People who live in exclusive seafront properties dubbed Millionaires' Row were already bracing themselves for dozens of extra lorries passing their homes. Now they have learnt the company behind plans to build a peat factory on their doorsteps wants to
In light of the Soham murders, I read your article about a man who, while three times over the drink-drive limit and racing another car, caused the death of two 13-year-olds (The Argus, December 20). He was found guilty and sentenced to eight years in
Can any reader help me? I recently handed to the Imperial War Museum a journal written by Miss Katy Bull when she was nursing wounded soldiers in the Greek/Turkish war following the First World War. For her services, she was given a silver cup by the
Surrounded by a heart of burnished copper, this image of smiling eight-year-old Sarah Payne has become familiar to all. Now the picture of the murdered schoolgirl appears on a new memorial, set on a tree by the side of the busy A29 at Pulborough, close
Congratulations to the Albion's Chris McPhee, Adam El-Abd and Jake Robinson for earning professional contracts and well done to the club for offering them. Manager Mark McGhee is right to describe Jake as an exciting player and it would be great to see
Councillor Gill Mitchell's letter (December 19) says it all as skaters are sidelined again. In listing Brighton and Hove City Council's sporting achievements, she does not mention skating. Many of the facilities Coun Mitchell lists are linked to schools
It is sad to see all the "closing down" signs appearing on shops along New England Street in Brighton. The Victorian buildings they occupy are the remnants of the railway works and will presumably be demolished to make way for the "station development
Much of the work Mark McGhee has done since becoming Albion's manager has concentrated on the shape of the side and the defence. The alarming leaking of goals, ten in his first four matches, has been successfully addressed. Now McGhee is turning his attention
Like Graham Smith (Letters, December 23), I am not in favour of hereditary power, but not for the reasons he gives - not least the so-called "absolute power of our Prime Minister". It might be excessive - but it is far from absolute. Perhaps Mr Smith
John Bolingbroke believes the battle for promotion from division two is as tight as it has ever been. Bolingbroke's Steyning team went fourth with games in hand on the three sides currently occupying the promotion places after a 1-0 win away to Midhurst
How perceptive of Carole Irvine to point out that monarchs are "groomed from an early age" (Letters, December 24). She highlights one of the reasons why so many people in the new millennium are asking if an isolated childhood involving abnormal grooming
David Fermer is an inspiration. Two years ago he lay in a Greek road following an accident with doubts over whether his legs or, indeed, his life could be saved. Today the British judo champion plans a return to competition and dreams once more of Olympic
What has happened to Christmas? The Yuletides I remember as a child have blown away like a thin dusting of snow, never to be seen again. When I was a child my brother, my sister, my mother and I would struggle home with the Christmas tree, with its pine
Lewes manager Steven King wants his team to enter the new year as leaders of division one south. However, King's wish depends on the weather which is threatening tonight's rearranged game with Egham Town at the Dripping Pan. The Rooks will regain top
The Government was urged today to help stop the "panic" over pensions by introducing new laws to protect company schemes and give workers fresh consultation rights. Amicus said ministers should make it a New Year priority to bring forward a pensions bill
Members of the public are being given the chance to influence how their money should be spent tackling crime. Sussex Police Authority will be consulting the public online about setting next year's policing budget. Mark Dunn, chairman of Sussex Police
Water companies have refused to rule out summer hosepipe bans - despite torrential downpours and flood warnings. Five centimetres of rain fell in eight hours overnight on Sunday, leaving rivers close to bursting their banks. A formal flood warning in
Ex-hippy Val Rawlings' 1960s wild-child past has been brought back to life in glorious Technicolor for a new TV series. As a teenager, Val lived the hippy dream: She left home for a commune in London before busking her way around Europe. But now she has
Hunter the parrot is too blue for panto because he can only say one line - "f*** off." Christine Beech took in the macaw a year ago as part of her animal rescue work. The mother-of-three, who runs a fancy-dress shop, hoped to train him to appear in pantomimes
Albion are launching an appeal against Nathan Jones' second red card of the season at Swindon on Sunday. Manager Mark McGhee is backing Jones after studying video evidence of the Welsh midfielder's tackle on Matt Hewlett during the closing stages of the
Albion manager Mark McGhee will study video evidence before deciding whether to appeal against another red card for Nathan Jones. Jones was sent off by referee Steve Tanner for a tackle on Matt Hewlett in the dying moments of yesterday's 2-1 defeat at
Albion goal hero John Piercy celebrated like Alan Shearer on Boxing Day after his team-mates dubbed him Alan Sheila. Piercy mimicked the Newcastle and former England marksman following the first of two goals in the 4-0 destruction of nine-man Wycombe
Water companies have refused to rule out summer hosepipe bans - despite torrential downpours and flood warnings. Five centimetres of rain fell in eight hours overnight on Sunday, leaving rivers close to bursting their banks. A formal flood warning in
An actor who appeared alongside screen legends including Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton has died aged 72. The funeral of Alfred Lynch, who played the role of the Kray twins' father Charlie in the 1990 film The Krays, was taking place at the Woodvale
A Franciscan missionary nun who is travelling the world with her statue of the Virgin Mary has arrived in Sussex. Sister Ruth, who has already toured 200 countries, came to Brighton and Hove yesterday to bring her message of peace and hope to cities,
People who live in exclusive seafront properties dubbed Millionaires' Row were already bracing themselves for dozens of extra lorries passing their homes. Now they have learnt the company behind plans to build a peat factory on their doorsteps wants to
Can any reader help me? I recently handed to the Imperial War Museum a journal written by Miss Katy Bull when she was nursing wounded soldiers in the Greek/Turkish war following the First World War. For her services, she was given a silver cup by the
On no account should money be wasted cleaning graffiti from trains. Pandering to feminist and human rights groups, we abolished marriage, families and parenting. We banned any discipline at home, by the police and in schools and now we pretend a quarter
Surrounded by a heart of burnished copper, this image of smiling eight-year-old Sarah Payne has become familiar to all. Now the picture of the murdered schoolgirl appears on a new memorial, set on a tree by the side of the busy A29 at Pulborough, close
Bodiam Castle, the East Sussex tourist attraction, is to break with tradition and offer its grandeur to gay couples to be "married" within its 14th Century walls. The National Trust has signed an agreement with Surrey company Pink Weddings to offer the
Congratulations to the Albion's Chris McPhee, Adam El-Abd and Jake Robinson for earning professional contracts and well done to the club for offering them. Manager Mark McGhee is right to describe Jake as an exciting player and it would be great to see
Much of the work Mark McGhee has done since becoming Albion's manager has concentrated on the shape of the side and the defence. The alarming leaking of goals, ten in his first four matches, has been successfully addressed. Now McGhee is turning his attention
John Bolingbroke believes the battle for promotion from division two is as tight as it has ever been. Bolingbroke's Steyning team went fourth with games in hand on the three sides currently occupying the promotion places after a 1-0 win away to Midhurst
How perceptive of Carole Irvine to point out that monarchs are "groomed from an early age" (Letters, December 24). She highlights one of the reasons why so many people in the new millennium are asking if an isolated childhood involving abnormal grooming
David Fermer is an inspiration. Two years ago he lay in a Greek road following an accident with doubts over whether his legs or, indeed, his life could be saved. Today the British judo champion plans a return to competition and dreams once more of Olympic
Former Sussex bowler Richard Davis has died after a two-year battle against brain cancer at the age of 37. Davis was signed on a short-term contract at the start of the 1998 season and played in four one-day matches. He is the only player to represent
Albion are launching an appeal against Nathan Jones' second red card of the season at Swindon on Sunday. Manager Mark McGhee is backing Jones after studying video evidence of the Welsh midfielder's tackle on Matt Hewlett during the closing stages of the
Workers in Jobcentres and benefit offices are growing restless over pay and "high handed" management tactics as they gear up to vote on whether to strike, it was claimed today. The Public and Commercial Services union (PCS) said most of its 86,000 members
The leader of the TUC called today for improved relations in the workplace as part of a drive to boost productivity, pay and skills. In his New Year message, general secretary Brendan Barber said workers wanted more of a voice so they were closely involved
The Government was urged today to help stop the "panic" over pensions by introducing new laws to protect company schemes and give workers fresh consultation rights. Amicus said ministers should make it a New Year priority to bring forward a pensions bill
Gatwick-based charter airline Excel said today it had overcome a difficult trading climate to post annual results ahead of its own expectations. Turnover increased 36% to £247 million in the year to October 31 while pre-tax profits rose to £13.4 million
Members of the public are being given the chance to influence how their money should be spent tackling crime. Sussex Police Authority will be consulting the public online about setting next year's policing budget. Mark Dunn, chairman of Sussex Police
People who live in exclusive seafront properties dubbed Millionaires' Row were already bracing themselves for dozens of extra lorries passing their homes. Now they have learnt the company behind plans to build a peat factory on their doorsteps wants to
Ex-hippy Val Rawlings' 1960s wild-child past has been brought back to life in glorious Technicolor for a new TV series. As a teenager, Val lived the hippy dream: She left home for a commune in London before busking her way around Europe. But now she has
Hunter the parrot is too blue for panto because he can only say one line - "f*** off." Christine Beech took in the macaw a year ago as part of her animal rescue work. The mother-of-three, who runs a fancy-dress shop, hoped to train him to appear in pantomimes
Albion are launching an appeal against Nathan Jones' second red card of the season at Swindon on Sunday. Manager Mark McGhee is backing Jones after studying video evidence of the Welsh midfielder's tackle on Matt Hewlett during the closing stages of the
Albion manager Mark McGhee will study video evidence before deciding whether to appeal against another red card for Nathan Jones. Jones was sent off by referee Steve Tanner for a tackle on Matt Hewlett in the dying moments of yesterday's 2-1 defeat at
Water companies have refused to rule out summer hosepipe bans - despite torrential downpours and flood warnings. Five centimetres of rain fell in eight hours overnight on Sunday, leaving rivers close to bursting their banks. A formal flood warning in
An actor who appeared alongside screen legends including Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton has died aged 72. The funeral of Alfred Lynch, who played the role of the Kray twins' father Charlie in the 1990 film The Krays, was taking place at the Woodvale
Princess Diana was murdered. Smoking should be banned in public places. And selling Bobby Zamora was a BIG mistake. The results of our regular online polls give another fascinating glimpse into the psyche of Sussex in 2003. The surveys at thisisbrightonandhove.co.uk
On no account should money be wasted cleaning graffiti from trains. Pandering to feminist and human rights groups, we abolished marriage, families and parenting. We banned any discipline at home, by the police and in schools and now we pretend a quarter
As a taxi driver for the past 18 years, I ask readers to join the majority of cabbies and oppose the proposed fare hike. The only people who want this increase are the taxi operators. Most drivers I speak to don't. They are happy as they are and don't
Bodiam Castle, the East Sussex tourist attraction, is to break with tradition and offer its grandeur to gay couples to be "married" within its 14th Century walls. The National Trust has signed an agreement with Surrey company Pink Weddings to offer the
On turning left out of George V Avenue in Worthing to drive towards the town centre, we are confronted with a second-hand car lot between there and Marine Gardens. What a blot on our lovely seafront that is. Are the owners issued with street traders'
A National Park is the best prospect for the South Downs if this unique area of outstanding natural beauty is to be protected. Some councils have objected to the park, saying it will attract more traffic and visitors but we are already seeing rising levels
Regarding the refurbishment of the Dome cinema in Worthing, I have fond memories of the Dome. My father worked there when it was a skating rink. I started work there in 1945 at the age of 14 and stayed until I joined the Royal Navy. I met my wife there
Albion's away day blues are threatening to destroy their challenge for an immediate return to Division One. Another narrow defeat on the road has cost them valuable ground in the race for automatic promotion. The Seagulls have now lost away in the League
Before this Boxing Day feast it would have been unthinkable, but Leon Knight's place is suddenly under threat. Albion's suspended top scorer looked on enviously as his team-mates cantered to their biggest victory since Watford were beaten by the same
Former Sussex bowler Richard Davis has died after a two-year battle against brain cancer at the age of 37. Davis was signed on a short-term contract at the start of the 1998 season and played in four one-day matches. He is the only player to represent
Albion are launching an appeal against Nathan Jones' second red card of the season at Swindon on Sunday. Manager Mark McGhee is backing Jones after studying video evidence of the Welsh midfielder's tackle on Matt Hewlett during the closing stages of the
Workers in Jobcentres and benefit offices are growing restless over pay and "high handed" management tactics as they gear up to vote on whether to strike, it was claimed today. The Public and Commercial Services union (PCS) said most of its 86,000 members
The leader of the TUC called today for improved relations in the workplace as part of a drive to boost productivity, pay and skills. In his New Year message, general secretary Brendan Barber said workers wanted more of a voice so they were closely involved
Gatwick-based charter airline Excel said today it had overcome a difficult trading climate to post annual results ahead of its own expectations. Turnover increased 36% to £247 million in the year to October 31 while pre-tax profits rose to £13.4 million
Bodiam Castle is to break with tradition and offer its grandeur to gay couples to be "married" within its 14th Century walls. The National Trust has signed an agreement with Surrey company Pink Weddings to offer the castle, near Robertsbridge, as a venue
People who live in exclusive seafront properties dubbed Millionaires' Row were already bracing themselves for dozens of extra lorries passing their homes. Now they have learnt the company behind plans to build a peat factory on their doorsteps wants to
Mourners ditched traditional black for colourful clothes to celebrate the life of an adventure instructor "with a huge heart and a laugh to match". Tanya Bocking, 41, from Brighton, died after apparently becoming entangled in her harness while preparing
Prisoners at a Sussex jail are jumping over a feeble fence to stock up on crates of alcohol. A senior officer at Ford Open Prison, near Arundel, has told The Argus inmates are regularly flouting a booze ban and roaming the streets of Sussex. He also described
Princess Diana was murdered. Smoking should be banned in public places. And selling Bobby Zamora was a BIG mistake. The results of our regular online polls give another fascinating glimpse into the psyche of Sussex in 2003. The surveys at thisisbrightonandhove.co.uk
In light of the Soham murders, I read your article about a man who, while three times over the drink-drive limit and racing another car, caused the death of two 13-year-olds (The Argus, December 20). He was found guilty and sentenced to eight years in
As a taxi driver for the past 18 years, I ask readers to join the majority of cabbies and oppose the proposed fare hike. The only people who want this increase are the taxi operators. Most drivers I speak to don't. They are happy as they are and don't
Councillor Gill Mitchell's letter (December 19) says it all as skaters are sidelined again. In listing Brighton and Hove City Council's sporting achievements, she does not mention skating. Many of the facilities Coun Mitchell lists are linked to schools
On turning left out of George V Avenue in Worthing to drive towards the town centre, we are confronted with a second-hand car lot between there and Marine Gardens. What a blot on our lovely seafront that is. Are the owners issued with street traders'
It is sad to see all the "closing down" signs appearing on shops along New England Street in Brighton. The Victorian buildings they occupy are the remnants of the railway works and will presumably be demolished to make way for the "station development
A National Park is the best prospect for the South Downs if this unique area of outstanding natural beauty is to be protected. Some councils have objected to the park, saying it will attract more traffic and visitors but we are already seeing rising levels
Regarding the refurbishment of the Dome cinema in Worthing, I have fond memories of the Dome. My father worked there when it was a skating rink. I started work there in 1945 at the age of 14 and stayed until I joined the Royal Navy. I met my wife there
Albion's away day blues are threatening to destroy their challenge for an immediate return to Division One. Another narrow defeat on the road has cost them valuable ground in the race for automatic promotion. The Seagulls have now lost away in the League
Before this Boxing Day feast it would have been unthinkable, but Leon Knight's place is suddenly under threat. Albion's suspended top scorer looked on enviously as his team-mates cantered to their biggest victory since Watford were beaten by the same
Like Graham Smith (Letters, December 23), I am not in favour of hereditary power, but not for the reasons he gives - not least the so-called "absolute power of our Prime Minister". It might be excessive - but it is far from absolute. Perhaps Mr Smith
What has happened to Christmas? The Yuletides I remember as a child have blown away like a thin dusting of snow, never to be seen again. When I was a child my brother, my sister, my mother and I would struggle home with the Christmas tree, with its pine
Lewes manager Steven King wants his team to enter the new year as leaders of division one south. However, King's wish depends on the weather which is threatening tonight's rearranged game with Egham Town at the Dripping Pan. The Rooks will regain top
Bodiam Castle is to break with tradition and offer its grandeur to gay couples to be "married" within its 14th Century walls. The National Trust has signed an agreement with Surrey company Pink Weddings to offer the castle, near Robertsbridge, as a venue
Water companies have refused to rule out summer hosepipe bans - despite torrential downpours and flood warnings. Five centimetres of rain fell in eight hours overnight on Sunday, leaving rivers close to bursting their banks. A formal flood warning in
Albion goal hero John Piercy celebrated like Alan Shearer on Boxing Day after his team-mates dubbed him Alan Sheila. Piercy mimicked the Newcastle and former England marksman following the first of two goals in the 4-0 destruction of nine-man Wycombe
Mourners ditched traditional black for colourful clothes to celebrate the life of an adventure instructor "with a huge heart and a laugh to match". Tanya Bocking, 41, from Brighton, died after apparently becoming entangled in her harness while preparing
Prisoners at a Sussex jail are jumping over a feeble fence to stock up on crates of alcohol. A senior officer at Ford Open Prison, near Arundel, has told The Argus inmates are regularly flouting a booze ban and roaming the streets of Sussex. He also described
A Franciscan missionary nun who is travelling the world with her statue of the Virgin Mary has arrived in Sussex. Sister Ruth, who has already toured 200 countries, came to Brighton and Hove yesterday to bring her message of peace and hope to cities,
