Well how about that!! I actually managed run a marathon thereby notching one up on those ‘things to do before you die’ lists. Actually there were occasions during the run that I thought the two events would coincide! Seriously, I was so impressed
Sunday was definitely a coup for the city. The weather was unbelievably perfect. It seemed the whole of Brighton & Hove were excited and curious about Brighton’s inaugural marathon. I almost had butterflies in my tummy as I read the runners tweets before
It's all over, the big day has come and gone and what an amazing day it was. The weather was amazing the crowds were just fantastic giving us all heaps of encouragement. The organisers and the marshalls looked after us all so well keeping us
Saltdean Residents Association members have long felt that the junction of the A259 with Longridge Avenue is not working properly. The junction works on a ‘give way’ system where cars wanting to turn right into Longridge Avenue from the Peacehaven
First day back after Easter hols. I should be writing about how great it is to get a seat again. Or how sore my feet are after the marathon. But what has really caught my interest this week is that I saw an iPad yesterday (well, last week now as
In the news recently, I spotted yet more reports about ‘Obese Britain’ and how morbidly obese people are straining the NHS and have damaged its track record under the current Labour government. That doesn’t surprise me. A recent visit to a
Seven months ago, 24-year-old Ellie Goulding was signing a record deal with Polydor. Seven weeks ago, her debut album Lights was released. Seven songs into her set at Digital, Goulding became a pop star, her stage presence growing with every song.
I do enjoy Columbo on Sunday afternoons, with Peter Falk, even though the series is nearly 40 years old. I like the way Lieutenant Columbo wears the murderer down and visits him/her time and time again until the murderer is almost screaming at him
In answer to Maureen Tullett, who replied on April 17 to my original letter complaining about patronising Sunday Trading laws, I think she has completely missed my point. I totally agree that families need time during a busy week to unwind, renew,
My wife and I were due to travel to England this week and were planning to drive first to Brighton where we have relatives. However, the volcano in Iceland has put paid to our visit. We were booked to stay at the Brighton Wave hotel in Madeira Place
Like many others, over the years I have witnessed on my TV screen news stories from all over the planet that dealt with those who have fought for and in some cases achieved the right to vote in democratic elections. Our troops are currently fighting
I would like to express my thanks to the prospective parliamentary candidates for Brighton Kemptown who attended the “Ask the Climate Question” hustings on April 8. Kemp Town’s environmental concerns generated a lively and informative debate. However
With reference to Sussex County Cricket Club shooting a fox, I know from experience that foxes are not harmless, as suggested in your article (The Argus, April 13). Last summer, having been out for the day, we returned to find our tortoise had had
On behalf of the Brighton branch of the MS Society, I am writing to inform readers that next week (April 26 to May 3) is national MS Week and this year’s theme is “The right to a full life”. I can tell you that many of our members in the Brighton and
Ser-od Ba-otichir insists he will return to defend his title after cruising to victory in the inaugural Brighton Marathon. The two-time Olympian was in a different class to the rest of the field after Kenyan duo Joseph Mbithi Mutunga and Julius Kimeu
The meeting of the Brunswick and Regency NAG scheduled for Wednesday 21st April at 7pm has been postponed in order to provide more time to organise the contribution from guest visitor/s on the issue of planning. I will advise you of the proposed date
The meeting of the Brunswick and Regency NAG scheduled for Wednesday 21st April at 7pm has been postponed in order to provide more time to organise the contribution from guest visitor/s on the issue of planning. I will advise you of the proposed date
I was going to do a quick post yesterday morning before I set off. Just a sort of, oh god, here it is, wish me luck, best of luck to everyone, sort of thing. As it was, I was too busy throwing up...again, nerves have really got to me this year
After 43 games over eight gruelling months, Eastbourne Borough’s fate will come down to 90 nerve-jangling minutes this weekend. Forest Green’s victory over Histon meant that would have been the case regardless of the outcome on Saturday but events at
ALBION’S prospects of mounting a promotion challenge next season will be defined by Gus Poyet’s summer transfer business. There will be numerous new faces and, based on how he has done so far in this crucial element of the manager’s role, chairman Tony
CRAWLEY’S worn-out squad summoned up one last effort to ensure they signed off at the Broadfield Stadium with a victory. It is unlikely that any individual’s performances in their third game in five days persuaded manager Steve Evans to change his mind
Southend 0 Albion 1. ALBION’S prospects of mounting a promotion challenge next season will be defined by Gus Poyet’s summer transfer business. There will be numerous new faces and, based on how he has done so far in this crucial element
A gay man was attacked and died after being subjected to homophobic taunts in Trafalgar Square by a group including a girl from East Sussex, the Old Bailey heard. Ian Baynham, 62, died from a brain injury 18 days after being being punched to the ground
Skipper Cameron Woodward reckons Eastbourne can keep improving after scoring their first win of the season. Eagles banked a bonus point, taking them six clear of rock bottom Coventry, as they beat the Bees 50-40 at Arlington on Saturday.
Brighton & Hove 10:10 is a city wide initiative that aims to inspire local people to reduce their consumption of fossil fuels and energy waste by 10% in 2010. It’s really easy to do your bit. All you have to do is go to the website: http://www.brightonandhove1010
Teams of trained staff have been set up to tackle yobbery on the railways. The workers are being sent out on trains and to stations around Sussex to keep order and crack down on crime. They have the power to issue fines for trespassing and graffiti,
An 18-month-old Crawley girl who was mauled by her uncle's dog died of haemorrhaging and fracturing of the skull from multiple bites, police have said. The toddler, named by officers as Zumer Ahmed, was attacked by the animal, believed to be
Health bosses insist having just one GP on call at nights and weekends in Brighton and Hove is enough to meet demand. An out-of-hours service for the city's 250,000 residents is provided from 6.30pm to 8am during the week and all day Saturday and Sunday
A man jailed for killing an 81-year-old vicar nine years ago is to go on trial for a second time. Christopher Hunnisett, now 26, was 17 when he was convicted at Lewes Crown Court of the murder of the Rev Ronald Glazebrook, in St Leonards. Hunnisett
Burgess Hill kept their slender play-off hopes alive after ending a run of three games without a win with an emphatic victory over Horsham YMCA. Two goals from Lloyd Skinner and another from Lloyd Cotton put Hillians 3-0 ahead within eight minutes
Farce is often dismissed as trivial theatre when, in fact, it requires great skill. Michael Frayn’s masterpiece is possibly the finest example of this genre. It’s surely the funniest, as the gales of laughter throughout Wick Theatre Group’s production
A desperate mother fears she may not see her long-lost daughter before she dies. The elderly woman is trying one last time to track down the daughter she has not seen for 36 years. Olive Hampson’s daughter Pamela disappeared without a trace from her
A man has been charged following a five-hour police siege in Whitehawk, Brighton. Glenn Puddick, 36, was due to appear at Brighton Magistrates' Court this morning accused of assaulting a woman and affray. Police were called to Haybourne Road just after
Worthing Thunder are celebrating their first ever BBL play-off place after a weekend of fairytale finales. Needing to win twice to secure their post-season ticket, Thunder edged a thriller at home to title-chasing Sheffield on Saturday, then
A mother has spoken of her ordeal after being told she had cancer aged just 36. Charlie Williams, of Connaught Terrace, Hove, felt a lump on her breast when she was in the shower but didn’t think she could have cancer at her age. But
Bognor hopes of avoiding relegation from Ryman premier took another knock as they went down 1-0 at Billericay. Danny Charge scored the only goal of the game after eight minutes when he charged down a clearance from goalkeeper Anthony Ender
UPDATE: David Cameron accused the Liberal Democrats of making unaffordable promises to voters while in Brighton today - comparing their manifesto sums to a sudoku puzzle. Answering questions from sixth-form students at Varndean College in Brighton
Whitehawk are two wins away from clinching the County League title. A 4-2 victory over Mile Oak on Saturday means Hawks will be champions if they win their games against Eastbourne United tonight and at home to St Francis on Saturday. Boss George Parris
UPDATE: British troops are handing over Taliban suspects to the Afghan authorities to face "horrible abuse" and torture in breach of human rights laws, a St Leonard's woman claimed at the High Court. The UK Government's denials of such abuse were the
ASHLEY Barnes is keeping an open mind about his future after his third goal in six games for Albion. The striker on loan from relegation-bound Championship strugglers Plymouth Argyle has not ruled out signing for Gus Poyet’s Seagulls next season
A man is seriously injured in hospital after being struck by a car. The 21-year-old from Seaford was hit by the car on the A259 between Seaford and Eastbourne in the early hours of yesterday morning. Emergency services were called to the scene at
A crazed "dog from hell" which savaged a toddler to death will be destroyed. Police said the vicious American bulldog, called Game, which mauled 18-month-old Zumer Ahmed in front of her family, was not a banned breed. A workman fended
A broken down lorry is blocking one lane of the westbound A27. Sussex Police said that the heavy goods vehicle was causing delays to traffic on the westbound carriageway. The vehicle is expected to be recovered in the next hour.
