When Glenda Clarke won a car in a nationwide contest she jumped for joy and looked forward to showing off her prize to family and friends. But she was left speechless when a Vauxhall Nova was delivered to her home. Instead of a nice new runabout to replace
Neighbours are preparing for a courtroom battle over the ownership of a piece of scrubland. They say the land belongs to elderly widow Joyce Nelmes, who used to live in the detached bungalow next door of The Highway, Newhaven. But a new claim of ownership
Pound Hill, Three Bridges and Copthorne branch of the Royal British Legion thank everyone who donated gifts for our spring raffle, collected foreign currency and stamps and had collecting boxes for the annual poppy appeal. With a membership of just 67
I saw Mike Howard's review of Abba and agreed with every word he wrote. It was so disappointing and I also despise hooked on classics. I've written to The Dome to ask for my 3 x £25 to be refunded on the basis that the event was missold as an evening
Champions Findon went top of division one for the first time this season with a comfortable 80-run win over bottom side Burgess Hill. Findon took advantage of former leaders Southwick having a free week by posting 201-3, before dismissing the hosts for
I was enjoying The Argus of June 10 when I was drawn to a picture which I thought was an advertisement for ice cream cornets. On reading the text I realised my error. The King Alfred Tin Cans were again rearing their ugly, lofty and unsightly heads. Wonders
Peter Ljung is set to quit Eastbourne Eagles for Elite League rivals Swindon despite flying to a personal high at Arlington Stadium on Saturday night. The 21-year-old Swedish World Cup winner scored a paid 11 points as the Sussex team gained revenge for
Comeback kid Svetlana Kuznetsova goes into Wimbledon as a danger to everyone after winning her first grass court title at Eastbourne. The sturdy teenager continued her knack of recovering from behind to complete a hat-trick of tour victories for Russian
A woman was forcibly kissed by a man as she waited for a bus. She was sitting on Brighton seafront when the stranger sat on her lap, legs either side of her and grabbed her face. The assault, opposite Pizza King in Kings Road, Brighton, lasted between
A man accused of wounding Sarah Payne's killer, Roy Whiting, in prison was due to appear in court today. Rickie Tregaskis, 34, previously pleaded not guilty at Leeds Crown Court to wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and was due to appear
A group planning to launch a national commercial radio station for women shoppers wants to raise £13 million ahead of a listing in London. Isle of Man Broadcasting has won a licence from the Manx government to operate across Britain and Ireland on a long
Motoring organisation the AA is at the centre of talks that could lead to the business being sold by British Gas owner Centrica, it emerged today. A statement from Centrica confirmed its involvement in "preliminary discussions regarding the potential
Dame Anita Roddick, founder of Littlehampton-based Body Shop, has been voted into third place in a top ten list of British business leaders. Dame Anita, 61, who lives in Slindon, near Arundel, finished behind Tesco boss Sir Terry Leahy and Virgin chief
House prices fell slightly during the second week of June, suggesting the booming property market could finally be slowing down, figures showed today. Property web site Rightmove said the average cost of a home in England and Wales dipped by 0.4 per cent
Tony Blair has warned of a "battle between reality and myth" over the EU constitution. The Prime Minister conceded he faced a tough fight to sell the constitution to a sceptical British public in a referendum. But he insisted voters would be won round
A boy of 15 whose bicycle was in collision with a breakdown lorry in a town centre has died. He was riding his bike along Terminus Road, Eastbourne, at 9.44pm on Saturday when the accident happened. The 32-year-old lorry driver was unhurt but the boy
Hundreds of train passengers were caught up in delays after cyclists taking part in the London to Brighton bike ride held a sit-down protest over a bike ban. A spontaneous sit-in was held by 40 when station staff at Preston Park refused to allow them
Daisy Burgess' letter on what Father Andrew is planning for St George's Church has certainly caused a stir. However, in all the flurry of letters, one simple point seems to have been missed. Ultimately, the life of the church is not about buildings. It
The recent letters of Councillor Warren Morgan and the Reverend Andrew Mansford-Brilsford on the proposed extension at St George's Church, Kemp Town, Brighton, to house a post office, were both highly misleading. Coun Morgan refers to the extension as
While I accept having a home birth can been seen as both a calm and spiritual experience, giving the parents time to bond with baby in a peaceful homely atmosphere, I also know that, should there be complications, the time it takes to call an ambulance
Further TO Douglas d'Enno's interesting article on Prince Kropotkin, my father spoke of when he was 18 or 19 coming down to Brighton to visit his relatives prior to the first World War and on a number of occasions going to listen to a Russian anarchist
When Glenda Clarke won a car in a nationwide contest she jumped for joy and looked forward to showing off her prize to family and friends. But she was left speechless when a Vauxhall Nova was delivered to her home. Instead of a nice new runabout to replace
Brighton-born-born typographer Eric Gill was also known for his erotic engravings. The story I like best about him was that when he was commissioned by the BBC to produce a suitable statue for the then-new Broadcasting House in Langham Place, the result
Pound Hill, Three Bridges and Copthorne branch of the Royal British Legion thank everyone who donated gifts for our spring raffle, collected foreign currency and stamps and had collecting boxes for the annual poppy appeal. With a membership of just 67
I saw Mike Howard's review of Abba and agreed with every word he wrote. It was so disappointing and I also despise hooked on classics. I've written to The Dome to ask for my 3 x £25 to be refunded on the basis that the event was missold as an evening
A national chain has bought the largest pub at Brighton Marina a year after pulling out of a deal to create a £1.5 million superpub nearby. JD Wetherspoon decided last May the marina was too quiet during the week and the winter months. But following the
Having lived on the seafront for the past 25 years, I disagree totally with Tory councillor Brian Oxley's verdict on the King Alfred. This is a huge and beautiful site, perfect for people to live and enjoy the beauty of the seafront. To have the proposed
Paul Wheatley believes his Hellingly side can pull themselves out of trouble. Promoted Hellingly moved off the bottom of division one despite losing by 44 runs at home to Ringmer. They are still looking for their first win with just two games to go until
I wish to register my horror at the architecture shown for the King Alfred site. I was an RC design draughtsman for central London until 1970. Simplicity was tolerable, although the Royals were alarmed at the proximity. Just because John Major was cartooned
Sean Baldock boosted his chances of going to the Olympics despite a disastrous finish by the Great Britain team in the Spar European Cup in Poland. The Hastings sprinter continued his comeback from a season disrupted by injury and ill-health in the 4x400m
Two women are to strip in protest at animal cruelty in Spain. Sue Baurngart and Barbara Trenholm will join hundreds of demonstrators against the annual San Fermin bullfighting festival in Pamplona. The town attracts thousands of people from all over the
When you hold the record for the highest scores in Test and first-class cricket, there are not too many things left to achieve in the game. But forget 400 against England in Antigua in April or even 501 for Warwickshire ten years ago. Brian Lara won't
Comeback kid Svetlana Kuznetsova goes into Wimbledon as a danger to everyone after winning her first grass court title at Eastbourne. The sturdy teenager continued her knack of recovering from behind to complete a hat-trick of tour victories for Russian
A woman was forcibly kissed by a man as she waited for a bus. She was sitting on Brighton seafront when the stranger sat on her lap, legs either side of her and grabbed her face. The assault, opposite Pizza King in Kings Road, Brighton, lasted between
A man accused of wounding Sarah Payne's killer, Roy Whiting, in prison was due to appear in court today. Rickie Tregaskis, 34, previously pleaded not guilty at Leeds Crown Court to wounding with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and was due to appear
Motoring organisation the AA is at the centre of talks that could lead to the business being sold by British Gas owner Centrica, it emerged today. A statement from Centrica confirmed its involvement in "preliminary discussions regarding the potential
The University of Sussex has been given more than £1.6 million from the Department of Trade and Industry to help it forge links with the business community. Ministers hope the money will give companies greater access to research which may lead to new
A boy of 15 whose bicycle was in collision with a breakdown lorry in a town centre has died. He was riding his bike along Terminus Road, Eastbourne, at 9.44pm on Saturday when the accident happened. The 32-year-old lorry driver was unhurt but the boy
A teenage joyrider left a trail of destruction behind him when he went on an hour-long, high-speed police car chase through narrow country lanes. Dozens of officers and a police helicopter were scrambled but the youth refused to stop, hitting three police
The sister of England fan Andrew Williams today vowed to clear his name after he was kicked out of Portugal following violent clashes with police. Nina Dawes, 30, of The Gilligans, Burgess Hill, insisted her 22-year-old brother took no part in the fighting
Douglas d'Enno is right to call for a blue plaque in Kemp Town to commemorate Peter Kropotkin's stay in Brighton (The Argus, June 12-13). I can remember sitting at Kropotkin's table, donated by him to the Trades Council, in the old Labour Club in London
Neighbours are preparing for a courtroom battle over the ownership of a piece of scrubland. They say the land belongs to elderly widow Joyce Nelmes, who used to live in the detached bungalow next door of The Highway, Newhaven. But a new claim of ownership
Reading Mike Howard's review of the Abbafest held in Brighton last weekend and in particular his thoughts on the Royal Philharmonic at the Dome on the Friday evening (The Argus, June 14), I can only assume he was either at a different concert or did not
Well, the truth's out at last re the proposed King Alfred Towers - they are going to be built by "learners". Fall in, the "Wobbly Workers". -Bob Moon, Shoreham
Reigning champions Hastings Priory enjoyed their first win of the summer and their efforts prevented Brighton and Hove returning to the top of the table. A win could have put Brighton top as leaders Chichester were robbed of victory by rain at home to
The proposed tower block at Brighton Marina (Letters, June 5) could become a major landmark of our resort and a new enterprise interest along the south coast. The position is perfect. By making the structure resemble an off-shore light house with a searchlight
Champions Findon went top of division one for the first time this season with a comfortable 80-run win over bottom side Burgess Hill. Findon took advantage of former leaders Southwick having a free week by posting 201-3, before dismissing the hosts for
I was enjoying The Argus of June 10 when I was drawn to a picture which I thought was an advertisement for ice cream cornets. On reading the text I realised my error. The King Alfred Tin Cans were again rearing their ugly, lofty and unsightly heads. Wonders
Peter Ljung is set to quit Eastbourne Eagles for Elite League rivals Swindon despite flying to a personal high at Arlington Stadium on Saturday night. The 21-year-old Swedish World Cup winner scored a paid 11 points as the Sussex team gained revenge for
The Government has failed to pay back £500,000 of taxpayers' money used to house a group of exiled tropical islanders. About 100 Diego Garcians, who arrived at Gatwick more than a year ago, were housed in Crawley while they fought for compensation after
Employers who want staff to be happy in their work are being invited to a breakfast business forum later this week. Guest speakers will show how to motivate staff and create a productive workplace. Speakers will include author Judith Leary Joyce and Nina
A group planning to launch a national commercial radio station for women shoppers wants to raise £13 million ahead of a listing in London. Isle of Man Broadcasting has won a licence from the Manx government to operate across Britain and Ireland on a long
Dame Anita Roddick, founder of Littlehampton-based Body Shop, has been voted into third place in a top ten list of British business leaders. Dame Anita, 61, who lives in Slindon, near Arundel, finished behind Tesco boss Sir Terry Leahy and Virgin chief
A national chain has bought the largest pub at Brighton Marina a year after pulling out of a deal to create a £1.5 million superpub nearby. JD Wetherspoon decided last May the marina was too quiet during the week and the winter months. But following the
House prices fell slightly during the second week of June, suggesting the booming property market could finally be slowing down, figures showed today. Property web site Rightmove said the average cost of a home in England and Wales dipped by 0.4 per cent
Tony Blair has warned of a "battle between reality and myth" over the EU constitution. The Prime Minister conceded he faced a tough fight to sell the constitution to a sceptical British public in a referendum. But he insisted voters would be won round
Six people were injured when their car skidded off a dual carriageway and crashed. The vehicle ploughed into a lamp post and came to rest on a grass verge at the side of the southbound carriageway of the A23 near Pyecombe. Four women and the two babies
A teenager who died after crashing his father's sports car was a budding DJ with ambitions to become a pilot. Jamie Cassar's family paid tribute to the 17-year-old, describing him as adventurous and outgoing. They told how he had just finished his GCSE
Hundreds of train passengers were caught up in delays after cyclists taking part in the London to Brighton bike ride held a sit-down protest over a bike ban. A spontaneous sit-in was held by 40 when station staff at Preston Park refused to allow them
Daisy Burgess' letter on what Father Andrew is planning for St George's Church has certainly caused a stir. However, in all the flurry of letters, one simple point seems to have been missed. Ultimately, the life of the church is not about buildings. It
The recent letters of Councillor Warren Morgan and the Reverend Andrew Mansford-Brilsford on the proposed extension at St George's Church, Kemp Town, Brighton, to house a post office, were both highly misleading. Coun Morgan refers to the extension as
While I accept having a home birth can been seen as both a calm and spiritual experience, giving the parents time to bond with baby in a peaceful homely atmosphere, I also know that, should there be complications, the time it takes to call an ambulance
Further TO Douglas d'Enno's interesting article on Prince Kropotkin, my father spoke of when he was 18 or 19 coming down to Brighton to visit his relatives prior to the first World War and on a number of occasions going to listen to a Russian anarchist
Douglas d'Enno is right to call for a blue plaque in Kemp Town to commemorate Peter Kropotkin's stay in Brighton (The Argus, June 12-13). I can remember sitting at Kropotkin's table, donated by him to the Trades Council, in the old Labour Club in London
Brighton-born-born typographer Eric Gill was also known for his erotic engravings. The story I like best about him was that when he was commissioned by the BBC to produce a suitable statue for the then-new Broadcasting House in Langham Place, the result
Reading Mike Howard's review of the Abbafest held in Brighton last weekend and in particular his thoughts on the Royal Philharmonic at the Dome on the Friday evening (The Argus, June 14), I can only assume he was either at a different concert or did not
Well, the truth's out at last re the proposed King Alfred Towers - they are going to be built by "learners". Fall in, the "Wobbly Workers". -Bob Moon, Shoreham
Reigning champions Hastings Priory enjoyed their first win of the summer and their efforts prevented Brighton and Hove returning to the top of the table. A win could have put Brighton top as leaders Chichester were robbed of victory by rain at home to
The proposed tower block at Brighton Marina (Letters, June 5) could become a major landmark of our resort and a new enterprise interest along the south coast. The position is perfect. By making the structure resemble an off-shore light house with a searchlight
A national chain has bought the largest pub at Brighton Marina a year after pulling out of a deal to create a £1.5 million superpub nearby. JD Wetherspoon decided last May the marina was too quiet during the week and the winter months. But following the
Having lived on the seafront for the past 25 years, I disagree totally with Tory councillor Brian Oxley's verdict on the King Alfred. This is a huge and beautiful site, perfect for people to live and enjoy the beauty of the seafront. To have the proposed
Paul Wheatley believes his Hellingly side can pull themselves out of trouble. Promoted Hellingly moved off the bottom of division one despite losing by 44 runs at home to Ringmer. They are still looking for their first win with just two games to go until
I wish to register my horror at the architecture shown for the King Alfred site. I was an RC design draughtsman for central London until 1970. Simplicity was tolerable, although the Royals were alarmed at the proximity. Just because John Major was cartooned
Sean Baldock boosted his chances of going to the Olympics despite a disastrous finish by the Great Britain team in the Spar European Cup in Poland. The Hastings sprinter continued his comeback from a season disrupted by injury and ill-health in the 4x400m
Two women are to strip in protest at animal cruelty in Spain. Sue Baurngart and Barbara Trenholm will join hundreds of demonstrators against the annual San Fermin bullfighting festival in Pamplona. The town attracts thousands of people from all over the
When you hold the record for the highest scores in Test and first-class cricket, there are not too many things left to achieve in the game. But forget 400 against England in Antigua in April or even 501 for Warwickshire ten years ago. Brian Lara won't
The Government has failed to pay back £500,000 of taxpayers' money used to house a group of exiled tropical islanders. About 100 Diego Garcians, who arrived at Gatwick more than a year ago, were housed in Crawley while they fought for compensation after
Employers who want staff to be happy in their work are being invited to a breakfast business forum later this week. Guest speakers will show how to motivate staff and create a productive workplace. Speakers will include author Judith Leary Joyce and Nina
A national chain has bought the largest pub at Brighton Marina a year after pulling out of a deal to create a £1.5 million superpub nearby. JD Wetherspoon decided last May the marina was too quiet during the week and the winter months. But following the
The University of Sussex has been given more than £1.6 million from the Department of Trade and Industry to help it forge links with the business community. Ministers hope the money will give companies greater access to research which may lead to new
Six people were injured when their car skidded off a dual carriageway and crashed. The vehicle ploughed into a lamp post and came to rest on a grass verge at the side of the southbound carriageway of the A23 near Pyecombe. Four women and the two babies
A teenager who died after crashing his father's sports car was a budding DJ with ambitions to become a pilot. Jamie Cassar's family paid tribute to the 17-year-old, describing him as adventurous and outgoing. They told how he had just finished his GCSE
A teenage joyrider left a trail of destruction behind him when he went on an hour-long, high-speed police car chase through narrow country lanes. Dozens of officers and a police helicopter were scrambled but the youth refused to stop, hitting three police
The sister of England fan Andrew Williams today vowed to clear his name after he was kicked out of Portugal following violent clashes with police. Nina Dawes, 30, of The Gilligans, Burgess Hill, insisted her 22-year-old brother took no part in the fighting
