On behalf of all at The Big Issue, I thank The Argus and the public of Brighton and Hove for their help in the recovery of Charlie Jarman-Gower's dog, Freya'h. Charlie has been really touched by the concern and support shown by everybody, from the homeless
May I draw attention to the poor, if not negligent response to car crime in and around the Horsham and Billingshurst area which can be witnessed on an everyday basis? Though I have reported this in various forms, not least on 0845 6070999, and verbally
Villagers have been left in the dark since the weekend after a series of power cuts in the Horsham area. A group of 140 homes and businesses around Maplehurst, Warninglid and Lower Beeding, were affected by the faults to the supply on Saturday, Monday
Before and for some time after the Second World War, dolphins - the symbol of Brighton - were always seen in the sea along the coast. I used to have a small boat and many times a school would surround me, jumping out of the sea and playing around the
On August 27, a young lady reported to me her cat had been missing for a week. I advised her to put up posters and leaflet the area, which she did. After two days, she called me to say her neighbour's cat had gone missing at the same time. As normal,
J A Rousell could be right about cat-shootings (Letters September 4). According to the International Wildlife Consultants, householders are "driven to extreme measures to repel cats, resulting in airgun pellet injuries". The group is trying to have a
I was very surprised to read about Jimmy Hill's attitude to the possible banning of fox hunting (The Argus, September 7). To call such a barbaric pastime exciting is really horrific. Mr Hill has lost my respect. Foxes kill to live. They are wild animals
A football manager who died in a crash during a fishing trip to France had drunk more than four times the legal drink-drive limit, an inquest heard. Donny Martin, a devoted family man from Saltdean, died in May after the van he was driving left the road
I endured a very painful divorce. Although I had a network of friends to call upon, the suffering was still immense. I am aware that without friends my suffering would have been greater. I am also aware there does not appear to be an organisation available
Most of the great figures in Brighton and Hove's history achieved their aims because they were rich and powerful as well as imaginative. The Prince Regent built the magnificent Royal Pavilion and made Brighton a fashionable resort. Sir Herbert Carden
The brother of an a charity worker who faces prison for exposing an alleged baby-selling ring today told of his fears. Bruce Harris, the director of a charity working for street children in Central America, could be jailed for up to five years. He is
Phone masts are about to be put on the map after two years of campaigning by The Argus. A map showing every mobile phone mast in Brighton and Hove is about to be produced by the city council. Finishing touches are now being put to the map, which is due
Last year we went en famille to the Pride festival in Preston Park because it was emphasised to be a family event. We were enjoying ourselves when my 14-year-old son was approached by some mincing, leering homosexual (there were loads about with their
Host club Brighton Mitre provided the winner of one race at the Southern Area mountain bike meeting in Stanmer Park. Jack Smith produced a strong finish in the under-12sevent that formed part of an event which attracted 300 competitors. Riders needed
Further to Bob Potter's comments concerning graffiti (Letters, September 6), there are other elements of this urban blight to be considered. Graffiti damages property, diminishes our environment and increases the perception of lawlessness. It can also
Tomorrow's floodlit fixture between a Sussex and an Angus Fraser XI in memory of Umer and Burhan Rashid will hopefully be a fitting tribute. The two young men's lives were cruelly cut short on our pre-season tour of Grenada in April of this year. The
Margaret Atkinson (Letters, September 5) says Brighton and Hove was once the Queen of Watering Places but is now a slut. Anyone or anything which grows old needs extra care, love and attention and so does Brighton and Hove. She is now the Granny of Watering
The county cap Sussex were going to present to Umer Rashid this season will instead be handed posthumously to his parents at Hove tomorrow. The simple ceremony will be a poignant moment, but Sussex insist the match they are staging as a tribute to Umer
Returning from Eastbourne, I noticed bus shelters were furnished with seats through Peacehaven, Saltdean and down to Chailey Avenue, Rottingdean. So why is the very shabby shelter adjacent to the White Horse Hotel, Rottingdean - an official bus stop -
Nick Nurse has denied reports linking his Brighton Bears side with Rico Alderson. Last season's all-star MVP is without a club after leaving Leopards and has been tipped for a move south by some sources. Coach Nurse said: "There is nothing in that. I
Brightwave, the Hove-based e-learning company, has been commissioned to produce two learning courses by mobile telecoms company T-Mobile. The company, founded by ex- PWC consultants, is producing the courses to help T-Mobiles roll-out of German company
A Sussex entrepreneur is behind one of the world's most innovative betting companies. After only 80 days in business, the person-to-person internet betting exchange Sporting Options has clients in more than 30 countries and is already in profit. The Burgess
Albion came from behind to fight their way through to the second round of the Worthington Cup. Barry McConnell gave third division toilers Exeter a shock fifth minute lead with a penalty conceded by Guy Butters. Shaun Wilkinson, deputising for Paul Kitson
Horsham and Hastings were both unbeaten in the first five-match session of the British Women's League at Grantham. Horsham, led by Sally Weston, won four matches and drew one in the premier division to finish second in the table. Weston secured four individual
Toy shop group Hamleys is buying the remaining assets of troubled bear retailer The English Teddy Bear Company. The group is buying four stores, in Cambridge, Bath and Regent Street and Piccadilly in London, for £710,000 from the group's liquidator. It
Pig breeder Sygen shrug-ged off the after-effects of foot-and-mouth to report a jump in final profits. The firm, which supplies pork farmers with selectively-bred pigs, said pre-tax profits for the year to June 30 jumped to £12.7 million from £9.9 million
Electrical retailer Dixons said sales had picked up over recent months as shoppers snapped up TVs and video recorders ahead of the World Cup. The group said like-for-like sales, which strip out the impact of new store openings, for the 19 weeks to September
Albion came from behind to fight their way through to the second round of the Worthington Cup. Barry McConnell gave third division toilers Exeter a shock fifth minute lead with a penalty conceded by Guy Butters. Shaun Wilkinson, deputising for Paul Kitson
Gardeners of all ages have been praised at the Brighton and Hove In Bloom awards. More then 50 companies, schools and individuals won prizes in the annual competition. Their success followed Brighton and Hove being voted the best large city for the third
A shortage of hospital staff and high numbers of patients could lead to a hospital trust being £2.4 million in the red. Health bosses at the Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust have predicted the overspend because of the amount of money
Brighton and Hove councillors and their officers have been cleared of any wrongdoing in talks with developers. But a scrutiny panel says the public should have been consulted earlier about proposals by Citygrove for the King Alfred Leisure Centre in Hove
On behalf of all at The Big Issue, I thank The Argus and the public of Brighton and Hove for their help in the recovery of Charlie Jarman-Gower's dog, Freya'h. Charlie has been really touched by the concern and support shown by everybody, from the homeless
Before and for some time after the Second World War, dolphins - the symbol of Brighton - were always seen in the sea along the coast. I used to have a small boat and many times a school would surround me, jumping out of the sea and playing around the
A dog with no tail who survived a brush with death has given blood to save another dog's life. Harold the greyhound donated half a pint to rescue Tootsie the terrier. She had lost a lot of blood from a large internal wound after giving birth to eight
Driving up Mill Road or down King George VI Avenue, Hove, the broad sweep of the downs is a delight to behold. But not for long. The Countryside Agency is supposed to protect our green land but, when the South Downs National Park becomes law, we shall
The reader who found an injured gull on his way to work and telephoned WADARS and the RSPCA (Letters, August 29) did exactly the right thing by then taking the bird to a vet when both charities could not help immediately. RSPCA animal collection officers
On August 27, a young lady reported to me her cat had been missing for a week. I advised her to put up posters and leaflet the area, which she did. After two days, she called me to say her neighbour's cat had gone missing at the same time. As normal,
If La Cage Aux Folles is about anything other than pure entertainment, it is about prejudice and tolerance. Brighton Theatre Group has delivered a technically difficult but immensely entertaining production with style, humour and enthusiasm. The costumes
I was very surprised to read about Jimmy Hill's attitude to the possible banning of fox hunting (The Argus, September 7). To call such a barbaric pastime exciting is really horrific. Mr Hill has lost my respect. Foxes kill to live. They are wild animals
Thanks to Karen Hoy for revealing the atrocious behaviour and true nature of many hunters and their supporters. For years, those who pursue the hapless fox, hare and deer have claimed the moral high ground and a quite unjustified reputation for being
In response to Karen Hoy ("Who are the hunted?", The Argus, September 4), firstly, I and all sane people totally and unreservedly condemn the alleged action of the "fanatical bloodsports activists" referred to. Such actions are not only illegal but also
Referring to mods and rockers meeting in Brighton (The Argus, September 5), my son and his friend (mods) were chased by rockers in 1964, the friend was deliberately run over by a motorbike and my son left critically injured with a fractured skull which
The Government is to face a legal challenge over its decision not to expand Gatwick airport with a second runway. Medway Council and Kent County Council have decided to push ahead with a judicial review, which will question why development of the airport
At first glance they could be tangerines or clementines. But anyone who makes that mistake could end up with an interesting fruit salad. The small, orange delicacies are far from juicy and sweet but carrots - round ones that is. Clever gardeners have
Phone masts are about to be put on the map after two years of campaigning by The Argus. A map showing every mobile phone mast in Brighton and Hove is about to be produced by the city council. Finishing touches are now being put to the map, which is due
Police roadblocks were in force in Brighton and Hove's main crime area tonight to trap villains and drug dealers. The massive police operation, involving 40 officers with specialist support teams, has been planned to stop trouble escalating. Forty per
Recently in Edinburgh for the festival, I visited the central Odeon twice to see, first, Lantana, and, a week later, Insomnia. Screen One in that cinema is decorated as a Greek temple in blue and white with a pediment over the screen, Doric columns all
Margaret Atkinson (Letters, September 5) says Brighton and Hove was once the Queen of Watering Places but is now a slut. Anyone or anything which grows old needs extra care, love and attention and so does Brighton and Hove. She is now the Granny of Watering
Scientists have produced carrots which are round rather than, well, carrot-shaped. Some of the new carrots are also in different colours such as red, white and purple, not orange. Waitrose, which is selling the new carrots, is pointing out their alleged
Don't tell me it's only temporary - it should never have been allowed in the first place. I refer to the Commando course bus passengers have to negotiate in order to shop at Asda in Brighton Marina. Big money moved in to built a hotel. All lower forms
Matt Campbell's brother Geoff was lost beneath the smouldering rubble of the twin towers for months after the World Trade Centre atrocity. After scouring New York's hospitals and seeing Ground Zero for himself, Matt knew Geoff was dead. It seemed almost
Most people are concerned about where mobile phone masts will be put in Brighton and Hove. But it's been hard to get a picture of the masts as there has been no overall maps of the locations. At last Brighton and Hove City Council is about to produce
A small room in the bowels of the County Ground pavilion has helped James Kirtley prepare for his toughest test yet as an England cricketer. Kirtley flew to Sri Lanka today for the Champions Trophy determined to make the most of a third opportunity to
Once again, I see my job splashed all over the front page of The Argus. Is it really important to inform the public what pay incentives my colleagues are offered and what our pay is? And "busmen" - that's a pretty sexist remark to make, isn't it? Women
Nick Nurse has denied reports linking his Brighton Bears side with Rico Alderson. Last season's all-star MVP is without a club after leaving Leopards and has been tipped for a move south by some sources. Coach Nurse said: "There is nothing in that. I
Brightwave, the Hove-based e-learning company, has been commissioned to produce two learning courses by mobile telecoms company T-Mobile. The company, founded by ex- PWC consultants, is producing the courses to help T-Mobiles roll-out of German company
Brighton and Hove has four casinos and the Hilton Group is talking about a fifth at the Metropole Hotel, which could be huge with a floor show and lots of machines. Hilton has just announced its results. Revenue is down but chief executive David Michael
A Sussex entrepreneur is behind one of the world's most innovative betting companies. After only 80 days in business, the person-to-person internet betting exchange Sporting Options has clients in more than 30 countries and is already in profit. The Burgess
Police today named a man whose body was recovered from the foot of cliffs near Beachy Head. Stephen Davis' empty car was found yesterday on the clifftop and, after heavy mist cleared, the Sussex Police helicopter searched the area of cliffs near Eastbourne
Teenagers with severe learning difficulties will join a mainstream college in East Sussex as part of a £1.6m merger. The group of 16 to 19-year-olds, from Glyne Gap School, Hastings Road, Bexhill, will share a sixth form college building with students
Horsham and Hastings were both unbeaten in the first five-match session of the British Women's League at Grantham. Horsham, led by Sally Weston, won four matches and drew one in the premier division to finish second in the table. Weston secured four individual
A man suffering from hypothermia was rescued after spending an hour in the sea. Concerned on-lookers called the coastguard after spotting the man 100m off Eastbourne Pier yesterday at 7pm. The Eastbourne inshore lifeboat was launched and the man, who
Villagers have been left in the dark since the weekend after a series of power cuts in the Horsham area. A group of 140 homes and businesses around Maplehurst, Warninglid and Lower Beeding, were affected by the faults to the supply on Saturday, Monday
Brighton teenager Natasha Stapleton lost her battle against cancer last night. The 13-year-old from Eggington Close, Moulsecoomb, was surrounded by her family when she died in her sleep at around 6pm. She had been diagnosed with an adult form of melanoma
The cost of creating a new breast unit in Haywards Heath is almost the same as building one in Brighton. When health chiefs first proposed moving the Nigel Porter Unit for Breast Care from the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton to a building at
Police have named a man killed in a road crash on the A27 at Beddingham, near Lewes, on Monday. Michael Zeal, 35, died when his Jaguar was involved in a collision with a camper van. Mr Zeal lived alone at an address in Norwich Drive, Bevendean, Brighton
Gardeners of all ages have been praised at the Brighton and Hove In Bloom awards. More then 50 companies, schools and individuals won prizes in the annual competition. Their success followed Brighton and Hove being voted the best large city for the third
Police in Eastbourne were today hunting a hit-and-run driver who smashed into a motorcyclist. The rider was hit by a Vauxhall Corsa van as he travelled north on Marshall Road, Eastbourne. The motorcyclist was taken to Eastbourne District General Hospital
A shortage of hospital staff and high numbers of patients could lead to a hospital trust being £2.4 million in the red. Health bosses at the Brighton and Sussex University Hospitals NHS Trust have predicted the overspend because of the amount of money
Brighton and Hove councillors and their officers have been cleared of any wrongdoing in talks with developers. But a scrutiny panel says the public should have been consulted earlier about proposals by Citygrove for the King Alfred Leisure Centre in Hove
It was a treat to see the tribute to John Thaw the other evening on television. He was indeed a fine actor who lived the many roles he portrayed. My favourite was the long-running series Inspector Morse. Thaw struck me as being a very genuine and fair-minded
Sussex rail passengers can travel direct to north-west London when the new winter timetable starts on Sunday, September 29. Trains from Brighton will be stopping at Wembley Central and Harrow and Wealdstone as the popularity of SouthCentral's cross-London
A taxi driver who almost killed four people when he fell asleep after 19 hours at the wheel escaped a jail term today. But Michael Breeds, 55, faces ruin after being banned from the road for two years. He had been working without a break when he nodded
Wakefield Metropolitan District Council has been awarded a New Opportunities Fund grant for its project "Twixt Aire and Calder: Navigate the Wakefield district in words and pictures", which involves scanning photographs and other material from the council's
A dog with no tail who survived a brush with death has given blood to save another dog's life. Harold the greyhound donated half a pint to rescue Tootsie the terrier. She had lost a lot of blood from a large internal wound after giving birth to eight
A man was taken to hospital with burns after fire tore through his flat early today. The 46-year-old victim was rescued by firefighters from his third-floor flat at Ravenswood Court, off Aldwick Street, Aldwick, Bognor. Other residents were evacuated
Driving up Mill Road or down King George VI Avenue, Hove, the broad sweep of the downs is a delight to behold. But not for long. The Countryside Agency is supposed to protect our green land but, when the South Downs National Park becomes law, we shall
The Government is to face a legal challenge over its decision not to expand Gatwick airport with a second runway. Medway Council and Kent County Council have decided to push ahead with a judicial review, which will question why development of the airport
Tomorrow's floodlit fixture between a Sussex and an Angus Fraser XI in memory of Umer and Burhan Rashid will hopefully be a fitting tribute. The two young men's lives were cruelly cut short on our pre-season tour of Grenada in April of this year. The
The reader who found an injured gull on his way to work and telephoned WADARS and the RSPCA (Letters, August 29) did exactly the right thing by then taking the bird to a vet when both charities could not help immediately. RSPCA animal collection officers
This flamboyant and talented acoustic guitarist upheld his reputation with another bravura performance. On one solo, he emulated the sounds of rhythm, bass and lead guitars simultaneously. On another, he used every facet of his instrument - sides, back
If La Cage Aux Folles is about anything other than pure entertainment, it is about prejudice and tolerance. Brighton Theatre Group has delivered a technically difficult but immensely entertaining production with style, humour and enthusiasm. The costumes
Thanks to Karen Hoy for revealing the atrocious behaviour and true nature of many hunters and their supporters. For years, those who pursue the hapless fox, hare and deer have claimed the moral high ground and a quite unjustified reputation for being
In response to Karen Hoy ("Who are the hunted?", The Argus, September 4), firstly, I and all sane people totally and unreservedly condemn the alleged action of the "fanatical bloodsports activists" referred to. Such actions are not only illegal but also
With all due respect to Tony Greenstein, we will not know whether or not the fear of the death penalty acts as a deterrent until the Home Office publishes statistics of murders that were not committed for fear of being hanged. -Dr M G Barley, Hove
Doormen on a stag night attacked revellers and police despite promising night club staff they would behave, a jury heard. Hove Crown Court was told the incident took place at The Honey Club on Brighton seafront. The group of doormen, from Crawley, were
Referring to mods and rockers meeting in Brighton (The Argus, September 5), my son and his friend (mods) were chased by rockers in 1964, the friend was deliberately run over by a motorbike and my son left critically injured with a fractured skull which
At first glance they could be tangerines or clementines. But anyone who makes that mistake could end up with an interesting fruit salad. The small, orange delicacies are far from juicy and sweet but carrots - round ones that is. Clever gardeners have
Police roadblocks were in force in Brighton and Hove's main crime area tonight to trap villains and drug dealers. The massive police operation, involving 40 officers with specialist support teams, has been planned to stop trouble escalating. Forty per
Recently in Edinburgh for the festival, I visited the central Odeon twice to see, first, Lantana, and, a week later, Insomnia. Screen One in that cinema is decorated as a Greek temple in blue and white with a pediment over the screen, Doric columns all
The article "Tearaway boy's mum evicted" (The Argus, September 6) gave a graphic account of the consequences of the consistent failure of a tenant to keep to the terms of a tenancy agreement. Like other responsible landlords, Brighton and Hove City Council
Scientists have produced carrots which are round rather than, well, carrot-shaped. Some of the new carrots are also in different colours such as red, white and purple, not orange. Waitrose, which is selling the new carrots, is pointing out their alleged
Don't tell me it's only temporary - it should never have been allowed in the first place. I refer to the Commando course bus passengers have to negotiate in order to shop at Asda in Brighton Marina. Big money moved in to built a hotel. All lower forms
Matt Campbell's brother Geoff was lost beneath the smouldering rubble of the twin towers for months after the World Trade Centre atrocity. After scouring New York's hospitals and seeing Ground Zero for himself, Matt knew Geoff was dead. It seemed almost
Most people are concerned about where mobile phone masts will be put in Brighton and Hove. But it's been hard to get a picture of the masts as there has been no overall maps of the locations. At last Brighton and Hove City Council is about to produce
Sussex fell silent as thousands stopped to reflect. The clock showed 1.46pm. Exactly one year earlier, American Airlines Flight 11 had sliced through a clear New York sky, shattering the lives of thousands and the security of a generation. In those tragic
A small room in the bowels of the County Ground pavilion has helped James Kirtley prepare for his toughest test yet as an England cricketer. Kirtley flew to Sri Lanka today for the Champions Trophy determined to make the most of a third opportunity to
One by one, the arguments in favour of building a new breast cancer unit at Haywards Heath are being knocked down. Health chiefs thought it would be a good idea to put the new unit in Mid Sussex after the existing Nigel Porter unit at the Royal Sussex
Once again, I see my job splashed all over the front page of The Argus. Is it really important to inform the public what pay incentives my colleagues are offered and what our pay is? And "busmen" - that's a pretty sexist remark to make, isn't it? Women
Jonathan Drori has been appointed director of Culture Online, which has £13 million to increase digital access to the nation's cultural heritage. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport said Mr Drori would remain as managing director of Thoughtsmith
Brighton and Hove has four casinos and the Hilton Group is talking about a fifth at the Metropole Hotel, which could be huge with a floor show and lots of machines. Hilton has just announced its results. Revenue is down but chief executive David Michael
Rural businesses in Sussex are set to gain from a major training and development project. The government funded scheme aims to improve firms' competitiveness and teach employees new skills. Lantra, the skills council for environmental and land-based businesses
It's A shame The Argus had to call bus drivers in Brighton and Hove "poor" (front-page headlines, September 7) but, as many people know - especially bus drivers - it is near the truth. If you are single, it is not a bad job but if you are a family man
Sussex have released three players and offered new contracts to five others. Batsmen Jamie Carpenter and Dominic Clapp and fast bowler Paul Havell have all been told they have no future at Hove. But the county have offered new three-year deals to Matt
Albion boss Martin Hinshelwood last night hailed birthday boy Shaun Wilkinson and strike partner Daniel Marney as his Worthington Cup wonder kids. Wilkinson, 21 today, scored his first senior goal as the Seagulls edged past Exeter 2-1 after extra time
Brighton teenager Natasha Stapleton lost her battle against cancer last night. The 13-year-old from Eggington Close, Moulsecoomb, was surrounded by her family when she died in her sleep at around 6pm. She had been diagnosed with an adult form of melanoma
The cost of creating a new breast unit in Haywards Heath is almost the same as building one in Brighton. When health chiefs first proposed moving the Nigel Porter Unit for Breast Care from the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton to a building at
Police have named a man killed in a road crash on the A27 at Beddingham, near Lewes, on Monday. Michael Zeal, 35, died when his Jaguar was involved in a collision with a camper van. Mr Zeal lived alone at an address in Norwich Drive, Bevendean, Brighton
An osteopath accused of touching a patient's breasts has pleaded not guilty to indecent assault. John Laundon, 58, of Brighton Road, Shoreham, appeared in court at Worthing. The assault is alleged to have happened at his practice in Lancing. Laundon was
Albion boss Martin Hinshelwood last night hailed birthday boy Shaun Wilkinson and strike partner Daniel Marney as his Worthington Cup wonder kids. Wilkinson, 21 today, scored his first senior goal as the Seagulls edged past Exeter 2-1 after extra time
Traders and home-owners in flood-hit Lewes will have to wait up to three years with no insurance before defences are put in place. More than 300 people crowded into Lewes Town Hall last night to see the Sussex Flood Defence Committee present its proposals
It was a treat to see the tribute to John Thaw the other evening on television. He was indeed a fine actor who lived the many roles he portrayed. My favourite was the long-running series Inspector Morse. Thaw struck me as being a very genuine and fair-minded
Sussex rail passengers can travel direct to north-west London when the new winter timetable starts on Sunday, September 29. Trains from Brighton will be stopping at Wembley Central and Harrow and Wealdstone as the popularity of SouthCentral's cross-London
May I draw attention to the poor, if not negligent response to car crime in and around the Horsham and Billingshurst area which can be witnessed on an everyday basis? Though I have reported this in various forms, not least on 0845 6070999, and verbally
Villagers have been left in the dark since the weekend after a series of power cuts in the Horsham area. A group of 140 homes and businesses around Maplehurst, Warninglid and Lower Beeding, were affected by the faults to the supply on Saturday, Monday
A taxi driver who almost killed four people when he fell asleep after 19 hours at the wheel escaped a jail term today. But Michael Breeds, 55, faces ruin after being banned from the road for two years. He had been working without a break when he nodded
Wakefield Metropolitan District Council has been awarded a New Opportunities Fund grant for its project "Twixt Aire and Calder: Navigate the Wakefield district in words and pictures", which involves scanning photographs and other material from the council's
A man was taken to hospital with burns after fire tore through his flat early today. The 46-year-old victim was rescued by firefighters from his third-floor flat at Ravenswood Court, off Aldwick Street, Aldwick, Bognor. Other residents were evacuated
The Government is to face a legal challenge over its decision not to expand Gatwick airport with a second runway. Medway Council and Kent County Council have decided to push ahead with a judicial review, which will question why development of the airport
Tomorrow's floodlit fixture between a Sussex and an Angus Fraser XI in memory of Umer and Burhan Rashid will hopefully be a fitting tribute. The two young men's lives were cruelly cut short on our pre-season tour of Grenada in April of this year. The
J A Rousell could be right about cat-shootings (Letters September 4). According to the International Wildlife Consultants, householders are "driven to extreme measures to repel cats, resulting in airgun pellet injuries". The group is trying to have a
This flamboyant and talented acoustic guitarist upheld his reputation with another bravura performance. On one solo, he emulated the sounds of rhythm, bass and lead guitars simultaneously. On another, he used every facet of his instrument - sides, back
With all due respect to Tony Greenstein, we will not know whether or not the fear of the death penalty acts as a deterrent until the Home Office publishes statistics of murders that were not committed for fear of being hanged. -Dr M G Barley, Hove
Doormen on a stag night attacked revellers and police despite promising night club staff they would behave, a jury heard. Hove Crown Court was told the incident took place at The Honey Club on Brighton seafront. The group of doormen, from Crawley, were
A football manager who died in a crash during a fishing trip to France had drunk more than four times the legal drink-drive limit, an inquest heard. Donny Martin, a devoted family man from Saltdean, died in May after the van he was driving left the road
I endured a very painful divorce. Although I had a network of friends to call upon, the suffering was still immense. I am aware that without friends my suffering would have been greater. I am also aware there does not appear to be an organisation available
Most of the great figures in Brighton and Hove's history achieved their aims because they were rich and powerful as well as imaginative. The Prince Regent built the magnificent Royal Pavilion and made Brighton a fashionable resort. Sir Herbert Carden
The brother of an a charity worker who faces prison for exposing an alleged baby-selling ring today told of his fears. Bruce Harris, the director of a charity working for street children in Central America, could be jailed for up to five years. He is
A 30-year dream to rebuild a church in Eastbourne is soon to come true. Elim Pentecostal Church, in Hartfield Road, will be knocked down to make way for a five-storey building comprising a church hall, family centre, flats for 11 elderly residents and
Last year we went en famille to the Pride festival in Preston Park because it was emphasised to be a family event. We were enjoying ourselves when my 14-year-old son was approached by some mincing, leering homosexual (there were loads about with their
The article "Tearaway boy's mum evicted" (The Argus, September 6) gave a graphic account of the consequences of the consistent failure of a tenant to keep to the terms of a tenancy agreement. Like other responsible landlords, Brighton and Hove City Council
Host club Brighton Mitre provided the winner of one race at the Southern Area mountain bike meeting in Stanmer Park. Jack Smith produced a strong finish in the under-12sevent that formed part of an event which attracted 300 competitors. Riders needed
Further to Bob Potter's comments concerning graffiti (Letters, September 6), there are other elements of this urban blight to be considered. Graffiti damages property, diminishes our environment and increases the perception of lawlessness. It can also
Tomorrow's floodlit fixture between a Sussex and an Angus Fraser XI in memory of Umer and Burhan Rashid will hopefully be a fitting tribute. The two young men's lives were cruelly cut short on our pre-season tour of Grenada in April of this year. The
The county cap Sussex were going to present to Umer Rashid this season will instead be handed posthumously to his parents at Hove tomorrow. The simple ceremony will be a poignant moment, but Sussex insist the match they are staging as a tribute to Umer
Sussex fell silent as thousands stopped to reflect. The clock showed 1.46pm. Exactly one year earlier, American Airlines Flight 11 had sliced through a clear New York sky, shattering the lives of thousands and the security of a generation. In those tragic
Returning from Eastbourne, I noticed bus shelters were furnished with seats through Peacehaven, Saltdean and down to Chailey Avenue, Rottingdean. So why is the very shabby shelter adjacent to the White Horse Hotel, Rottingdean - an official bus stop -
One by one, the arguments in favour of building a new breast cancer unit at Haywards Heath are being knocked down. Health chiefs thought it would be a good idea to put the new unit in Mid Sussex after the existing Nigel Porter unit at the Royal Sussex
Jonathan Drori has been appointed director of Culture Online, which has £13 million to increase digital access to the nation's cultural heritage. The Department for Culture, Media and Sport said Mr Drori would remain as managing director of Thoughtsmith
Rural businesses in Sussex are set to gain from a major training and development project. The government funded scheme aims to improve firms' competitiveness and teach employees new skills. Lantra, the skills council for environmental and land-based businesses
It's A shame The Argus had to call bus drivers in Brighton and Hove "poor" (front-page headlines, September 7) but, as many people know - especially bus drivers - it is near the truth. If you are single, it is not a bad job but if you are a family man
Sussex have released three players and offered new contracts to five others. Batsmen Jamie Carpenter and Dominic Clapp and fast bowler Paul Havell have all been told they have no future at Hove. But the county have offered new three-year deals to Matt
Albion came from behind to fight their way through to the second round of the Worthington Cup. Barry McConnell gave third division toilers Exeter a shock fifth minute lead with a penalty conceded by Guy Butters. Shaun Wilkinson, deputising for Paul Kitson
Albion boss Martin Hinshelwood last night hailed birthday boy Shaun Wilkinson and strike partner Daniel Marney as his Worthington Cup wonder kids. Wilkinson, 21 today, scored his first senior goal as the Seagulls edged past Exeter 2-1 after extra time
A man was taken to hospital with burns after fire tore through his flat early today. The 46-year-old victim was rescued by firefighters from his third-floor flat at Ravenswood Court, off Aldwick Street, Aldwick, Bognor. Other residents were evacuated
Toy shop group Hamleys is buying the remaining assets of troubled bear retailer The English Teddy Bear Company. The group is buying four stores, in Cambridge, Bath and Regent Street and Piccadilly in London, for £710,000 from the group's liquidator. It
Pig breeder Sygen shrug-ged off the after-effects of foot-and-mouth to report a jump in final profits. The firm, which supplies pork farmers with selectively-bred pigs, said pre-tax profits for the year to June 30 jumped to £12.7 million from £9.9 million
Electrical retailer Dixons said sales had picked up over recent months as shoppers snapped up TVs and video recorders ahead of the World Cup. The group said like-for-like sales, which strip out the impact of new store openings, for the 19 weeks to September
Albion came from behind to fight their way through to the second round of the Worthington Cup. Barry McConnell gave third division toilers Exeter a shock fifth minute lead with a penalty conceded by Guy Butters. Shaun Wilkinson, deputising for Paul Kitson
An osteopath accused of touching a patient's breasts has pleaded not guilty to indecent assault. John Laundon, 58, of Brighton Road, Shoreham, appeared in court at Worthing. The assault is alleged to have happened at his practice in Lancing. Laundon was
Albion boss Martin Hinshelwood last night hailed birthday boy Shaun Wilkinson and strike partner Daniel Marney as his Worthington Cup wonder kids. Wilkinson, 21 today, scored his first senior goal as the Seagulls edged past Exeter 2-1 after extra time
Traders and home-owners in flood-hit Lewes will have to wait up to three years with no insurance before defences are put in place. More than 300 people crowded into Lewes Town Hall last night to see the Sussex Flood Defence Committee present its proposals
