit card fraud when a new payment system is introduced next year. Chip and Pin will replace signatures with a four-digit personal identification number. Customers will type their PIN into a number
Victims of hate crime will soon be able to get expert help by walking into a city-centre office. A group of specialists set up to stamp out the problem will be based at the Partnership Community Safety Team HQ, which is to open in North Street, Brighton
Solicitor General Harriet Harman has joined the Jane Longhurst campaign to ban web sites showing violent pornography. She is the first heavyweight politician to join dozens of MPs in calling for action to clean up the internet. Ms Harman yesterday met
Nicholas Hoogstraten has racked up more than £3 million in court fines - and they are rising by the week. The tycoon was ordered to reveal the full extent of his fortune more than a year ago as part of continuing legal action involving the family of a
The answer to the question "Has Ms.Knight got a blue badge for life?" (Letters, Mar 25) is no she has not. After three years she is required to apply for a renewal, supply a recent photograph, sign a declaration that her original condition has not improved
Hastings manager Steve Lovell insists his side are safe from relegation despite another home defeat. United lost 1-0 at home to promotion-chasing Eastleigh after a 22nd minute header by Steve Richardson. Defeat leaves Hastings 14 points above the drop-zone
A woman who diagnosed her own illness from a television show after doctors failed to recognise her symptoms is raffling her £750,000 home to raise awareness of the condition. Debilitating Hughes syndrome plagued Doreen McLaren for eight years before she
The odds are against Worthing winning the division one south title but Rebels believe they are well worth a bet. The table suggests they are not in the running. They occupy sixth place and are 13 points adrift of leaders Windsor and Eton. But Rebels have
Mark McGhee is clinging on to the belief that Albion can finish in second place after a set of results epitomising the tension of chasing promotion. A heartbreaking first defeat in eight matches for his side was softened slightly by the failure of any
Albion manager Mark McGhee asked his players today for a magnificent seven to snatch automatic promotion. McGhee believes they must win all of their remaining games to grab the runners-up spot behind runaway leaders Plymouth after Robbie Mustoe's last-gasp
It was interesting to read in The Argus that "most ordinary councillors work about 28 hours a week". How I wish that was a reality for me and, I may say, a number of my colleagues. Last September, we kept a diary and my weekly average at that time was
Brighton Bears have been told to step up their fitness levels for the title run-in. Coach Nick Nurse is putting his players through extra stamina work in training this week ahead of the games that could see them clinch the British League. Bears have been
As the former first resident chairman of the eb4U community safety management committee who was on the appointment panel that employed police sergeant Tony Lumb in his present job, I have to answer the naive and mindless criticism in your article "Police
Danny Marney has not ruled out a permanent return to Crawley Town after playing his final game on loan from Albion at Worcester last night. The striker has been a big hit at Broadfield Stadium, scoring seven goals in two seperate loan spells to help the
Albion were today facing the prospect of tackling fellow promotion hopefuls Hartlepool without their talismanic captain. Danny Cullip is expected to miss Saturday's key clash at Withdean after lasting only 45 minutes at Sheffield Wednesday. Cullip went
Divers are scouring the seabed off Peacehaven for signs of a tiny worm whose existence could affect plans for a £200 million sewage treatment works. Over many years the creatures, known as ross worms, can help create natural reefs, which provide a home
Brighton and Hove has seen a real upturn in its fortunes over the past few years, says a new report. Setting the Scene, A Review of the Brighton and Hove Economy 2004, has been produced by the city council's economic development team. It says unemployment
Sussex's brightest entrepreneurs have been given a key to the Orient following a major partnership agreement with China. The Sussex Innovation Centre (SInC), backed by Sussex University, has secured links with a modern business centre in Ningbo. Announced
Explosives similar to those used to kill more than 200 people in Bali were seized by police today in a major anti-terrorist operation. Eight men aged 17 to 32 were arrested - three of them in Crawley - during a series of 24 raids in London and the Home
I was surprised by Councillor Ted Kemble's comments (The Argus, March 20) relating to the Portland Road safety review to take place following the horrific accident that killed Flo McCabe and Vicki Browne and left Becky Fish disabled. Road safety has been
With regard to the story concerning the disabled driver being challenged as to the authenticity of her disabled badge (The Argus, March 23), I have to say there are a huge number of false disabled badges being used in the city. The issue of these disabled
Manager Gary Croydon had no complaints after seeing Burgess Hill lose narrowly at home to leaders Tonbridge Angels. Brendon Cass scored the decisive goal four minutes into the second half in front of a season-high crowd at Leylands Park of 407. Skipper
A woman who diagnosed her own illness from a television show after doctors failed to recognise her symptoms is raffling her £750,000 home to raise awareness of the condition. Debilitating Hughes syndrome plagued Doreen McLaren for eight years before she
Eastbourne Borough boss Garry Wilson was left fuming with a "very weak penalty decision" which cost his side three points in the draw at Hinckley. Borough were leading 2-1 with six minutes to go when Justin Jenkins went down under a challenge from Ollie
Captain Kevin Hemsley says the Crawley players are more confident than ever that this is going to be their year. Reds went six points clear at the top of the premier division after a 2-1 win at Moor Green. Charlie MacDonald gave them the lead after ten
The odds are against Worthing winning the division one south title but Rebels believe they are well worth a bet. The table suggests they are not in the running. They occupy sixth place and are 13 points adrift of leaders Windsor and Eton. But Rebels have
Albion manager Mark McGhee asked his players today for a magnificent seven to snatch automatic promotion. McGhee believes they must win all of their remaining games to grab the runners-up spot behind runaway leaders Plymouth after Robbie Mustoe's last-gasp
It was interesting to read in The Argus that "most ordinary councillors work about 28 hours a week". How I wish that was a reality for me and, I may say, a number of my colleagues. Last September, we kept a diary and my weekly average at that time was
The first Conservative "gay summit" will be vital to the party's chances of winning seats in Brighton and Hove at the next General Election, delegates have been told. Ben Summerskill, chief executive of Stonewall, picked out the city as one of the parts
I couldn't help but smile when I read about Hoverspeed's new 2004 "Union Flag" livery for Superseacat fast ferries (The Argus, March 20). "Proud to be British", the man says. Isn't Sea Containers - Hoverspeed's parent company - based in Bermuda? Oh, and
Mark McGhee is clinging on to the belief that Albion can finish in second place after a set of results epitomising the tension of chasing promotion. A heartbreaking first defeat in eight matches for his side was softened slightly by the failure of any
Now that Hove Town Hall is no longer earmarked for partial conversion to a public library, the very big question of its underusage must be addressed. In my letter to The Argus (January 29), I drew attention to the still unmet need to find premises to
I felt compelled to write to you after reading James Poulter's article on March 26. This article was as funny as it was moving and I applaud James for being so frank about a subject that is so often ignored and hushed. This type of journalism is the type
It may have been two hours since he blew the final whistle but referee Steve Tomlin's match is far from over. Walsall have just drawn with Millwall, the home players are already planning their Saturday evenings, the visitors are well on their way back
Danny Marney has not ruled out a permanent return to Crawley Town after playing his final game on loan from Albion at Worcester last night. The striker has been a big hit at Broadfield Stadium, scoring seven goals in two seperate loan spells to help the
Crawley have one foot in the Nationwide Conference next season after a crucial victory at Worcester last night. Charlie MacDonald's first-half goal was enough to lift the Reds nine points clear at the top of the premier division with just six games to
Albion were today facing the prospect of tackling fellow promotion hopefuls Hartlepool without their talismanic captain. Danny Cullip is expected to miss Saturday's key clash at Withdean after lasting only 45 minutes at Sheffield Wednesday. Cullip went
Divers are scouring the seabed off Peacehaven for signs of a tiny worm whose existence could affect plans for a £200 million sewage treatment works. Over many years the creatures, known as ross worms, can help create natural reefs, which provide a home
Reputable small businesses have always paid inflated insurance premiums to cover less scrupulous firms. Now the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has launched a scheme to help separate the good firms from the cowboy operators. Businesses taking part
The owners of one of Britain's largest theme parks have been ordered to pay £100,000 after a ride broke loose and left two teenagers dangling dangerously in the air. Home video footage of the children screaming as their ride came adrift was shown in court
A man killed his girlfriend during an outdoor sex session after drinking 45 pints of beer in 36 hours. Lee Portwine, of Pound Hill Parade, Crawley, admitted murdering Una Whitney by stuffing mud in her mouth and headbutting her after they went to have
A high-flying solicitor who was allegedly sacked hours after revealing she was pregnant reached a settlement with her former employers today. Yesterday her colleague Katherine Wallace, from Lewes, told an employment tribunal in central London she was
Explosives similar to those used to kill more than 200 people in Bali were seized by police today in a major anti-terrorist operation. Eight men aged 17 to 32 were arrested - three of them in Crawley - during a series of 24 raids in London and the Home
I was surprised by Councillor Ted Kemble's comments (The Argus, March 20) relating to the Portland Road safety review to take place following the horrific accident that killed Flo McCabe and Vicki Browne and left Becky Fish disabled. Road safety has been
With regard to the story concerning the disabled driver being challenged as to the authenticity of her disabled badge (The Argus, March 23), I have to say there are a huge number of false disabled badges being used in the city. The issue of these disabled
at about 6.15pm on Thursday, March 25, 2004 a small silver car (possibly a Nissan Micra) proceeded the wrong way up the one way system and pulled into a driveway in Natal Road. We spoke to the woman driver to enquire weather or not she was aware of the
Manager Gary Croydon had no complaints after seeing Burgess Hill lose narrowly at home to leaders Tonbridge Angels. Brendon Cass scored the decisive goal four minutes into the second half in front of a season-high crowd at Leylands Park of 407. Skipper
Eastbourne Borough boss Garry Wilson was left fuming with a "very weak penalty decision" which cost his side three points in the draw at Hinckley. Borough were leading 2-1 with six minutes to go when Justin Jenkins went down under a challenge from Ollie
Captain Kevin Hemsley says the Crawley players are more confident than ever that this is going to be their year. Reds went six points clear at the top of the premier division after a 2-1 win at Moor Green. Charlie MacDonald gave them the lead after ten
The first Conservative "gay summit" will be vital to the party's chances of winning seats in Brighton and Hove at the next General Election, delegates have been told. Ben Summerskill, chief executive of Stonewall, picked out the city as one of the parts
The article of "16 Days to Save Albion Dream" (The Argus, March 24) referred to a copied letter sent by John Prescott's office to all those, including Falmer Parish Council, who appeared at the football stadium public inquiry. In your article, the letter
I couldn't help but smile when I read about Hoverspeed's new 2004 "Union Flag" livery for Superseacat fast ferries (The Argus, March 20). "Proud to be British", the man says. Isn't Sea Containers - Hoverspeed's parent company - based in Bermuda? Oh, and
All the pupils of the Shoreham Beach Community First School spent a week participating in a project to paint murals in the inner courtyard of the school. They worked with me to paint underwater scenes where the younger children play and learn. The children
Mark McGhee is clinging on to the belief that Albion can finish in second place after a set of results epitomising the tension of chasing promotion. A heartbreaking first defeat in eight matches for his side was softened slightly by the failure of any
Now that Hove Town Hall is no longer earmarked for partial conversion to a public library, the very big question of its underusage must be addressed. In my letter to The Argus (January 29), I drew attention to the still unmet need to find premises to
Mick Jones is determined to end 16 years of suffering in Athens this summer. A combination of bad luck and bad timing has meant the Crawley-based hammer thrower has missed the last three Olympic Games after making his bow in Seoul in 1988. Back then,
I felt compelled to write to you after reading James Poulter's article on March 26. This article was as funny as it was moving and I applaud James for being so frank about a subject that is so often ignored and hushed. This type of journalism is the type
New signings Luke Wright and Mohammad Akram both shone on debut as Sussex dismissed Nottinghamshire for a modest 182 in their first pre-season friendly at Hove. Wright took 2-20 and Akram 1-27 to help skittle the visitors, who were asked to bat, in 68.5
Divers are scouring the seabed off Peacehaven for signs of a tiny worm whose existence could affect plans for a £200 million sewage treatment works. Over many years the creatures, known as ross worms, can help create natural reefs, which provide a home
On Friday I was involved in helping a young lady who had been a victim of a road accident outside my house on Old Shoreham Road. I found her lying on the ground outside my home with a very bad head injury and what looked like a broken leg. I am writing
It may have been two hours since he blew the final whistle but referee Steve Tomlin's match is far from over. Walsall have just drawn with Millwall, the home players are already planning their Saturday evenings, the visitors are well on their way back
Martin Bailey, erstwhile leader of the Neighbourhood Wardens in East Brighton, emigrated to New Zealand in November last year. Now, it looks as though New Zealand is the in thing among staff at the designated Community Safety team in East Brighton (The
Worthing are hoping to sign a new striker in time for tonight's trip to relegation-threatened Egham Town. The Rebels are desperate to strengthen their squad as they begin a gruelling schedule of four away games in eight days. Assistant manager Danny Bloor
Crawley have one foot in the Nationwide Conference next season after a crucial victory at Worcester last night. Charlie MacDonald's first-half goal was enough to lift the Reds nine points clear at the top of the premier division with just six games to
Coroner's officials are investigating the death of a man found hanged in the hospital wing at Lewes Prison. Stanley Denyer, 47, used a sweatshirt to hang himself in the jail's B-wing, which is being used as a makeshift hospital while a new facility is
Albion were today facing the prospect of tackling fellow promotion hopefuls Hartlepool without their talismanic captain. Danny Cullip is expected to miss Saturday's key clash at Withdean after lasting only 45 minutes at Sheffield Wednesday. Cullip went
Albion manager Mark McGhee asked his players today for a magnificent seven to snatch automatic promotion. McGhee believes they must win all of their remaining games to grab the runners-up spot behind runaway leaders Plymouth after Robbie Mustoe's last-gasp
Office staff are being hit by a new affliction according to research unveiled today - the curse of Irritable Desk Syndrome (IDS). Cluttered desks, poor posture and hours in front of a computer are damaging workers' health and the situation is getting
The value of property in the UK has almost doubled during the past five years to reach £3 trillion, according to Britain's biggest mortgage lender. Halifax said the collective value of private housing rose by 15 per cent to £2.97 trillion during 2003,
Reputable small businesses have always paid inflated insurance premiums to cover less scrupulous firms. Now the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has launched a scheme to help separate the good firms from the cowboy operators. Businesses taking part
The owner of two Sussex racecourses has announced final pre-tax profits of £1.4million following a year of acquisitions. Chepstow, which bought Northern Racing in October last year, now owns Brighton racecourse and Fontwell Park, near Chichester. The
Retailers who fail to modernise will become liable for credit card fraud when a new payment system is introduced next year. Chip and Pin will replace signatures with a four-digit personal identification number. Customers will type their PIN into a number
Victims of hate crime will soon be able to get expert help by walking into a city-centre office. A group of specialists set up to stamp out the problem will be based at the Partnership Community Safety Team HQ, which is to open in North Street, Brighton
The owners of one of Britain's largest theme parks have been ordered to pay £100,000 after a ride broke loose and left two teenagers dangling dangerously in the air. Home video footage of the children screaming as their ride came adrift was shown in court
Solicitor General Harriet Harman has joined the Jane Longhurst campaign to ban web sites showing violent pornography. She is the first heavyweight politician to join dozens of MPs in calling for action to clean up the internet. Ms Harman yesterday met
A man killed his girlfriend during an outdoor sex session after drinking 45 pints of beer in 36 hours. Lee Portwine, of Pound Hill Parade, Crawley, admitted murdering Una Whitney by stuffing mud in her mouth and headbutting her after they went to have
A high-flying solicitor who was allegedly sacked hours after revealing she was pregnant reached a settlement with her former employers today. Yesterday her colleague Katherine Wallace, from Lewes, told an employment tribunal in central London she was
Nicholas Hoogstraten has racked up more than £3 million in court fines - and they are rising by the week. The tycoon was ordered to reveal the full extent of his fortune more than a year ago as part of continuing legal action involving the family of a
