How would you react if your manager asked you to go and stand on a street corner in Brighton on a Saturday morning - in the name of charity of course. As a member of the Sussex community fundraising team that organised 84 daffodil street collections on
When you put your child in the grey Mothercare pushchair stolen from outside my flat or spend the money from selling it, spare a thought for my nine-and-a-half-month-old daughter who would usually sit in it and now has no transport. Are your needs greater
Some recent letters have criticised banks for making it difficult for customers to obtain a current balance. I do agree with the latest one (March 24) maintaining "modern technology has a lot to answer for". Over-reliance on this very technology has taken
I was astounded to read the article about Daniel Lindeman (The Argus, March 24). For the first time since becoming a parent I was afraid because I realised how easy it is for people to prey on children and young adults. My son had visited the barber shop
Further to your article on St Andrews Church, Waterloo Street, Hove, (The Argus March 25) readers can enjoy a visit throughout the Brighton Festival when artworks by the Red Hen Art Group will be displayed in this beautifully renovated building. What
I am running the London Marathon this year and fund-raising for the National Asthma Campaign. I have organised a mini five-a-side football tournament at Moulsecomb Leisure centre on Friday, April 2, 5-9pm, for local Brighton companies and so far six teams
Three Bridges gained revenge for last week's RUR Cup final defeat with victory in a fiery contest at East Grinstead. Goals from Richard Carter and Russell Mortimer gave Bridges victory and moved them up to fifth in Matthew Clark County League division
In the eighties and nineties private sector pension schemes ran large surpluses and many improvements were made in benefits of their final salary schemes. The public sector final salary schemes, although not funded, were increased along the lines of the
Insurers are running scared of Nicholas Hoogstraten, the tycoon has revealed. He said lawyers were having difficulty in getting proper insurance cover because he has threatened to sue so many of them. The property baron, who once boasted he was worth
Chris Adams is on course to face the MCC in Sussex's prestigious pre-season game next week. The county's skipper had his first net on grass yesterday as he steps up his recovery following an elbow operation in mid-January. Adams was told by surgeons that
A couple will have to sell their house after being left with a £350,000 bill for cutting down a hedge. Paul and Janet Derwent, of Groombridge, near Crowborough, will have to sacrifice their £600,000 home of 21 years after losing a legal dispute with neighbour
Mobile phone group Orange today confirmed that its chief executive was stepping down. French-owned Orange said Sol Trujillo, who only joined the group in February last year, would be replaced by its chief operating officer Sanjiv Ahuja. Orange said Mr
Mobile phone group mm02 said today it expects to outshine industry rivals by growing UK revenues by up to 8% this year. The Slough-based company said the improved performance reflected demand from new customers to its UK network, who topped 13 million
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
Music group EMI today announced that it was cutting 1,500 jobs as part of a shake-up of its manufacturing operations. The group, which has its UK head office in Hammersmith, west London, said it would reduce its headcount by about 900 in the Netherlands
A huge investment in railways across Sussex could mean a multi-million pound stockpile of modern trains will finally come into service. South Central, which operates Brighton-London services and coastal routes in Sussex, has spent tens of millions of
A huge investment in railways across Sussex could mean a multi-million pound stockpile of modern trains will finally come into service. South Central, which operates Brighton-London services and coastal routes in Sussex, has spent tens of millions of
Langley Green has one of the highest percentages of ethnic minorities in the South-East. Almost a quarter of people on the red-brick estate describe themselves as Asian or British Asian, according to the last UK Census in 2001. Most are Hindu or Muslim
The materials needed to turn ammonium nitrate into a deadly explosive are readily available in the UK. The chemical was the major ingredient in the biggest of the bombs used by Islamic terrorists in Bali which killed 202 people in 2002. Normally used
A hardline Islamic sect linked to yesterday's terror arrests has a history of targeting young Muslims in Crawley and sending them to die battling British and US forces in Afghanistan. Gatwick driver Yasir Khan was sacked from his job delivering airline
Traditionally the stuff of life, bread has suffered a bit of a setback of late. With the low-carb Atkins diet all the rage and abstaining from wheat the most recent dietary fad, the best thing since sliced bread has become, for many, no bread at all.
Making babies in the 21st Century isn't as straightforward as it used to be. About one in six couples are experiencing difficulties with conception and from next year, women under the age of 40 will be offered one free IVF cycle on the NHS. In vitro fertilisation
A total of 5,200 children from poorer backgrounds in Sussex are missing out on free school dinners. Bad food and parents being put off by excess form-filling have been blamed. The Liberal Democrats, who uncovered the figures, are calling for a Government
When you put your child in the grey Mothercare pushchair stolen from outside my flat or spend the money from selling it, spare a thought for my nine-and-a-half-month-old daughter who would usually sit in it and now has no transport. Are your needs greater
A schholboy from Sussex is featured on the cover of the latest hit album by pop star George Michael. Patience, reputed to be the singer's final studio CD, is currently number two in the album charts. The back cover features a shot of two boys, one black
Your article "Your bills could be £275 more this year" (The Argus, March 15) makes mention of increases in fuel bills but only talks about increases from two suppliers - EDF Energy and British Gas. We would like to make it clear that all domestic energy
New prizes donated to the Brighton Festival Fringe mean artists stand to win a share of a £4,000 fund. Three pieces of work will be chosen from paintings, sculpture, crafts, installations and multi-media. Judged by an independent panel, the first prize
I never believed in magic but all of a sudden I do, after seeing the picture (The Argus, March 22) of Anston House. The ugly duckling has indeed turned into a beautiful swan, thanks to the artistic students from Brighton College. Wouldn't it be wonderful
Things that my children have learned: Cats don't like to have their faces washed. Don't sneeze when you are having your hair cut. The best place to be when you are sad is on Nana's lap. When Mum is angry with Dad, don't let her brush your hair. When your
Internationals Russell Martin and Scott Kirkwood went head to head for the first time in a Sussex Schools Under-19s Cup semi-final at Burgess Hill. Kirkwood had the last laugh as Brighton, Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College pipped Varndean 4-3 in extra
Further to your article on St Andrews Church, Waterloo Street, Hove, (The Argus March 25) readers can enjoy a visit throughout the Brighton Festival when artworks by the Red Hen Art Group will be displayed in this beautifully renovated building. What
England internationals Russell Martin and Scott Kirkwood have earned praise for putting Sussex schools football back on the map. Martin made his debut for English Schools under-18s in a 1-0 defeat against the Republic of Ireland at Northampton, while
A college head at the centre of a superstore row has resigned ahead of the multi-million pound planning application. John Robinson, principal of Worthing College, urged opponents of the scheme not to read anything into the timing. The college has joined
In the eighties and nineties private sector pension schemes ran large surpluses and many improvements were made in benefits of their final salary schemes. The public sector final salary schemes, although not funded, were increased along the lines of the
Insurers are running scared of Nicholas Hoogstraten, the tycoon has revealed. He said lawyers were having difficulty in getting proper insurance cover because he has threatened to sue so many of them. The property baron, who once boasted he was worth
Chris Adams is on course to face the MCC in Sussex's prestigious pre-season game next week. The county's skipper had his first net on grass yesterday as he steps up his recovery following an elbow operation in mid-January. Adams was told by surgeons that
Albion manager Mark McGhee today granted Adam Virgo his wish of a starting place at centre half. The Brighton-born youngster will partner Guy Butters at the heart of the back four against Hartlepool at Withdean on Saturday in the anticipated absence of
Mobile phone group Orange today confirmed that its chief executive was stepping down. French-owned Orange said Sol Trujillo, who only joined the group in February last year, would be replaced by its chief operating officer Sanjiv Ahuja. Orange said Mr
Mobile phone group mm02 said today it expects to outshine industry rivals by growing UK revenues by up to 8% this year. The Slough-based company said the improved performance reflected demand from new customers to its UK network, who topped 13 million
Hove has become a battleground between an increasing number of supermarkets. Shopkeeper Paul Cottingham has been in charge of Cullens on Church Road for 13 years, but this year could be his last at the store. In many ways Church Road is the final frontier
A college head at the centre of a superstore row has resigned ahead of the multi-million pound planning application. John Robinson, principal of Worthing College, urged opponents of the scheme not to read anything into the timing. The college has joined
A huge investment in railways across Sussex could mean a multi-million pound stockpile of modern trains will finally come into service. South Central, which operates Brighton-London services and coastal routes in Sussex, has spent tens of millions of
Langley Green has one of the highest percentages of ethnic minorities in the South-East. Almost a quarter of people on the red-brick estate describe themselves as Asian or British Asian, according to the last UK Census in 2001. Most are Hindu or Muslim
Making babies in the 21st Century isn't as straightforward as it used to be. About one in six couples are experiencing difficulties with conception and from next year, women under the age of 40 will be offered one free IVF cycle on the NHS. In vitro fertilisation
How would you react if your manager asked you to go and stand on a street corner in Brighton on a Saturday morning - in the name of charity of course. As a member of the Sussex community fundraising team that organised 84 daffodil street collections on
Some recent letters have criticised banks for making it difficult for customers to obtain a current balance. I do agree with the latest one (March 24) maintaining "modern technology has a lot to answer for". Over-reliance on this very technology has taken
I was astounded to read the article about Daniel Lindeman (The Argus, March 24). For the first time since becoming a parent I was afraid because I realised how easy it is for people to prey on children and young adults. My son had visited the barber shop
I am delighted Councillor Smith (Letters, March 24) enjoyed the Brighton Bears' game last Saturday. Our family group, including my two young nephews, also did - as we do regularly. Coun Smith says he was impressed by the enthusiastic family following
A Sussex school has won a national title at Lord's. Brighton College lifted the ECB girls under-15 indoor crown. It was the first time they had entered the competition. Captain Sarah Taylor led by example with 126 runs in total and Holly Colvin chipped
I am running the London Marathon this year and fund-raising for the National Asthma Campaign. I have organised a mini five-a-side football tournament at Moulsecomb Leisure centre on Friday, April 2, 5-9pm, for local Brighton companies and so far six teams
Three Bridges gained revenge for last week's RUR Cup final defeat with victory in a fiery contest at East Grinstead. Goals from Richard Carter and Russell Mortimer gave Bridges victory and moved them up to fifth in Matthew Clark County League division
Worthing's Clay Lamont and Gavin Jones struck second half goals to give Alan Pook's side their sixth successive victory in division one south. Lamont broke the deadlock five minutes after the break by heading in a corner from Mark Pulling just outside
A couple will have to sell their house after being left with a £350,000 bill for cutting down a hedge. Paul and Janet Derwent, of Groombridge, near Crowborough, will have to sacrifice their £600,000 home of 21 years after losing a legal dispute with neighbour
Disney has won a bitter 13-year court wrangle over Winnie The Pooh after a judge criticised its opponents for lying, spying and stealing. Relatives of Stephen Slesinger, who was given the Pooh merchandising rights in 1929, claimed the Walt Disney Corporation
Albion manager Mark McGhee today granted Adam Virgo his wish of a starting place at centre half. The Brighton-born youngster will partner Guy Butters at the heart of the back four against Hartlepool at Withdean on Saturday in the anticipated absence of
Touts have hijacked a Will Young concert - snapping up hundreds of tickets to sell for profit on the internet. The Pop Idol star's show in Brighton became the fastest-selling gig when tickets went on sale last week - all 1,584 had gone in two hours. But
Senior executives of HSBC will receive an 18.9% hike in their basic pay this year, it emerged yesterday. Chairman Sir John Bond was among the biggest winners of the pay review with his basic salary due to rise to £1.2 million this year from £1 million
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
Music group EMI today announced that it was cutting 1,500 jobs as part of a shake-up of its manufacturing operations. The group, which has its UK head office in Hammersmith, west London, said it would reduce its headcount by about 900 in the Netherlands
The flashbulbs would have been enough to startle anyone. But the 13 Britons who emerged into the glare of the world's media after eight days trapped below ground, followed by the threat of indefinite detention in Mexico, took the attention in their stride
A college head at the centre of a superstore row has resigned ahead of the multi-million pound planning application. John Robinson, principal of Worthing College, urged opponents of the scheme not to read anything into the timing. The college has joined
A huge investment in railways across Sussex could mean a multi-million pound stockpile of modern trains will finally come into service. South Central, which operates Brighton-London services and coastal routes in Sussex, has spent tens of millions of
A French terror suspect who said he converted to Islam when he lived in Brighton told a Paris court he trained to use Kalashnikov rifles and mortars at an Afghan camp. But David Courtailler denied knowing the prime suspect in the Madrid train bombings
The most senior police officer Britain believes a major terrorist attack on home soil is inevitable. Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir John Stevens revealed after the Madrid bombings on March 11, which killed almost 200 people, that police and the
The materials needed to turn ammonium nitrate into a deadly explosive are readily available in the UK. The chemical was the major ingredient in the biggest of the bombs used by Islamic terrorists in Bali which killed 202 people in 2002. Normally used
A hardline Islamic sect linked to yesterday's terror arrests has a history of targeting young Muslims in Crawley and sending them to die battling British and US forces in Afghanistan. Gatwick driver Yasir Khan was sacked from his job delivering airline
The family of three men arrested during a major anti-terror operation protested their innocence today. Ansar Khan, 48, a taxi driver who works at Gatwick airport, said there was "absolutely no truth" in the allegations against his son, 18-year-old Ahmad
Traditionally the stuff of life, bread has suffered a bit of a setback of late. With the low-carb Atkins diet all the rage and abstaining from wheat the most recent dietary fad, the best thing since sliced bread has become, for many, no bread at all.
Botox can provide welcome relief for people who suffer excessively from sweating. Hyperhidrosis - excessive sweating - affects one per cent of the population and in most cases there is no underlying cause. It usually occurs in the armpits and on the palms
A total of 5,200 children from poorer backgrounds in Sussex are missing out on free school dinners. Bad food and parents being put off by excess form-filling have been blamed. The Liberal Democrats, who uncovered the figures, are calling for a Government
A schholboy from Sussex is featured on the cover of the latest hit album by pop star George Michael. Patience, reputed to be the singer's final studio CD, is currently number two in the album charts. The back cover features a shot of two boys, one black
Your article "Your bills could be £275 more this year" (The Argus, March 15) makes mention of increases in fuel bills but only talks about increases from two suppliers - EDF Energy and British Gas. We would like to make it clear that all domestic energy
New prizes donated to the Brighton Festival Fringe mean artists stand to win a share of a £4,000 fund. Three pieces of work will be chosen from paintings, sculpture, crafts, installations and multi-media. Judged by an independent panel, the first prize
I never believed in magic but all of a sudden I do, after seeing the picture (The Argus, March 22) of Anston House. The ugly duckling has indeed turned into a beautiful swan, thanks to the artistic students from Brighton College. Wouldn't it be wonderful
Things that my children have learned: Cats don't like to have their faces washed. Don't sneeze when you are having your hair cut. The best place to be when you are sad is on Nana's lap. When Mum is angry with Dad, don't let her brush your hair. When your
Internationals Russell Martin and Scott Kirkwood went head to head for the first time in a Sussex Schools Under-19s Cup semi-final at Burgess Hill. Kirkwood had the last laugh as Brighton, Hove and Sussex Sixth Form College pipped Varndean 4-3 in extra
England internationals Russell Martin and Scott Kirkwood have earned praise for putting Sussex schools football back on the map. Martin made his debut for English Schools under-18s in a 1-0 defeat against the Republic of Ireland at Northampton, while
A college head at the centre of a superstore row has resigned ahead of the multi-million pound planning application. John Robinson, principal of Worthing College, urged opponents of the scheme not to read anything into the timing. The college has joined
I am delighted Councillor Smith (Letters, March 24) enjoyed the Brighton Bears' game last Saturday. Our family group, including my two young nephews, also did - as we do regularly. Coun Smith says he was impressed by the enthusiastic family following
A Sussex school has won a national title at Lord's. Brighton College lifted the ECB girls under-15 indoor crown. It was the first time they had entered the competition. Captain Sarah Taylor led by example with 126 runs in total and Holly Colvin chipped
Worthing's Clay Lamont and Gavin Jones struck second half goals to give Alan Pook's side their sixth successive victory in division one south. Lamont broke the deadlock five minutes after the break by heading in a corner from Mark Pulling just outside
Albion manager Mark McGhee today granted Adam Virgo his wish of a starting place at centre half. The Brighton-born youngster will partner Guy Butters at the heart of the back four against Hartlepool at Withdean on Saturday in the anticipated absence of
Disney has won a bitter 13-year court wrangle over Winnie The Pooh after a judge criticised its opponents for lying, spying and stealing. Relatives of Stephen Slesinger, who was given the Pooh merchandising rights in 1929, claimed the Walt Disney Corporation
Albion manager Mark McGhee today granted Adam Virgo his wish of a starting place at centre half. The Brighton-born youngster will partner Guy Butters at the heart of the back four against Hartlepool at Withdean on Saturday in the anticipated absence of
Touts have hijacked a Will Young concert - snapping up hundreds of tickets to sell for profit on the internet. The Pop Idol star's show in Brighton became the fastest-selling gig when tickets went on sale last week - all 1,584 had gone in two hours. But
Senior executives of HSBC will receive an 18.9% hike in their basic pay this year, it emerged yesterday. Chairman Sir John Bond was among the biggest winners of the pay review with his basic salary due to rise to £1.2 million this year from £1 million
Hove has become a battleground between an increasing number of supermarkets. Shopkeeper Paul Cottingham has been in charge of Cullens on Church Road for 13 years, but this year could be his last at the store. In many ways Church Road is the final frontier
A college head at the centre of a superstore row has resigned ahead of the multi-million pound planning application. John Robinson, principal of Worthing College, urged opponents of the scheme not to read anything into the timing. The college has joined
The flashbulbs would have been enough to startle anyone. But the 13 Britons who emerged into the glare of the world's media after eight days trapped below ground, followed by the threat of indefinite detention in Mexico, took the attention in their stride
A French terror suspect who said he converted to Islam when he lived in Brighton told a Paris court he trained to use Kalashnikov rifles and mortars at an Afghan camp. But David Courtailler denied knowing the prime suspect in the Madrid train bombings
The most senior police officer Britain believes a major terrorist attack on home soil is inevitable. Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir John Stevens revealed after the Madrid bombings on March 11, which killed almost 200 people, that police and the
The family of three men arrested during a major anti-terror operation protested their innocence today. Ansar Khan, 48, a taxi driver who works at Gatwick airport, said there was "absolutely no truth" in the allegations against his son, 18-year-old Ahmad
Botox can provide welcome relief for people who suffer excessively from sweating. Hyperhidrosis - excessive sweating - affects one per cent of the population and in most cases there is no underlying cause. It usually occurs in the armpits and on the palms
