Since Brighton and Hove people do not want two hotels and a large supermarket on the Brighton Station site, it occurred to me that as Sainsbury's now owns this site, it could make a magnanimous gesture and present the site to the people of Brighton and
While walking around Brighton, I have noticed strange, golden discs embedded in the pavement. Each disc reveals a strange picture of a bird. To satisfy my curiosity, I followed the discs but arrived at no ornithological destination. Does anyone know what
During a casual email exchange with a friend, I mentioned that it infuriates my husband that I rarely remember to charge up my mobile phone. Every time he tries to ring me, he gets a woman's voice telling him the phone he is trying to call may be switched
Albion boss Peter Taylor named an unchanged team for today's top-of-the-table showdown at the magnificent Madejski Stadium. Taylor not surprisingly kept faith with the line-up which whipped Wycombe 4-0 at Withdean on Tuesday. Lee Steele was forced off
The players ran out to a fantastic atmosphere inside the Madejski ground brimming with a capacity crowd. Lewis spent most of the warm-up stamping on blue, white, red and black balloons released by the 3,000 Seagulls supporters seated behind the goal occupied
Albion kept the title race on the boil with a richly deserved point against the leaders. The Seagulls had the better of the match at a packed Madejski Stadium and would have won with a bit more luck and more accurate finishing. Paul Watson was denied
I would like to express my gratitude and appreciation for the help and attention I was given when I collapsed and fainted while waiting for a bus on Thursday, February 28, at the stop by the corner of Widdicombe Way and Bevendean Crescent. My special
I am writing to try to redress the balance with regard to negative attitudes towards patient care at the Sussex County Hospital in Brighton. I had occasion to be sent to the A&E department admission and was treated with nothing but kindness and respect
Rail passengers have waited for years to see the new trains replacing ageing slam-door rolling stock. But it looks as if they will be disappointed when the new Electra Star trains arrive on South Central lines. The rail passenger watchdog is concerned
Councillor David Russell comments voluntary groups are "costing the shirt off our back" (The Argus, March 7). Whose money does the Mid-Sussex Tory cabinet think they are dealing with? But hold on, one leader costs us £10,000 and five others cost another
A £15 million scheme to build new flats on the old Endeavour Motors site in Preston Road could be the shape of things to come in Brighton. Karis Developments wants to provide the first large scheme in the city in which 40 per cent of the homes will be
Brighton Bears could go top of the BBL Southern Conference for the first time since 1993 when they entertain London Leopards at the Brighton Centre on Saturday night (tip-off 7.00pm). London Towers 73-97 defeat at home to Chester Jets on Thursday means
I found Rodena Howes-Yarlett's attempts to muddy the waters around stillbirth, miscarriage and abortion both sinister and sloppy (The Argus, March 7). Let's get this straight. Stillbirth is a tragedy, abortion is a totally responsible and logical decision
Sussex will get an early taste of the challenges which face them in the first division when they take on county champions Yorkshire later this month. The county will play the Tykes in a three-day match and at least three more one-dayers when they head
A family has been outraged by a decision to promote a bus driver who dragged a schoolboy along the road by his snared arm. Rob Carron, 33, from Brighton, was fined £300 in May last year after being convicted of inconsiderate driving and failing to take
Scores of flats will be built on the site of an old garage if planners grant permission for a unique scheme. The project by Karis Developments is the first large scheme in Brighton and Hove to meet the city council's wish for 40 per cent of the homes
A carnival will be held in Hove to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee. Hove Lions want groups from across Brighton and Hove to join in the fun at Hove Park on June 3. Lions president Mike Koscian said: "We want to make it clear we are still holding
Millions of pounds are to be spent on major improvements to four secondary schools. Brighton and Hove City Council has just signed a contract with Jarvis Accommodation to carry out the work. It is part of a public-private partnership, which will attract
Terrified women who dialled 999 when a drunken man harassed them were forced to hide in their garden after the police failed to turn up. The police later telephoned the women to check if the man had left. The two women want to know why their call for
Fans of comic genius Spike Milligan gathered to pay their respects outside the church where a private family funeral service was held. About 100 family and friends of the 83-year-old Goon star, who died last Wednesday, sang traditional hymns at St Anthony's
Seating on £216 million worth of new trains is cramped and too close for comfort, a passenger watchdog says. Lack of leg room, not enough space for luggage and no provision for cycle storage were complaints from the Rail Passengers' Committee for Southern
Since Brighton and Hove people do not want two hotels and a large supermarket on the Brighton Station site, it occurred to me that as Sainsbury's now owns this site, it could make a magnanimous gesture and present the site to the people of Brighton and
Brighton and Hove's bid to become City Of Culture is just another step in the Noughties equivalent of Eighties-style yuppiefication which is currently blighting the city. Of course, the powers that be rejoice in the influx of wealthy and cultured people
Albion boss Peter Taylor named an unchanged team for today's top-of-the-table showdown at the magnificent Madejski Stadium. Taylor not surprisingly kept faith with the line-up which whipped Wycombe 4-0 at Withdean on Tuesday. Lee Steele was forced off
Albion kept the title race on the boil with a richly deserved point against the leaders. The Seagulls had the better of the match at a packed Madejski Stadium and would have won with a bit more luck and more accurate finishing. Paul Watson was denied
An investigation was under way today after a blaze caused explosions to rip through a harbour warehouse. More than 100 firefighters took over four hours to bring the fire under control at engineering firm Euromin at Shoreham Harbour. The building was
I wonder if the local Tories' social event in April, designed to draw in more young people and members of the gay community, will include shadow House of Commons leader Eric Forth. Mr Forth said last year that "sucking up to minorities" was "ridiculous
Secretary Sue Page fully deserves recognition as one of the regional slimmers of the year. In just over a year, she has gone down from more than 19st to eight-and-a-half while her dress size has reduced from 32 to ten. Sue is half the woman she was and
Rail passengers have waited for years to see the new trains replacing ageing slam-door rolling stock. But it looks as if they will be disappointed when the new Electra Star trains arrive on South Central lines. The rail passenger watchdog is concerned
Councillor David Russell comments voluntary groups are "costing the shirt off our back" (The Argus, March 7). Whose money does the Mid-Sussex Tory cabinet think they are dealing with? But hold on, one leader costs us £10,000 and five others cost another
A £15 million scheme to build new flats on the old Endeavour Motors site in Preston Road could be the shape of things to come in Brighton. Karis Developments wants to provide the first large scheme in the city in which 40 per cent of the homes will be
The police have stopped bashing David Blunkett on his sensible community wardens idea and moved on to pay and overtime. This has highlighted police pay statistics. A recently-qualified constable is said to get £20,000 a year after being paid £17,000 during
I found Rodena Howes-Yarlett's attempts to muddy the waters around stillbirth, miscarriage and abortion both sinister and sloppy (The Argus, March 7). Let's get this straight. Stillbirth is a tragedy, abortion is a totally responsible and logical decision
More than 500 players took part in two Albion Senior Special Schools tournaments at the Triangle, Burgess Hill. For the event featuring Year Ten and 11 children, Northease Manor School (Lewes) beat Uplands (Brighton) 5-3 on penalties after the final finished
Danny Sivers grabbed four wins in the Sussex Swiming Championships at Hastings. The 15-year-old, from Eastbourne, claimed the men's and boys' breaststroke titles, each at 100m and 50m, for the first time. He said: "I think I proved I am the best breaststroker
Sussex will get an early taste of the challenges which face them in the first division when they take on county champions Yorkshire later this month. The county will play the Tykes in a three-day match and at least three more one-dayers when they head
Scores of flats will be built on the site of an old garage if planners grant permission for a unique scheme. The project by Karis Developments is the first large scheme in Brighton and Hove to meet the city council's wish for 40 per cent of the homes
Former Brighton and Hove Albion player Edward Maybank appeared in court accused of inflicting grievous bodily harm on his ex-girlfriend. Maybank, 45, known as Teddy, of Blatchington Road, Hove, denied the charge at Brighton Magistrates Court. Sarah Rippon
Worthing Borough Council has admitted it is failing residents plagued by graffiti. The graffiti will be discussed again at a council meeting on Monday. Councillors met last May to discuss the problem and set aside £32,000 to form a team to remove graffiti
Angry residents and business owners confronted a headteacher over £20 million plans to build a supermarket on a college site. Field Place Area Residents Association was formed to fight proposals to build an Asda on the site of Worthing College in Bolsover
A slaughterman accused of killing a colleague with a bolt gun during the foot-and-mouth crisis has been cleared of manslaughter. The parents and fiancee of Steven Smart were furious after the verdict was announced and said they had no sympathy for Keith
Brighton and Hove's bid to become City Of Culture is just another step in the Noughties equivalent of Eighties-style yuppiefication which is currently blighting the city. Of course, the powers that be rejoice in the influx of wealthy and cultured people
I would like to offer my sincere thanks to the doctors and nursing staff in the intensive care ward of Worthing Hospital for their efforts to save my darling wife on Tuesday, March 5. Sadly, it was in vain. Furthermore, I was recently given an endoscopy
An investigation was under way today after a blaze caused explosions to rip through a harbour warehouse. More than 100 firefighters took over four hours to bring the fire under control at engineering firm Euromin at Shoreham Harbour. The building was
In the Thirties and Forties, supporting actors could sometimes be difficult to name. This gentleman pictured above, however, Donald Meek by name and mostly by nature in his roles, was always remembered. A comical mince-meat judge in State Fair, an absolute
Last Tuesday, I met three binmen in the Hanover area - they were in Islingward Road - on the way to my church. I watched them and I was pleased to see they even picked up the odd bits - e.g. a milk carton in the gutter. I went over and said I had been
I wonder if the local Tories' social event in April, designed to draw in more young people and members of the gay community, will include shadow House of Commons leader Eric Forth. Mr Forth said last year that "sucking up to minorities" was "ridiculous
Secretary Sue Page fully deserves recognition as one of the regional slimmers of the year. In just over a year, she has gone down from more than 19st to eight-and-a-half while her dress size has reduced from 32 to ten. Sue is half the woman she was and
Councillor Pat Murphy, new vice-chair of the housing management committee, thinks people should be prevented from buying their own council houses "in certain circumstances" (The Argus, February 26 ). I wonder what these circumstances are? Would he prevent
Leather-clad bikers gave a fellow brother a traditional send-off. Half a dozen bikers formed a funeral procession to The Downs crematorium for the final journey of Bill Davey. Mr Davey, 41, died outside his home in Nuthurst Place, Whitehawk, Brighton,
The police have stopped bashing David Blunkett on his sensible community wardens idea and moved on to pay and overtime. This has highlighted police pay statistics. A recently-qualified constable is said to get £20,000 a year after being paid £17,000 during
More than 500 players took part in two Albion Senior Special Schools tournaments at the Triangle, Burgess Hill. For the event featuring Year Ten and 11 children, Northease Manor School (Lewes) beat Uplands (Brighton) 5-3 on penalties after the final finished
Danny Sivers grabbed four wins in the Sussex Swiming Championships at Hastings. The 15-year-old, from Eastbourne, claimed the men's and boys' breaststroke titles, each at 100m and 50m, for the first time. He said: "I think I proved I am the best breaststroker
Skating enthusiasts have produced plans for an ice arena on a derelict site. Black Rock swimming pool, closed more than 20 years ago, is being marketed by Brighton and Hove City Council. The council has said skating could be one of the possible leisure
Former Brighton and Hove Albion player Edward Maybank appeared in court accused of inflicting grievous bodily harm on his ex-girlfriend. Maybank, 45, known as Teddy, of Blatchington Road, Hove, denied the charge at Brighton Magistrates Court. Sarah Rippon
Worthing Borough Council has admitted it is failing residents plagued by graffiti. The graffiti will be discussed again at a council meeting on Monday. Councillors met last May to discuss the problem and set aside £32,000 to form a team to remove graffiti
A property developer is being asked to donate four giant bronze heads to a promenade sculpture trail. But Humphrey Avon wants to move the heads from Worthing town centre to his Bramber home. The heads, at the Montague shopping centre, have been likened
Scan a standard Ordnance Survey map of the South Downs and you are unlikely to spot a big pile of salt. But there is an alternative map - designed for those who want to travel along the Downs from Chichester towards Brighton using the landscape of art
A slaughterman accused of killing a colleague with a bolt gun during the foot-and-mouth crisis has been cleared of manslaughter. The parents and fiancee of Steven Smart were furious after the verdict was announced and said they had no sympathy for Keith
I would like to offer my sincere thanks to the doctors and nursing staff in the intensive care ward of Worthing Hospital for their efforts to save my darling wife on Tuesday, March 5. Sadly, it was in vain. Furthermore, I was recently given an endoscopy
While walking around Brighton, I have noticed strange, golden discs embedded in the pavement. Each disc reveals a strange picture of a bird. To satisfy my curiosity, I followed the discs but arrived at no ornithological destination. Does anyone know what
During a casual email exchange with a friend, I mentioned that it infuriates my husband that I rarely remember to charge up my mobile phone. Every time he tries to ring me, he gets a woman's voice telling him the phone he is trying to call may be switched
The players ran out to a fantastic atmosphere inside the Madejski ground brimming with a capacity crowd. Lewis spent most of the warm-up stamping on blue, white, red and black balloons released by the 3,000 Seagulls supporters seated behind the goal occupied
In the Thirties and Forties, supporting actors could sometimes be difficult to name. This gentleman pictured above, however, Donald Meek by name and mostly by nature in his roles, was always remembered. A comical mince-meat judge in State Fair, an absolute
I would like to express my gratitude and appreciation for the help and attention I was given when I collapsed and fainted while waiting for a bus on Thursday, February 28, at the stop by the corner of Widdicombe Way and Bevendean Crescent. My special
I am writing to try to redress the balance with regard to negative attitudes towards patient care at the Sussex County Hospital in Brighton. I had occasion to be sent to the A&E department admission and was treated with nothing but kindness and respect
Last Tuesday, I met three binmen in the Hanover area - they were in Islingward Road - on the way to my church. I watched them and I was pleased to see they even picked up the odd bits - e.g. a milk carton in the gutter. I went over and said I had been
Councillor Pat Murphy, new vice-chair of the housing management committee, thinks people should be prevented from buying their own council houses "in certain circumstances" (The Argus, February 26 ). I wonder what these circumstances are? Would he prevent
Leather-clad bikers gave a fellow brother a traditional send-off. Half a dozen bikers formed a funeral procession to The Downs crematorium for the final journey of Bill Davey. Mr Davey, 41, died outside his home in Nuthurst Place, Whitehawk, Brighton,
Brighton Bears could go top of the BBL Southern Conference for the first time since 1993 when they entertain London Leopards at the Brighton Centre on Saturday night (tip-off 7.00pm). London Towers 73-97 defeat at home to Chester Jets on Thursday means
Skating enthusiasts have produced plans for an ice arena on a derelict site. Black Rock swimming pool, closed more than 20 years ago, is being marketed by Brighton and Hove City Council. The council has said skating could be one of the possible leisure
A family has been outraged by a decision to promote a bus driver who dragged a schoolboy along the road by his snared arm. Rob Carron, 33, from Brighton, was fined £300 in May last year after being convicted of inconsiderate driving and failing to take
A carnival will be held in Hove to celebrate the Queen's Golden Jubilee. Hove Lions want groups from across Brighton and Hove to join in the fun at Hove Park on June 3. Lions president Mike Koscian said: "We want to make it clear we are still holding
Millions of pounds are to be spent on major improvements to four secondary schools. Brighton and Hove City Council has just signed a contract with Jarvis Accommodation to carry out the work. It is part of a public-private partnership, which will attract
Terrified women who dialled 999 when a drunken man harassed them were forced to hide in their garden after the police failed to turn up. The police later telephoned the women to check if the man had left. The two women want to know why their call for
A property developer is being asked to donate four giant bronze heads to a promenade sculpture trail. But Humphrey Avon wants to move the heads from Worthing town centre to his Bramber home. The heads, at the Montague shopping centre, have been likened
Fans of comic genius Spike Milligan gathered to pay their respects outside the church where a private family funeral service was held. About 100 family and friends of the 83-year-old Goon star, who died last Wednesday, sang traditional hymns at St Anthony's
Scan a standard Ordnance Survey map of the South Downs and you are unlikely to spot a big pile of salt. But there is an alternative map - designed for those who want to travel along the Downs from Chichester towards Brighton using the landscape of art
Seating on £216 million worth of new trains is cramped and too close for comfort, a passenger watchdog says. Lack of leg room, not enough space for luggage and no provision for cycle storage were complaints from the Rail Passengers' Committee for Southern
