What is the role of a local newspaper? It is to report the news, not to influence it. I strongly object to your "Albion for Falmer" campaign. It is highly controversial as there are many of us who do not want the stadium at Falmer.

The Albion, its supporters, The Argus and the local MPs are behaving like toddlers who have temper tantrums. They have set their minds on one objective and ignored all other possible alternatives.

The way to prevent stress and frustration when the one objective is unlikely to be realised is to offer a range of alternatives that are at least as suitable, attractive and acceptable.

This is what John Prescott is doing and is what the Albion should have done all along.

They have put all their eggs in one basket. Two planning inspectors have rejected Falmer, which is in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Where is the Albion's alternative plan?

I feel much of your reporting is extremely biased. The most useful information in The Argus was when it gave the pros and cons of alternative sites.

A similar article listing those in favour of Falmer and those against, without any commentary, would be much appreciated, so we can see how the two sides line up.

Many who signed the petition in favour of a stadium at Falmer would be unaffected by the inconvenience, noise and disruption which a stadium there would bring.

Several MPs support it, although it is not in their constituency or even a neighbouring one.

My daughter's boyfriend, who lives in the Peak District, signed the petition although he doesn't even know where Falmer is and had no idea there were several alternative sites. This makes a mockery of the whole process.

This "Albion for Falmer" campaign is not worthy of The Argus. Your previous campaigns have raised thousands of pounds for charity or encouraged the retention of hospital services locally which are beneficial to the local community.

We are not all football fans. Many of us enjoy other sports and there is a vast range to choose from. Surely it is equally important that a city the size of Brighton and Hove should have a large ice rink?

If, in spite of this letter, The Argus continues to support the Albion at Falmer, it should also support the immediate building of a new ice rink which is long overdue.

The pond at Falmer is unique. There are very few trees and almost no water on the windswept Downs.

People go to Falmer for peace and quiet, to picnic, to see the ducks and wildlife and to enjoy the sunrises and sunsets over the water.

The tranquility there would be ruined if a football stadium was built next door.

Please leave this part of our heritage alone and give us Falmer for all, not just for football fans.

Helen Mason

-Rosebery Avenue, Woodingdean