I read the article featuring Richard Coleman and his group, Hove Up (The Argus, October 10). Ken Fines, former borough planning officer of these twin towns (sorry, I don't accept their single city status), has the right idea. He will be prove right if
Ticket office staff at a train operator are to be balloted on industrial action in a row over plans to cut up to 100 jobs. South Eastern Trains, which operates services in parts of East Sussex, is planning to cut some ticket office opening hours or close
Brighton and Hove Albion are expecting a decision on their plans for a stadium at Falmer on Friday. Manager Mark McGhee revealed last night that he is convinced the announcement would arrive by the end of this week. He told reporters after Albion's 1-
A family who lost two young girls in a car crash today paid tribute to their "very special angels". Relatives of Rebecca Hassell, 15, and Lucy Hassell, 12, said their lives had been "tragically altered" by the smash which also claimed the life of their
A wealthy businessman died from a bullet wound to his head, a jury heard. Ken Harvey, 44, who ran a courier company, was shot five times as he sat at the wheel of his Mercedes in a quiet lane. The fatal wound hit him in the right temple and is believed
A drinker had a glass thrown into her face - raising fears of a renewed wave of weekend violence. Trainee solicitor Claire Webb, 24, was dancing in The Toad pub in Chapel Road, Worthing, when the pint mug hit her friend's shoulder and ricocheted into
We back the campaign by Steve and Kay Stevens to prevent a sex shop opening in Rowlands Road by 100 per cent. There is little demand for such a shop, as shown by previous ones in Worthing, which have since closed. The vast majority of people do not want
Cabbies have accused police of failing to protect them from thieves who get away with tens of thousands of pounds in unpaid fares. More than 100 taxi drivers have banded together to call on police to take fare dodging more seriously. Drivers say they
Has the Save Hove group of protesters had any thought at all of the effect of its protest if it is successful? It is offering no feasible alternative to the project, which means the whole planning procedure for developing the King Alfred site again would
Nicki Pedersen has revealed the winter regime that can help him regain his world title and lead Eastbourne Eagles to silverware in 2006. The Dane appears likely to re-sign for another season at Arlington. He believes he will come back stronger than ever
Kwan Browne marked his return to Britain with five goals in a weekend of mixed fortunes for East Grinstead. The Trinidad and Tobago international captain missed the first five league games of Grinstead's season after being stuck in America, where he was
You are wrong to characterise next Saturday afternoon's event at Titnore Lane, Worthing, as a "secret" protest (The Argus, October 21). Our community newsletter, The Porkbolter, was informed about the date, as, presumably, were the various web sites on
Crawley Town have sacked manager Francis Vines. Reds are third bottom in the Conference after winning three of their first 14 league games and suffered an embarrassing FA Cup exit against Ryman League Braintree on Saturday. Assistant boss Murray Jones
Super-sub Colin Kazim-Richards admitted today he surprised even himself by using his head to keep Albion out of the Championship dropzone. The young striker earned the Seagulls a 1-1 draw at fellow strugglers Sheffield Wednesday last night with a 93rd-minute
Business leaders have written to Transport Secretary Alistair Darling urging him to abandon plans to axe a non-stop rail service to London. Under the proposals the Gatwick Express, which runs every 15 minutes, would be scrapped and replaced with additional
It has been said that you can go further with charisma and just a little bit of talent than you can on pure talent alone. That maxim surely applies to Danny Bhoy. Undeniably amusing and disarmingly charming, it is hard to shake the feeling that this is
"I'm used to it now," says John Sawicki, "but at first it would be the simplest thing like the blinker in my car. "I'd turn the signal on and all of a sudden I'm tapping on the dashboard and I'm hitting the break on my car and my car's grooving back and
A police officer crashed into a wall as he answered an emergency call. PC Ben Coone, who was yesterday found guilty of driving without due care and attention, drove towards a junction too quickly and lost control of his patrol car. Coone, from Crawley
This new work by composer John Lunn and Librettist Stephen Plaice is squarely aimed at 20 to 30-year-olds and is a fast-paced thriller torn from today's newspaper headlines. Nick is an English gap year student exploring what Tangier has to offer. In a
Cyclists are wrong to flout the law but they are also an easy target. How many drivers in Brighton have been fined for overtaking a cyclist too fast or too close, using a mobile phone while driving, parking in cycle lanes, cutting up cyclists, doing dangerous
I have sympathy for GW Janaway, who doesn't want to lose his sea view because of the King Alfred development (Letters, October 22). I hope he was wise enough to consult a solicitor when he bought his flat. A search would have revealed the car park to
The Government's aim of making secondary school selection fairer with a banding system based on standard verbal tests, is a step in the right direction. It will do much to make comparisons more valid and to remove "ghetto schools". In reality, educational
The Heritage Lottery Fund has given a grant of almost £1 million to a museums scheme. The Society of Bexhill Museums and Rother District Council will use the £931,500 to extend and refurbish the Bexhill Museum in Egerton Park, Bexhill. The building will
Health bosses have admitted they are struggling to cut the number of teenage pregnancies in a city. Government targets mean Brighton and Hove has until 2010 to halve the number of under-18s who become pregnant. The most recent figures published show in
A pensioner is refusing to pay the rise in his council tax for a second year after it rose more than his pension did. Terry Reilly, 67, has cancelled his direct debit to Mid Sussex District Council and says he is prepared to go back to court to fight
Under the lyrical headline "Strolling to the theatre" (The Argus, October 21), we learned Brighton and Hove City Council is to create "a pedestrian-friendly theatreland" by levelling New Road and removing its pavements and road markings, which would have
TV presenter Zoe Ball has proved that her ladette days are well and truly behind her after wowing judges with her grace and elegance in the second round of a dancing competition. Wearing sweeping ballgowns, killer heels, lashings of make-up, glossy blonde
I was so sorry to hear of the death of the great Phil Starr. I have been following his progress for the past 35 years. His death is like losing one of your own family. He will be sorely missed. -Patrick McAfee, Lancing
A financial package is being being planned to rescue a women's centre threatened with closure. The Brighton Women's Centre, which has been helping victims of domestic violence, homeless women and those with mental health problems for 30 years, has said
We now live in Spain, having lived in the Brighton area for more than 25 years. We regularly read The Argus to stay in touch. We were deeply saddened to learn of the death of Phil Starr. The comments by many, including dear Masie Trollette (Dave Raven
Here's the latest sign that a feuding couple are back on the road to love after a bitter split. This banner appeared over the A27 at Brighton declaring Wendy and Jonny had managed to bridge their differences in a long-running saga which has intrigued
I would like to pay tribute to the ultimate drag queen, Phil Starr. Over the years, I was regularly entertained by this uniquely talented man. Often he has caused me to laugh so much, I ached for days. I saw his last performance at Legends and he was
How exactly are we supposed to spot someone with bird flu symptoms? Will they peck at their food, get in a flap or maybe have too much of a flutter on the lottery? -C Hopper, Brighton
The grilling of a mentally-disabled man at a Job Centre was despicable and warrants a public enquiry (The Argus, October 15). A spokeswoman was quoted as saying each case is handled sensitively. So why wasn't the case in question? Is grilling mentally-disabled
Brighton and Hove Albion fans are used to waiting. The Falmer decision has taken an eternity but, if John Prescott finally says yes on Friday, the wait will have been well worthwhile. It was the same for the team in South Yorkshire last night, a case
A coffee chain has moved into a new development. Starbucks had a successful first day of trading at the Jubilee Street development, in Brighton, yesterday. Other stores coming to the development, which incorporates the award-winning £14 million city library
The manufacturer of a key treatment for bird flu will move to larger headquarters in Sussex. Roche Diagnostics will be relocating from Lewes to Victoria Business Park in Burgess Hill, building on the 13-acre former Ericsson site. The Swiss pharmaceutical
Former Granada boss Sir Gerry Robinson apologised to staff at Rentokil Initial after being forced to give up his attempt to take control of the East Grinstead-based rat catcher. The star of the TV series I'll Show Them Who's Boss said: "I am sorry that
More than 100 exhibitors will be showcasing their products and services at the two-day B2B South East event at Brighton Centre which starts on Wedensday, October 26. James Lancaster found out what some of them have to offer. Computer firm taps in to local
A drug addict was jailed for life for murdering a Brighton university graduate who was stabbed through the heart as he was mugged during his lunch hour. Christopher Olokun, 32, killed Bernard Hegarty as he tried to stop him taking his wallet and mobile
Relatives and friends of a talented Hove artist who died suddenly this year are holding an exhibition in her memory. Jo Keeling, 27, painted striking planet-scapes until she collapsed and died of an aneurysm on May 14. Now, Jo's parents David and Maggie
