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  • Letter: Give them a chance to turn it down

    Why must we lose the jazz band in East Street? I've been working in the same street for the past four years and have witnessed the pleasure they give to so many people. I've watched the crowds gather round, the cafe tables fill and the couples dancing

  • Letter: He gave his best for the community

    Like many local residents, I was saddened at the death of councillor Gerry Kielty (The Argus, August 9). Serving my ward, Hangleton and Knoll, he always gave his best for the local community, achieving many advantageous improvements to the area. Also,

  • Letter: Keep it quiet

    I am delighted the Government has stepped in to control firework noise. They are a nightmare and to stop them being used except on November 5 would be a Godsend, especially to all the animals who are mostly just terrified of the noise. -J Adams, Brighton

  • Letter: Noisy fireworks

    I was very pleased to read of the wide welcome given to the new fireworks regulations (The Argus, August 7). The Brighton and Hove Older People's Council has been researching this problem for some time following concerns expressed to us by older residents

  • August 16: Virgo's late strike saves Seagulls

    Adam Virgo proved manager Mark McGhee wrong with a late goal to give Albion their first point in the Coca-Cola Championship. McGhee was worried about his Mercedes convertible, parked in the car park behind the Coventry net at Withdean, when the young

  • Conference South: Eastbourne target striker

    Eastbourne Borough are due to sign former Wycombe Wanderers striker Richard Harris in time for their opening match at Bishop's Stortford. Free agent Harris, who was on trial at Crawley in pre-season, goes straight into the side with last season's top

  • Flapping Birdman thrown a lifeline

    One of the most eccentric events in Sussex is being thrown a lifeline. The fate of the annual Bognor Birdman competition is hanging in the balance because of financial problems. The rally, which attracts tens of thousands of spectators, has been going

  • Letter: Annoying fake

    I, too, get annoyed with the use of the word like. I also get fed up with the way some people talk as if they are asking a question. It's very annoying when English people put on fake accents. -Lesley Kite, Hove

  • Royal Mail centre at heart of better service

    If you posted 100 letters in Sussex last year, the chances are four of them would have been late. Those are the official figures. In fact, The Argus posted 70 letters in Brighton and Hove to addresses around the city in May and found seven didn't make

  • Letter: Tunnel vision

    Having recently been to America, I found Americans unfailingly polite and courteous, unlike Tim Rundall who apparently believes academic ability is the only indicator of intelligence. There are many who, due to physical disability or a paucity of education

  • Cricket: Sussex Invitation League Round-Up

    Findon need just six points from their remaining two matches to win the division one title following a 33-run victory at Goring. Paul O'Sullivan (105 not out) scored his maiden league century to help Findon post 211-4, before Toby Kingsbury took 4-56

  • Letter: It's not German

    Grumpy Tim Rundall says the USA has many crimes against humanity to answer for (Letters, August 10). As a linguist he should appreciate that, if that country had not opposed the human rights violations inflicted on the world by Nazi Germany and the Soviet

  • Historic print works could become homes

    A historic town centre print works could be demolished to make way for dozens of homes. Baxters was based in Lewes for more than 200 years before moving to Surrey in 2002. Now developers want to build 54 homes on the empty site, which people in the town

  • Letter: It wasn't us

    In reply to Penny Hajduk (Letters, August 9), the North Laine Traders Association have not decided that a round window is not acceptable or complained about it. We do not get involved with planning proposals unless it is a change from retail or workshop

  • Conference South: Lewes 3 Dorchester 1

    Manager Steven King believes Lewes are on course for another successful season. The Rooks opened their campaign with a comfortable 3-1 home win over Dorchester. Luke Cornwall scored on his debut after eight minutes, before Junior Kadi (penalty) and Marc

  • Speedway: Eagles' win marred by injuries

    Eastbourne Eagles paid a high price for Saturday night's dramatic 50-43 win over Arena Essex at Arlington Stadium which re-ignited their Elite League play-off hopes. The Sussex side had young reserves Andrew Moore and Edward Kennett taken to hospital

  • Letter: Another solution

    There has been a lot of publicity recently about plans to install bus lanes on the approaches to Rottingdean traffic lights. Last Monday I used this route at about half past four in the afternoon and expected the usual hold-up at the lights but there

  • Colourful service to celebrate brave Josh's life

    Friends of Josh James, who has lost his battle with cancer, are being asked to wear bright colours to celebrate his life. Josh, 15, died peacefully in his sleep at home with his family on Friday morning after a long struggle with Ewing's sarcoma, a rare

  • Match report: Albion 1 Coventry 1

    On the face of it, Albion's first goal of the season at Withdean pales in comparison to the last one last season, scored by the same player. Yet Adam Virgo's point-saving free-kick with a minute left could just turn out to be as significant as that header

  • Isthmian Division One: Cray Wanderers 2 Burgess Hill 1

    Two goals in the last 13 minutes condemned Burgess Hill to a 2-1 defeat by Cray Wanderers at Leylands Park. There were no complaints from Hillians' boss Gary Croydon whose side led through Darren Smith's 52nd-minute effort before Jamie Kempster (77) and

  • Norfolk police target Brighton for gay recruits

    Police from Norfolk are trying to poach gay men and women from Sussex. The county has a small lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community, unlike Brighton, which is seen as the gay capital of Britain. Officers from Norfolk set up a stall at

  • Isthmian Division One: Bromley 4 Horsham 1

    Boss John Maggs was fuming after his Horsham side crashed 4-1 at Bromley. Hornets had Eddie French sent off for bringing down an opponent when he was the last defender and Maggs' No. 2 Tommy Warrilow got his marching orders for complaining about the decision

  • Call for night shifts to end roadwork misery

    A Sussex MP has called for 24-hour roadworks in a bid to limit disruption for motorists. Norman Baker, MP for Lewes, has criticised the decision to halt work every day at 10pm on a new drainage system on the A27 between Lewes and Falmer. The roadworks

  • Child pillion ban not justified, say experts

    A campaign by a grieving family to ban children from riding pillion on motorbikes has been branded unnecessary by industry leaders. The mother of eight-year-old Sean Pearce-Weston last month handed a 3,000-signature petition to ministers to force a change

  • Funeral firm targets pubgoers

    People in Brighton and Hove are being urged to talk about their funeral arrangements to make sure the service reflects their life. Special "last orders" beer mats are being distributed in pubs across the city in a bid to generate debate about how people

  • Parents back trade skills, not university

    The majority of parents now want their school-leaving children to learn a trade rather than rack up crippling debts at university, according to a survey. More than half of those quizzed by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) said on-the-job training

  • Letter: Give them a chance to turn it down

    Why must we lose the jazz band in East Street? I've been working in the same street for the past four years and have witnessed the pleasure they give to so many people. I've watched the crowds gather round, the cafe tables fill and the couples dancing

  • Letter: Demolishing this lovely landmark is an outrage

    I'm absolutely outraged at the demolition of a beautiful landmark on the corner of Preston Park Avenue, Brighton. I had no idea this amazing building surrounded by its delightful gardens and high walls, was to be demolished. As I drove round the corner

  • August 16: Virgo's late strike saves Seagulls

    Adam Virgo proved manager Mark McGhee wrong with a late goal to give Albion their first point in the Coca-Cola Championship. McGhee was worried about his Mercedes convertible, parked in the car park behind the Coventry net at Withdean, when the young

  • August 15: Scotland v Sussex

    Sussex are still in with a chance of promotion in the totesport League after crushing Scottish Saltires by 114 runs in Edinburgh. Michael Yardy, opening in the absence of the injured Ian Ward, top scored with 83 as Sussex took advantage of a woeful fielding

  • August 14: Harding gets England call

    Dan Harding has been called into the England under-21 squad for Tuesday's friendly with Ukraine. The news came at the end of a traumatic week for the 20-year-old who has come through Albion's youth ranks. Former Albion boss Peter Taylor, now the England

  • Flapping Birdman thrown a lifeline

    One of the most eccentric events in Sussex is being thrown a lifeline. The fate of the annual Bognor Birdman competition is hanging in the balance because of financial problems. The rally, which attracts tens of thousands of spectators, has been going

  • Letter: Annoying fake

    I, too, get annoyed with the use of the word like. I also get fed up with the way some people talk as if they are asking a question. It's very annoying when English people put on fake accents. -Lesley Kite, Hove

  • Letter: Tunnel vision

    Having recently been to America, I found Americans unfailingly polite and courteous, unlike Tim Rundall who apparently believes academic ability is the only indicator of intelligence. There are many who, due to physical disability or a paucity of education

  • Isthmian Premier: Wealdstone 1 Worthing 0

    A controversial penalty condemned Worthing to a losing start 1-0 to their Isthmian League campaign. Rebels succumbed to a 54th-minute penalty after a shot struck Paul Rogers on the hand without the former Albion man knowing too much about it. The visitors

  • Cricket: Sussex Invitation League Round-Up

    Findon need just six points from their remaining two matches to win the division one title following a 33-run victory at Goring. Paul O'Sullivan (105 not out) scored his maiden league century to help Findon post 211-4, before Toby Kingsbury took 4-56

  • Conference South: Bishop's Stortford 2 Eastbourne Borough 0

    Eastbourne Borough boss Garry Wilson blamed individual errors at both ends of the pitch for the 2-0 defeat at Bishop's Stortford. Debutant Paul Hakim scored both goals in the first half and Borough wasted a superb chance to hit back when Danny Simmonds

  • Cricket: Sussex League Round-Up

    The premier division title race will go down to the wire after Brighton and Hove and Horsham both picked up victories on Saturday. Brighton lead Horsham by 29 points with three matches to play, but their rivals have a game in hand against the Sussex Development

  • Letter: It wasn't us

    In reply to Penny Hajduk (Letters, August 9), the North Laine Traders Association have not decided that a round window is not acceptable or complained about it. We do not get involved with planning proposals unless it is a change from retail or workshop

  • Conference: Leigh 1 Crawley 2

    Crawley made the perfect start to life in the Conference but were left with a poignant reminder of how difficult it is going to be. No longer will they be able to stroll past opponents, score at will and pick up silverware. Reds were formidable when winning

  • County League: Round-Up

    Chichester took time to get going but kicked into life in the last half an hour to run out 4-1 winners away to local rivals Sidlesham. Tony Stevens got the ball rolling with a tremendous turn and drive into the top corner on 58 minutes and further goals

  • Letter: These bus lanes don't address the problem

    The consultants responsible for some of the hare-brained "traffic management" schemes in Brighton and Hove are at it again. They now propose two permanent bus lanes on the A259 coast road. One is in the eastbound carriageway from Ovingdean roundabout

  • Anti-gay crime drive is a failure

    A drive to crack down on homophobic crimes in the UK has proved a failure. When the nationwide campaign was launched last April, the Crown Prosecution Service wanted to do something about the large number of homophobic crimes going unreported. But only

  • Norfolk police target Brighton for gay recruits

    Police from Norfolk are trying to poach gay men and women from Sussex. The county has a small lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community, unlike Brighton, which is seen as the gay capital of Britain. Officers from Norfolk set up a stall at

  • Gatwick strike threat

    Union leaders today stepped up the pressure on airline bosses to try and avert strike action which could cause chaos at Gatwick at the peak of the summer season. The Transport and General Workers Union will reveal the results of a ballot of 8,000 British

  • Gatwick strike threat

    Union leaders today stepped up the pressure on airline bosses to try and avert strike action which could cause chaos at Gatwick at the peak of the summer season. The Transport and General Workers Union will reveal the results of a ballot of 8,000 British

  • Wise up to internet fraud

    Most internet and online banking customers leave themselves open to fraudsters by using predictable passwords, new research claims. More than three-quarters of people surveyed used words that could be easily guessed. Only one in five had passwords consisting

  • Call for night shifts to end roadwork misery

    A Sussex MP has called for 24-hour roadworks in a bid to limit disruption for motorists. Norman Baker, MP for Lewes, has criticised the decision to halt work every day at 10pm on a new drainage system on the A27 between Lewes and Falmer. The roadworks

  • Funeral firm targets pubgoers

    People in Brighton and Hove are being urged to talk about their funeral arrangements to make sure the service reflects their life. Special "last orders" beer mats are being distributed in pubs across the city in a bid to generate debate about how people

  • Small firms' recovery slows

    Smaller manufacturers have seen the pace of recovery slow since the start of the summer, according to figures published today. The CBI's quarterly survey of small and medium-sized companies shows business optimism is broadly unchanged since three months

  • Parents back trade skills, not university

    The majority of parents now want their school-leaving children to learn a trade rather than rack up crippling debts at university, according to a survey. More than half of those quizzed by the Federation of Master Builders (FMB) said on-the-job training

  • Stray plane wrecks Red Arrows display

    A pilot wrecked a spectacular display for thousands of tourists when he accidentally strayed into the path of the Red Arrows. The world-famous stunt team was forced to cut short its aerial show when the Dutch pilot, who could face prosecution, flew into

  • Court hears of Falconio 'sighting'

    A service station worker sold missing British backpacker Peter Falconio a bottle of Coke and a Mars bar a week after he was allegedly murdered in the Australian outback, a court heard. Robert Brown and his partner Melissa Kendall told Darwin Magistrates

  • Letter: Whatever next?

    Has Brighton Council finally gone completely mad? Firstly, they insist on doing all major road repairs in the summer months. They then implement a draconian parking regime and hike the charges to ridiculous heights. Their next target is to try to ruin

  • August 13: Middlesex v Sussex (Day 4)

    No one did more than Mushtaq Ahmed to help bring the Championship to Sussex for the first time in their history last year. Now the leg spinner seems to be on a mission to make sure the county do not go from heroes to zeros by getting relegated. Since

  • Letter: Demolishing this lovely landmark is an outrage

    I'm absolutely outraged at the demolition of a beautiful landmark on the corner of Preston Park Avenue, Brighton. I had no idea this amazing building surrounded by its delightful gardens and high walls, was to be demolished. As I drove round the corner

  • Surrogate supermum delivers sixth baby

    Surrogate supermum Jill Hawkins has given birth to her sixth baby but admits she cannot rule out having a seventh. The legal secretary produced "little miracle" Alexandra last Thursday after less than two-and-a-half hours of labour. But for Jill, who

  • August 15: Scotland v Sussex

    Sussex are still in with a chance of promotion in the totesport League after crushing Scottish Saltires by 114 runs in Edinburgh. Michael Yardy, opening in the absence of the injured Ian Ward, top scored with 83 as Sussex took advantage of a woeful fielding

  • August 14: Harding gets England call

    Dan Harding has been called into the England under-21 squad for Tuesday's friendly with Ukraine. The news came at the end of a traumatic week for the 20-year-old who has come through Albion's youth ranks. Former Albion boss Peter Taylor, now the England

  • Radio DJ blasts Bognor's booby status

    A radio presenter has launched a campaign against a game show offering a day trip to Bognor as its booby prize. Straight-talking Spirit FM DJ Duncan Barkes says ITV1's Bognor Or Bust is a "shameless affront" to the resort and has called on listeners to

  • Letter: It's their language

    In reply to Tim (rambling) Rundall's pontifications regarding usage of Americana (so he maintains) within the English language, may I point out to this so-called linguist how silly his ravings are? I only attended one UK school in England and that was

  • Letter: Fantasy tongue

    Tim Rundall's complaints against slipshod English has my entire support. For nearly 40 years I tried to persuade my pupils that there were other and better adjectives than "nice". I was not, alas, entirely successful. This overworked word has now been

  • Isthmian Division One: Hastings 4 Fleet Town 1

    Steve Ringwood's hat-trick helped make it a winning start for Hastings United in the Isthmian League. United thrashed a Fleet Town side including former England winger Andy Sinton 4-1. Boss Steve Lovell said: "We've worked hard on our defending because

  • Isthmian Premier: Wealdstone 1 Worthing 0

    A controversial penalty condemned Worthing to a losing start 1-0 to their Isthmian League campaign. Rebels succumbed to a 54th-minute penalty after a shot struck Paul Rogers on the hand without the former Albion man knowing too much about it. The visitors

  • Laser centre zapped by skyscraper plans

    A popular seafront laser game venue has suddenly been forced to shut after a bitter legal skirmish. Megazone at the King Alfred Centre in Hove was landed with a £35,000 bill after fighting eviction by Brighton and Hove City Council. The centre, which

  • Conference South: Margate 2 Bognor 2

    Manager Jack Pearce insists Bognor have plenty of work to do despite seeing his side come come from behind to win 3-2 at Margate. Kevin Murphy put Rocks ahead on 32 minutes but the hosts hit back with two goals in ten minutes after half time. Aaron Barnet

  • Cricket: East Sussex League Round-Up

    Division one leaders Glynde showed no signs of slipping up as they coasted to a 30-point maximum with a four-wicket victory over Fletching. Crowhurst Park, who beat Iden, are not giving up the fight but captain Paul Brookes knows they have their work

  • Letter: Wrong association

    In calling for the resignation of the executive of the North Laine Traders Association (NLTA) over the failure of the appeal for the now famous round window shopfront in Gloucester Road, Penny Hajduk is clearly confusing the NLTA with the community association

  • Conference South: Bishop's Stortford 2 Eastbourne Borough 0

    Eastbourne Borough boss Garry Wilson blamed individual errors at both ends of the pitch for the 2-0 defeat at Bishop's Stortford. Debutant Paul Hakim scored both goals in the first half and Borough wasted a superb chance to hit back when Danny Simmonds

  • Cricket: Sussex League Round-Up

    The premier division title race will go down to the wire after Brighton and Hove and Horsham both picked up victories on Saturday. Brighton lead Horsham by 29 points with three matches to play, but their rivals have a game in hand against the Sussex Development

  • Conference: Leigh 1 Crawley 2

    Crawley made the perfect start to life in the Conference but were left with a poignant reminder of how difficult it is going to be. No longer will they be able to stroll past opponents, score at will and pick up silverware. Reds were formidable when winning

  • County League: Round-Up

    Chichester took time to get going but kicked into life in the last half an hour to run out 4-1 winners away to local rivals Sidlesham. Tony Stevens got the ball rolling with a tremendous turn and drive into the top corner on 58 minutes and further goals

  • Cricket: Sussex cruise to victory

    Sussex are still in with a chance of promotion in the totesport League after crushing Scottish Saltires by 114 runs in Edinburgh. Michael Yardy, opening in the absence of the injured Ian Ward, top scored with 83 as Sussex took advantage of a woeful fielding

  • Letter: These bus lanes don't address the problem

    The consultants responsible for some of the hare-brained "traffic management" schemes in Brighton and Hove are at it again. They now propose two permanent bus lanes on the A259 coast road. One is in the eastbound carriageway from Ovingdean roundabout

  • Harding gets England call

    Dan Harding has been called into the England under-21 squad for Tuesday's friendly with Ukraine. The news came at the end of a traumatic week for the 20-year-old who has come through Albion's youth ranks. Former Albion boss Peter Taylor, now the England

  • County League: Three Bridges 0 Ringmer 0

    John Crumplin insists he is under no pressure as Ringmer chase their first title for more than 30 years. Ringmer, who opened their season with a goalless draw away to fellow contenders Three Bridges, are one of a number of clubs capable of winning the

  • Anti-gay crime drive is a failure

    A drive to crack down on homophobic crimes in the UK has proved a failure. When the nationwide campaign was launched last April, the Crown Prosecution Service wanted to do something about the large number of homophobic crimes going unreported. But only

  • Virgo's late strike saves Seagulls

    Adam Virgo proved manager Mark McGhee wrong with a late goal to give Albion their first point in the Coca-Cola Championship. McGhee was worried about his Mercedes convertible, parked in the car park behind the Coventry net at Withdean, when the young

  • Gatwick strike threat

    Union leaders today stepped up the pressure on airline bosses to try and avert strike action which could cause chaos at Gatwick at the peak of the summer season. The Transport and General Workers Union will reveal the results of a ballot of 8,000 British

  • Funding boost for specialised films

    A multi million pound scheme to equip cinemas across the UK with new digital projection equipment will lead to a broader range of films being shown, it was announced today. The UK Film Council will invest £13 million in the new technology and in return

  • Gatwick strike threat

    Union leaders today stepped up the pressure on airline bosses to try and avert strike action which could cause chaos at Gatwick at the peak of the summer season. The Transport and General Workers Union will reveal the results of a ballot of 8,000 British

  • Wise up to internet fraud

    Most internet and online banking customers leave themselves open to fraudsters by using predictable passwords, new research claims. More than three-quarters of people surveyed used words that could be easily guessed. Only one in five had passwords consisting

  • Small firms' recovery slows

    Smaller manufacturers have seen the pace of recovery slow since the start of the summer, according to figures published today. The CBI's quarterly survey of small and medium-sized companies shows business optimism is broadly unchanged since three months

  • Child pillion ban not justified, say experts

    A campaign by a grieving family to ban children from riding pillion on motorbikes has been branded unnecessary by industry leaders. The mother of eight-year-old Sean Pearce-Weston last month handed a 3,000-signature petition to ministers to force a change

  • Call for night shifts to end roadwork misery

    A Sussex MP has called for 24-hour roadworks in a bid to limit disruption for motorists. Norman Baker, MP for Lewes, has criticised the decision to halt work every day at 10pm on a new drainage system on the A27 between Lewes and Falmer. The roadworks

  • Stray plane wrecks Red Arrows display

    A pilot wrecked a spectacular display for thousands of tourists when he accidentally strayed into the path of the Red Arrows. The world-famous stunt team was forced to cut short its aerial show when the Dutch pilot, who could face prosecution, flew into

  • Court hears of Falconio 'sighting'

    A service station worker sold missing British backpacker Peter Falconio a bottle of Coke and a Mars bar a week after he was allegedly murdered in the Australian outback, a court heard. Robert Brown and his partner Melissa Kendall told Darwin Magistrates

  • August 14: Albion 1 Coventry 1

    On the face of it, Albion's first goal of the season at Withdean pales in comparison to the last one last season, scored by the same player. Yet Adam Virgo's point-saving free-kick with a minute left could just turn out to be as significant as that header

  • Letter: Whatever next?

    Has Brighton Council finally gone completely mad? Firstly, they insist on doing all major road repairs in the summer months. They then implement a draconian parking regime and hike the charges to ridiculous heights. Their next target is to try to ruin

  • Letter: He gave his best for the community

    Like many local residents, I was saddened at the death of councillor Gerry Kielty (The Argus, August 9). Serving my ward, Hangleton and Knoll, he always gave his best for the local community, achieving many advantageous improvements to the area. Also,

  • August 13: Middlesex v Sussex (Day 4)

    No one did more than Mushtaq Ahmed to help bring the Championship to Sussex for the first time in their history last year. Now the leg spinner seems to be on a mission to make sure the county do not go from heroes to zeros by getting relegated. Since

  • Letter: Keep it quiet

    I am delighted the Government has stepped in to control firework noise. They are a nightmare and to stop them being used except on November 5 would be a Godsend, especially to all the animals who are mostly just terrified of the noise. -J Adams, Brighton

  • Letter: Noisy fireworks

    I was very pleased to read of the wide welcome given to the new fireworks regulations (The Argus, August 7). The Brighton and Hove Older People's Council has been researching this problem for some time following concerns expressed to us by older residents

  • Surrogate supermum delivers sixth baby

    Surrogate supermum Jill Hawkins has given birth to her sixth baby but admits she cannot rule out having a seventh. The legal secretary produced "little miracle" Alexandra last Thursday after less than two-and-a-half hours of labour. But for Jill, who

  • Conference South: Eastbourne target striker

    Eastbourne Borough are due to sign former Wycombe Wanderers striker Richard Harris in time for their opening match at Bishop's Stortford. Free agent Harris, who was on trial at Crawley in pre-season, goes straight into the side with last season's top

  • Radio DJ blasts Bognor's booby status

    A radio presenter has launched a campaign against a game show offering a day trip to Bognor as its booby prize. Straight-talking Spirit FM DJ Duncan Barkes says ITV1's Bognor Or Bust is a "shameless affront" to the resort and has called on listeners to

  • Letter: It's their language

    In reply to Tim (rambling) Rundall's pontifications regarding usage of Americana (so he maintains) within the English language, may I point out to this so-called linguist how silly his ravings are? I only attended one UK school in England and that was

  • Letter: Fantasy tongue

    Tim Rundall's complaints against slipshod English has my entire support. For nearly 40 years I tried to persuade my pupils that there were other and better adjectives than "nice". I was not, alas, entirely successful. This overworked word has now been

  • Isthmian Division One: Hastings 4 Fleet Town 1

    Steve Ringwood's hat-trick helped make it a winning start for Hastings United in the Isthmian League. United thrashed a Fleet Town side including former England winger Andy Sinton 4-1. Boss Steve Lovell said: "We've worked hard on our defending because

  • Royal Mail centre at heart of better service

    If you posted 100 letters in Sussex last year, the chances are four of them would have been late. Those are the official figures. In fact, The Argus posted 70 letters in Brighton and Hove to addresses around the city in May and found seven didn't make

  • Laser centre zapped by skyscraper plans

    A popular seafront laser game venue has suddenly been forced to shut after a bitter legal skirmish. Megazone at the King Alfred Centre in Hove was landed with a £35,000 bill after fighting eviction by Brighton and Hove City Council. The centre, which

  • Letter: It's not German

    Grumpy Tim Rundall says the USA has many crimes against humanity to answer for (Letters, August 10). As a linguist he should appreciate that, if that country had not opposed the human rights violations inflicted on the world by Nazi Germany and the Soviet

  • Conference South: Margate 2 Bognor 2

    Manager Jack Pearce insists Bognor have plenty of work to do despite seeing his side come come from behind to win 3-2 at Margate. Kevin Murphy put Rocks ahead on 32 minutes but the hosts hit back with two goals in ten minutes after half time. Aaron Barnet

  • Cricket: East Sussex League Round-Up

    Division one leaders Glynde showed no signs of slipping up as they coasted to a 30-point maximum with a four-wicket victory over Fletching. Crowhurst Park, who beat Iden, are not giving up the fight but captain Paul Brookes knows they have their work

  • Letter: Wrong association

    In calling for the resignation of the executive of the North Laine Traders Association (NLTA) over the failure of the appeal for the now famous round window shopfront in Gloucester Road, Penny Hajduk is clearly confusing the NLTA with the community association

  • Historic print works could become homes

    A historic town centre print works could be demolished to make way for dozens of homes. Baxters was based in Lewes for more than 200 years before moving to Surrey in 2002. Now developers want to build 54 homes on the empty site, which people in the town

  • Conference South: Lewes 3 Dorchester 1

    Manager Steven King believes Lewes are on course for another successful season. The Rooks opened their campaign with a comfortable 3-1 home win over Dorchester. Luke Cornwall scored on his debut after eight minutes, before Junior Kadi (penalty) and Marc

  • Speedway: Eagles' win marred by injuries

    Eastbourne Eagles paid a high price for Saturday night's dramatic 50-43 win over Arena Essex at Arlington Stadium which re-ignited their Elite League play-off hopes. The Sussex side had young reserves Andrew Moore and Edward Kennett taken to hospital

  • Letter: Another solution

    There has been a lot of publicity recently about plans to install bus lanes on the approaches to Rottingdean traffic lights. Last Monday I used this route at about half past four in the afternoon and expected the usual hold-up at the lights but there

  • Cricket: Sussex cruise to victory

    Sussex are still in with a chance of promotion in the totesport League after crushing Scottish Saltires by 114 runs in Edinburgh. Michael Yardy, opening in the absence of the injured Ian Ward, top scored with 83 as Sussex took advantage of a woeful fielding

  • Colourful service to celebrate brave Josh's life

    Friends of Josh James, who has lost his battle with cancer, are being asked to wear bright colours to celebrate his life. Josh, 15, died peacefully in his sleep at home with his family on Friday morning after a long struggle with Ewing's sarcoma, a rare

  • Harding gets England call

    Dan Harding has been called into the England under-21 squad for Tuesday's friendly with Ukraine. The news came at the end of a traumatic week for the 20-year-old who has come through Albion's youth ranks. Former Albion boss Peter Taylor, now the England

  • County League: Three Bridges 0 Ringmer 0

    John Crumplin insists he is under no pressure as Ringmer chase their first title for more than 30 years. Ringmer, who opened their season with a goalless draw away to fellow contenders Three Bridges, are one of a number of clubs capable of winning the

  • Match report: Albion 1 Coventry 1

    On the face of it, Albion's first goal of the season at Withdean pales in comparison to the last one last season, scored by the same player. Yet Adam Virgo's point-saving free-kick with a minute left could just turn out to be as significant as that header

  • Isthmian Division One: Cray Wanderers 2 Burgess Hill 1

    Two goals in the last 13 minutes condemned Burgess Hill to a 2-1 defeat by Cray Wanderers at Leylands Park. There were no complaints from Hillians' boss Gary Croydon whose side led through Darren Smith's 52nd-minute effort before Jamie Kempster (77) and

  • Virgo's late strike saves Seagulls

    Adam Virgo proved manager Mark McGhee wrong with a late goal to give Albion their first point in the Coca-Cola Championship. McGhee was worried about his Mercedes convertible, parked in the car park behind the Coventry net at Withdean, when the young

  • Isthmian Division One: Bromley 4 Horsham 1

    Boss John Maggs was fuming after his Horsham side crashed 4-1 at Bromley. Hornets had Eddie French sent off for bringing down an opponent when he was the last defender and Maggs' No. 2 Tommy Warrilow got his marching orders for complaining about the decision

  • Funding boost for specialised films

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    A campaign by a grieving family to ban children from riding pillion on motorbikes has been branded unnecessary by industry leaders. The mother of eight-year-old Sean Pearce-Weston last month handed a 3,000-signature petition to ministers to force a change

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    A campaign by a grieving family to ban children from riding pillion on motorbikes has been branded unnecessary by industry leaders. The mother of eight-year-old Sean Pearce-Weston last month handed a 3,000-signature petition to ministers to force a change

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    A Sussex MP has called for 24-hour roadworks in a bid to limit disruption for motorists. Norman Baker, MP for Lewes, has criticised the decision to halt work every day at 10pm on a new drainage system on the A27 between Lewes and Falmer. The roadworks

  • August 14: Albion 1 Coventry 1

    On the face of it, Albion's first goal of the season at Withdean pales in comparison to the last one last season, scored by the same player. Yet Adam Virgo's point-saving free-kick with a minute left could just turn out to be as significant as that header