The public will be consulted about plans to improve a traffic bottleneck on the A27 after the Government announced it would speed up proposals for improvements to the route. Transport minister Tony McNulty has instructed the Highways Agency to work up
Daisy Burgess cannot have met Father Andrew of St George's or looked in any depth at the diversity and sheer number of individuals and groups using the community centre located in the church crypt. Fr Andrew is an extremely sane man who was realistic
Father Barber's enthusiasm for the developments at St George's Church knows no bounds but, as a newcomer to the district, perhaps he does not know about St Anne's Institute, a gift to the community and for many years the centre of local activities in
I have read with interest the correspondence sparked off by Daisy Burgess's letter regarding St George's Church. The proposed addition of a post office at the rear of this once beautiful example of a listed Georgian building is described as "architecturally
I read the letter from Daisy Burgess (Letters, June 2) and was astounded by her comments. The vicar did not propose to move the Post Office to St George's Church. Some time ago the postmaster approached him and he put the request to the board of trustees
One thing seems clear from the somewhat excitable response in your letters pages (June 8) - the vicar of St George's and his supporters are rattled. It isn't necessary to be an expert in Regency/Georgian architecture to appreciate that adding anything
I am horrified at Dr Robert Wells, who raped young children, the youngest just five years old. He has been imprisoned for 15 years. How many will he serve? About nine, I guess. He should have been hung or thrown to the mothers of the children he defiled
Adam Virgo is poised to pledge his future to Albion until the summer of 2007. The young defender is on the verge of signing a new three-year contract with the Seagulls. "They have offered me three years and I am discussing it with my agent at the moment
The rights of the individual are paramount except when brought into conflict with the many. I am amazed that, with today's nanny state, big brother and the steady flow of junk mail, neighbouring police forces do not talk to each other. Surely information
The food boulevard in New Road, Brighton, on Sunday was superb. The sun came out and the French stallholders showed it wasn't only football they were good at. They were selling wonderful fruits and vegetables. I have never tasted such succulent white
How can we call this town a city when it has more in common with a garbage tip? With one of the most expensive cleansing departments in the country, we pay top rates for a third-rate collection and cleaning service. Cityclean is too feeble and incompetent
Eastbourne Eagles had the last laugh as they stretched their unbeaten run to four matches at Arlington Stadium last night. The Sussex squad used the controversial double points rule to turn their Elite League match against Oxford on its head. Eight points
I visited Brighton and Shoreham one day last week. I wanted to spend the day on Shoreham beach. The rubbish all over the area, from the fish market, past the millionaires' homes and the road to the beach, is an absolute disgrace. There is rotting food
Sean Baldock last night moved a step closer to Olympic selection when he was called up for Britain's Europa Cup team in Poland this weekend. The Hastings athlete sealed his place in the 4x400m relay squad after an impressive 45.92sec run at an international
Like her compatriots in Portugal she is a warm favourite to win the tournament. But unlike the French footballers, Amelie Mauresmo should not require any last-gasp heroics to rescue her from defeat at Eastbourne this week. The world No. 4, together with
England suffered another frustrating 2-1 defeat yesterday, only this time on the tennis courts of Eastbourne rather than the football pitches of Portugal. British No. 1 Anne Keothavong was beaten in three sets by eighth seed Magdalena Maleeva from Bulgaria
Adam Virgo is poised to pledge his future to Albion until the summer of 2007. The young defender is on the verge of signing a new three-year contract with the Seagulls. "They have offered me three years and I am discussing it with my agent at the moment
The public will be consulted about plans to improve a traffic bottleneck on the A27 after the Government announced it would speed up proposals for improvements to the route. Transport minister Tony McNulty has instructed the Highways Agency to work up
Chris Eubank has submitted new plans for a multi-million pound development on the site of his luxury home. The retired boxer wants to demolish two exclusive houses and replace them with five blocks of 41 flats. Neighbours in The Upper Drive, Hove, campaigned
UK firms have seen their profitability fall to a record low despite the recent economic recovery. Company profitability dropped for an 18th consecutive quarter during the third quarter of 2003, even though Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased by 2.2
The employment tribunal of a chief council officer who claims she is the victim of sex discrimination was adjourned today in a bid to reach a settlement. Sheryl Grady, chief executive of Worthing Borough Council, is taking legal action against the authority
More than 8,000 litres of spilt milk were washed down drains after a tanker overturned. Another 16,000 litres were saved and pumped into a second tanker after the accident at Titnore Lane, Clapham, close to the junction with the A27, near Worthing. Southern
Ambulance workers will be paid a bonus if they hit tough Government targets. Sussex Ambulance Service must answer all 999 calls to life-threatening emergencies within eight minutes, 75 per cent of the time. The service usually averages just below that
Ballgirls at East Sussex's world-famous tennis championships have been told not to wear skirts. They have instead been instructed to wear shorts at the Hastings Direct International Tennis Championships in Devonshire Park, Eastbourne. It is understood
As a researcher into diabetes, the fact Moira Harrison struggled to control its symptoms was a cause of embarrassment. She was fully aware of the problems and causes of the condition but found it almost impossible to keep her blood sugar levels under
The public will be consulted about plans to improve a traffic bottleneck on the A27 after the Government announced it would speed up proposals for improvements to the route. Transport minister Tony McNulty has instructed the Highways Agency to work up
Father Barber's enthusiasm for the developments at St George's Church knows no bounds but, as a newcomer to the district, perhaps he does not know about St Anne's Institute, a gift to the community and for many years the centre of local activities in
A car once owned by screen goddess Brigitte Bardot will take part in this year's London to Brighton Veteran Car Run. She owned the 1903 De Dion Bouton during the Sixties, when she was at the height of her fame as one of the first French actresses to make
I read the letter from Daisy Burgess (Letters, June 2) and was astounded by her comments. The vicar did not propose to move the Post Office to St George's Church. Some time ago the postmaster approached him and he put the request to the board of trustees
How can we call this town a city when it has more in common with a garbage tip? With one of the most expensive cleansing departments in the country, we pay top rates for a third-rate collection and cleaning service. Cityclean is too feeble and incompetent
Eastbourne Eagles had the last laugh as they stretched their unbeaten run to four matches at Arlington Stadium last night. The Sussex squad used the controversial double points rule to turn their Elite League match against Oxford on its head. Eight points
I visited Brighton and Shoreham one day last week. I wanted to spend the day on Shoreham beach. The rubbish all over the area, from the fish market, past the millionaires' homes and the road to the beach, is an absolute disgrace. There is rotting food
Three cheers for the Brighton and Hove Food and Drink Lovers Festival (The Argus, June 10). There are fine food shops, restaurants and hotels in the city but they will find it hard to retain and improve their position unless all of them improve the way
Further signs that inflationary pressures are building in the UK economy are emerging today with a 0.3% rise in the Consumer Prices Index (CPI). Fuel costs will be the key driver in lifting the CPI higher after prices at the pumps rose by 3p a litre in
Chris Eubank has submitted new plans for a multi-million pound development on the site of his luxury home. The retired boxer wants to demolish two exclusive houses and replace them with five blocks of 41 flats. Neighbours in The Upper Drive, Hove, campaigned
UK firms have seen their profitability fall to a record low despite the recent economic recovery. Company profitability dropped for an 18th consecutive quarter during the third quarter of 2003, even though Gross Domestic Product (GDP) increased by 2.2
A seven-mile stretch of road in Sussex has been identified as among the most dangerous for motorcyclists in Britain. The A283, linking Shoreham with the A24, was the scene of 11 major motorbike crashes, one of them fatal, between 2000 and 2003, according
The employment tribunal of a chief council officer who claims she is the victim of sex discrimination was adjourned today in a bid to reach a settlement. Sheryl Grady, chief executive of Worthing Borough Council, is taking legal action against the authority
More than 8,000 litres of spilt milk were washed down drains after a tanker overturned. Another 16,000 litres were saved and pumped into a second tanker after the accident at Titnore Lane, Clapham, close to the junction with the A27, near Worthing. Southern
Ambulance workers will be paid a bonus if they hit tough Government targets. Sussex Ambulance Service must answer all 999 calls to life-threatening emergencies within eight minutes, 75 per cent of the time. The service usually averages just below that
A waste contractor hoping to build a controversial incinerator will not apply for planning permission until next spring. Onyx South Downs said specialist studies needed before applying for consent for the burner at North Quay, Newhaven, would take almost
As a researcher into diabetes, the fact Moira Harrison struggled to control its symptoms was a cause of embarrassment. She was fully aware of the problems and causes of the condition but found it almost impossible to keep her blood sugar levels under
The outline of one of Brighton's landmark buildings will light up the night sky as it is transformed into a giant screen. The imposing main building at Brighton General Hospital will feature images tracing the hospital's history. The screening will be
Worshippers hope to raise more than £100,000 by December to help restore their synagogue. The drab outside of the 19th Century building which serves as Brighton Synagogue gives little hint of the sumptuous interior. Yet the ornate surroundings need more
A car once owned by screen goddess Brigitte Bardot will take part in this year's London to Brighton Veteran Car Run. She owned the 1903 De Dion Bouton during the Sixties, when she was at the height of her fame as one of the first French actresses to make
World class squash is coming to Brighton later this summer. The £70,000 Brighton and Hove Beach Classic was launched yesterday. The new world ranking tournament will be staged on a glass court housed inside a marquee on the beach opposite the Grand Hotel
Three cheers for the Brighton and Hove Food and Drink Lovers Festival (The Argus, June 10). There are fine food shops, restaurants and hotels in the city but they will find it hard to retain and improve their position unless all of them improve the way
Further signs that inflationary pressures are building in the UK economy are emerging today with a 0.3% rise in the Consumer Prices Index (CPI). Fuel costs will be the key driver in lifting the CPI higher after prices at the pumps rose by 3p a litre in
House prices soared ahead by 4.5 per cent during April as growth was driven by properties at the bottom end of the market, Government figures showed yesterday. The rise, almost double the strong 2.4 per cent recorded during the same month last year, pushed
A waste contractor hoping to build a controversial incinerator will not apply for planning permission until next spring. Onyx South Downs said specialist studies needed before applying for consent for the burner at North Quay, Newhaven, would take almost
Wyndeham Press, the specialist printer of magazines and commercial brochures, announces full-year results tomorrow. The group, based in Hove Street, Hove, has been reorganising its nine business divisions after being hit by a downturn in the print industry
A major project designed to improve the survival chances of fledgling companies in West Sussex has been launched. The Adur Enterprise Gateway (AEG), based in Shoreham, will help entrepreneurs establish themselves in business. Users will be given advice
A seven-mile stretch of road in Sussex has been identified as among the most dangerous for motorcyclists in Britain. The A283, linking Shoreham with the A24, was the scene of 11 major motorbike crashes, one of them fatal, between 2000 and 2003, according
Chris Eubank has submitted new plans for a multi-million pound development on the site of his luxury home. The retired boxer wants to demolish two exclusive houses and replace them with five blocks of 41 flats. Neighbours in The Upper Drive, Hove, campaigned
Hospital bosses have apologised after mistakenly telling a woman her grandmother was dead. Dionne Cox had buried her grandfather the day before she received an early morning call from Brighton General Hospital saying her grandmother had also passed away
A waste contractor hoping to build a controversial incinerator will not apply for planning permission until next spring. Onyx South Downs said specialist studies needed before applying for consent for the burner at North Quay, Newhaven, would take almost
The outline of one of Brighton's landmark buildings will light up the night sky as it is transformed into a giant screen. The imposing main building at Brighton General Hospital will feature images tracing the hospital's history. The screening will be
Daisy Burgess cannot have met Father Andrew of St George's or looked in any depth at the diversity and sheer number of individuals and groups using the community centre located in the church crypt. Fr Andrew is an extremely sane man who was realistic
Worshippers hope to raise more than £100,000 by December to help restore their synagogue. The drab outside of the 19th Century building which serves as Brighton Synagogue gives little hint of the sumptuous interior. Yet the ornate surroundings need more
I have read with interest the correspondence sparked off by Daisy Burgess's letter regarding St George's Church. The proposed addition of a post office at the rear of this once beautiful example of a listed Georgian building is described as "architecturally
One thing seems clear from the somewhat excitable response in your letters pages (June 8) - the vicar of St George's and his supporters are rattled. It isn't necessary to be an expert in Regency/Georgian architecture to appreciate that adding anything
I am horrified at Dr Robert Wells, who raped young children, the youngest just five years old. He has been imprisoned for 15 years. How many will he serve? About nine, I guess. He should have been hung or thrown to the mothers of the children he defiled
Adam Virgo is poised to pledge his future to Albion until the summer of 2007. The young defender is on the verge of signing a new three-year contract with the Seagulls. "They have offered me three years and I am discussing it with my agent at the moment
The rights of the individual are paramount except when brought into conflict with the many. I am amazed that, with today's nanny state, big brother and the steady flow of junk mail, neighbouring police forces do not talk to each other. Surely information
The food boulevard in New Road, Brighton, on Sunday was superb. The sun came out and the French stallholders showed it wasn't only football they were good at. They were selling wonderful fruits and vegetables. I have never tasted such succulent white
World class squash is coming to Brighton later this summer. The £70,000 Brighton and Hove Beach Classic was launched yesterday. The new world ranking tournament will be staged on a glass court housed inside a marquee on the beach opposite the Grand Hotel
Sean Baldock last night moved a step closer to Olympic selection when he was called up for Britain's Europa Cup team in Poland this weekend. The Hastings athlete sealed his place in the 4x400m relay squad after an impressive 45.92sec run at an international
Like her compatriots in Portugal she is a warm favourite to win the tournament. But unlike the French footballers, Amelie Mauresmo should not require any last-gasp heroics to rescue her from defeat at Eastbourne this week. The world No. 4, together with
England suffered another frustrating 2-1 defeat yesterday, only this time on the tennis courts of Eastbourne rather than the football pitches of Portugal. British No. 1 Anne Keothavong was beaten in three sets by eighth seed Magdalena Maleeva from Bulgaria
Adam Virgo is poised to pledge his future to Albion until the summer of 2007. The young defender is on the verge of signing a new three-year contract with the Seagulls. "They have offered me three years and I am discussing it with my agent at the moment
The public will be consulted about plans to improve a traffic bottleneck on the A27 after the Government announced it would speed up proposals for improvements to the route. Transport minister Tony McNulty has instructed the Highways Agency to work up
House prices soared ahead by 4.5 per cent during April as growth was driven by properties at the bottom end of the market, Government figures showed yesterday. The rise, almost double the strong 2.4 per cent recorded during the same month last year, pushed
A waste contractor hoping to build a controversial incinerator will not apply for planning permission until next spring. Onyx South Downs said specialist studies needed before applying for consent for the burner at North Quay, Newhaven, would take almost
Wyndeham Press, the specialist printer of magazines and commercial brochures, announces full-year results tomorrow. The group, based in Hove Street, Hove, has been reorganising its nine business divisions after being hit by a downturn in the print industry
A major project designed to improve the survival chances of fledgling companies in West Sussex has been launched. The Adur Enterprise Gateway (AEG), based in Shoreham, will help entrepreneurs establish themselves in business. Users will be given advice
Chris Eubank has submitted new plans for a multi-million pound development on the site of his luxury home. The retired boxer wants to demolish two exclusive houses and replace them with five blocks of 41 flats. Neighbours in The Upper Drive, Hove, campaigned
Hospital bosses have apologised after mistakenly telling a woman her grandmother was dead. Dionne Cox had buried her grandfather the day before she received an early morning call from Brighton General Hospital saying her grandmother had also passed away
Ballgirls at East Sussex's world-famous tennis championships have been told not to wear skirts. They have instead been instructed to wear shorts at the Hastings Direct International Tennis Championships in Devonshire Park, Eastbourne. It is understood
