I recently took my seven-year-old son to the Sussex Eye Hospital (SEH) in Eastern Road. The care and attention he received there was remarkable. He was seen by Gemma Fitch in Ophalmology, who captivated his attention immediately by sharing a joke. She
I have been astonished to read criticism of the hospitals in Brighton in your newspaper. I was recently a patient of the Sussex Eye Hospital, firstly as an emergency admission in February 2004 and subsequently as an out-patient, until July. On all occasions
Observant readers may have noticed that the Jubliee Library recently opened in Brighton. The Royal Institute of British Architects has declared it one of the region's outstanding buildings. From the hype, one would gather the library is more wonderful
August 15 will mark the official end of the Second World War. In celebration, let's call it VH Day - Victory of Humanity day. -Richard W Symonds , Ifield
Proving you can be a funny female comedian without making jokes about periods, diets and boyfriends, Jo Enright is someone you would like as your best friend. The woman who didnt know how working class she was before she moved to Hove had people wiping
House prices are continuing to rise steadily across the county despite sales falling by a third. Analyists today put the slump down to the unaffordability of properties for first-time buyers. It is hoped the Bank of England's first interest rate cut for
The last slam-door train will make its final scheduled journey from Victoria to Eastbourne next week. The old-fashioned carriages which have been used in Sussex and on the Brighton Line since the Fifties have been phased out to make way for modern Electrostars
The article headlined "More misery on the wards" (The Argus, July 28) named Anne Meadows, chairwoman of adult social care committee, Sarah Healey, director of nursing, Mick Lister, chairman South Downs Trust patients' forum and Janice Kent, chairwoman
Three Brighton students charged under anti-terror laws for failing to disclose information about the failed London bombings on July 21 have been remanded in custody. Under tight security, Shadi Abdel Gadir, 22, and Omar Nagmeloin Almagboul, 20, both of
Upon reading the recent articles about wartime memories of Brighton (The Argus, July 2), I wonder how many people knew the large clutch of bombs dropped on the Carlton Hill area were aimed at the "pom-pom" or "ack-ack" guns on the top of Telephone House
Margaret Bondfield was one of the first women MPs and I would like to know more about her. She was born in Hove and worked locally before moving to London where she became a Labour MP. I am sure someone will know more about her. -Councillor Anne Jones
A street collection in Brighton on July 30 raised £161.58 for Animal Aid, which would like to thank those who donated and collected it. The funds will help promote a cruelty-free lifestyle and peaceful campaigns against animal abuse, from factory and
What a strange world it is when someone can win £77 million, while the public is asked to give pennies and pounds to raise a few million for people starving to death in Niger. What an indictment of our society's values. -S Albert, Hove
The recent attempt to rescue a stranded Harbour porpoise (not a Harbour seal, as reported in The Argus, July 29) at Eastbourne beach would not have been possible if it were not for the training, support over the phone and medics who attended on-site from
Dean Barker today warned Eastbourne Eagles' play-off rivals: "This team can still improve". Eagles return to skybet Elite League action tonight after the World Cup break when Ipswich Witches visit Arlington (7.30pm). Eastbourne know they will be back
Sussex's seemingly unstoppable march towards National League promotion suffered a setback yesterday with only their second defeat of the season. Leicestershire Foxes, fortified by Hylton Ackerman's unbeaten 113 and 93 by Darren Maddy, won by six wickets
Albion are already looking a different team, and not just because of their new maroon away kit and the introduction of several new players. Of course, we should not get carried away by a draw on the opening day, albeit against a team that reached the
An ambitious master plan for the multi-million-pound regeneration of Worthing is being drawn up. Grand schemes for the seafront and town centre are being considered as the town tries to catch up with rival resorts along the South Coast. Borough planners
Up to 400 jobs could be created through the redevelopment of a rope-making company - only weeks after it cut 120 jobs. The Argus reported last month that jobs would go at Marlow Ropes when it shifted its manufacturing and production arm out of Hailsham
A hole in the ground which no one will admit owning is worrying parents who fear their children will fall into it. A manhole cover was removed six weeks ago from the corner of Port Hall Road and Port Hall Street, Brighton, and the hole underneath was
"It's a matter of the eternal quest for the groove," says singer Nic Offer. "For the funkiest, fattest thing you've ever heard." Not a punk band or a funk band but something somewhere in between this Brooklyn-based seven-piece have proved one of the most
The Brighton's new Jubilee library is receiving publicity in library and architectural circles around the world. I was managing director of Waterstone's and recently gave evidence to the parliamentary select committee on libraries. I have now visited
In answer to the letter (July 16) which asked: "Where have all the Salvington seagulls gone?," unfortunately they appear to have settled here in Dorset Gardens, Brighton, where misguided people feed them night and day, contrary to their natural habitat
Hollywood stars marched through the streets in a colourful parade celebrating the world of film. Crowds clapped and cheered on the cavalcade as the sun came out to shine for Rottingdean's village fair. Charlie Chaplin, Judy Garland, Robin Hood and his
Smoking in parks may be banned as part of a city-wide health drive. Senior members of Brighton and Hove City Council would like to see the ban on lighting up in council-owned buildings and children's playgrounds extended to all open spaces under their
I have just come out of the Royal Sussex County Hospital having suffered a heart attack. All I can say is that, from the ambulance drivers to the cleaners, it was a wonderful first trip to A&E. I was met straight away, then taken to the cardiac ward
A drop-in centre which has offered advice and help to hundreds of unemployed workers has been given more than £180,000. Volunteers at Brighton Unemployed Workers' Centre in Crestway Parade, Brighton, will be joined by two paid members of staff thanks
How lovely to read about John Ovenden's singing career (Letters, August 1). John must have been thrilled to have been a Carroll Levis discovery because Levis's talent show was the forerunner of all the star-making shows today, such as X Factor and Fame
A fireworks group which famously set the Eiffel Tower alight and brought flame to the Olympics is giving a unique premiere performance at next year's Brighton Festival. French company Groupe F uses fire like an artist uses paint, hurling it across the
Developers planning the £100 million regeneration of the "gateway to Worthing" warned proposals for a swimming pool on the site are in jeopardy. The Liberal Democrat opposition on the council has called in the plans for further scrutiny, which opponents
More than 110,000 people poured into Brighton and Hove at the weekend, boosting the city's economy by millions as they celebrated Pride. As the £25,000 clean-up operation began in earnest today, organisers revealed the annual event had brought in as much
Sophie Sheinwald (Letters, August 1) may be misleading with regard to the psychiatric profession. Serial killer Dr Harold Shipman used his medical knowledge to murder people using diamorphine but doing so should not bring all general practitioners into
Mark McGhee believes Albion are in safe hands in the Championship with new loan keeper Wayne Henderson. McGhee is still interested in bringing Alan Blayney back to the Seagulls permanently from Southampton but the manager was delighted with Aston Villa
An MP has accused a trade watchdog of protecting the interests of supermarkets at the expense of Sussex farmers. Norman Baker, Liberal Democrat member for Lewes, criticised the Office of Fair Trading (OFT) for failing to call for changes to the Supermarket
Muslim women marched through the streets to encourage unity in the wake of the London bombings. Yasmin Khan organised yesterday's peace walk in Crawley with her friends after some of them were subject to racists taunts and remarks. Others had "bombers
Students have sat huddled in overcoats in their bedsits because radiators and fires do not work. Others have been ripped off by unscrupulous landlords who refuse to hand back deposits. Bad landlords are not the norm in Sussex but there have been enough
