Ivor Caplin is providing us with all the evidence we need that he is unfit to remain in office. His recent refusal to accept a 1,000-signature petition is breathtaking in its contempt for the electorate and for democracy. -Kathy Hackman, Hove
Colin Ford and DA Brown (Letters, October 29) take Hove Tories to task for choosing someone who does not live in the constituency to be their parliamentary candidate. Local knowledge is desirable but should not be the sole criterion. Messers Ford and
While the "opposition" party trips out on the prospect of a new leader, they should perhaps remind themselves that during his time as Home Secretary under Mad Maggie's leadership, Michael Howard's reactionary and anti-democratic strategies gave rise to
I was amazed at the rejection of Iain Duncan Smith by a clear majority of Tory MPs and the equally indecent rush by Michael Howard to proclaim himself successor. With such historical parallels as the strange death of Liberal England under the divisive
A stack of beer barrels, a romantic castle and an alien - these were just some of the terms used to describe a proposed skyscraper in Brighton. More than 250 people packed a public meeting at the Sallis Benney Theatre in Grand Parade to hear developers
As every schoolchild knows, Alfred The Great (849-899) was the king who saved England from being conquered by the Vikings and Danes. He was defeated many times before he managed to drive them out. It is about one of his defeats that the story of the burning
I agree with Voice of The Argus (October 25) that the world is clamouring for Frank Gehry to build everywhere else. The majority of residents in Hove would also like him to build somewhere else. As for him being "wanted", they said that about Billy The
I think it's about time some people living outside the City of Brighton and Hove knew which town or county they're residing in. I have observed that many of your writers who live in Southwick or Shoreham give their address as Brighton. Do they not understand
Hasn't the mild and sunny weather been glorious this year? Humans, animals and birds alike have enjoyed it. However, wild animals and birds born late in the season are now suffering and dying. Creatures like hedgehogs can have several nests of young depending
A Recent report by the British Heart Foundation warns of the possible effects some herbs have when taken in combination with modern medicines. The most common herbs used in the West include St John's Wort, Gingko Biloba, Ginseng, garlic and Kava Kava.
Loan ranger Geoff Pitcher's hopes of impressing new Albion manager Mark McGhee have been wrecked by a major health scare. Pitcher's stint with Woking, due to end today, was cut short by emergency bowel surgery. The pint-sized midfielder finds himself
Liz Brookes is right to be worried about the Newhaven incinerator (Letters, October 29). I would hope that Brighton and Hove City Council is forward-thinking enough to reject any proposal to incinerate our waste as recycling is by far the better solution
On November 6 I am flying to the Gambia, which I am told is virtually a Third World country with children begging. I telephoned the Gambian Tourist Office and it said that the children liked lettuce, cabbage and tomato seeds to plant. They either take
Sidley United said goodbye to their team-mates James Duffell and Liam Cox on an emotionally-charged afternoon at Gullivers. Reserve team player Carl Morris, a close friend of the two players who died in a car crash 11 days ago, led both sides out before
I have just made a return visit to Brighton after 45 years and was thrilled to see how wonderful the large buildings along Hove and Brighton's seafront, Kingsway and Kings Road looked - all off-white with black iron balconies - very regal. And what an
Understrength Horsham's troubles continued as they went down to Tooting and Mitcham at Queen Street. Tooting took the lead with two goals in the space of a minute. Kunle Adeoye was given space to slip the ball into the far corner on the half hour, and
In response to David Lepper (Letters, October 30), I seem to have touched a raw nerve. I understand his anger at my pointing out his record but that is the duty of myself and my Conservative colleagues. Voters in Brighton Pavilion need to know he voted
Bognor are through to the next round, although for long periods of their game at Uxbridge it looked like they were going to need a replay. They had to wait until the 85th minute to score the only goal, Matt Russell latching onto a mistake and gleefully
Crawley became only the third Sussex club to win the prestigious Priory cross-country relays at Reigate. Ivan Luck set the team off to a good start finishing fifth on the tough opening leg clocking 13min. 50sec. for the testing two and a half mile course
Jamal Johnson completed a fantastic 78-point weekend to help Worthing Thunder into the EBL Trophy semi-finals. Needing to win by six points at London United, Thunder raced into a 34-14 first-quarter-lead. They maintained the momentum to win 91-78, claiming
Junior Kadi believes Lewes are too good for Ryman Division One South and, after this performance, few would disagree. The talented midfielder scored two goals to help the Rooks come from a goal down to beat Premier Division Northwood and progress to round
Haywards Heath are off the bottom of National Three South after blitzing survival rivals Old Patesians. Heath's backs ran in seven sparkling tries in a 43-16 demolition job at Whitemans Green. It was their first ever win in the National League. Scrum
Randy Duck has admitted he was embarrassed to be a part of Brighton Bears' worst defeat of the season so far. Forget about that vaguely respectable looking final margin of defeat. Bears were outclassed and outfought by old rivals Thames Valley Tigers
The new headmaster's first match report was intriguing. The Albion players were awarded an A for effort by Mark McGhee, something more like a C for aptitude. His pupils just about passed the test by ending the run of three defeats before McGhee took charge
County League second division Oakwood produced a stunning result to crush first division leaders Chichester 6-1 in the Sussex Senior Cup. Carl Dunk was involved in four of the goals and that will be something to tell his father, Oakwood boss Mark Dunk
Businesses and restaurants are joining forces for an innovative scheme to help homeless people in Brighton and Hove at Christmas. More than 30 eateries and local firms have signed up to take part in StreetSmart. This is the third year the city has taken
A stack of beer barrels, a romantic castle and an alien - these were just some of the terms used to describe a proposed skyscraper in Brighton. More than 250 people packed a public meeting at the Sallis Benney Theatre in Grand Parade to hear developers
Loud carpets, garden gnomes, pebbledash and other "design crimes" cost British home sellers almost £10 billion a year, according to a new survey. Property experts have identified 12 key factors that can knock thousands off the price of a house Limescale
Business optimism has hit its highest level since 2000 as economic growth picks up, a new survey claims. The improving world economic environment, particularly in Asia, the US and most recently Europe, is paving the way for a stronger period of trading
Traders in Brighton's trendy North Laine area say its character will be lost if many more cafes and restaurants are created. Peter Stocker, secretary of the North Laine Traders' Association, said a huge number of restaurants and takeaways were being allowed
Council heritage chiefs have asked the University of Sussex to explain how artefacts from a listed building it sold in the summer appeared at auction. Lewes District Council launched an investigation after a pair of large copper swans from Grade I listed
A squad of police officers mounted a special Hallowe'en pumpkin patrol to crack down on trick-or-treat trouble spots in Brighton and Hove. The team of 24, made up of 20 local policemen, plus members of the special volunteer constabulary and community
Council heritage chiefs have asked the University of Sussex to explain how artefacts from a listed building it sold in the summer appeared at auction. Lewes District Council launched an investigation after a pair of large copper swans from Grade I listed
Campaigners battling to save a main post office in Brighton are worried people do not know it is on a closure hit list. Last week Post Office Ltd revealed 19 sub-post offices in Brighton, Hove, Portslade and Southwick faced the axe. However, a main branch
Airport bosses are facing a fine of more than £20,000 for polluting a river and killing more than 5,000 fish. Gatwick Airport Ltd yesterday pleaded guilty to a charge of allowing polluting matter to enter the River Mole in September last year. Janet Fedrick
Hove MP Ivor Caplin has come under fire for branding anti-war campaigners "yobs". Hove's Labour MP Ivor Caplin, a junior defence minister, issued the rebuke after battling through a crowd of up to 70 protesters outside a meeting. Police were on hand to
More than 150 people paid tribute to a nursery nurse with "an amazing ability to spread love among those she knew". Police officers joined friends and family at St Theresa's Roman Catholic Church in Southwick on Friday for the funeral of Natalie McCabe
Albion manager Mark McGhee wants to bolster the midfield as well as the forward line after Zesh Rehman was recalled by Fulham. Rehman returned to the injury-hit Londoners for Sunday's match with Liverpool, wrecking McGhee's plans to keep him for the rest
Loan ranger Geoff Pitcher's hopes of impressing new Albion manager Mark McGhee have been wrecked by a major health scare. Pitcher's stint with Woking, due to end today, was cut short by emergency bowel surgery. The pint-sized midfielder finds himself
The number of cases of diabetes in the UK is steadily rising but many people may be unaware they have the condition. If someone thinks they may be diabetic but are just not sure, the chances are they will put off going to their GP until the symptoms are
Christmas is coming and once again, our thoughts turn to dieting. With the festivities looming, many of us will aspire to getting into that little black dress. One look in the mirror is enough to see there might be a problem. It is a well-known fact that
Ivor Caplin is providing us with all the evidence we need that he is unfit to remain in office. His recent refusal to accept a 1,000-signature petition is breathtaking in its contempt for the electorate and for democracy. -Kathy Hackman, Hove
I attended the annual bonfire procession in Firle and was shocked that part of the "celebrations" included the burning of a gypsy caravan (The Argus, October 29). Worse still, the caravan contained effigies of a family in residence, including children
As every schoolchild knows, Alfred The Great (849-899) was the king who saved England from being conquered by the Vikings and Danes. He was defeated many times before he managed to drive them out. It is about one of his defeats that the story of the burning
I agree with Voice of The Argus (October 25) that the world is clamouring for Frank Gehry to build everywhere else. The majority of residents in Hove would also like him to build somewhere else. As for him being "wanted", they said that about Billy The
The audience here were very, very young. Some so much so they even had to bring along a parent as an escort. Not that this lot didn't like to rock. Swarming en-masse to the stage when Cooper Temple Clause struck their first chord, they moshed good - and
Electrelane have come a long way since their Brighton Beat Club beginnings. More Chris Petit's cult film Radio On than Radio One, they simultaneously evoked Suicide, The Velvet Underground, D.A.F. and, in Verity's unique non-singing, the extremes of the
Billy Talent played melodic, straight-up heavy rock. Nothing wrong with that but why did they have to be so angsty about it? All those microphone stand-trashing tantrums did them no favours. Their humourless, macho metal bluster paled beside the heart-clutching
There's something of the night about Michael Howard. He's so far to the right it scares me - I'm a coward. They've given us Thatcher (remember Milk-Snatcher?). The whole country was damaged, communities ravaged. If they turn to the past and give Michael
I think it's about time some people living outside the City of Brighton and Hove knew which town or county they're residing in. I have observed that many of your writers who live in Southwick or Shoreham give their address as Brighton. Do they not understand
Hasn't the mild and sunny weather been glorious this year? Humans, animals and birds alike have enjoyed it. However, wild animals and birds born late in the season are now suffering and dying. Creatures like hedgehogs can have several nests of young depending
"Ironing is not one of my strengths. I give it only 50 per cent of my attention, which means 50 per cent of the creases remain" (Jacqui Bealing's column, Weekend, October 25). Loving is not one of my strengths. I give it only 50 per cent of my attention
Stars and their cars braved storms and gales for the 107th London-to-Brighton veteran car run in the worst weather in memory. Among those travelling the 57 miles in 378 rain-soaked cars were Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason, Antiques Roadshow host Michael
A Recent report by the British Heart Foundation warns of the possible effects some herbs have when taken in combination with modern medicines. The most common herbs used in the West include St John's Wort, Gingko Biloba, Ginseng, garlic and Kava Kava.
Loan ranger Geoff Pitcher's hopes of impressing new Albion manager Mark McGhee have been wrecked by a major health scare. Pitcher's stint with Woking, due to end today, was cut short by emergency bowel surgery. The pint-sized midfielder finds himself
More than two dozen campaigners braved gales and torrential rain to call for more land to be included in the proposed South Downs national park. Protesters gathered in Arundel and walked part of the route of the town's axed bypass, which they want inside
Liz Brookes is right to be worried about the Newhaven incinerator (Letters, October 29). I would hope that Brighton and Hove City Council is forward-thinking enough to reject any proposal to incinerate our waste as recycling is by far the better solution
On November 6 I am flying to the Gambia, which I am told is virtually a Third World country with children begging. I telephoned the Gambian Tourist Office and it said that the children liked lettuce, cabbage and tomato seeds to plant. They either take
In response to David Lepper (Letters, October 30), I seem to have touched a raw nerve. I understand his anger at my pointing out his record but that is the duty of myself and my Conservative colleagues. Voters in Brighton Pavilion need to know he voted
Green politicians have welcomed a decision to turn away a fleet of contaminated ex-US Navy ships en route to Britain for disposal. The Environment Agency has confirmed there is nowhere to handle them in the UK. South-East Green MEP Caroline Lucas claimed
Bognor are through to the next round, although for long periods of their game at Uxbridge it looked like they were going to need a replay. They had to wait until the 85th minute to score the only goal, Matt Russell latching onto a mistake and gleefully
Crawley became only the third Sussex club to win the prestigious Priory cross-country relays at Reigate. Ivan Luck set the team off to a good start finishing fifth on the tough opening leg clocking 13min. 50sec. for the testing two and a half mile course
I wish more care was taken to inform your readers of the facts about radio transmission, mobile phones and Tetra. Your article on Tetra radio masts being installed for the Sussex emergency services was muddled (The Argus, October 24). Two examples: Third
Burgess Hill moved into the second round with a comfortable home win against Sittingbourne. And what really pleased manager Gary Croydon was that it proved his side are learning what is required at the new level. He said: "Something drastic was needed
Junior Kadi believes Lewes are too good for Ryman Division One South and, after this performance, few would disagree. The talented midfielder scored two goals to help the Rooks come from a goal down to beat Premier Division Northwood and progress to round
Albion manager Mark McGhee wants to bolster the midfield as well as the forward line after Zesh Rehman was recalled by Fulham. Rehman returned to the injury-hit Londoners for Sunday's match with Liverpool, wrecking McGhee's plans to keep him for the rest
Soccer legend Sir Geoff Hurst passed on some of his football wisdom to young Sussex players. The England hero was at the Falmer Sports Complex, University of Sussex, as part of the McDonald's FA football coaching programme. He met under-11s from Adur
Loud carpets, garden gnomes, pebbledash and other "design crimes" cost British home sellers almost £10 billion a year, according to a new survey. Property experts have identified 12 key factors that can knock thousands off the price of a house Limescale
Suspected drug dealers in Eastbourne had a rude awakening today with a series of morning drug raids. Four teams of about 40 police officers, clad in body armour and carrying shields, knocked down doors across the resort on the hunt for class A drugs.
He has appeared in film and on television alongside such stars as Gwyneth Paltrow, Minnie Driver, Helen Mirren and James Nesbitt. So it is hardly surprising he gets asked for his autograph in his home town. But Trevor Blackman's celebrity status in Sussex
A scruffy Sussex maths teacher had a close shave with stardom when he was invited into London's most famous beauty parlour. Andy Lutwyche, 30, had not changed his hairstyle for 15 years when he walked into The Salon. He was asked to visit the venue, which
An elderly woman has lost treasured gold jewellery after the sudden closure of a family firm. Gina Dona-Hooker, 80, wanted her 20-year-old gold bracelet and necklace cleaned and repaired. Her daughter, Tricia Dona-Hooker, of Upper North Street, Brighton
Airport bosses are facing a fine of more than £20,000 for polluting a river and killing more than 5,000 fish. Gatwick Airport Ltd yesterday pleaded guilty to a charge of allowing polluting matter to enter the River Mole in September last year. Janet Fedrick
A northern soul fan is celebrating the 30th anniversary of his first club by reintroducing the music to his hometown's nightlife. Chris Chapman hopes many music buffs who came to his Sunday night soul parties in Worthing in 1973 will return for reunions
More than 150 people paid tribute to a nursery nurse with "an amazing ability to spread love among those she knew". Police officers joined friends and family at St Theresa's Roman Catholic Church in Southwick on Friday for the funeral of Natalie McCabe
The Great Western Railway locomotive the Earl of Berkeley steamed back into action at the weekend after its restoration. The 1938 engine was formally re-dedicated by Charles Hendry MP, a member of the Bluebell Railway, the locomotive's home in Horsted
The publishers of a magazine promoting cannabis have apologised after pensioners received it through their letterboxes. Homes in Lincoln Road, Portslade, were leafleted this week with copies of CC Newz, billed as the newspaper for the cannabis consumer
Albion manager Mark McGhee wants to bolster the midfield as well as the forward line after Zesh Rehman was recalled by Fulham. Rehman returned to the injury-hit Londoners for Sunday's match with Liverpool, wrecking McGhee's plans to keep him for the rest
The internet has replaced the car boot sale as the first stop for bargain hunters and auction site eBay has become the domain for some unusual items. A bucket of water was sold for £117 earlier this year, while a Wrexham man received a bid of £8,000 after
I attended the annual bonfire procession in Firle and was shocked that part of the "celebrations" included the burning of a gypsy caravan (The Argus, October 29). Worse still, the caravan contained effigies of a family in residence, including children
Voice of The Argus (October 25) states: "If Brighton and Hove rejects Gehry, it is doubtful whether other leading architects will want to design beautiful buildings to rival those of the past." Sadly that could be about to happen. The Architects' Journal
At 23, Will Holland is absurdly young to possess such a lustrous CV. The two albums released under his Quantic guise have confirmed him as a king of future funk, he's an acclaimed DJ and forms one half of the Limp Twins. But, at the Concorde 2, he presented
The audience here were very, very young. Some so much so they even had to bring along a parent as an escort. Not that this lot didn't like to rock. Swarming en-masse to the stage when Cooper Temple Clause struck their first chord, they moshed good - and
Electrelane have come a long way since their Brighton Beat Club beginnings. More Chris Petit's cult film Radio On than Radio One, they simultaneously evoked Suicide, The Velvet Underground, D.A.F. and, in Verity's unique non-singing, the extremes of the
Billy Talent played melodic, straight-up heavy rock. Nothing wrong with that but why did they have to be so angsty about it? All those microphone stand-trashing tantrums did them no favours. Their humourless, macho metal bluster paled beside the heart-clutching
There's something of the night about Michael Howard. He's so far to the right it scares me - I'm a coward. They've given us Thatcher (remember Milk-Snatcher?). The whole country was damaged, communities ravaged. If they turn to the past and give Michael
Amateur ambulance crews are being sent to 999 calls because of a shortage of professionals. Sussex Ambulance Service NHS Trust today admitted volunteers from St John Ambulance and the Red Cross had been attending category-A emergencies in circumstances
"Ironing is not one of my strengths. I give it only 50 per cent of my attention, which means 50 per cent of the creases remain" (Jacqui Bealing's column, Weekend, October 25). Loving is not one of my strengths. I give it only 50 per cent of my attention
I am opposed to incinerators. What's wrong with keeping our rubbish where we can see it? We don't just have to fill in the hollows. We can build huge rubbish heaps, so everyone will be aware of the problem. Pile it high. We need to see the mountains before
The public inquiry into the Brighton, Hove and East Sussex Waste Local Plan is now over. Over the past six months many individuals and organisations, including Friends of the Earth, have presented evidence at the inquiry, stating their objections. Their
A Peacehaven man who claims he was duped into kissing a transsexual for a reality TV show has launched legal action against the programme makers. The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is one of six who took part in There's Something About Miriam
Stars and their cars braved storms and gales for the 107th London-to-Brighton veteran car run in the worst weather in memory. Among those travelling the 57 miles in 378 rain-soaked cars were Pink Floyd drummer Nick Mason, Antiques Roadshow host Michael
It lies distraught, its back is bent; Those that pass have their own lament; Of things that were, when they were there. What joys, what thrills, awarded them; With bumping hearts, they left the shore, The young, the old, the special needs, All were known
Hastings United's mini revival came to a halt as they lost 2-0 at home to Newport IoW. Two second half goals gave the Islanders a victory they just about deserved, although Hastings could reflect on two opportunities in the opening quarter of an hour.
What is remarkable about the future of Brighton and Hove's council homes is that the numbers cited are plainly absurd. To quote The Argus (October 21), £650 million needs spending on 13,000 properties - £50,000 per property. However, my property requires
Crawley Town boss Francis Vines faces a tough challenge to find a new goalkeeper in time for next Saturday's FA Cup first round tie at Telford. He joked he may be forced to put on the gloves himself as there is no obvious replacement for Andy Little,
Green politicians have welcomed a decision to turn away a fleet of contaminated ex-US Navy ships en route to Britain for disposal. The Environment Agency has confirmed there is nowhere to handle them in the UK. South-East Green MEP Caroline Lucas claimed
Housing officers are tracking down owners of empty properties to come up with a plan to make use of them. Despite the value of properties in the city and the lack of housing, some homes in East Brighton are left standing empty - for example, the owner
I sent an email to John Prescott's Office in support of the Falmer application and was surprised the reply came back from The Surrey and Sussex Planning Team in Guildford. It said that as Mr Prescott received a great deal of correspondence, he couldn't
The new headmaster's first match report was intriguing. The Albion players were awarded an A for effort by Mark McGhee, something more like a C for aptitude. His pupils just about passed the test by ending the run of three defeats before McGhee took charge
I wish more care was taken to inform your readers of the facts about radio transmission, mobile phones and Tetra. Your article on Tetra radio masts being installed for the Sussex emergency services was muddled (The Argus, October 24). Two examples: Third
Burgess Hill moved into the second round with a comfortable home win against Sittingbourne. And what really pleased manager Gary Croydon was that it proved his side are learning what is required at the new level. He said: "Something drastic was needed
A Brighton man was fighting for his life today after falling 20ft from a window ledge when he locked himself out of his flat. The 35-year-old was found lying in a pool of blood beneath his second-floor home in Cavendish Place. The alarm was raised by
The future is often like the past. Unhappy marriages continue to be unhappy and noisy neighbours go on being noisy. This is why I oppose the restoration of the West Pier. I look at the track record of its custodians and would-be developers and simply
He walked on stage - plain shirt and old man's trousers - looking like the kind of bloke you might share a fag and a pint of bitter with at your local. But, as soon as he started to sing, he became Mick Hucknall - star, singer and frontman of Simply Red
Albion manager Mark McGhee wants to bolster the midfield as well as the forward line after Zesh Rehman was recalled by Fulham. Rehman returned to the injury-hit Londoners for Sunday's match with Liverpool, wrecking McGhee's plans to keep him for the rest
Soccer legend Sir Geoff Hurst passed on some of his football wisdom to young Sussex players. The England hero was at the Falmer Sports Complex, University of Sussex, as part of the McDonald's FA football coaching programme. He met under-11s from Adur
Arundel manager Steve Johnson insists his side can win the County League this season after a 3-0 win over Selsey lifted them to second in the table. The usual suspects appeared on the scoresheet with top scorer Miles Scerri taking his tally to 26 for
Council taxpayers in Brighton and Hove face another double-figure rise next year. The city council is preparing for a £15 million shortfall in its £258 million operating budget when the Government announces its annual revenue support grants this month
There is no such thing as an average day at Brighton's PDSA PetAid hospital. Staff normally treat about 90 sick or injured animals each day and these can range from an elderly tortoise with with an abscess to a cat hurt in a road accident. Many will come
Brighton and Hove City Council is bracing itself for another year of debt despite huge local tax increases. The authority is preparing for a £15 million shortfall in its £258 million operating budget when the Government announces its annual revenue support
Thousands of postal workers were ending their unofficial strike today after unions and management struck a deal in the early hours. An agreement was finally reached at 3.30am after Royal Mail chairman Allan Leighton and Billy Hayes, general secretary
A scruffy Sussex maths teacher had a close shave with stardom when he was invited into London's most famous beauty parlour. Andy Lutwyche, 30, had not changed his hairstyle for 15 years when he walked into The Salon. He was asked to visit the venue, which
An elderly woman has lost treasured gold jewellery after the sudden closure of a family firm. Gina Dona-Hooker, 80, wanted her 20-year-old gold bracelet and necklace cleaned and repaired. Her daughter, Tricia Dona-Hooker, of Upper North Street, Brighton
Sussex Pop Idol hopeful Chris Hide has sailed through the latest hurdle in the ITV show. The teenager from Lancing now has a one in eight chance of winning the title. The 18-year-old progressed comfortably into the last eight of the ITV show that made
Sussex rail passengers faced delays on tonight's journey home caused by leaves on the tracks. Network Rail warned of hold-ups as it battled to clear up the effects of high winds and heavy rain. Severe weather hit much of Sussex last night and early this
The publishers of a magazine promoting cannabis have apologised after pensioners received it through their letterboxes. Homes in Lincoln Road, Portslade, were leafleted this week with copies of CC Newz, billed as the newspaper for the cannabis consumer
Brighton and Hove City Council spent more than £700,000 on publicity last year. The cost has risen more than 50 per cent from £464,481 in 2001/02 to £715,169. The Liberal Democrats, who obtained the figures, accused the council of spending too much on
Popeye, the popular cartoon character, got it all wrong. He ate mounds of spinach, thinking it contained plenty of iron to make him strong. Scientists in the 1890s made a mistake while calculating the nutritional value of various vegetables and put a
The internet has replaced the car boot sale as the first stop for bargain hunters and auction site eBay has become the domain for some unusual items. A bucket of water was sold for £117 earlier this year, while a Wrexham man received a bid of £8,000 after
Colin Ford and DA Brown (Letters, October 29) take Hove Tories to task for choosing someone who does not live in the constituency to be their parliamentary candidate. Local knowledge is desirable but should not be the sole criterion. Messers Ford and
While the "opposition" party trips out on the prospect of a new leader, they should perhaps remind themselves that during his time as Home Secretary under Mad Maggie's leadership, Michael Howard's reactionary and anti-democratic strategies gave rise to
I was amazed at the rejection of Iain Duncan Smith by a clear majority of Tory MPs and the equally indecent rush by Michael Howard to proclaim himself successor. With such historical parallels as the strange death of Liberal England under the divisive
A stack of beer barrels, a romantic castle and an alien - these were just some of the terms used to describe a proposed skyscraper in Brighton. More than 250 people packed a public meeting at the Sallis Benney Theatre in Grand Parade to hear developers
Voice of The Argus (October 25) states: "If Brighton and Hove rejects Gehry, it is doubtful whether other leading architects will want to design beautiful buildings to rival those of the past." Sadly that could be about to happen. The Architects' Journal
At 23, Will Holland is absurdly young to possess such a lustrous CV. The two albums released under his Quantic guise have confirmed him as a king of future funk, he's an acclaimed DJ and forms one half of the Limp Twins. But, at the Concorde 2, he presented
Amateur ambulance crews are being sent to 999 calls because of a shortage of professionals. Sussex Ambulance Service NHS Trust today admitted volunteers from St John Ambulance and the Red Cross had been attending category-A emergencies in circumstances
I am opposed to incinerators. What's wrong with keeping our rubbish where we can see it? We don't just have to fill in the hollows. We can build huge rubbish heaps, so everyone will be aware of the problem. Pile it high. We need to see the mountains before
The public inquiry into the Brighton, Hove and East Sussex Waste Local Plan is now over. Over the past six months many individuals and organisations, including Friends of the Earth, have presented evidence at the inquiry, stating their objections. Their
A Peacehaven man who claims he was duped into kissing a transsexual for a reality TV show has launched legal action against the programme makers. The man, who cannot be named for legal reasons, is one of six who took part in There's Something About Miriam
It lies distraught, its back is bent; Those that pass have their own lament; Of things that were, when they were there. What joys, what thrills, awarded them; With bumping hearts, they left the shore, The young, the old, the special needs, All were known
Sidley United said goodbye to their team-mates James Duffell and Liam Cox on an emotionally-charged afternoon at Gullivers. Reserve team player Carl Morris, a close friend of the two players who died in a car crash 11 days ago, led both sides out before
I have just made a return visit to Brighton after 45 years and was thrilled to see how wonderful the large buildings along Hove and Brighton's seafront, Kingsway and Kings Road looked - all off-white with black iron balconies - very regal. And what an
Understrength Horsham's troubles continued as they went down to Tooting and Mitcham at Queen Street. Tooting took the lead with two goals in the space of a minute. Kunle Adeoye was given space to slip the ball into the far corner on the half hour, and
Hastings United's mini revival came to a halt as they lost 2-0 at home to Newport IoW. Two second half goals gave the Islanders a victory they just about deserved, although Hastings could reflect on two opportunities in the opening quarter of an hour.
What is remarkable about the future of Brighton and Hove's council homes is that the numbers cited are plainly absurd. To quote The Argus (October 21), £650 million needs spending on 13,000 properties - £50,000 per property. However, my property requires
Crawley Town boss Francis Vines faces a tough challenge to find a new goalkeeper in time for next Saturday's FA Cup first round tie at Telford. He joked he may be forced to put on the gloves himself as there is no obvious replacement for Andy Little,
Housing officers are tracking down owners of empty properties to come up with a plan to make use of them. Despite the value of properties in the city and the lack of housing, some homes in East Brighton are left standing empty - for example, the owner
I sent an email to John Prescott's Office in support of the Falmer application and was surprised the reply came back from The Surrey and Sussex Planning Team in Guildford. It said that as Mr Prescott received a great deal of correspondence, he couldn't
The new headmaster's first match report was intriguing. The Albion players were awarded an A for effort by Mark McGhee, something more like a C for aptitude. His pupils just about passed the test by ending the run of three defeats before McGhee took charge
A Brighton man was fighting for his life today after falling 20ft from a window ledge when he locked himself out of his flat. The 35-year-old was found lying in a pool of blood beneath his second-floor home in Cavendish Place. The alarm was raised by
Jamal Johnson completed a fantastic 78-point weekend to help Worthing Thunder into the EBL Trophy semi-finals. Needing to win by six points at London United, Thunder raced into a 34-14 first-quarter-lead. They maintained the momentum to win 91-78, claiming
The future is often like the past. Unhappy marriages continue to be unhappy and noisy neighbours go on being noisy. This is why I oppose the restoration of the West Pier. I look at the track record of its custodians and would-be developers and simply
Haywards Heath are off the bottom of National Three South after blitzing survival rivals Old Patesians. Heath's backs ran in seven sparkling tries in a 43-16 demolition job at Whitemans Green. It was their first ever win in the National League. Scrum
Randy Duck has admitted he was embarrassed to be a part of Brighton Bears' worst defeat of the season so far. Forget about that vaguely respectable looking final margin of defeat. Bears were outclassed and outfought by old rivals Thames Valley Tigers
The new headmaster's first match report was intriguing. The Albion players were awarded an A for effort by Mark McGhee, something more like a C for aptitude. His pupils just about passed the test by ending the run of three defeats before McGhee took charge
A former Sussex Police sergeant has been picked to represent retired officers nationwide. Eric Osborne has been elected president and chairman of the National Association of Retired Police Officers (NARPO). It is the first time an officer from the South-East
He walked on stage - plain shirt and old man's trousers - looking like the kind of bloke you might share a fag and a pint of bitter with at your local. But, as soon as he started to sing, he became Mick Hucknall - star, singer and frontman of Simply Red
County League second division Oakwood produced a stunning result to crush first division leaders Chichester 6-1 in the Sussex Senior Cup. Carl Dunk was involved in four of the goals and that will be something to tell his father, Oakwood boss Mark Dunk
Arundel manager Steve Johnson insists his side can win the County League this season after a 3-0 win over Selsey lifted them to second in the table. The usual suspects appeared on the scoresheet with top scorer Miles Scerri taking his tally to 26 for
Council taxpayers in Brighton and Hove face another double-figure rise next year. The city council is preparing for a £15 million shortfall in its £258 million operating budget when the Government announces its annual revenue support grants this month
Businesses and restaurants are joining forces for an innovative scheme to help homeless people in Brighton and Hove at Christmas. More than 30 eateries and local firms have signed up to take part in StreetSmart. This is the third year the city has taken
A stack of beer barrels, a romantic castle and an alien - these were just some of the terms used to describe a proposed skyscraper in Brighton. More than 250 people packed a public meeting at the Sallis Benney Theatre in Grand Parade to hear developers
There is no such thing as an average day at Brighton's PDSA PetAid hospital. Staff normally treat about 90 sick or injured animals each day and these can range from an elderly tortoise with with an abscess to a cat hurt in a road accident. Many will come
Business optimism has hit its highest level since 2000 as economic growth picks up, a new survey claims. The improving world economic environment, particularly in Asia, the US and most recently Europe, is paving the way for a stronger period of trading
Traders in Brighton's trendy North Laine area say its character will be lost if many more cafes and restaurants are created. Peter Stocker, secretary of the North Laine Traders' Association, said a huge number of restaurants and takeaways were being allowed
Council heritage chiefs have asked the University of Sussex to explain how artefacts from a listed building it sold in the summer appeared at auction. Lewes District Council launched an investigation after a pair of large copper swans from Grade I listed
Brighton and Hove City Council is bracing itself for another year of debt despite huge local tax increases. The authority is preparing for a £15 million shortfall in its £258 million operating budget when the Government announces its annual revenue support
Thousands of postal workers were ending their unofficial strike today after unions and management struck a deal in the early hours. An agreement was finally reached at 3.30am after Royal Mail chairman Allan Leighton and Billy Hayes, general secretary
Seafront shelters in Eastbourne are to get a revamp as part of a new-look promenade. Two structures will be converted into a restaurant and seafood outlet next year. As part of a plan to drag the town into the 21st Century, two shelters every year will
A man suffered serious injuries in a hit-and-run accident in Crawley. The 38-year-old pedestrian was hit by a car in Ifield Avenue on Friday at about 2.45pm and was taken to hospital. The driver of the car, believed to be a red Datsun or Nissan, did not
A squad of police officers mounted a special Hallowe'en pumpkin patrol to crack down on trick-or-treat trouble spots in Brighton and Hove. The team of 24, made up of 20 local policemen, plus members of the special volunteer constabulary and community
A family were thrown out of a West Sussex tea shop because the young children did not want anything to drink. Phillip Maile has complained to Belinda's, in Tarrant Street, Arundel, after being forced to leave when staff refused to serve his family of
Council heritage chiefs have asked the University of Sussex to explain how artefacts from a listed building it sold in the summer appeared at auction. Lewes District Council launched an investigation after a pair of large copper swans from Grade I listed
Campaigners battling to save a main post office in Brighton are worried people do not know it is on a closure hit list. Last week Post Office Ltd revealed 19 sub-post offices in Brighton, Hove, Portslade and Southwick faced the axe. However, a main branch
Hove MP Ivor Caplin has come under fire for branding anti-war campaigners "yobs". Hove's Labour MP Ivor Caplin, a junior defence minister, issued the rebuke after battling through a crowd of up to 70 protesters outside a meeting. Police were on hand to
Sussex Pop Idol hopeful Chris Hide has sailed through the latest hurdle in the ITV show. The teenager from Lancing now has a one in eight chance of winning the title. The 18-year-old progressed comfortably into the last eight of the ITV show that made
Sussex rail passengers faced delays on tonight's journey home caused by leaves on the tracks. Network Rail warned of hold-ups as it battled to clear up the effects of high winds and heavy rain. Severe weather hit much of Sussex last night and early this
Brighton and Hove City Council spent more than £700,000 on publicity last year. The cost has risen more than 50 per cent from £464,481 in 2001/02 to £715,169. The Liberal Democrats, who obtained the figures, accused the council of spending too much on
Loan ranger Geoff Pitcher's hopes of impressing new Albion manager Mark McGhee have been wrecked by a major health scare. Pitcher's stint with Woking, due to end today, was cut short by emergency bowel surgery. The pint-sized midfielder finds himself
Airport bosses are facing a fine of more than £20,000 for polluting a river and killing more than 5,000 fish. Gatwick Airport Ltd yesterday pleaded guilty to a charge of allowing polluting matter to enter the River Mole in September last year. Janet Fedrick
The number of cases of diabetes in the UK is steadily rising but many people may be unaware they have the condition. If someone thinks they may be diabetic but are just not sure, the chances are they will put off going to their GP until the symptoms are
Christmas is coming and once again, our thoughts turn to dieting. With the festivities looming, many of us will aspire to getting into that little black dress. One look in the mirror is enough to see there might be a problem. It is a well-known fact that
Popeye, the popular cartoon character, got it all wrong. He ate mounds of spinach, thinking it contained plenty of iron to make him strong. Scientists in the 1890s made a mistake while calculating the nutritional value of various vegetables and put a
