Unconfirmed reports of collateral damage by our "ordnance" ("Britain denies bombing Iraqi football field", Argus, June 21). In other words, innocent people blown to bits by our bombs, maybe or maybe not. If maybe, we wouldn't tell you anyway. -Richard
I heartily agree with recent correspondents who reject the idea of Lord Bassam or Mr Bodfish being selected as candidates for elected mayor. Surely we need a fresh face for the challenge and not those has-beens who clearly don't have any radical new ideas
There is always someone who wants to whinge about something, isn't there? The staff at Centre Ville caf in Hove who complained about the magnificent police horse that deposited its droppings outside their premises really ought to get a life. Surely a
Police switchboards have been flooded with hundreds of possible sightings of a father who disappeared with his two-year-old daughter. Members of the public across the country have reported seeing a white stretch limousine - the make of car chauffeur Michael
The Tories are having a torrid time after their election defeat but Brian Oxley, their new leader on Brighton and Hove Council, insists the party is in good shape. He is preparing his 25 colleagues for a two-year battle which he believes will end with
At about 1pm on a recent Saturday, my wife, six-year-old daughter and myself found ourselves at the Clayton Windmill, so decided to take a look. My daughter had looked at windmills in school so wanted to see round. I am disabled and rather slow on my
Bevendean and Woodingdean took the glory at the East Brighton Primary Schools' Athletics Championships. And Woodingdean headteacher Jackie Pendergast has promised her school will be back to defend their title after tasting glory Woodingdean won the overall
Congratulations to Brian Oxley who has become leader of the Tory Opposition on Brighton and Hove City Council. It cannot be easy leading a party with some members demoralised after a crushing general election defeat in which they failed to regain any
Toddler Parys Lapper will soon be known to millions around the country as a TV Child of our Time. The 17-month-old is featured in a 20-year series of programmes following the lives of 25 millennium babies from birth to adulthood. The BBC cameras captured
Even the greatest supporter of Paul Whitehouse realised this week he could not stay any longer as Chief Constable of Sussex. They were prepared to support him through the trauma of the James Ashley case, in which an unarmed man was shot dead by officers
I was deeply disappointed and saddened to hear the announcement by Brighton University last Friday. After almost 18 months of discussion with Brighton and Hove Albion and Brighton and Hove City Council, the university does not appear able (or willing)
Albion's latest capture Dirk Lehmann is looking forward to linking up with Bobby Zamora and a place in the play-offs. The German-born striker passed a medical yesterday to complete his Bosman free transfer move from Edinburgh giants Hibernian on a one-year
Sussex Police will advertise for a new chief constable as soon as possible but there will be no rush to appoint him or her. Paul Whitehouse will remain head of the force until September 25 and if no new chief has been appointed by then, Acting Deputy
As a young patrol policeman Paul Whitehouse was pounding the beat with his sergeant when they came across a group of jobless shipworkers walking towards them. The shipworkers stepped into the road to allow the officers to stay on the pavement. Mr Whitehouse
Chief Constable Paul Whitehouse will leave Sussex Police in September with a £60,000-a-year pension, it emerged today. The news has angered the family of James Ashley, whose death in a raid by armed police eventually led to the chief's resignation yesterday
Model aircraft fans caused a flap when their planes strayed too close to the flight paths at Shoreham Airport. Pilots approaching the airstrip radioed the control tower to complain. One report was about a model aircraft with an 8ft wingspan. Inspector
I heartily agree with recent correspondents who reject the idea of Lord Bassam or Mr Bodfish being selected as candidates for elected mayor. Surely we need a fresh face for the challenge and not those has-beens who clearly don't have any radical new ideas
I didn't recognise the voice in my ear. It was male, youngish and had a Brighton accent. "Hello!" it said cheerily. Nothing else, no "how are you?", no attempt at conversation, just "hello". Normally I'm not lost for words but this time I was. I was also
The Tories are having a torrid time after their election defeat but Brian Oxley, their new leader on Brighton and Hove Council, insists the party is in good shape. He is preparing his 25 colleagues for a two-year battle which he believes will end with
While out at lunchtime I passed a bloke (white-van-man) who was bending down rubbing a black mark off the side of his van door. Job completed, he threw the tissue paper on to the floor. I looked over my sunglasses at him and shook my head in disgust.
Looking after a baby can be difficult for any mother. How much more awkward it must be for Alison Lapper, born with no arms and very small legs. Not only is she making a good job of bringing up her son Parys, who was born last year, but she has also agreed
Now Brighton University has turned down the Seagulls' offer for a piece of its land to build the much-needed stadium, perhaps the time is right for East Sussex County Council and Brighton and Hove City Council to consider the land for the controversial
Congratulations to Brian Oxley who has become leader of the Tory Opposition on Brighton and Hove City Council. It cannot be easy leading a party with some members demoralised after a crushing general election defeat in which they failed to regain any
Toddler Parys Lapper will soon be known to millions around the country as a TV Child of our Time. The 17-month-old is featured in a 20-year series of programmes following the lives of 25 millennium babies from birth to adulthood. The BBC cameras captured
Inter-schools football in Sussex has been saved for another season. Caretaker-secretary Alan Sanders had feared the end because nobody could be found to co-ordinate competitions for the under-13 to under-16 age groups following the resignation of Kevin
Even the greatest supporter of Paul Whitehouse realised this week he could not stay any longer as Chief Constable of Sussex. They were prepared to support him through the trauma of the James Ashley case, in which an unarmed man was shot dead by officers
So Brighton University (like others before) intended to take money off the Albion by vastly inflating the value of a piece of land containing run-down buildings. Thankfully, the club has its own solution. By moving the entire project away from the land
Martin Lee used to be an angry young man on a tennis court. He smashed up racquets and even had the hump when he won points. The shaven-haired Millwall fanatic still comes across as mean and moody, but now a leading sports psychologist has taught him
A mother broke down in tears today as she made a desperate plea for her 13-year-old daughter to get in touch. Kirsty Norris has been missing for five days. Her mother Carol said: "I am sick with worry. This has been going on too long. "I have been up
Travellers are facing a High Court fight to stay in their home. Mid Sussex District Council has applied for an injunction to evict William and Sarah Smith from the spot where they have lived since the summer of 1999. But the family say they will not budge
Parents have been told to be on their guard after a suspected paedophile was spotted loitering near schools. Sussex Police confirmed a man has been spoken to by police officers after being spotted in the Lewes area. A police spokesman said: "A warning
A family suffered an ordeal "like a scene from The Shining" when a man chased them with a 15in carving knife, a court heard. The attacker, retired headmaster Lionel White, 63, was ordered to remain in a secure hospital after it was ruled he had been suffering
It was business as usual for Sussex police officers raiding the home of suspected drug dealer. Just hours after the resignation of their boss, Chief Constable of Sussex Paul Whitehouse, they were battering down the door of a flat. The rented home in east
Sussex Police will advertise for a new chief constable as soon as possible but there will be no rush to appoint him or her. Paul Whitehouse will remain head of the force until September 25 and if no new chief has been appointed by then, Acting Deputy
Chief Constable Paul Whitehouse will leave Sussex Police in September with a £60,000-a-year pension, it emerged today. The news has angered the family of James Ashley, whose death in a raid by armed police eventually led to the chief's resignation yesterday
Model aircraft fans caused a flap when their planes strayed too close to the flight paths at Shoreham Airport. Pilots approaching the airstrip radioed the control tower to complain. One report was about a model aircraft with an 8ft wingspan. Inspector
I had to chuckle when I read about the police horse who "let off steam" (June 20). Well, I have solved the dilemma for future occurrences. Why not put large nappies on the horses? That should solve the problem. -Name and address supplied
I didn't recognise the voice in my ear. It was male, youngish and had a Brighton accent. "Hello!" it said cheerily. Nothing else, no "how are you?", no attempt at conversation, just "hello". Normally I'm not lost for words but this time I was. I was also
A man has been found stabbed to death in his flat in Brighton. Half-naked Cal Erlam, 29, was found in a pool of blood with a knife wound to his chest. A police spokeswoman said the death was being treated as suspicious, but at this stage officers are
Plans to expand services at Worthing Hospital while moving inpatient services from Southlands, at Shoreham, will be published next month. At the same time, health chiefs are rethinking proposals for the future of Southlands Hospital when its inpatient
M Frankel obviously has a misconception of femininity to poke fun at Ann Widdecombe "wobbling" (Opinion, June 23). Forget media-hyped anorexics, nothing could be more natural than a wobbly woman. Vive la diffrence. -William Fraser, Summerheath Road, Hailsham
How about these for double yellow lines? Could they be the product of a liquid lunch? What on earth do visitors to Brighton and Hove think? Does no one from the local authority check work when it is completed? Has this been paid for? -G Ware, Buckingham
During my travels to Sussex cricket ground last week, when Sussex were playing Nottinghamshire, I got talking to an old lady who had a lovely little cross and chain around her neck, which I admired. She said: "My dear, I will tell you the history of this
While out at lunchtime I passed a bloke (white-van-man) who was bending down rubbing a black mark off the side of his van door. Job completed, he threw the tissue paper on to the floor. I looked over my sunglasses at him and shook my head in disgust.
Looking after a baby can be difficult for any mother. How much more awkward it must be for Alison Lapper, born with no arms and very small legs. Not only is she making a good job of bringing up her son Parys, who was born last year, but she has also agreed
Now Brighton University has turned down the Seagulls' offer for a piece of its land to build the much-needed stadium, perhaps the time is right for East Sussex County Council and Brighton and Hove City Council to consider the land for the controversial
I am concerned at the ambiguity which seems to be creeping into the discussions about the Albion's proposals for the Falmer site. Given the emphasis on Brighton and Hove City Council's support, there is a danger it could be thought planning permission
Inter-schools football in Sussex has been saved for another season. Caretaker-secretary Alan Sanders had feared the end because nobody could be found to co-ordinate competitions for the under-13 to under-16 age groups following the resignation of Kevin
So Brighton University (like others before) intended to take money off the Albion by vastly inflating the value of a piece of land containing run-down buildings. Thankfully, the club has its own solution. By moving the entire project away from the land
Sussex 2nd XI's hopes of qualifying for the semi finals of the one day Trophy received another blow when they went down to Essex by 66 runs at Hove. It was a poor effort by Sussex who, chasing an achievable target of 196, were bowled out for 129 with
Jimmy Adams was sentenced to a scorching day in the field, then tipped the Australians to prove too hot for England in the Ashes series. Another huge Arundel crowd saw Steve Waugh hit a century as the tourists opted against enforcing the follow-on and
Martin Lee used to be an angry young man on a tennis court. He smashed up racquets and even had the hump when he won points. The shaven-haired Millwall fanatic still comes across as mean and moody, but now a leading sports psychologist has taught him
A Sussex MP was today launching a landmark legal case which could force MI5 to open top secret files to the public for the first time in its 92-year history. Liberal Democrat Norman Baker was trying to persuade the first hearing of the National Security
A mother broke down in tears today as she made a desperate plea for her 13-year-old daughter to get in touch. Kirsty Norris has been missing for five days. Her mother Carol said: "I am sick with worry. This has been going on too long. "I have been up
It was business as usual for Sussex police officers raiding the home of suspected drug dealer. Just hours after the resignation of their boss, Chief Constable of Sussex Paul Whitehouse, they were battering down the door of a flat. The rented home in east
Major crime-fighting successes were recorded during Mr Whitehouse's tenure - but there were also some notable failures. Teacher Sion Jenkins was jailed for life for the murder of his foster daughter Billie Jo in 1998. The following year Alan Hopkinson
Unconfirmed reports of collateral damage by our "ordnance" ("Britain denies bombing Iraqi football field", Argus, June 21). In other words, innocent people blown to bits by our bombs, maybe or maybe not. If maybe, we wouldn't tell you anyway. -Richard
There is always someone who wants to whinge about something, isn't there? The staff at Centre Ville caf in Hove who complained about the magnificent police horse that deposited its droppings outside their premises really ought to get a life. Surely a
I had to chuckle when I read about the police horse who "let off steam" (June 20). Well, I have solved the dilemma for future occurrences. Why not put large nappies on the horses? That should solve the problem. -Name and address supplied
A man has been found stabbed to death in his flat in Brighton. Half-naked Cal Erlam, 29, was found in a pool of blood with a knife wound to his chest. A police spokeswoman said the death was being treated as suspicious, but at this stage officers are
Plans to expand services at Worthing Hospital while moving inpatient services from Southlands, at Shoreham, will be published next month. At the same time, health chiefs are rethinking proposals for the future of Southlands Hospital when its inpatient
Police switchboards have been flooded with hundreds of possible sightings of a father who disappeared with his two-year-old daughter. Members of the public across the country have reported seeing a white stretch limousine - the make of car chauffeur Michael
M Frankel obviously has a misconception of femininity to poke fun at Ann Widdecombe "wobbling" (Opinion, June 23). Forget media-hyped anorexics, nothing could be more natural than a wobbly woman. Vive la diffrence. -William Fraser, Summerheath Road, Hailsham
How about these for double yellow lines? Could they be the product of a liquid lunch? What on earth do visitors to Brighton and Hove think? Does no one from the local authority check work when it is completed? Has this been paid for? -G Ware, Buckingham
During my travels to Sussex cricket ground last week, when Sussex were playing Nottinghamshire, I got talking to an old lady who had a lovely little cross and chain around her neck, which I admired. She said: "My dear, I will tell you the history of this
At about 1pm on a recent Saturday, my wife, six-year-old daughter and myself found ourselves at the Clayton Windmill, so decided to take a look. My daughter had looked at windmills in school so wanted to see round. I am disabled and rather slow on my
Bevendean and Woodingdean took the glory at the East Brighton Primary Schools' Athletics Championships. And Woodingdean headteacher Jackie Pendergast has promised her school will be back to defend their title after tasting glory Woodingdean won the overall
I am concerned at the ambiguity which seems to be creeping into the discussions about the Albion's proposals for the Falmer site. Given the emphasis on Brighton and Hove City Council's support, there is a danger it could be thought planning permission
Sussex 2nd XI's hopes of qualifying for the semi finals of the one day Trophy received another blow when they went down to Essex by 66 runs at Hove. It was a poor effort by Sussex who, chasing an achievable target of 196, were bowled out for 129 with
I was deeply disappointed and saddened to hear the announcement by Brighton University last Friday. After almost 18 months of discussion with Brighton and Hove Albion and Brighton and Hove City Council, the university does not appear able (or willing)
Jimmy Adams was sentenced to a scorching day in the field, then tipped the Australians to prove too hot for England in the Ashes series. Another huge Arundel crowd saw Steve Waugh hit a century as the tourists opted against enforcing the follow-on and
Albion's latest capture Dirk Lehmann is looking forward to linking up with Bobby Zamora and a place in the play-offs. The German-born striker passed a medical yesterday to complete his Bosman free transfer move from Edinburgh giants Hibernian on a one-year
A Sussex MP was today launching a landmark legal case which could force MI5 to open top secret files to the public for the first time in its 92-year history. Liberal Democrat Norman Baker was trying to persuade the first hearing of the National Security
A man has been found stabbed to death in his flat in Brighton. Half-naked Cal Erlam, 29, was found in a pool of blood with a knife wound to his chest. A police spokeswoman said the death was being treated as suspicious, but at this stage officers are
A former teacher told a court she plans to dedicate her future to a charitable trust after claiming treatment by her bosses has left her unable to teach. Elizabeth Unwin, who has issued a writ for £50,000 damages against West Sussex County Council, said
A man who stabbed his ex-girlfriend's lover to death with a steak knife has been jailed for seven years. Outside the court the dead man's mother said no prison sentence would bring back her son but her family would try to get on with their lives, Jeffrey
Plans to expand services at Worthing Hospital while moving inpatient services from Southlands, at Shoreham, will be published next month. At the same time, health chiefs are rethinking proposals for the future of Southlands Hospital when its inpatient
Major crime-fighting successes were recorded during Mr Whitehouse's tenure - but there were also some notable failures. Teacher Sion Jenkins was jailed for life for the murder of his foster daughter Billie Jo in 1998. The following year Alan Hopkinson
As a young patrol policeman Paul Whitehouse was pounding the beat with his sergeant when they came across a group of jobless shipworkers walking towards them. The shipworkers stepped into the road to allow the officers to stay on the pavement. Mr Whitehouse
