A rare day off on Monday was perfectly timed to enable us to watch the climax to the thrilling Test match at Lord's. England again paid attention to the winning formula they had worked out in the Caribbean - and what a fantastic debut it was for the Middlesex
In the absence of any significant cricketing issues to talk about this week, I thought I'd take you through my movements in the last seven fairly atypical days. It was mainly uncharacteristic because there was no County Championship fixture last week
During yet another rain break I had a conversation with one of the avid band of supporters who travel the length and breadth of the country to watch us play. The gentleman in question must have watched more hours of live county cricket than most and so
It was an ominous sign - three ducks waddling on the outfield. 'Welcome to Worcester CCC', the sign on the gate said. To the Sussex players getting out of their cars, it looked like the monsoons had diverted their course from Bangladesh. A saturated outfield
There is a chart on the wall of our dressing room which depicts a stairway leading up into the clouds. Each stair represents ten championship points. At the top of the stairs is the glory of a championship victory. After each match we fill in the requisite
In Search of Tony Blair on Channel 4 on Saturday made for gripping viewing. Dr Anthony Seldon's extensive journey into the world of Blair was intriguing and the programme will undoubtedly be a contender for documentary of the year. However, while it was
A water company has been fined £9,000 for allowing raw sewage to leak into a stream, killing fish and putting swans' lives at risk. Animal rescuers worked round the clock to save the swans on Shinewater Lake, Eastbourne, during the incident last October
I regularly walk to collect my morning paper, tripping my careful way to the newsagent. Last year (or was it the year before?), someone carefully painted white kisses on irregular pavement slabs. This year there are fresh white painted dots. If they are
The ignorant and selfish behaviour of some young people in our society is worsening. Good manners and politeness are becoming a rarity which some children must have inherited from their parents. While shopping locally, I was assailed by (presumably) parents
As I watched the election results coming in from the 166 local authorities which elected new councillors, I couldn't help but wish there had been 167. Last year residents hesitated and allowed Labour another four years to use Brighton and Hove as an experimental
Chris Iwelumo is keen to re-sign for Albion, despite fierce competition for his services. Two other First Division clubs and a cluster of Division Two teams are interested in the former Stoke striker, who has been offered a two-year contract by the Seagulls
Why did your feature writer of the year, Angela Wintle, not tell us Ann Widdecombe (The Argus, June 12) actually raised the state pension age for women to 65? This measure steals five years of retirement from women to achieve equality with men at an age
Sussex campaigner Georgina Downs has criticised a decision not to introduce buffer zones around farm fields despite fears of pesticide contamination from crop spraying. The Government has rejected calls for the zones despite protests from people living
As convener of Heritage Over Vandalism Actually (HOVA), which is opposed to the King Alfred skyscrapers, I have no mandate to make representations on its behalf concerning Arthur North's scheme for the restoration of the West Pier (The Argus, June 8),
"Police Raid Brothel" (The Argus, June 8) shows just how out of touch our boys in blue are. When drunkenness, street violence, street drinking, anti-social behaviour, burglary, assault on pensioners - crimes that really shock - occur, we are told: "Sorry
Joonas Kylmakorpi was taken to hospital with a suspected broken collar-bone after a crash last night. Eastbourne's flying Finn was injured during the Elite League match at Arena Essex when he smashed into team-mate Peter Ljung. Ljung's bike stopped suddenly
British No. 2 Amanda Janes has high hopes of a Wimbledon windfall after a tough lesson against Eastbourne top seed Amelie Mauresmo. The former Cambridge University student was blown away 6-4, 6-2 by the world No. 4 from France in the last 16 of the Hastings
Newspaper group Daily Mail & General Trust has failed in its bid to buy the Telegraph titles, it was confirmed today. The owner of the Daily Mail and Mail On Sunday said it was no longer involved in the auction for the UK arm of publishing group Hollinger
Oil giant Shell today confirmed its twin board structure could be scrapped as it battles to restore confidence in the wake of its reserves crisis. Shell said a unified board was one option being looked at by an internal review of the structure and overall
Computer games firm Eidos dealt another blow to shareholders today after warning it would fail to make a profit in the current financial year. The group said it expected a break-even figure or even a small loss because of its decision to delay the release
A water company has been fined £9,000 for allowing raw sewage to leak into a stream, killing fish and putting swans' lives at risk. Animal rescuers worked round the clock to save the swans on Shinewater Lake, Eastbourne, during the incident last October
A watchdog has accused an energy company of penalising its Sussex customers with increased prices. Energywatch Southern said it was disappointed bills for some Southern Electric customers would go up by nine per cent from July 1. Southern Electric served
Marks & Spencer was today awaiting the next move by retail tycoon Philip Green after a second takeover proposal was knocked back by the high street giant. Mr Green said he was willing to pay at least £8.4 billion in cash for the retailer, but saw
A watchdog has accused an energy company of penalising its Sussex customers with increased prices. Energywatch Southern said it was disappointed bills for some Southern Electric customers would go up by nine per cent from July 1. Southern Electric served
A champion windsurfer is presumed drowned after falling from a jet ski in the English Channel. Andy Funnell, 21, from Seaford, was one of Britain's most promising stars in his sport. Coastguards and lifeboat crews called off a search for him yesterday
Eric Gill might have been dismissed as an eccentric artist of doubtful morals but for one enduring legacy - his famous Gill Sans typeface. Designed early in the 20th Century, his clear and unfussy lettering is still among the best-known modern typefaces
The fixture list has given us a few days off this week, perhaps a shame considering the blistering win against Lancashire last week. Sometimes you do not need days off to break the momentum when you are playing well. In the wider context of a long season
In the absence of any significant cricketing issues to talk about this week, I thought I'd take you through my movements in the last seven fairly atypical days. It was mainly uncharacteristic because there was no County Championship fixture last week
It was an ominous sign - three ducks waddling on the outfield. 'Welcome to Worcester CCC', the sign on the gate said. To the Sussex players getting out of their cars, it looked like the monsoons had diverted their course from Bangladesh. A saturated outfield
As the team embarks on a mini tour of England - we travel to Worcester, Durham and Northampton in the next fortnight - it may be a good time to reflect on a hectic start to the season. Sunday's win against Middlesex in the first National League game was
In Search of Tony Blair on Channel 4 on Saturday made for gripping viewing. Dr Anthony Seldon's extensive journey into the world of Blair was intriguing and the programme will undoubtedly be a contender for documentary of the year. However, while it was
A water company has been fined £9,000 for allowing raw sewage to leak into a stream, killing fish and putting swans' lives at risk. Animal rescuers worked round the clock to save the swans on Shinewater Lake, Eastbourne, during the incident last October
The ignorant and selfish behaviour of some young people in our society is worsening. Good manners and politeness are becoming a rarity which some children must have inherited from their parents. While shopping locally, I was assailed by (presumably) parents
Chris Iwelumo is keen to re-sign for Albion, despite fierce competition for his services. Two other First Division clubs and a cluster of Division Two teams are interested in the former Stoke striker, who has been offered a two-year contract by the Seagulls
The local elections were a referendum on the Iraq war and the Prime Minister has lost the argument. This is a great shame because, since 1997, he and the Chancellor have achieved great things on the economy, education and the NHS. As a nation, we are
As convener of Heritage Over Vandalism Actually (HOVA), which is opposed to the King Alfred skyscrapers, I have no mandate to make representations on its behalf concerning Arthur North's scheme for the restoration of the West Pier (The Argus, June 8),
"Police Raid Brothel" (The Argus, June 8) shows just how out of touch our boys in blue are. When drunkenness, street violence, street drinking, anti-social behaviour, burglary, assault on pensioners - crimes that really shock - occur, we are told: "Sorry
Joonas Kylmakorpi was taken to hospital with a suspected broken collar-bone after a crash last night. Eastbourne's flying Finn was injured during the Elite League match at Arena Essex when he smashed into team-mate Peter Ljung. Ljung's bike stopped suddenly
A woman has paid tribute to her cousin who was killed in a late-night car crash. Sharmila Yuguraj described Thiaganathian Yuguraj as a family man, devoted to his wife and daughter. Mr Yuguraj, a garage owner, was killed when his BMW crashed into a roundabout
Chris Adams doesn't mind that Sussex are struggling in cricket's equivalent of the Fair Play league - as long as they keep winning trophies. The 'Spirit of Cricket' trophy is awarded annually to the best behaved county and this season, for the first time
British No. 2 Amanda Janes has high hopes of a Wimbledon windfall after a tough lesson against Eastbourne top seed Amelie Mauresmo. The former Cambridge University student was blown away 6-4, 6-2 by the world No. 4 from France in the last 16 of the Hastings
Chris Iwelumo is keen to re-sign for Albion, despite fierce competition for his services. Two other First Division clubs and a cluster of Division Two teams are interested in the former Stoke striker, who has been offered a two-year contract by the Seagulls
Computer games firm Eidos dealt another blow to shareholders today after warning it would fail to make a profit in the current financial year. The group said it expected a break-even figure or even a small loss because of its decision to delay the release
A watchdog has accused an energy company of penalising its Sussex customers with increased prices. Energywatch Southern said it was disappointed bills for some Southern Electric customers would go up by nine per cent from July 1. Southern Electric served
Alliance & Leicester (A&L) is to close 46 branches because of the increasing popularity of internet and telephone banking. More than 300 staff, including 111 full-time workers, will be affected by the closures, which will take effect from October
Marks & Spencer was today awaiting the next move by retail tycoon Philip Green after a second takeover proposal was knocked back by the high street giant. Mr Green said he was willing to pay at least £8.4 billion in cash for the retailer, but saw
More than 1,000 families in Sussex are homeless, according to the latest government figures. The number of people in temporary accommodation is gradually coming down except in Brighton and Hove. The total number of households in bed and breakfast accommodation
Police are pursuing new lines of inquiry into the murder of two nine-year-old girls in a Brighton park. Detectives said they could not give details but the investigation into the 1986 Babes in the Wood killings was progressing. They have given the operation
A champion windsurfer is presumed drowned after falling from a jet ski in the English Channel. Andy Funnell, 21, from Seaford, was one of Britain's most promising stars in his sport. Coastguards and lifeboat crews called off a search for him yesterday
People claiming debts after the collapse of a magazine for teenage boys will be given a chance to air their grievances. Brighton-based Sorted folded in May after four issues, owing money to 20 employees and at least 50 contributors. Russell Church, who
Eric Gill might have been dismissed as an eccentric artist of doubtful morals but for one enduring legacy - his famous Gill Sans typeface. Designed early in the 20th Century, his clear and unfussy lettering is still among the best-known modern typefaces
The fixture list has given us a few days off this week, perhaps a shame considering the blistering win against Lancashire last week. Sometimes you do not need days off to break the momentum when you are playing well. In the wider context of a long season
From a players' point of view there were four significant features of Sunday's victory against Somerset. Vital contributions from Goodwin, Kirtley and Wright were obvious but the atmosphere created by the crowd contributed covertly to the success. The
Trawling through the Sussex website's message board it has been interesting to note the growing voice of concern amongst the Sussex supporters. Amongst the sane balanced voices, there are the usual calls for radical team changes. Bring him and him in.
As the team embarks on a mini tour of England - we travel to Worcester, Durham and Northampton in the next fortnight - it may be a good time to reflect on a hectic start to the season. Sunday's win against Middlesex in the first National League game was
A BBC Radio 1 presenter is fronting a campaign against plans for flats she says would leave her home in the dark. Briggy Smales, 36, who presents the entertainment news on the daytime Jo Whiley show, opposes proposals to demolish the Shape gym in Devonshire
Poilce caught thieves and recovered stolen property before the victim even realised she had been burgled. Dinah Clarke was asleep in bed and completely unaware there had been a break-in when police telephoned. Officers found her credit card among the
I readwith great concern about the ongoing dispute of the fire service. My daughter is a firefighter at Preston Circus, Brighton, and part of a dedicated team. The public must surely realise the essential service that is carried out by the teams of firefighters
The local elections were a referendum on the Iraq war and the Prime Minister has lost the argument. This is a great shame because, since 1997, he and the Chancellor have achieved great things on the economy, education and the NHS. As a nation, we are
A woman has paid tribute to her cousin who was killed in a late-night car crash. Sharmila Yuguraj described Thiaganathian Yuguraj as a family man, devoted to his wife and daughter. Mr Yuguraj, a garage owner, was killed when his BMW crashed into a roundabout
My partner and I were violently attacked on May 2. I was punched and kicked in the face and my partner was punched and kicked also. The attacker was one of a group of four, two young males and two young females, all white. They were walking from the bottom
Chris Adams doesn't mind that Sussex are struggling in cricket's equivalent of the Fair Play league - as long as they keep winning trophies. The 'Spirit of Cricket' trophy is awarded annually to the best behaved county and this season, for the first time
Chris Iwelumo is keen to re-sign for Albion, despite fierce competition for his services. Two other First Division clubs and a cluster of Division Two teams are interested in the former Stoke striker, who has been offered a two-year contract by the Seagulls
Revised plans for a 38-storey seafront tower have almost halved its height. Architects have scaled down the design for the King Alfred site in Kingsway, Hove, but added hundreds more homes to make up for losing 19 storeys. Hundreds of people opposed the
Alliance & Leicester (A&L) is to close 46 branches because of the increasing popularity of internet and telephone banking. More than 300 staff, including 111 full-time workers, will be affected by the closures, which will take effect from October
Revised plans for a 38-storey seafront tower have almost halved its height. Architects have scaled down the design for the King Alfred site in Kingsway, Hove, but added hundreds more homes to make up for losing 19 storeys. Hundreds of people opposed the
More than 1,000 families in Sussex are homeless, according to the latest government figures. The number of people in temporary accommodation is gradually coming down except in Brighton and Hove. The total number of households in bed and breakfast accommodation
Sussex Police are to be asked to investigate whether the killer of Caroline Dickinson struck in Brighton. Spanish waiter Francisco Arce Montes, jailed for 30 years on Monday for the rape and murder of Caroline, lived in the South-East for four years.
Police are pursuing new lines of inquiry into the murder of two nine-year-old girls in a Brighton park. Detectives said they could not give details but the investigation into the 1986 Babes in the Wood killings was progressing. They have given the operation
Disgraced football fan Andrew Williams was facing deportation from Portugal today after being convicted of rioting. Williams, of Ravenswood Road, Burgess Hill, was one of 12 supporters who appeared in court after trouble broke out in the Algarve town
People claiming debts after the collapse of a magazine for teenage boys will be given a chance to air their grievances. Brighton-based Sorted folded in May after four issues, owing money to 20 employees and at least 50 contributors. Russell Church, who
From a players' point of view there were four significant features of Sunday's victory against Somerset. Vital contributions from Goodwin, Kirtley and Wright were obvious but the atmosphere created by the crowd contributed covertly to the success. The
Trawling through the Sussex website's message board it has been interesting to note the growing voice of concern amongst the Sussex supporters. Amongst the sane balanced voices, there are the usual calls for radical team changes. Bring him and him in.
A rare day off on Monday was perfectly timed to enable us to watch the climax to the thrilling Test match at Lord's. England again paid attention to the winning formula they had worked out in the Caribbean - and what a fantastic debut it was for the Middlesex
During yet another rain break I had a conversation with one of the avid band of supporters who travel the length and breadth of the country to watch us play. The gentleman in question must have watched more hours of live county cricket than most and so
There is a chart on the wall of our dressing room which depicts a stairway leading up into the clouds. Each stair represents ten championship points. At the top of the stairs is the glory of a championship victory. After each match we fill in the requisite
A BBC Radio 1 presenter is fronting a campaign against plans for flats she says would leave her home in the dark. Briggy Smales, 36, who presents the entertainment news on the daytime Jo Whiley show, opposes proposals to demolish the Shape gym in Devonshire
Poilce caught thieves and recovered stolen property before the victim even realised she had been burgled. Dinah Clarke was asleep in bed and completely unaware there had been a break-in when police telephoned. Officers found her credit card among the
I readwith great concern about the ongoing dispute of the fire service. My daughter is a firefighter at Preston Circus, Brighton, and part of a dedicated team. The public must surely realise the essential service that is carried out by the teams of firefighters
I regularly walk to collect my morning paper, tripping my careful way to the newsagent. Last year (or was it the year before?), someone carefully painted white kisses on irregular pavement slabs. This year there are fresh white painted dots. If they are
As I watched the election results coming in from the 166 local authorities which elected new councillors, I couldn't help but wish there had been 167. Last year residents hesitated and allowed Labour another four years to use Brighton and Hove as an experimental
Why did your feature writer of the year, Angela Wintle, not tell us Ann Widdecombe (The Argus, June 12) actually raised the state pension age for women to 65? This measure steals five years of retirement from women to achieve equality with men at an age
Sussex campaigner Georgina Downs has criticised a decision not to introduce buffer zones around farm fields despite fears of pesticide contamination from crop spraying. The Government has rejected calls for the zones despite protests from people living
My partner and I were violently attacked on May 2. I was punched and kicked in the face and my partner was punched and kicked also. The attacker was one of a group of four, two young males and two young females, all white. They were walking from the bottom
Newspaper group Daily Mail & General Trust has failed in its bid to buy the Telegraph titles, it was confirmed today. The owner of the Daily Mail and Mail On Sunday said it was no longer involved in the auction for the UK arm of publishing group Hollinger
Oil giant Shell today confirmed its twin board structure could be scrapped as it battles to restore confidence in the wake of its reserves crisis. Shell said a unified board was one option being looked at by an internal review of the structure and overall
A water company has been fined £9,000 for allowing raw sewage to leak into a stream, killing fish and putting swans' lives at risk. Animal rescuers worked round the clock to save the swans on Shinewater Lake, Eastbourne, during the incident last October
Revised plans for a 38-storey seafront tower have almost halved its height. Architects have scaled down the design for the King Alfred site in Kingsway, Hove, but added hundreds more homes to make up for losing 19 storeys. Hundreds of people opposed the
A watchdog has accused an energy company of penalising its Sussex customers with increased prices. Energywatch Southern said it was disappointed bills for some Southern Electric customers would go up by nine per cent from July 1. Southern Electric served
Revised plans for a 38-storey seafront tower have almost halved its height. Architects have scaled down the design for the King Alfred site in Kingsway, Hove, but added hundreds more homes to make up for losing 19 storeys. Hundreds of people opposed the
Sussex Police are to be asked to investigate whether the killer of Caroline Dickinson struck in Brighton. Spanish waiter Francisco Arce Montes, jailed for 30 years on Monday for the rape and murder of Caroline, lived in the South-East for four years.
Disgraced football fan Andrew Williams was facing deportation from Portugal today after being convicted of rioting. Williams, of Ravenswood Road, Burgess Hill, was one of 12 supporters who appeared in court after trouble broke out in the Algarve town
