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  • Long live the badgers

    I congratulate everyone involved in saving the badgers. The involvement of The Argus and the coverage was superb. I also say "Good on you" to all the people who joined the protest that weekend. Your loyalty and determination paid off. One last thing -

  • Well done

    It was nice to hear the head of Sussex Police say the animal rights protesters on the badgers protest the other week were all well behaved. Don't tell anyone but I think the police are really on our side. I was glad to see it end peacefully for the protesters

  • Live And Kicking star takes own advice

    When TV star Steve Wilson hosted a show encouraging viewers to move to trendy Brighton, he convinced at least one person - himself. While some presenters may be happy just to repeat a script they do not believe, Steve took his own advice. Steve, who unsuccessfully

  • Broadcast news

    Congratulations on publishing the mast map (The Argus, October 18). On Tuesday, October 8, I contributed to a feature in the Neil Pringle programme on Southern Counties Radio. A remark he made was most illuminating: "I would like someone to tell us why

  • Limited room

    There are two issues to be considered if the Albion are allowed to build at Falmer "Anger at stadium plans" (The Argus, October ). The first is, should they get it wrong and the site is not big enough, for instance for car parking, they will try to extend

  • Palest green

    Councillor Peter Jones's crocodile tears for the environment will not fool most people ("Housing threat of new park", The Argus, October 17). It is somewhat hypocritical of him to accuse the Government of using the National Park to impose more housebuilding

  • Incinerator vote was legal, say councils

    A controversial meeting interrupted by anti-incinerator campaigners who staged a sit-down protest will not be re-run. Councillors walked out of the chaotic Brighton Town Hall meeting and moved to a secret location to discuss who should be awarded a multi-million

  • Up and under

    What is more important, the protection of our environment or the cost of a few tunnels? I am, of course, speaking about the proposed Worthing and Lancing A27 bypass and others. Anyone who has travelled on the Continent will have noticed our European partners

  • Write to Prescott, says council

    Council leaders facing an unprecedented cash crisis have called on voters to bombard John Prescott with letters. They say the alternative is to face losing millions of pounds in Government aid. East Sussex County Council hopes "tens of thousands" of people

  • Heavy hands

    I was concerned to read that Sussex Police monitored the recent badger protests with a video camera (The Argus, October 14). Surely these were peaceful, law-abiding protests representing nothing more than people having their say on an issue of public

  • Care homes crisis

    The report on the lady with Alzheimer's disease who died as a result of her treatment at the Belmont (The Argus, October 18) is a further indication that well-run, caring council homes such as St Anthony's and Milton Court must not be allowed to close

  • Between You And Me, by Vanora Leigh

    Some things are best left to the imagination ... my legs, for instance. "You've got your grandmother's legs," says the Mother smugly. They're strong, there are two of them but oh, how I wish they were slim and another eight inches in length. It's why

  • Red tape day plan attacked

    Firms are to be asked whether they want all new employment laws to be launched on one date in a bid to ease the burden on business. The Government has opened a consultation on how many dates in a year legislation should be implemented and whether different

  • Uncertainty kills buy-outs growth

    The revival in the number of management buy-outs (MBOs) in the South-East has been short lived. Research by business advisors KPMG's private equity group highlighted that last quarter's modest upturn in the value of such deals was not sustained, delaying

  • Bell-pull

    A couple of years ago, we took a day trip on the Orient Express to Cambridge and Ely. On that trip, we met a couple from Brighton and had a most enjoyable time. Unfortunately, at the day's end we failed to get their address and time has erased their names

  • Right track

    Well done and thank you, The Argus, for printing my letter headed "Rickety trains cut South Coast adrift" (October 9). My next journey from Brighton to Ashford Eurostar Interchange for a Rail Passengers' Committee public meeting at Folkestone was also

  • Short change

    Having parked on the seafront near the West Pier, I wished to pay for two hours, not expecting to be there any longer. The machine gave no change and I did not have the right money. I inserted £2 which was, of course, way over the cost of two hours and

  • Bendy rules

    Simon Battle asks why builders and plumbers should have different rules in Brighton and Hove to everywhere else (The Argus, October 22). Absolutely right, Mr Battle. Why indeed? Why should the rules for builders and plumbers in Brighton and Hove have

  • Youth Football: Durrington share cup glory

    Kane Bone and Liam Wren performed heroics to help Durrington Middle School share the Worthing and District Schools under-11 six-a-side title for the first time in nine years. Eighteen teams competed for the title in the biggest-ever field at Durrington's

  • Youth Rugby: Newlands in league with Bradford Bulls

    A Sussex school has struck up an unusual partnership with leading rugby league club Bradford Bulls. Pupils at Newlands School, in Seaford, trained with two coaches from the Bulls last week. The sessions were so positive, both parties are keen for a repeat

  • Matthew Clark: Round-Up

    Littlehampton bounced back from their record 22-1 defeat at Horsham to draw 2-2 with Wick last night. Paul Morby put Wick ahead inside the first minute but the Marigolds led 2-1 by the 70th minute thanks to James Thornton, following up after Steve Guile's

  • Lethal hazard

    It is little short of a miracle that Anthony Watling is alive. His vehicle was hit by a train on an unsafe crossing on his private road. Fortunately no one was seriously hurt. A railway investigator said the crossing was very hazardous at night, yet Mr

  • Lady Longford dies at 96

    The Countess of Longford, Royal biographer and historian, died today at her home in Sussex. The widow of penal reformer Lord Longford died in her sleep at her home in Robertsbridge, near Hastings. The couple used to stay at the house at weekends, preferring

  • Fabled deity

    I am disappointed The Argus continues to repeat the myth that Green Goddesses are military fire engines. They are government fire engines built for civil defence purposes and were the responsibility of the Home Office, not the Ministry of Defence. Until

  • Matthew Clark: Stevens double delights Pagham

    Lee Stevens scored twice as Pagham beat Horsham YMCA 4-0 to go second in County League division one. Stevens took his tally for the season to 16 with a first half brace as Pagham took control of proceedings. James Mandry added a third on 65 minutes and

  • Unfair ransom

    Why are firefighters holding the country to ransom? They get good conditions and pay, lifelong secure employment, retire at 55 with an enhanced pension and are then free to obtain other work. If they are not satisfied with their lot, no one is stopping

  • Fracas at BP pump

    Hooligans tried to set fire to petrol pumps with a cigarette lighter. The four men were abusive and were asked to leave the BP station in Kingsway, Hove, at about 11.30pm yesterday. Police said one let off a fire extinguisher in the garage and another

  • Arts centre stalwart dies

    A man who helped save the Gardner Arts Centre at Falmer from closure has died from cancer aged 67. Nigel Stannard was artistic director at the centre, at the University of Sussex, for 12 years. He arrived there in 1973 and quickly built up the centre's

  • New boys could face Palace

    Albion signings Simon Rodger and Dean Blackwell could still be involved in Saturday's derby at Crystal Palace, despite a frustrating postponement. They were denied a competitive run-out yesterday when a rearranged match for the reserves against Portsmouth

  • Debenhams writes off slump as a blip

    Department store giant Debenhams answered the doubters by posting a jump in profits and dismissing a summer slump as a blip. Shares soared 13 per cent as chief executive Belinda Earl signalled that consumer confidence was returning after fears of a slowdown

  • Workshops target funny women

    According to funny girl Tricia Ashworth, the shortage of female comedians is no laughing matter. To straighten up the stand-up scales, she is running women-only comic workshops. Tricia, 39, of Addison Road, Brighton, thinks a lack of self-confidence and

  • Arts market shuts

    An indoor arts market in Brighton has closed only a year after it opened. All but one of the traders in the Where?House in Duke's Court, off Duke Street, Brighton, have left after the business shut down. Sarah Mitchenall, the business's owner, said she

  • Airport jobs boom fears

    Job opportunities at Gatwick Airport will start to decline within ten years if no second runway is built, a council planning officer has warned. Ted Beresford-Knox, head of planning services with Crawley Borough Council, said he expected the number of

  • Meningitis kills girl, 16

    A teenage girl has died days after her 16th birthday after being admitted to hospital with suspected meningitis. The girl, from Bexhill, had her life support machine switched off yesterday lunchtime in the intensive care unit at the Conquest Hospital

  • Homes shortage starts to bite

    A shortage of affordable homes to either buy or rent has led to "unprecedented" homelessness problems in Brighton and Hove. Council bosses have revealed that, for the first time, the number of homeless people was greater than the combined total of council

  • New boys could face Palace

    Albion signings Simon Rodger and Dean Blackwell could still be involved in Saturday's derby at Crystal Palace, despite a frustrating postponement. They were denied a competitive run-out yesterday when a rearranged match for the reserves against Portsmouth

  • Hoogstraten: Jail's just fine

    Killer tycoon Nicholas Hoogstraten says life in jail is "just fine" in a series of letters to The Argus, revealed exclusively today. The multi-millionaire is facing life imprisonment on Friday, when he will be sentenced for the manslaughter of business

  • Opposition to cement works plan

    A council is to oppose plans for new homes on the derelict Shoreham cement works site, which is in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Up to 84 new homes form part of a bid to redevelop the derelict cement works at Upper Beeding. They would form part

  • Date set for station site decision

    The future of a multi-million-pound development next to Brighton station will be decided at a special meeting on December 11. The New England Consortium has put in plans for development including hotels, a language school, homes and a controversial supermarket

  • Op put off seven times

    A recovering patient last night told how her operation was cancelled seven times because of bed-blocking at a Sussex hospital. Davinia Tingvoll, 61, of Lorna Road, Hove, was told 18 months ago she had circulatory problems and would need surgery to prevent

  • 25-year-old teenager

    In answer to Carole Cutts' "Ding-dong" (Letters, October 19) - yes, yes, yes! The only trouble is, my teenager is 25. Is there no hope? -Jackie Watson, Fernwood Rise, Brighton

  • Firework month

    Once again, firework night is upon us - not only on November 5 but also weeks before and after as well. I find this totally unacceptable and feel the Government or local councils should control it. There are enough open spaces for firework and bonfire

  • Long live the badgers

    I congratulate everyone involved in saving the badgers. The involvement of The Argus and the coverage was superb. I also say "Good on you" to all the people who joined the protest that weekend. Your loyalty and determination paid off. One last thing -

  • Live And Kicking star takes own advice

    When TV star Steve Wilson hosted a show encouraging viewers to move to trendy Brighton, he convinced at least one person - himself. While some presenters may be happy just to repeat a script they do not believe, Steve took his own advice. Steve, who unsuccessfully

  • Broadcast news

    Congratulations on publishing the mast map (The Argus, October 18). On Tuesday, October 8, I contributed to a feature in the Neil Pringle programme on Southern Counties Radio. A remark he made was most illuminating: "I would like someone to tell us why

  • Limited room

    There are two issues to be considered if the Albion are allowed to build at Falmer "Anger at stadium plans" (The Argus, October ). The first is, should they get it wrong and the site is not big enough, for instance for car parking, they will try to extend

  • Write to Prescott, says council

    Council leaders facing an unprecedented cash crisis have called on voters to bombard John Prescott with letters. They say the alternative is to face losing millions of pounds in Government aid. East Sussex County Council hopes "tens of thousands" of people

  • Heavy hands

    I was concerned to read that Sussex Police monitored the recent badger protests with a video camera (The Argus, October 14). Surely these were peaceful, law-abiding protests representing nothing more than people having their say on an issue of public

  • Care homes crisis

    The report on the lady with Alzheimer's disease who died as a result of her treatment at the Belmont (The Argus, October 18) is a further indication that well-run, caring council homes such as St Anthony's and Milton Court must not be allowed to close

  • Unacceptable behaviour

    The behaviour of Ivor Caplin on Saturday was totally unacceptable and he should apologise to the referee. Throwing his toys out of the pram just because his beloved Albion lost yet again does him no credit. If he wants to vent his spleen, why not direct

  • Stunned by outburst

    I was absolutely amazed by the outburst by Hove MP Ivor Caplin concerning the referee at the Albion's home defeat by Sheffield United (The Argus, October 21). Hardly responsible comments from an MP. But then Ivor was known as Mr Angry for his wild rantings

  • Worth a look

    I attended Maxine Nelson's workshop at the Cosmetic Ingredient Store, Hove, as advertised in The Argus. For £12, I was able to make 20 rounds of Little Mermaid soap, fairy plum lip gloss and a lavender candle, which will do for ideal Christmas presents

  • Nana Mouskouri, Brighton Dome, October 21

    With a 40-year career, album sales of more than 200 million and a repertoire of some 2,000 songs, Nana Mouskouri certainly has a lot going for her. And she proved now that Ella, Frank and Dean have gone, she is one of the few truly international stars

  • Pilot's balcony death plunge

    An airline pilot whose motto was "work hard and play hard" died when he accidentally fell from a balcony outside his flat, an inquest heard. Gordon MacMillian, 36, a First Officer with the Gatwick-based airline JMC, suffered multiple injuries, including

  • Between You And Me, by Vanora Leigh

    Some things are best left to the imagination ... my legs, for instance. "You've got your grandmother's legs," says the Mother smugly. They're strong, there are two of them but oh, how I wish they were slim and another eight inches in length. It's why

  • Patrick Moore: We're soft on immigration

    TV astronomer Sir Patrick Moore, who lives in Sussex, has spoken of his belief that UK immigration rules are not strict enough. The Sky at Night presenter made his comments yesterday during a speech to a meeting of the charity Age Concern in Winchester

  • Partners in limelight

    Brighton law firm Burt Brill and Cardens and the University of Brighton have been jointly shortlisted for an award. The company has sponsored the university's degree show for seven years. Now the partnership is one of five finalists in the sustainability

  • Red tape day plan attacked

    Firms are to be asked whether they want all new employment laws to be launched on one date in a bid to ease the burden on business. The Government has opened a consultation on how many dates in a year legislation should be implemented and whether different

  • Airport jobs boom fears

    Job opportunities at Gatwick Airport will start to decline within ten years if no second runway is built, a council planning officer has warned. Ted Beresford-Knox, head of planning services with Crawley Borough Council, said he expected the number of

  • Bell-pull

    A couple of years ago, we took a day trip on the Orient Express to Cambridge and Ely. On that trip, we met a couple from Brighton and had a most enjoyable time. Unfortunately, at the day's end we failed to get their address and time has erased their names

  • Short change

    Having parked on the seafront near the West Pier, I wished to pay for two hours, not expecting to be there any longer. The machine gave no change and I did not have the right money. I inserted £2 which was, of course, way over the cost of two hours and

  • Bendy rules

    Simon Battle asks why builders and plumbers should have different rules in Brighton and Hove to everywhere else (The Argus, October 22). Absolutely right, Mr Battle. Why indeed? Why should the rules for builders and plumbers in Brighton and Hove have

  • Lethal hazard

    It is little short of a miracle that Anthony Watling is alive. His vehicle was hit by a train on an unsafe crossing on his private road. Fortunately no one was seriously hurt. A railway investigator said the crossing was very hazardous at night, yet Mr

  • Lady Longford dies at 96

    The Countess of Longford, Royal biographer and historian, died today at her home in Sussex. The widow of penal reformer Lord Longford died in her sleep at her home in Robertsbridge, near Hastings. The couple used to stay at the house at weekends, preferring

  • Matthew Clark: Stevens double delights Pagham

    Lee Stevens scored twice as Pagham beat Horsham YMCA 4-0 to go second in County League division one. Stevens took his tally for the season to 16 with a first half brace as Pagham took control of proceedings. James Mandry added a third on 65 minutes and

  • Right to be confident?

    Nicholas Hoogstraten, the millionaire property tycoon, is convinced he's innocent of the manslaughter charge that landed him in jail three months ago. In letters to The Argus from Belmarsh jail, he reveals he expects to be a free man after Friday when

  • Wage claim reveals Labour's hypocrisy

    Local Government Minister Nick Raynsford describes firefighters as "wretched" and "criminals". As a firefighter for 21 years, I have been guilty of a serious violation of the law by attending fires, chemical spills, building collapses, road traffic accidents

  • Comment: Ian Hart

    Anyone remember Lifeline? Not the Spandau Ballet hit record but an Albion fund-raising scheme of the 1980s. It was launched on August 20, 1986 at the Dome, Brighton, by Messrs Bloom, Campbell and Bedson. Des Lynam was the star turn, paraded on stage in

  • Arts centre stalwart dies

    A man who helped save the Gardner Arts Centre at Falmer from closure has died from cancer aged 67. Nigel Stannard was artistic director at the centre, at the University of Sussex, for 12 years. He arrived there in 1973 and quickly built up the centre's

  • Albion fans in racism claim

    Albion fans' chief Tim Carder has admitted referee Phil Prosser may have been racially abused. Prosser has reported Seagulls supporters for racially abusing him and Sheffield United winger Peter Ndlovu at Saturday's match at Withdean. Supporters' club

  • Material girls' dream dresses

    Liz Harman and Jeanette West have made a business out of being Material Girls. Using the name of Madonna's hit song, the sisters-in-law make dream dresses. They specialise in creating sumptuous wedding gowns and evening dresses made to the customer's

  • Football team's tribute to terror victim

    An American soccer team is preparing to pay tribute to Albion fan Robert Eaton who died in the World Trade Centre terrorist attack. Robert's family from Ditchling are travelling to New York on Friday to meet members of the Los Peladitos football team.

  • Saga hots up at cooker firm

    The takeover saga at Range Cooker Company took another twist as entrepreneur Robin Russell returned to the negotiating table. The group said talks with Mr Russell and his backers, Graphite Capital Management, were back on just days after they collapsed

  • Workshops target funny women

    According to funny girl Tricia Ashworth, the shortage of female comedians is no laughing matter. To straighten up the stand-up scales, she is running women-only comic workshops. Tricia, 39, of Addison Road, Brighton, thinks a lack of self-confidence and

  • Review: Save money with a DIY divorce kit

    Divorce is always fraught with angst but Divorce Papers from GSP offers a do-it-yourself option. This can save money and get things moving without adding costly lawyers' bills to the emotional trauma. The petition is the most fundamental document in a

  • Knife yobs threaten man

    Police in Mid Sussex are hunting two youths who threatened a man with a flick knife. The victim was walking home along High Beeches Lane, Handcross, near Haywards Heath, at about 2am when two youths began shouting obscenities at him and threatened him

  • Crash kills pensioner

    A pensioner died when his car was in collision with a van. The 72-year-old man was driving a Citroen Saxo south on the B2166 at Rose Green, Bognor Regis, just after 1pm yesterday when the collision occurred with a Mitsubishi L200 pick-up. The pensioner

  • Blaze wrecks bungalow

    An Eastbourne bungalow was destroyed by fire in a suspected arson attack early today. A passing milkman called police and firefighters to the blazing home in King's Drive, Eastbourne, shortly before 3am. The bungalow, which is set back from the road,

  • Sewage flood hits gardens

    A tidal wave of sewage surged into gardens, gutters and alleyways after rain caused sewers to overflow in Portslade. Furious residents found themselves surrounded by a sea of muck yesterday. The fire brigade sealed off roads and officers provided homes

  • Homes shortage starts to bite

    A shortage of affordable homes to either buy or rent has led to "unprecedented" homelessness problems in Brighton and Hove. Council bosses have revealed that, for the first time, the number of homeless people was greater than the combined total of council

  • Albion fans in racism claim

    Albion fans' chief Tim Carder has admitted referee Phil Prosser may have been racially abused. Prosser has reported Seagulls supporters for racially abusing him and Sheffield United winger Peter Ndlovu at Saturday's match at Withdean. Supporters' club

  • The Hoogstraten letters

    Many people wondered, some not without a degree of pleasure, how multi-millionaire Nicholas Hoogstraten would cope with life in jail. This startling series of letters, exclusively written to The Argus and published two days before he will learn his ultimate

  • Opposition to cement works plan

    A council is to oppose plans for new homes on the derelict Shoreham cement works site, which is in an area of outstanding natural beauty. Up to 84 new homes form part of a bid to redevelop the derelict cement works at Upper Beeding. They would form part

  • Star treatment for celebrity pets

    Fatboy Slim and Zoe Ball don't like getting their hands dirty when their beloved dog Pickle needs a clean - but they know a man who does. Hove-based DJ Norman Cook and his television presenter wife call in Bugsie's Mobile Dog Washers, which was founded

  • Date set for station site decision

    The future of a multi-million-pound development next to Brighton station will be decided at a special meeting on December 11. The New England Consortium has put in plans for development including hotels, a language school, homes and a controversial supermarket

  • Op put off seven times

    A recovering patient last night told how her operation was cancelled seven times because of bed-blocking at a Sussex hospital. Davinia Tingvoll, 61, of Lorna Road, Hove, was told 18 months ago she had circulatory problems and would need surgery to prevent

  • 25-year-old teenager

    In answer to Carole Cutts' "Ding-dong" (Letters, October 19) - yes, yes, yes! The only trouble is, my teenager is 25. Is there no hope? -Jackie Watson, Fernwood Rise, Brighton

  • Biker's skateboard crash anger

    A motorcyclist is furious about having to pick up the repair bill after being knocked off his bike by a skateboarder. Andrew Bennett, 35, was riding his £6,000 machine in London Road, Brighton, when he and the boarder collided. Mr Bennett fell to the

  • Home onus

    Following the article about right-to-buy (The Argus, October 19), it is clear Labour is turning back the clock on home ownership. Most people who have bought their council home would have been in the property in the first place, therefore not making it

  • Too far gone

    As a person who has often been described as a badger fanatic, I am extremely concerned by the Saltdean issue. How was the situation allowed to develop to the extent it did? I am concerned at the claim the group of badgers could have TB. The present tests

  • Big Brother really is watching us all

    Tony Sturley asked why the police were filming the protesters at the Saltdean badger protest (Letters, October 17). The next day, Superintendent Peter Coll replied. I had never been to a protest or demonstration before so I am not a known "activist".

  • How fire strike will affect you

    The firefighters' strike starts on Tuesday, and nothing like it will have been seen since the infamous Winter of Discontent of 1978/9. The first walk-out is planned from October 29-31 as firefighters battle for a 40 per cent pay rise to take their salaries

  • Unacceptable behaviour

    The behaviour of Ivor Caplin on Saturday was totally unacceptable and he should apologise to the referee. Throwing his toys out of the pram just because his beloved Albion lost yet again does him no credit. If he wants to vent his spleen, why not direct

  • Stunned by outburst

    I was absolutely amazed by the outburst by Hove MP Ivor Caplin concerning the referee at the Albion's home defeat by Sheffield United (The Argus, October 21). Hardly responsible comments from an MP. But then Ivor was known as Mr Angry for his wild rantings

  • Worth a look

    I attended Maxine Nelson's workshop at the Cosmetic Ingredient Store, Hove, as advertised in The Argus. For £12, I was able to make 20 rounds of Little Mermaid soap, fairy plum lip gloss and a lavender candle, which will do for ideal Christmas presents

  • Nana Mouskouri, Brighton Dome, October 21

    With a 40-year career, album sales of more than 200 million and a repertoire of some 2,000 songs, Nana Mouskouri certainly has a lot going for her. And she proved now that Ella, Frank and Dean have gone, she is one of the few truly international stars

  • Pool resources

    While the debate surrounding the King Alfred centre in Hove continues to focus on the housing and parking issues, we will never see a new centre. What we need is a new sports and leisure complex the city can be proud of. This is where the debate must

  • Pilot's balcony death plunge

    An airline pilot whose motto was "work hard and play hard" died when he accidentally fell from a balcony outside his flat, an inquest heard. Gordon MacMillian, 36, a First Officer with the Gatwick-based airline JMC, suffered multiple injuries, including

  • Patrick Moore: We're soft on immigration

    TV astronomer Sir Patrick Moore, who lives in Sussex, has spoken of his belief that UK immigration rules are not strict enough. The Sky at Night presenter made his comments yesterday during a speech to a meeting of the charity Age Concern in Winchester

  • Call for pension flexibility

    Raising the state pension age would rob millions of people of their retirement, the Government has been warned. Responding to recommendations by the Pensions Policy Institute (PPI) and the National Association of Pension Funds that the state pension age

  • Partners in limelight

    Brighton law firm Burt Brill and Cardens and the University of Brighton have been jointly shortlisted for an award. The company has sponsored the university's degree show for seven years. Now the partnership is one of five finalists in the sustainability

  • Caring call centre to recruit 100 new staff

    It was back to the floor for the directors when they joined staff at the Inkfish call centre in Brighton during Customer Service Week. Led by Nigel Alexander, director of Inkfish owner Domestic and General (D&G), and Andrew Pearce, managing director

  • Soft targets

    While I am frustrated at the difficulty in parking when I am at my work, I have curtailed services to agents and commercial and domes-tic properties in central Brighton. I am not against the £3 waiver fee but I feel Brighton and Hove City Council has

  • Fatboy trim

    Pickle the pooch is treated like a true celebrity. DJ Norman Cook and wife Zoe Ball's beloved pup is regularly given star treatment at a mobile grooming parlour. With all that money going on his appearance, let's hope he doesn't get in too many messy

  • Equal value

    Tony Blair has appeared on television and written in the Press saying the fire brigade union is asking for too big a rise at 40 per cent. He is actually pointing out that fire brigade workers are essential for the public's safety in dealing with so many

  • Dr Martens: Saints crash

    St Leonards lost 2-1 at Sittingbourne despite the home side being reduced to ten men for an hour. The Kent side lost defender James Campbell to a straight red card after 30 minutes by which time St Leonards were already trailing by two goals. They fought

  • Right to be confident?

    Nicholas Hoogstraten, the millionaire property tycoon, is convinced he's innocent of the manslaughter charge that landed him in jail three months ago. In letters to The Argus from Belmarsh jail, he reveals he expects to be a free man after Friday when

  • Dr martens: Price lifts Borough

    Eastbourne Borough completed a league double over Tonbridge Angels with a 1-0 away win in the eastern division. Borough dominated a first half of few chances. Ben Austin was particuarly impressive and he went closest for the visitors when his header went

  • Ryman League: Geddes inspires Hornets

    John Maggs saw his Horsham side give their promotion bid another lift, then gave them permission to dream of cup glory. Hornets beat Division One South rivals Whyteleafe 4-2 in a cracker at Queen Street, helped by a Gavin Geddes hat-trick and some super

  • Comment: Ian Hart

    Anyone remember Lifeline? Not the Spandau Ballet hit record but an Albion fund-raising scheme of the 1980s. It was launched on August 20, 1986 at the Dome, Brighton, by Messrs Bloom, Campbell and Bedson. Des Lynam was the star turn, paraded on stage in

  • Albion fans in racism claim

    Albion fans' chief Tim Carder has admitted referee Phil Prosser may have been racially abused. Prosser has reported Seagulls supporters for racially abusing him and Sheffield United winger Peter Ndlovu at Saturday's match at Withdean. Supporters' club

  • Material girls' dream dresses

    Liz Harman and Jeanette West have made a business out of being Material Girls. Using the name of Madonna's hit song, the sisters-in-law make dream dresses. They specialise in creating sumptuous wedding gowns and evening dresses made to the customer's

  • Football team's tribute to terror victim

    An American soccer team is preparing to pay tribute to Albion fan Robert Eaton who died in the World Trade Centre terrorist attack. Robert's family from Ditchling are travelling to New York on Friday to meet members of the Los Peladitos football team.

  • Rovers to avoid chaos

    Traffic information group Trafficmaster is to guide MG Rover drivers away from jams and hotspots under a deal. The car giant is fitting a traffic alert product designed by Trafficmaster to its Rover 25 and Rover 45 models as standard. The deal, signed

  • Saga hots up at cooker firm

    The takeover saga at Range Cooker Company took another twist as entrepreneur Robin Russell returned to the negotiating table. The group said talks with Mr Russell and his backers, Graphite Capital Management, were back on just days after they collapsed

  • Review: Save money with a DIY divorce kit

    Divorce is always fraught with angst but Divorce Papers from GSP offers a do-it-yourself option. This can save money and get things moving without adding costly lawyers' bills to the emotional trauma. The petition is the most fundamental document in a

  • Victim's blood on gun of accused

    A man accused of torture attacks left traces of a victim's blood on his gun, the Old Bailey heard. Carlon Robinson, 27, and Nolan Atkins, 25, face charges of carrying out a series of shootings and torture sessions in a bid to extort money and drugs. The

  • Judge condemns rail crossings

    A man cleared of blame for driving in front of a train has joined his trial judge in condemning Railtrack for thousands of "unsafe" railway crossings. A jury unanimously acquitted 43-year-old Anthony Watling of endangering passengers following a horrific

  • Sewage flood hits gardens

    A tidal wave of sewage surged into gardens, gutters and alleyways after rain caused sewers to overflow in Portslade. Furious residents found themselves surrounded by a sea of muck yesterday. The fire brigade sealed off roads and officers provided homes

  • Albion fans in racism claim

    Albion fans' chief Tim Carder has admitted referee Phil Prosser may have been racially abused. Prosser has reported Seagulls supporters for racially abusing him and Sheffield United winger Peter Ndlovu at Saturday's match at Withdean. Supporters' club

  • The Hoogstraten letters

    Many people wondered, some not without a degree of pleasure, how multi-millionaire Nicholas Hoogstraten would cope with life in jail. This startling series of letters, exclusively written to The Argus and published two days before he will learn his ultimate

  • Work to start on city library

    Work will start on building a new library for Brighton and Hove more than a year after planning permission was granted. The city council has signed a deal with developer Norwich Union PPP (Public Private Partnership) for the new central library off Church

  • Star treatment for celebrity pets

    Fatboy Slim and Zoe Ball don't like getting their hands dirty when their beloved dog Pickle needs a clean - but they know a man who does. Hove-based DJ Norman Cook and his television presenter wife call in Bugsie's Mobile Dog Washers, which was founded

  • Coverage made a difference

    I thank The Argus for the recent coverage of the Saltdean badgers. It is undoubtedly due to this that local people found out what was happening and were able to act. Many of the people on the demos were local residents who were appalled, firstly, about

  • Biker's skateboard crash anger

    A motorcyclist is furious about having to pick up the repair bill after being knocked off his bike by a skateboarder. Andrew Bennett, 35, was riding his £6,000 machine in London Road, Brighton, when he and the boarder collided. Mr Bennett fell to the

  • Well done

    It was nice to hear the head of Sussex Police say the animal rights protesters on the badgers protest the other week were all well behaved. Don't tell anyone but I think the police are really on our side. I was glad to see it end peacefully for the protesters

  • Home onus

    Following the article about right-to-buy (The Argus, October 19), it is clear Labour is turning back the clock on home ownership. Most people who have bought their council home would have been in the property in the first place, therefore not making it

  • Palest green

    Councillor Peter Jones's crocodile tears for the environment will not fool most people ("Housing threat of new park", The Argus, October 17). It is somewhat hypocritical of him to accuse the Government of using the National Park to impose more housebuilding

  • Incinerator vote was legal, say councils

    A controversial meeting interrupted by anti-incinerator campaigners who staged a sit-down protest will not be re-run. Councillors walked out of the chaotic Brighton Town Hall meeting and moved to a secret location to discuss who should be awarded a multi-million

  • Up and under

    What is more important, the protection of our environment or the cost of a few tunnels? I am, of course, speaking about the proposed Worthing and Lancing A27 bypass and others. Anyone who has travelled on the Continent will have noticed our European partners

  • Too far gone

    As a person who has often been described as a badger fanatic, I am extremely concerned by the Saltdean issue. How was the situation allowed to develop to the extent it did? I am concerned at the claim the group of badgers could have TB. The present tests

  • Big Brother really is watching us all

    Tony Sturley asked why the police were filming the protesters at the Saltdean badger protest (Letters, October 17). The next day, Superintendent Peter Coll replied. I had never been to a protest or demonstration before so I am not a known "activist".

  • How fire strike will affect you

    The firefighters' strike starts on Tuesday, and nothing like it will have been seen since the infamous Winter of Discontent of 1978/9. The first walk-out is planned from October 29-31 as firefighters battle for a 40 per cent pay rise to take their salaries

  • Pool resources

    While the debate surrounding the King Alfred centre in Hove continues to focus on the housing and parking issues, we will never see a new centre. What we need is a new sports and leisure complex the city can be proud of. This is where the debate must

  • Call for pension flexibility

    Raising the state pension age would rob millions of people of their retirement, the Government has been warned. Responding to recommendations by the Pensions Policy Institute (PPI) and the National Association of Pension Funds that the state pension age

  • Caring call centre to recruit 100 new staff

    It was back to the floor for the directors when they joined staff at the Inkfish call centre in Brighton during Customer Service Week. Led by Nigel Alexander, director of Inkfish owner Domestic and General (D&G), and Andrew Pearce, managing director

  • Uncertainty kills buy-outs growth

    The revival in the number of management buy-outs (MBOs) in the South-East has been short lived. Research by business advisors KPMG's private equity group highlighted that last quarter's modest upturn in the value of such deals was not sustained, delaying

  • Judge condemns rail crossings

    A man cleared of blame for driving in front of a train has joined his trial judge in condemning Railtrack for thousands of "unsafe" railway crossings. A jury unanimously acquitted 43-year-old Anthony Watling of endangering passengers following a horrific

  • Prom cycle route fears

    Campaigners fear a proposed £1 million cycle lane would lead to collisions between cyclists and people walking along Worthing seafront. Worthing Borough Council is considering whether a proposed route from Sea Lane in Ferring to Western Road in East Worthing

  • Binmen may strike over pay

    Refuse collectors in the Arun area today voted to hold a strike ballot over pay. About 40 collectors and street cleaners voted unanimously for the move at a meeting at their depot in Harwood Road, Littlehampton. A GMB Union spokesman said staff wanted

  • Right track

    Well done and thank you, The Argus, for printing my letter headed "Rickety trains cut South Coast adrift" (October 9). My next journey from Brighton to Ashford Eurostar Interchange for a Rail Passengers' Committee public meeting at Folkestone was also

  • Soft targets

    While I am frustrated at the difficulty in parking when I am at my work, I have curtailed services to agents and commercial and domes-tic properties in central Brighton. I am not against the £3 waiver fee but I feel Brighton and Hove City Council has

  • Youth Football: Durrington share cup glory

    Kane Bone and Liam Wren performed heroics to help Durrington Middle School share the Worthing and District Schools under-11 six-a-side title for the first time in nine years. Eighteen teams competed for the title in the biggest-ever field at Durrington's

  • Fatboy trim

    Pickle the pooch is treated like a true celebrity. DJ Norman Cook and wife Zoe Ball's beloved pup is regularly given star treatment at a mobile grooming parlour. With all that money going on his appearance, let's hope he doesn't get in too many messy

  • Equal value

    Tony Blair has appeared on television and written in the Press saying the fire brigade union is asking for too big a rise at 40 per cent. He is actually pointing out that fire brigade workers are essential for the public's safety in dealing with so many

  • Youth Rugby: Newlands in league with Bradford Bulls

    A Sussex school has struck up an unusual partnership with leading rugby league club Bradford Bulls. Pupils at Newlands School, in Seaford, trained with two coaches from the Bulls last week. The sessions were so positive, both parties are keen for a repeat

  • Matthew Clark: Round-Up

    Littlehampton bounced back from their record 22-1 defeat at Horsham to draw 2-2 with Wick last night. Paul Morby put Wick ahead inside the first minute but the Marigolds led 2-1 by the 70th minute thanks to James Thornton, following up after Steve Guile's

  • Fabled deity

    I am disappointed The Argus continues to repeat the myth that Green Goddesses are military fire engines. They are government fire engines built for civil defence purposes and were the responsibility of the Home Office, not the Ministry of Defence. Until

  • Dr Martens: Saints crash

    St Leonards lost 2-1 at Sittingbourne despite the home side being reduced to ten men for an hour. The Kent side lost defender James Campbell to a straight red card after 30 minutes by which time St Leonards were already trailing by two goals. They fought

  • Unfair ransom

    Why are firefighters holding the country to ransom? They get good conditions and pay, lifelong secure employment, retire at 55 with an enhanced pension and are then free to obtain other work. If they are not satisfied with their lot, no one is stopping

  • Dr martens: Price lifts Borough

    Eastbourne Borough completed a league double over Tonbridge Angels with a 1-0 away win in the eastern division. Borough dominated a first half of few chances. Ben Austin was particuarly impressive and he went closest for the visitors when his header went

  • Fracas at BP pump

    Hooligans tried to set fire to petrol pumps with a cigarette lighter. The four men were abusive and were asked to leave the BP station in Kingsway, Hove, at about 11.30pm yesterday. Police said one let off a fire extinguisher in the garage and another

  • Ryman League: Geddes inspires Hornets

    John Maggs saw his Horsham side give their promotion bid another lift, then gave them permission to dream of cup glory. Hornets beat Division One South rivals Whyteleafe 4-2 in a cracker at Queen Street, helped by a Gavin Geddes hat-trick and some super

  • New boys could face Palace

    Albion signings Simon Rodger and Dean Blackwell could still be involved in Saturday's derby at Crystal Palace, despite a frustrating postponement. They were denied a competitive run-out yesterday when a rearranged match for the reserves against Portsmouth

  • Debenhams writes off slump as a blip

    Department store giant Debenhams answered the doubters by posting a jump in profits and dismissing a summer slump as a blip. Shares soared 13 per cent as chief executive Belinda Earl signalled that consumer confidence was returning after fears of a slowdown

  • Rovers to avoid chaos

    Traffic information group Trafficmaster is to guide MG Rover drivers away from jams and hotspots under a deal. The car giant is fitting a traffic alert product designed by Trafficmaster to its Rover 25 and Rover 45 models as standard. The deal, signed

  • Arts market shuts

    An indoor arts market in Brighton has closed only a year after it opened. All but one of the traders in the Where?House in Duke's Court, off Duke Street, Brighton, have left after the business shut down. Sarah Mitchenall, the business's owner, said she

  • Victim's blood on gun of accused

    A man accused of torture attacks left traces of a victim's blood on his gun, the Old Bailey heard. Carlon Robinson, 27, and Nolan Atkins, 25, face charges of carrying out a series of shootings and torture sessions in a bid to extort money and drugs. The

  • Judge condemns rail crossings

    A man cleared of blame for driving in front of a train has joined his trial judge in condemning Railtrack for thousands of "unsafe" railway crossings. A jury unanimously acquitted 43-year-old Anthony Watling of endangering passengers following a horrific

  • Airport jobs boom fears

    Job opportunities at Gatwick Airport will start to decline within ten years if no second runway is built, a council planning officer has warned. Ted Beresford-Knox, head of planning services with Crawley Borough Council, said he expected the number of

  • Meningitis kills girl, 16

    A teenage girl has died days after her 16th birthday after being admitted to hospital with suspected meningitis. The girl, from Bexhill, had her life support machine switched off yesterday lunchtime in the intensive care unit at the Conquest Hospital

  • New boys could face Palace

    Albion signings Simon Rodger and Dean Blackwell could still be involved in Saturday's derby at Crystal Palace, despite a frustrating postponement. They were denied a competitive run-out yesterday when a rearranged match for the reserves against Portsmouth

  • Hoogstraten: Jail's just fine

    Killer tycoon Nicholas Hoogstraten says life in jail is "just fine" in a series of letters to The Argus, revealed exclusively today. The multi-millionaire is facing life imprisonment on Friday, when he will be sentenced for the manslaughter of business

  • Work to start on city library

    Work will start on building a new library for Brighton and Hove more than a year after planning permission was granted. The city council has signed a deal with developer Norwich Union PPP (Public Private Partnership) for the new central library off Church

  • Firework month

    Once again, firework night is upon us - not only on November 5 but also weeks before and after as well. I find this totally unacceptable and feel the Government or local councils should control it. There are enough open spaces for firework and bonfire

  • Coverage made a difference

    I thank The Argus for the recent coverage of the Saltdean badgers. It is undoubtedly due to this that local people found out what was happening and were able to act. Many of the people on the demos were local residents who were appalled, firstly, about