Were we supposed to feel sorry for Mike Ward (The Argus, August 14)? If he wants to play the game he should abide by the rules. He had already signed to say he would. I think he has a persecution complex if he thinks a random spot check is treating him
Albion manager Mark McGhee has admitted he does not know when Ben Roberts will be fit to challenge Michel Kuipers for the No.1 spot. Roberts has been out since the start of the season with a recurrence of a mystery back complaint. Medical checks have
If any supporters of Roger Musselle are wondering what has happened to their June and July wildlife tapes, Roger has been inundated with a variety of young and injured birds due to the weather conditions. He and Fleur have been caring for upwards of 500
Adam Trimingham recently referred to the bombing of the Grand on October 12, 1984. On the previous evening at the Conservative Party conference ball in the Brighton Centre, I had had the honour, representing party agents in Sussex, of dancing with Margaret
Horsham picked up their third red card in two games as defender James Crofts was sent off on his debut as the Hornets beat Newport IOW 1-0 at Queen Street. Crofts saw red on 83 minutes for retaliation after he had been fouled by Adam Barsdell. Horsham
How sad that BBC2 have axed Top of the Pops 2 for being outdated. Of course it is outdated - it is a nostalgia show. Its loss is a blow for 30-something folks like me who yearn for the days when TOTP gave us proper bands playing proper music - not this
A late goal by Paul Holsgrove denied Worthing their first win of the season as Windsor and Eton deservedly grabbed a 1-1 draw at Woodside Road. Former Leatherhead striker Phil Ruggles hit a post and also had a shot saved by keeper Chuck Martini before
A mother is believed to have trained her two young children to steal in the streets of Brighton and Hove. They distract victims before snatching valuables, including wallets and mobile phones. A photographer and his fiance were among those who fell foul
Havant and Waterlooville produced a smash and grab raid to condemn Eastbourne Borough to their second defeat of the season on a torrential night at Priory Lane. Danny Simmonds had given Borough the lead in the 11th minute but two goals in three second-half
Thank you for highlighting the plight of buskers. I am a frequent visitor to Brighton and always choose to eat where there is live music if I can. It makes an enormous difference to feeling cheerful and my family all love it. I have heard Roy Gee and
Lewes fought back from a goal down to win the first Sussex derby in Conference south. Bognor were all over the Rooks in the early stages and went ahead through Luke Nightingale after six minutes. The former Portsmouth striker ran on to Dan Beck's defence-splitting
Tintin Rao has turned her house into a museum of her life - and it is quite a story. Every window of her home in Queensbury Mews, Brighton, is covered with photographs and letters. The walls are daubed with messages or decked with flowers and pictures
Crawley proved they can mix it with the big boys thanks to a clever piece of quick thinking. Reds held title favourites Hereford to a draw at the Broadfield Stadium, their first ever home game in non-league's top flight. Hereford took the lead just before
As far as we are aware only one person in the Keymer Avenue area of Peacehaven has had any notice of new plans for 138 houses in our town. If the Lewes District Council letter to our member is correct, we think the plans will only be available from today
Commuters were held up when their homeward-bound train stopped for almost ten minutes to let passengers go to the toilet. Travellers on the 18.07 from London Victoria had to wait at Haywards Heath for the unscheduled rest stop. But the break came as a
A controversial train cleaning depot will open within two weeks despite a long campaign against it by worried neighbours. Train operator Southern has written to people living near the site in disused sidings at Hove station, outlining how the facility
The rumour of a fight turned out to be true. A large group of black pupils from my school met up with a large group of Asian pupils from a neighbouring school in order to sort out a difficulty with violence. The time for discussion was over. The confrontation
Wayne Alexander has been handed a second crack at a world title. The Hailsham-based fighter will take on Takaloo for the vacant WBU light-middleweight crown at York Hall, Bethnal Green, on Friday September 10. Alexander, with 20 wins from 22 professional
Gas and electricity bills are to rise for the second time in seven months. Letters warning EDF Energy's 200,000 customers in Sussex about the increases from September 13 will land on doormats next month. The rise comes after EDF raised the cost of electricity
Albion manager Mark McGhee has admitted he does not know when Ben Roberts will be fit to challenge Michel Kuipers for the No.1 spot. Roberts has been out since the start of the season with a recurrence of a mystery back complaint. Medical checks have
Edward Kennett is set to ride for Eastbourne Eagles at Coventry tomorrow, five days after being stretchered off the track at Arlington Stadium. Kennett was taken to hospital with a dislocated shoulder after a three-man pile-up on a night when fellow Eastbourne
As the rain crashed down on to his boat, Michael English wondered whether he was taking his exercise in endurance too far. For days he had been dealing with gales, storms and high winds as he navigated his way slowly but surely around Britain's coastline
Hastings United maintained their 100 per cent start to the season with a tense 1-0 win at Banstead Athletic. Hastings, who won 4-1 against Fleet Town three days earlier, created the better of the chances but the only one that counted came four minutes
A Wild West poster offering £500 rewards is being circulated to help stem an increasing number of burglaries. There were 712 break-ins in Brighton and Hove between April and July, more than six every day and nine more than in the same period last year
Southern Water is hoping to help save a butterfly which was once common in the woodlands and meadows of Sussex but is now teetering on the edge of extinction. The varied habitat on which the pearl-bordered fritillary (Boloria euphrosyne) depends for survival
Google was still awaiting the go-ahead for its much-anticipated shares sale today after failing to secure final clearance from regulators. The internet search company had hoped for the green light from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) last
Southern Water is hoping to help save a butterfly which was once common in the woodlands and meadows of Sussex but is now teetering on the edge of extinction. The varied habitat on which the pearl-bordered fritillary (Boloria euphrosyne) depends for survival
Students heading off to university this year expect to graduate with debts of almost £13,000, according to a new survey. Freshers estimate they will have to find £950.32 a month to cover rent, food, books, beer and cigarettes, the 2004 NatWest Student
Mourners wearing bright colours filled a church with laughter during a service to celebrate the life of teenager Josh James. More than 100 friends and relatives joined the tribute to 15-year-old Josh, who died peacefully at home on Friday morning surrounded
Shoppers scrambled to fill their pockets as thousands of pounds were flung from a car roaring through Brighton and Hove city centre. The £10 notes rained down after being hurled from the passenger window. But the windfall had a sting - the money is forged
An ambulance worker cleared of kissing an elderly patient as she recovered from a diabetic coma now faces an internal disciplinary hearing. David Tranah, of Coldharbour Close, Crowborough, has been suspended on full pay from Sussex Ambulance Service since
Unions are being asked to accept an improved pay offer worth an extra £1,000 in an attempt to avert strikes at airports including Gatwick over the August bank holiday. British Airways has offered staff an extra £1,000 if they are absent from work for
Were we supposed to feel sorry for Mike Ward (The Argus, August 14)? If he wants to play the game he should abide by the rules. He had already signed to say he would. I think he has a persecution complex if he thinks a random spot check is treating him
Sussex are coming to the boil nicely in the totesport League after Matt Prior guided them to a precious victory over promotion rivals Worcestershire at Hove last night. Prior made an unbeaten 56 off just 44 balls as the Sharks, chasing a Duckworth-Lewis
If any supporters of Roger Musselle are wondering what has happened to their June and July wildlife tapes, Roger has been inundated with a variety of young and injured birds due to the weather conditions. He and Fleur have been caring for upwards of 500
Adam Trimingham recently referred to the bombing of the Grand on October 12, 1984. On the previous evening at the Conservative Party conference ball in the Brighton Centre, I had had the honour, representing party agents in Sussex, of dancing with Margaret
How sad that BBC2 have axed Top of the Pops 2 for being outdated. Of course it is outdated - it is a nostalgia show. Its loss is a blow for 30-something folks like me who yearn for the days when TOTP gave us proper bands playing proper music - not this
A late goal by Paul Holsgrove denied Worthing their first win of the season as Windsor and Eton deservedly grabbed a 1-1 draw at Woodside Road. Former Leatherhead striker Phil Ruggles hit a post and also had a shot saved by keeper Chuck Martini before
Havant and Waterlooville produced a smash and grab raid to condemn Eastbourne Borough to their second defeat of the season on a torrential night at Priory Lane. Danny Simmonds had given Borough the lead in the 11th minute but two goals in three second-half
Thank you for highlighting the plight of buskers. I am a frequent visitor to Brighton and always choose to eat where there is live music if I can. It makes an enormous difference to feeling cheerful and my family all love it. I have heard Roy Gee and
Lewes fought back from a goal down to win the first Sussex derby in Conference south. Bognor were all over the Rooks in the early stages and went ahead through Luke Nightingale after six minutes. The former Portsmouth striker ran on to Dan Beck's defence-splitting
Tintin Rao has turned her house into a museum of her life - and it is quite a story. Every window of her home in Queensbury Mews, Brighton, is covered with photographs and letters. The walls are daubed with messages or decked with flowers and pictures
As far as we are aware only one person in the Keymer Avenue area of Peacehaven has had any notice of new plans for 138 houses in our town. If the Lewes District Council letter to our member is correct, we think the plans will only be available from today
Sussex are coming to the boil nicely in the totesport League after Matt Prior guided them to a precious victory over promotion rivals Worcestershire at Hove last night. Prior made an unbeaten 56 off just 44 balls as the Sharks, chasing a Duckworth-Lewis
Edward Kennett is set to ride for Eastbourne Eagles at Coventry tomorrow, five days after being stretchered off the track at Arlington Stadium. Kennett was taken to hospital with a dislocated shoulder after a three-man pile-up on a night when fellow Eastbourne
Hastings United maintained their 100 per cent start to the season with a tense 1-0 win at Banstead Athletic. Hastings, who won 4-1 against Fleet Town three days earlier, created the better of the chances but the only one that counted came four minutes
A Wild West poster offering £500 rewards is being circulated to help stem an increasing number of burglaries. There were 712 break-ins in Brighton and Hove between April and July, more than six every day and nine more than in the same period last year
A policeman's knee was shattered when he was tossed into the air by a car which failed to stop. PC Andy Misrahi, 41, tried to hang on to the vehicle but the driver sped away, flipping him over the bonnet. PC Misrahi, married with two teenage children,
Southern Water is hoping to help save a butterfly which was once common in the woodlands and meadows of Sussex but is now teetering on the edge of extinction. The varied habitat on which the pearl-bordered fritillary (Boloria euphrosyne) depends for survival
The Government's new range of low-cost savings products will do little to plug the country's £27 billion annual savings gap, a report claimed today. Market analyst Datamonitor said the range of simplified stakeholder products would fail to appeal to their
Unions are being asked to accept an improved pay offer worth an extra £1,000 in an attempt to avert strikes at airports including Gatwick over the August bank holiday. British Airways has offered staff an extra £1,000 if they are absent from work for
Spirent, the company that makes tools to test telecom equipment, has sold its aerospace business for £2.9 million. The Crawley-based group has sold MRO, which has operations in Yeovil, Somerset, and San Diego, California, to management. MRO supplies logistics
Mourners wearing bright colours filled a church with laughter during a service to celebrate the life of teenager Josh James. More than 100 friends and relatives joined the tribute to 15-year-old Josh, who died peacefully at home on Friday morning surrounded
A mother spoke today of the loss of her son, who died in a cycling accident. Andrew Faulding, 33, was riding down a steep hill in Coldean Lane, Brighton, when he was involved in a collision with a pedestrian. Mr Faulding, a teacher, flew off his bike
Unions are being asked to accept an improved pay offer worth an extra £1,000 in an attempt to avert strikes at airports including Gatwick over the August bank holiday. British Airways has offered staff an extra £1,000 if they are absent from work for
Dan Harding is today celebrating an encouraging start to his England career and the chance of being involved in the European Championship qualifying campaign for the under- 21s. The Albion defender made his debut for Peter Taylor's team in last night's
Sussex are coming to the boil nicely in the totesport League after Matt Prior guided them to a precious victory over promotion rivals Worcestershire at Hove last night. Prior made an unbeaten 56 off just 44 balls as the Sharks, chasing a Duckworth-Lewis
They have witnessed countless murders, love stories and intrigues and supported the bottoms of thousands of theatre-goers over the last 50 years. Now the red velvet seats of the Theatre Royal in Brighton have had their final call. The rows of fold-up
I am disgusted at Brighton and Hove City Council. My nan has spent 18 years at Theobald House in Blackman Street and since my grandfather passed away this year she has been living there alone. We are trying to get her into sheltered accommodation, which
I feel sorry for the shop in Brighton which is being persecuted by the council for putting in a window that "didn't fit in with the area". So, at the expense of the owner, who is probably not making a fortune out of the business and might go bust, the
I work at a company based on the Old Steine in Brighton and our offices overlook the square where Roy Gee's band played (The Argus, August 11). We've been here for more than ten years now and the band is quite a recent addition to the local soundscape
Crawley Town manager Francis Vines hailed his side's resilience after seeing them earn a point against title favourites Hereford United. Charlie Mapes scored a quick free-kick four minutes from time to cancel out Adam Stansfield's first half header in
Sussex are coming to the boil nicely in the totesport League after Matt Prior guided them to a precious victory over promotion rivals Worcestershire at Hove last night. Prior made an unbeaten 56 off just 44 balls as the Sharks, chasing a Duckworth-Lewis
Dan Harding is today celebrating an encouraging start to his England career and the chance of being involved in the European Championship qualifying campaign for the under- 21s. The Albion defender made his debut for Peter Taylor's team in last night's
A policeman's knee was shattered when he was tossed into the air by a car which failed to stop. PC Andy Misrahi, 41, tried to hang on to the vehicle but the driver sped away, flipping him over the bonnet. PC Misrahi, married with two teenage children,
The Government's new range of low-cost savings products will do little to plug the country's £27 billion annual savings gap, a report claimed today. Market analyst Datamonitor said the range of simplified stakeholder products would fail to appeal to their
Venture Finance, an invoice and asset-based financier, has announced the promotion of Sandeep Nighoskar to its board. Sandeep will oversee its financial planning and control department, its credit and legal department and the international department.
Captain of the England football team David Beckham is to remain the face of mobile phone giant Vodafone for another year. The Real Madrid midfielder, whose image has been used by Vodafone for the past two years, will play a "significant role" in a forthcoming
Unions are being asked to accept an improved pay offer worth an extra £1,000 in an attempt to avert strikes at airports including Gatwick over the August bank holiday. British Airways has offered staff an extra £1,000 if they are absent from work for
Spirent, the company that makes tools to test telecom equipment, has sold its aerospace business for £2.9 million. The Crawley-based group has sold MRO, which has operations in Yeovil, Somerset, and San Diego, California, to management. MRO supplies logistics
A mother spoke today of the loss of her son, who died in a cycling accident. Andrew Faulding, 33, was riding down a steep hill in Coldean Lane, Brighton, when he was involved in a collision with a pedestrian. Mr Faulding, a teacher, flew off his bike
A father accused of killing his terminally ill son was granted special permission to say a last goodbye. Andrew Wragg and his wife Mary were the only two mourners at the graveside as ten-year-old Jacob was laid to rest at Durrington Cemetery, Worthing
Dan Harding is today celebrating an encouraging start to his England career and the chance of being involved in the European Championship qualifying campaign for the under- 21s. The Albion defender made his debut for Peter Taylor's team in last night's
Albion manager Mark McGhee has admitted he does not know when Ben Roberts will be fit to challenge Michel Kuipers for the No.1 spot. Roberts has been out since the start of the season with a recurrence of a mystery back complaint. Medical checks have
They have witnessed countless murders, love stories and intrigues and supported the bottoms of thousands of theatre-goers over the last 50 years. Now the red velvet seats of the Theatre Royal in Brighton have had their final call. The rows of fold-up
I am disgusted at Brighton and Hove City Council. My nan has spent 18 years at Theobald House in Blackman Street and since my grandfather passed away this year she has been living there alone. We are trying to get her into sheltered accommodation, which
Horsham picked up their third red card in two games as defender James Crofts was sent off on his debut as the Hornets beat Newport IOW 1-0 at Queen Street. Crofts saw red on 83 minutes for retaliation after he had been fouled by Adam Barsdell. Horsham
A mother is believed to have trained her two young children to steal in the streets of Brighton and Hove. They distract victims before snatching valuables, including wallets and mobile phones. A photographer and his fiance were among those who fell foul
I feel sorry for the shop in Brighton which is being persecuted by the council for putting in a window that "didn't fit in with the area". So, at the expense of the owner, who is probably not making a fortune out of the business and might go bust, the
I work at a company based on the Old Steine in Brighton and our offices overlook the square where Roy Gee's band played (The Argus, August 11). We've been here for more than ten years now and the band is quite a recent addition to the local soundscape
Crawley proved they can mix it with the big boys thanks to a clever piece of quick thinking. Reds held title favourites Hereford to a draw at the Broadfield Stadium, their first ever home game in non-league's top flight. Hereford took the lead just before
Crawley Town manager Francis Vines hailed his side's resilience after seeing them earn a point against title favourites Hereford United. Charlie Mapes scored a quick free-kick four minutes from time to cancel out Adam Stansfield's first half header in
Commuters were held up when their homeward-bound train stopped for almost ten minutes to let passengers go to the toilet. Travellers on the 18.07 from London Victoria had to wait at Haywards Heath for the unscheduled rest stop. But the break came as a
A controversial train cleaning depot will open within two weeks despite a long campaign against it by worried neighbours. Train operator Southern has written to people living near the site in disused sidings at Hove station, outlining how the facility
The rumour of a fight turned out to be true. A large group of black pupils from my school met up with a large group of Asian pupils from a neighbouring school in order to sort out a difficulty with violence. The time for discussion was over. The confrontation
Wayne Alexander has been handed a second crack at a world title. The Hailsham-based fighter will take on Takaloo for the vacant WBU light-middleweight crown at York Hall, Bethnal Green, on Friday September 10. Alexander, with 20 wins from 22 professional
Gas and electricity bills are to rise for the second time in seven months. Letters warning EDF Energy's 200,000 customers in Sussex about the increases from September 13 will land on doormats next month. The rise comes after EDF raised the cost of electricity
Albion manager Mark McGhee has admitted he does not know when Ben Roberts will be fit to challenge Michel Kuipers for the No.1 spot. Roberts has been out since the start of the season with a recurrence of a mystery back complaint. Medical checks have
As the rain crashed down on to his boat, Michael English wondered whether he was taking his exercise in endurance too far. For days he had been dealing with gales, storms and high winds as he navigated his way slowly but surely around Britain's coastline
Dan Harding is today celebrating an encouraging start to his England career and the chance of being involved in the European Championship qualifying campaign for the under- 21s. The Albion defender made his debut for Peter Taylor's team in last night's
Google was still awaiting the go-ahead for its much-anticipated shares sale today after failing to secure final clearance from regulators. The internet search company had hoped for the green light from the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) last
Southern Water is hoping to help save a butterfly which was once common in the woodlands and meadows of Sussex but is now teetering on the edge of extinction. The varied habitat on which the pearl-bordered fritillary (Boloria euphrosyne) depends for survival
Venture Finance, an invoice and asset-based financier, has announced the promotion of Sandeep Nighoskar to its board. Sandeep will oversee its financial planning and control department, its credit and legal department and the international department.
Captain of the England football team David Beckham is to remain the face of mobile phone giant Vodafone for another year. The Real Madrid midfielder, whose image has been used by Vodafone for the past two years, will play a "significant role" in a forthcoming
Students heading off to university this year expect to graduate with debts of almost £13,000, according to a new survey. Freshers estimate they will have to find £950.32 a month to cover rent, food, books, beer and cigarettes, the 2004 NatWest Student
Shoppers scrambled to fill their pockets as thousands of pounds were flung from a car roaring through Brighton and Hove city centre. The £10 notes rained down after being hurled from the passenger window. But the windfall had a sting - the money is forged
An ambulance worker cleared of kissing an elderly patient as she recovered from a diabetic coma now faces an internal disciplinary hearing. David Tranah, of Coldharbour Close, Crowborough, has been suspended on full pay from Sussex Ambulance Service since
A father accused of killing his terminally ill son was granted special permission to say a last goodbye. Andrew Wragg and his wife Mary were the only two mourners at the graveside as ten-year-old Jacob was laid to rest at Durrington Cemetery, Worthing
