Department store group Debenhams is to create 4,000 jobs over the next four years by opening 11 stores. The company, which has 91 outlets in the UK, said it plans to move into areas where it is not currently represented. The group also said like-for-like
We are holding a Brighton Velo Road Club reunion on September 10 and need to find Ronnie Bull, Brian Hemsley, Dave Penfold, Margaret Goddard and Jenny Siggs. Will they, or anyone knowing their whereabouts, contact Phil Lovell on 01273 703972. -Philip
I cannot believe Brighton and Hove Bus Company will be removing early morning and evening buses on Sundays. I have to work on Sundays, as do many people and this will make it impossible for me to get to work. This really is the last straw. -C. Whittle
Rebel trader Peter Ellis says the war against the metric system is being won following the decision by Tesco to return to pounds and ounces. Mr Ellis openly flouts the law at his Newhaven business by selling fish in pounds and ounces. He has still to
Residents living in a row of cottages perched on a crumbling cliff top have launched their fight to save their homes. The owners of Crangon Cottages at Birling Gap, East Sussex, spoke at a public inquiry about their community and how they would not have
Godfather of Soul James Brown rewarded a woman who made his trip to Sussex one to remember. The 67-year-old music legend, who played at the Essential Music Festival in Brighton on Sunday, gave a specially-made suit to Jo Brooks, who helped organise the
A run-down industrial area will be transformed into a major asset for Sussex. Shoreham Harbour will become a leading centre for homes, leisure and business as a result of a multi-million pound redevelopment. Adur councillors approved a draft plan setting
Rail bosses have promised a passengers' watchdog group major improvements to their services if they win the new South Central franchise. Current operators Connex, and rivals Govia, were each given five minutes to say why they deserved to win the right
Steven Ransom has spent ten years of his life arguing the HIV virus does not lead to Aids. Mr Ransom, 40, an investigative journalist and mental health worker from Maresfield and his co-writer Phillip Day, have just published World Without Aids. South
Can the people of Woodingdean, Patcham, Saltdean and anywhere else which will be affected by the Brighton and Hove Council decision not to increase the subsidy to Brighton and Hove Bus Company, have the names of the councillors who agreed to this so they
A rowdy meeting of 300 angry residents erupted into chaos as many called for the resignation of the mayor and his deputy. Tempers ran high and one woman fled from the packed room in tears as Telscombe Town councillors met to discuss Southern Water's proposal
The Duke of Richmond's Goodwood Estate is being investigated for alleged false claims for grants. The estate company may have to repay thousands of pounds to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAFF). The investigation was launched into claims
Could Joy Linford (Opinion, July 12), be the last true-blue Thatcherite in town? Probably not, but I always try to live in hope. The crude market forces unleashed during Thatcher's government ripped apart everything that had previously been regarded as
The nation's sorrow over the sad death of eight-year-old Sarah Payne is turning to anger now that facts about her murder are emerging. That's why the Argus is offering a reward today of £10,000 for information leading to the conviction of her killer.
I disagree entirely with Brighton and Hove Council that brass bands present the wrong image. I and many others enjoy brass band music very much, and to prove it, about 650 supporters were in the audience at Hove Town Hall recently to watch a concert sponsored
Lisa Chapman has smashed a British junior record held by a swimmer pre-selected for the Sydney Olympic Games. The 15-year-old from Flimwell, near Hastings, bettered Sue Rolph's 1994 performance in the 100m individual medley by clocking 1min.03.37sec in
Most county sides are just "stumbling along" and primary competitions are under threat because the Sussex Schools Football Association has no secretary. These are the views of Alan Ball, who has stepped down as secretary after two years in the post, and
Lee Steele has revealed it took a mis-kick to open his goalscoring account for Albion. The busy little striker, signed from Shrewsbury recently, needed just seven minutes at Longford on Monday with an overhead shot which looped gently inside the far post
Warren Aspinall wants to know whether he has a long-term future with Albion. The vastly-experienced midfielder is currently on a month-to-month deal and his latest contract expires on Tuesday. He was due to begin talks with boss Micky Adams at Albion's
A health authority is seeking a meeting with a family doctor following complaints from patients. The Argus reported how 88-year-old Irene Hardiman was struck off by Dr Vince Chiang because he was tired of being harassed by her family. Dr Chiang has now
Elise Laverick had a breather on the Sussex coast after qualifying for the Sydney Olympics. Elise and the rest of the British Women's Eights rowing crew narrowly beat the Germans at a qualifying regatta in Lucerne to win their way through to the Olympic
To many people, it is just a sleepy seaside resort populated by thousands of retired people and their families. But for Robert Armstrong, his home town of Eastbourne is such a source of fascination that he has just made his second video about it. So successful
I notice there is a department in Brighton and Hove Council for Lifelong Learning. What does this really mean? The council does not run evening classes or Adult Education Institutes. -Sally Irwin, Upper Wellington Road, Brighton
We are holding a Brighton Velo Road Club reunion on September 10 and need to find Ronnie Bull, Brian Hemsley, Dave Penfold, Margaret Goddard and Jenny Siggs. Will they, or anyone knowing their whereabouts, contact Phil Lovell on 01273 703972. -Philip
Godfather of Soul James Brown rewarded a woman who made his trip to Sussex one to remember. The 67-year-old music legend, who played at the Essential Music Festival in Brighton on Sunday, gave a specially-made suit to Jo Brooks, who helped organise the
A run-down industrial area will be transformed into a major asset for Sussex. Shoreham Harbour will become a leading centre for homes, leisure and business as a result of a multi-million pound redevelopment. Adur councillors approved a draft plan setting
It would be a gracious way to mark Elizabeth the Queen Mother's 100th birthday by finding 100 children and 100 pensioners living in conditions of social deprivation and offering them social support adequate for their needs. The project would be supervised
Steven Ransom has spent ten years of his life arguing the HIV virus does not lead to Aids. Mr Ransom, 40, an investigative journalist and mental health worker from Maresfield and his co-writer Phillip Day, have just published World Without Aids. South
A rowdy meeting of 300 angry residents erupted into chaos as many called for the resignation of the mayor and his deputy. Tempers ran high and one woman fled from the packed room in tears as Telscombe Town councillors met to discuss Southern Water's proposal
The Duke of Richmond's Goodwood Estate is being investigated for alleged false claims for grants. The estate company may have to repay thousands of pounds to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (MAFF). The investigation was launched into claims
The former Bishop of Arundel and Brighton has defended his decision to give a job to a priest who was later convicted of child sex offences. After concerns were raised about Father Michael Hill, the Rt Rev Cormac Murphy-O'Connor, who became Archbishop
Harry Potter mania hit town as the wizard created by writer JK Rowling came to Sussex. Almost 1,000 fans of the author queued the length of Churchill Square in Brighton last night to get her signature on their treasured hardback copies of her latest book
Could Joy Linford (Opinion, July 12), be the last true-blue Thatcherite in town? Probably not, but I always try to live in hope. The crude market forces unleashed during Thatcher's government ripped apart everything that had previously been regarded as
The nation's sorrow over the sad death of eight-year-old Sarah Payne is turning to anger now that facts about her murder are emerging. That's why the Argus is offering a reward today of £10,000 for information leading to the conviction of her killer.
I disagree entirely with Brighton and Hove Council that brass bands present the wrong image. I and many others enjoy brass band music very much, and to prove it, about 650 supporters were in the audience at Hove Town Hall recently to watch a concert sponsored
A health authority is seeking a meeting with a family doctor following complaints from patients. The Argus reported how 88-year-old Irene Hardiman was struck off by Dr Vince Chiang because he was tired of being harassed by her family. Dr Chiang has now
Elise Laverick had a breather on the Sussex coast after qualifying for the Sydney Olympics. Elise and the rest of the British Women's Eights rowing crew narrowly beat the Germans at a qualifying regatta in Lucerne to win their way through to the Olympic
Police and the emergency services have revealed plans to cut arson and domestic violence in Lewes district. The move was unveiled at a meeting of the community partnership between Sussex Police, Lewes District Council, East Sussex County Council and East
To many people, it is just a sleepy seaside resort populated by thousands of retired people and their families. But for Robert Armstrong, his home town of Eastbourne is such a source of fascination that he has just made his second video about it. So successful
Murdered schoolgirl Sarah Payne's parents today pleaded for help to catch their child's killer. At an emotionally-charged news conference the couple urged the public to do everything they could to stop another family being made to suffer like they had
I notice there is a department in Brighton and Hove Council for Lifelong Learning. What does this really mean? The council does not run evening classes or Adult Education Institutes. -Sally Irwin, Upper Wellington Road, Brighton
I note Seeboard plans to upgrade the power lines in the Adur Valley. Why not underground the lines and save any future headaches of possible power cuts and other maintenance problems? This would also prevent birds hitting overhead lines. -Roy Croft, London
It's a bit rich Lynette Gwyn-Jones criticising Chris Eubank for selling his hostel (July 12), when she, as a leader of Brighton and Hove Council, is responsible for closing care homes such as the Palmeira Project. -Mrs Ruby Carter Ditchling Rise, Brighton
I'm not one to exaggerate (no, truly I'm not), but something absolutely devastating happened to me on a train from Lewes at the weekend. I was sitting opposite two spiky-haired roughnecks, probably about ten years old, when the ticket inspector came through
Prime Minister Tony Blair is lending his support to a giant three-day fair being held in Worthing. He has sent a letter of goodwill to the organisers of the Worthing Millennium Seafront Fair. More than 350,000 visitors are expected to flock to the town
It would be a gracious way to mark Elizabeth the Queen Mother's 100th birthday by finding 100 children and 100 pensioners living in conditions of social deprivation and offering them social support adequate for their needs. The project would be supervised
A peaceful hamlet epitomising the quintessential values of Middle England seems an unlikely place for a brutal murder to take place. Kingston Gorse, less than a mile from the spot where Sarah went missing, prides itself on its Neighbourhood Watch scheme
Directors at Brighton and Hove Albion have so far spent £400,000 on planning for Falmer. If this is a decoy as suggested (Opinion, July 8), it is a very expensive one. The final decision will be taken by the planners. Many mooted sites, such as the West
I am a working mother with a family of four and have discovered in an average week I can recycle one and a half dustbins full of household waste. I then have to take it by car to the nearest recycling centre. It occurred to me that there must be many
When will the inhabitants of Brighton and Hove realise only ten per cent of the cement works are in Shoreham and the remaining 90 per cent are actually in Beeding (Opinion, July 8)? Beeding already has its share of tips and an unacceptably high number
The former Bishop of Arundel and Brighton has defended his decision to give a job to a priest who was later convicted of child sex offences. After concerns were raised about Father Michael Hill, the Rt Rev Cormac Murphy-O'Connor, who became Archbishop
Harry Potter mania hit town as the wizard created by writer JK Rowling came to Sussex. Almost 1,000 fans of the author queued the length of Churchill Square in Brighton last night to get her signature on their treasured hardback copies of her latest book
The Evening Argus today offered a £10,000 reward for the capture of Sarah Payne's killer. The Argus has also printed 2,000 new posters appealing for information. As the hunt continued today, Argus Editor Simon Bradshaw said: "This sickening crime has
I am grateful to Deryk Mead for his clear statement confirming the closure of the Palmeira Project. This will, hopefully, end any misplaced hopes that the project might somehow continue. As his letter confirms, the decision to serve notice of closure
No doubt the decision by NCH Action for Children to close the Palmeira Project was a very tough one, as Deryk Mead, chief executive of NCH Action for Children, states (Opinion, July 13). However, that does not make it any less excusable. Mr Mead is not
Albion's tour will reach its most westerly point when they visit Galway United tonight. In fact, the Seagulls are actually visiting Crowley Park, home of Galwe-gians Rugby Club, just outside the city centre. It is basically a pitch with a railing round
Police and the emergency services have revealed plans to cut arson and domestic violence in Lewes district. The move was unveiled at a meeting of the community partnership between Sussex Police, Lewes District Council, East Sussex County Council and East
Murdered schoolgirl Sarah Payne's parents today pleaded for help to catch their child's killer. At an emotionally-charged news conference the couple urged the public to do everything they could to stop another family being made to suffer like they had
Department store group Debenhams is to create 4,000 jobs over the next four years by opening 11 stores. The company, which has 91 outlets in the UK, said it plans to move into areas where it is not currently represented. The group also said like-for-like
I note Seeboard plans to upgrade the power lines in the Adur Valley. Why not underground the lines and save any future headaches of possible power cuts and other maintenance problems? This would also prevent birds hitting overhead lines. -Roy Croft, London
I cannot believe Brighton and Hove Bus Company will be removing early morning and evening buses on Sundays. I have to work on Sundays, as do many people and this will make it impossible for me to get to work. This really is the last straw. -C. Whittle
It's a bit rich Lynette Gwyn-Jones criticising Chris Eubank for selling his hostel (July 12), when she, as a leader of Brighton and Hove Council, is responsible for closing care homes such as the Palmeira Project. -Mrs Ruby Carter Ditchling Rise, Brighton
I'm not one to exaggerate (no, truly I'm not), but something absolutely devastating happened to me on a train from Lewes at the weekend. I was sitting opposite two spiky-haired roughnecks, probably about ten years old, when the ticket inspector came through
Prime Minister Tony Blair is lending his support to a giant three-day fair being held in Worthing. He has sent a letter of goodwill to the organisers of the Worthing Millennium Seafront Fair. More than 350,000 visitors are expected to flock to the town
Rebel trader Peter Ellis says the war against the metric system is being won following the decision by Tesco to return to pounds and ounces. Mr Ellis openly flouts the law at his Newhaven business by selling fish in pounds and ounces. He has still to
Residents living in a row of cottages perched on a crumbling cliff top have launched their fight to save their homes. The owners of Crangon Cottages at Birling Gap, East Sussex, spoke at a public inquiry about their community and how they would not have
Rail bosses have promised a passengers' watchdog group major improvements to their services if they win the new South Central franchise. Current operators Connex, and rivals Govia, were each given five minutes to say why they deserved to win the right
A peaceful hamlet epitomising the quintessential values of Middle England seems an unlikely place for a brutal murder to take place. Kingston Gorse, less than a mile from the spot where Sarah went missing, prides itself on its Neighbourhood Watch scheme
Directors at Brighton and Hove Albion have so far spent £400,000 on planning for Falmer. If this is a decoy as suggested (Opinion, July 8), it is a very expensive one. The final decision will be taken by the planners. Many mooted sites, such as the West
I am a working mother with a family of four and have discovered in an average week I can recycle one and a half dustbins full of household waste. I then have to take it by car to the nearest recycling centre. It occurred to me that there must be many
Can the people of Woodingdean, Patcham, Saltdean and anywhere else which will be affected by the Brighton and Hove Council decision not to increase the subsidy to Brighton and Hove Bus Company, have the names of the councillors who agreed to this so they
When will the inhabitants of Brighton and Hove realise only ten per cent of the cement works are in Shoreham and the remaining 90 per cent are actually in Beeding (Opinion, July 8)? Beeding already has its share of tips and an unacceptably high number
Caravan holidaymakers were evacuated after a suspected arson attack at a car repair shop early today. The blaze broke out just after 2am on the Maybanks Industrial Estate on the A26 at South Heighton, near Newhaven. As flames leapt into the sky, police
The Evening Argus today offered a £10,000 reward for the capture of Sarah Payne's killer. The Argus has also printed 2,000 new posters appealing for information. As the hunt continued today, Argus Editor Simon Bradshaw said: "This sickening crime has
I am grateful to Deryk Mead for his clear statement confirming the closure of the Palmeira Project. This will, hopefully, end any misplaced hopes that the project might somehow continue. As his letter confirms, the decision to serve notice of closure
Lisa Chapman has smashed a British junior record held by a swimmer pre-selected for the Sydney Olympic Games. The 15-year-old from Flimwell, near Hastings, bettered Sue Rolph's 1994 performance in the 100m individual medley by clocking 1min.03.37sec in
No doubt the decision by NCH Action for Children to close the Palmeira Project was a very tough one, as Deryk Mead, chief executive of NCH Action for Children, states (Opinion, July 13). However, that does not make it any less excusable. Mr Mead is not
Albion's tour will reach its most westerly point when they visit Galway United tonight. In fact, the Seagulls are actually visiting Crowley Park, home of Galwe-gians Rugby Club, just outside the city centre. It is basically a pitch with a railing round
Most county sides are just "stumbling along" and primary competitions are under threat because the Sussex Schools Football Association has no secretary. These are the views of Alan Ball, who has stepped down as secretary after two years in the post, and
Lee Steele has revealed it took a mis-kick to open his goalscoring account for Albion. The busy little striker, signed from Shrewsbury recently, needed just seven minutes at Longford on Monday with an overhead shot which looped gently inside the far post
Warren Aspinall wants to know whether he has a long-term future with Albion. The vastly-experienced midfielder is currently on a month-to-month deal and his latest contract expires on Tuesday. He was due to begin talks with boss Micky Adams at Albion's
