Sussex's interest in this year's C&G Trophy ended in a desperate 17-run defeat at Lord's. The county did well to restrict a clinical Middlesex side to 258-8 from their 50 overs after man-of-the-match Andy Strauss and Paul Weekes had put on 138 for
So much is being made about Everest but no one cares about the dilapidated state of Capt George Everest's family grave where his wife and children are interred. Surely restoration could take place - especially at this time. -Reg Moores, Brighton
An estate agent who was savaged by a dog when she went to value a house has returned to work a year after the attack. Hadda Abubaba needed plastic surgery after being bitten and dragged around a room by a Staffordshire bull terrier. Her wounds have almost
Teenage dreams came true for Amy Thomas, who was plucked from the sea of hands to be serenaded by chart crooner Darius at the Brighton Centre last night. Amy was one of thousands who crowded the seafront venue for a musical mega-mix last night. The Pop
How twisted and misguided people become through wrong teachings. Suicide bombings in the name of God, presumably. How dreadfully wrong. I was reading the Gospel of St John (15.26 - 16.4) in which Jesus tells us he will send the Holy Spirit, the Spirit
A basketball coach smacked a boy on his bare bottom as a punishment for skiving, a jury heard. Anthony Awcock, 49, took the boy into a changing room and pulled down his shorts and underpants before slapping him. Awcock, of Bentswood Crescent, Haywards
Since Brighton Festival started in the Seventies, part of its fundamental ethos and one reason it is popular with local people, has been that all types of events - the highbrow, the more popular and the fringe - come under the umbrella of the Festival
A sex offender raped a teenager at knifepoint just five months after being released from prison for an almost identical attack on a younger girl. A jury at Chichester Crown Court yesterday convicted fisherman John Anslow, 42, of Glen Crescent, Selsey,
Why has there been such a decline over recent years in the number of sparrows, starlings and sundry songbirds in many parts of southern England including Sussex? Some blame pesticides, but there is a much more obvious reason, and that is the rise in the
Sussex fast bowler James Kirtley was today left out of the 15-man England squad for this summer's one-day internationals. Kirtley is on stand-by in case of injury for the three-match series with Pakistan and the triangular tournament featuring Zimbabwe
A mother savaged by a police rottweiler during violent clashes on a housing estate is suing police for more than £200,000. Kelly White, 26, was dragged along the ground by the dog after becoming involved in the chaos as officers in riot gear tackled a
The heavy loss of bookings and ticket sales for Brighton Fringe Festival (The Argus, May 27) must surely be due to the publication of separate brochures. In previous years, the fringe has been incorporated in the main Festival brochure or, at least, stapled
A man who shot his unfaithful wife dead at their East Sussex home after she asked for a divorce has been jailed for six years. Retired civil servant Charles Hall, 69, said he was prepared to accept wife Trudi's infidelity provided she stayed with him.
Ten people have been arrested during the latest in a string of raids on alleged cannabis cafes in Worthing. Police seized cash and suspected controlled drugs from Buddy's in Brougham Road yesterday afternoon. The raid was part of Operation Harrow, a crackdown
The Brighton Festival receives a minimum of £266,000 each year from Brighton and Hove City Councils' main grants budget and we, as ratepayers, deserve a few answers as to the motivation of the Festival directors regarding the Brighton Festival Fringe.
Why is it that some who are responsible for our city's heritage are prepared to throw away our final chance to restore the matchless West Pier? This poem records my own sadness at the potential loss of Brighton's unique pier. She rose from the sea, palely
Brighton fighter Leigh Wicks lost 60-54 on points against former amateur star Mathew Thirlwall at Dagenham. The middleweight southpaw had a weight advantage of more than a stone but could not make it tell. The Bermondsey man penetrated Wicks' defence
Minister warns of euro poll civil war (The Argus, May 23). Who cares? Voters have already assessed the damage after the Common Market big business referendum - decimated manufacturing, farming and fisheries, massive revenue losses on EU membership, subsidies
Ritchie Venner retained the prestigious Seaman Cup at Fontwell, a competition for the top eight men in Sussex. He defeated Andy Walker 4-2 in the final and has now won the trophy 11 times. Sussex No.2 Adrian Moore was unfit and did not play. The event
Seaweed extract has been sprinkled on the famous grass courts at Devonshire Park in Eastbourne to prepare them for the women's international tournament next month. The black powder will strengthen the grass so stars such as Chanda Rubin and Jennifer Capriati
Mike Coyle gave a masterly display to win Brighton Mitre's ten-mile hilly time trial. The Brighton teacher timed his effort to perfection and kept something in reserve for the last mile of the course between Steyning and the steep road leading to the
Chemotherapy is often effective in tackling cancer but the side effects are sometimes dire. Now a drug called Xeloda has been launched to combat advanced stages of breast and colon cancers. It's a form of chemotherapy which is taken through pills, attacking
It's sad that weekly clubs for old people may have to close after funding was stopped by Age Concern. One on Tuesdays, which takes pensioners for rides in a minibus, is often the only chance they have to leave their homes and meet people. But Age Concern
Two franchised companies are working together to help each other and recruit new franchisees. Lewes-based Fastway Couriers was launched last year to provide courier services to companies in Sussex. After a successful first year, the regional franchisees
Jason Lewry snapped up 5-38 for Sussex 2nd XI as they skittled Hampshire out for 187 to gain a first innings lead of 54 at West End. Sussex consolidated their position in the Championship tussle by reaching 171-5 to lead overall by 225. Lewry, out of
Sussex's interest in this year's C&G Trophy ended in a desperate 17-run defeat at Lord's. The county did well to restrict a clinical Middlesex side to 258-8 from their 50 overs after man-of-the-match Andy Strauss and Paul Weekes had put on 138 for
A restaurant manager and staff of 12 are to lose their jobs when a private members' bar and restaurant is closed at Shoreham airport. Lyn Funnell, who runs The Comet, has until tomorrow night to get out. The problem arose when David Chowen, son of multi-millionaire
A band of superstar protesters have failed in a bid to stop plans for a huge peat factory near their luxury seaside homes. Adur District Council's planning committee unanimously defied objections by Sir Paul McCartney, Norman Cook and Zoe Ball to a planned
Security checks will be carried out on 30,000 staff at Gatwick to prevent terrorist attacks - but unions fear 1,500 people will be sacked. The new investigations have been demanded by the Department for Transport (DfT) and will concentrate on criminal
The Galliards comprise flute, clarinet, bassoon, oboe and horn and are one of the most exciting chamber ensembles around. They gave a programme of 20th-Century music from the Thirties and Fifties and a more recent piece by Hove-based composer Paul Carr
Erasure have never been cool but anyone who's watched Top Of The Pops regularly for the past 15 years couldn't help but be moved by their show at the Dome. Dressed in a waistcoat, Vince stood behind his keyboard looking strikingly like Victor Meldrew
This was a dream night out for young pop fans. They screamed the house down as their idols appeared on stage one after another. It was an event that harked back to the Sixties when package tours of groups who had reached the Top 20 would hit town, play
A schoolboy impaled himself on an iron gate when he tried to jump over to get his football. The 13-year-old screamed in pain as he fell on to one of the 6in spikes which pushed into the back of his leg, just behind his knee. Fire crews from Hove and Roedean
Police today continued to question a 40-year-old man arrested in Sussex in connection with the murder of human rights lawyer Pat Finucane. The man and a woman of 45 were detained yesterday by Sussex and Northern Ireland officers. The man was taken to
A high-tech police operation to catch burglars and car criminals in the Horsham area has resulted in 13 roadside arrests. Officers used Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) equipment, the same kind of technology used for London's congestion charging
For thousands of years people have made the most of its enriching properties to help keep the body healthy. But a lesser-known benefit of seaweed has been unveiled by organisers of one of the world's most prestigious women's tennis championships. The
Brighton is the star of the latest exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery. Flamboyant architect Piers Gough has imported a piece of the seaside city into the Regency galleries of the London venue. The made-over galleries and latest exhibition opened
Town councillors are considering stepping in to buy a plot of land which is under threat of development. East Sussex County Council plans to build hard-surface tennis courts and football pitches on a piece of land in the centre of Peacehaven. But residents
It set sail in the midst of winter, waved off by worried relatives who knew Britain's only hospital ship would be near the front line of any war in the Gulf. Yesterday, the RFA Argus sailed back into port for a jubilant homecoming under a baking hot sun
Unsung heroes from across Sussex will be rewarded as the winners of The Argus Achievement Awards 2003 are revealed at a special ceremony tonight. People from the worlds of business, entertainment, sport and politics will gather at the Corn Exchange, Brighton
Security checks will be carried out on 30,000 staff at Gatwick to prevent terrorist attacks - but unions fear 1,500 people will be sacked. The new investigations have been demanded by the Department for Transport (DfT) and will concentrate on criminal
Antiques guru David Dickinson cut a dash as he filmed scenes for Bargain Hunt at Denham's Auction Rooms in Warnham, near Horsham, yesterday. David, famed for his dapper suits, quirky catchphrases and orange glow, has developed a cult following thanks
I said the Horsham Championship game against Nottinghamshire would see an intriguing battle between two brilliant leg-spinners. Mushtaq Ahmed comfortably won the battle against Stuart MacGill and it was no coincidence, therefore, that Sussex won the war
An estate agent who was savaged by a dog when she went to value a house has returned to work a year after the attack. Hadda Abubaba needed plastic surgery after being bitten and dragged around a room by a Staffordshire bull terrier. Her wounds have almost
How nice to see Initial Retail Cleaning win a two-year mega contract to clean Virgin Megastores across the UK in a seven-figure deal (The Argus, May 23). I would like to inform John Gordon, managing director, that cleaners employed by Initial who clean
Is there anyone else who feels, as I do, utter disgust at the way the police wished to prosecute an ambulance driver who was caught on camera speeding while taking a liver donation to a hospital to save a life? Have the police gone mad? Surely the crime
A basketball coach smacked a boy on his bare bottom as a punishment for skiving, a jury heard. Anthony Awcock, 49, took the boy into a changing room and pulled down his shorts and underpants before slapping him. Awcock, of Bentswood Crescent, Haywards
Since Brighton Festival started in the Seventies, part of its fundamental ethos and one reason it is popular with local people, has been that all types of events - the highbrow, the more popular and the fringe - come under the umbrella of the Festival
Why has there been such a decline over recent years in the number of sparrows, starlings and sundry songbirds in many parts of southern England including Sussex? Some blame pesticides, but there is a much more obvious reason, and that is the rise in the
Sussex fast bowler James Kirtley was today left out of the 15-man England squad for this summer's one-day internationals. Kirtley is on stand-by in case of injury for the three-match series with Pakistan and the triangular tournament featuring Zimbabwe
Security checks will be carried out on 30,000 staff at Gatwick to prevent terrorist attacks - but unions fear 1,500 people will be sacked. The new investigations have been demanded by the Department for Transport (DfT) and will concentrate on criminal
Concern is mounting for a teenage East Sussex couple who have run away from home together. Daniel Smith, 16, and his girlfriend Barbra White, 14, have not been seen since Tuesday. A spokesman for Sussex Police said: "We are concerned and would like hear
Dogs have mauled 13 ewes and lambs at an East Sussex farm, killing some of them. The animals, belonging to Batts Farm in Maresfield, suffered appalling injuries. A Sussex Police spokesman said: "Teeth marks found on the animals suggest that a large number
For thousands of years people have made the most of its enriching properties to help keep the body healthy. But a lesser-known benefit of seaweed has been unveiled by organisers of one of the world's most prestigious women's tennis championships. The
Armed robbers grabbed two canisters full of cash from security van guards today. Two guards had left their van to deliver money to a grocery shop when they were threatened with weapons, believed to be knives. At least two robbers are believed to have
The heavy loss of bookings and ticket sales for Brighton Fringe Festival (The Argus, May 27) must surely be due to the publication of separate brochures. In previous years, the fringe has been incorporated in the main Festival brochure or, at least, stapled
A man who shot his unfaithful wife dead at their East Sussex home after she asked for a divorce has been jailed for six years. Retired civil servant Charles Hall, 69, said he was prepared to accept wife Trudi's infidelity provided she stayed with him.
The Brighton Festival receives a minimum of £266,000 each year from Brighton and Hove City Councils' main grants budget and we, as ratepayers, deserve a few answers as to the motivation of the Festival directors regarding the Brighton Festival Fringe.
Why is it that some who are responsible for our city's heritage are prepared to throw away our final chance to restore the matchless West Pier? This poem records my own sadness at the potential loss of Brighton's unique pier. She rose from the sea, palely
Minister warns of euro poll civil war (The Argus, May 23). Who cares? Voters have already assessed the damage after the Common Market big business referendum - decimated manufacturing, farming and fisheries, massive revenue losses on EU membership, subsidies
Mike Coyle gave a masterly display to win Brighton Mitre's ten-mile hilly time trial. The Brighton teacher timed his effort to perfection and kept something in reserve for the last mile of the course between Steyning and the steep road leading to the
Chemotherapy is often effective in tackling cancer but the side effects are sometimes dire. Now a drug called Xeloda has been launched to combat advanced stages of breast and colon cancers. It's a form of chemotherapy which is taken through pills, attacking
I refer to the article on the Piltdown Man hoax (The Argus, May 19). This item declares Charles Dawson was "killed in the Second World War and buried in Lewes". I beg to differ. Charles Dawson FSA, died on August 10, 1916, aged 52 and was buried with
It's sad that weekly clubs for old people may have to close after funding was stopped by Age Concern. One on Tuesdays, which takes pensioners for rides in a minibus, is often the only chance they have to leave their homes and meet people. But Age Concern
The correspondent (Letters, May 23) suggests greyhound racing is cruel. It appears the sickening tide of political correctness has reached sport. Many people realised the attack on fox hunting was only the start. Fishing was next in line and now greyhound
Firms have been urged to make sure their staff take all their holidays after new research showed many workers were too busy to go on leave. An average employee does not take more than three months of holiday during their working lives, often blaming pressure
Skating enthusiasts face being locked out of the only ice rink in Sussex for months. A fortnight ago, owners Roy and Sherry Scott denied rumours the small rink in Brighton town centre had shut, insisting they were just on holiday. But the couple, who
Lewes have appointed Steven King as their new manager. King was revealed late last night as the successor to Jimmy Quinn who resigned at the end of last season after the division one south side just missed out on promotion. He joins from Dulwich Hamlet
Jason Lewry snapped up 5-38 for Sussex 2nd XI as they skittled Hampshire out for 187 to gain a first innings lead of 54 at West End. Sussex consolidated their position in the Championship tussle by reaching 171-5 to lead overall by 225. Lewry, out of
A restaurant manager and staff of 12 are to lose their jobs when a private members' bar and restaurant is closed at Shoreham airport. Lyn Funnell, who runs The Comet, has until tomorrow night to get out. The problem arose when David Chowen, son of multi-millionaire
A band of superstar protesters have failed in a bid to stop plans for a huge peat factory near their luxury seaside homes. Adur District Council's planning committee unanimously defied objections by Sir Paul McCartney, Norman Cook and Zoe Ball to a planned
The Galliards comprise flute, clarinet, bassoon, oboe and horn and are one of the most exciting chamber ensembles around. They gave a programme of 20th-Century music from the Thirties and Fifties and a more recent piece by Hove-based composer Paul Carr
This was a dream night out for young pop fans. They screamed the house down as their idols appeared on stage one after another. It was an event that harked back to the Sixties when package tours of groups who had reached the Top 20 would hit town, play
A schoolboy impaled himself on an iron gate when he tried to jump over to get his football. The 13-year-old screamed in pain as he fell on to one of the 6in spikes which pushed into the back of his leg, just behind his knee. Fire crews from Hove and Roedean
A high-tech police operation to catch burglars and car criminals in the Horsham area has resulted in 13 roadside arrests. Officers used Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) equipment, the same kind of technology used for London's congestion charging
A high-tech police operation to catch burglars and car criminals in the Horsham area has resulted in 13 roadside arrests. Officers used Automatic Number Plate Recognition (ANPR) equipment, the same kind of technology used for London's congestion charging
For thousands of years people have made the most of its enriching properties to help keep the body healthy. But a lesser-known benefit of seaweed has been unveiled by organisers of one of the world's most prestigious women's tennis championships. The
Jaws dropped when fisherman Steve Eason netted a surprise catch of the day - a 6ft shark. Mr Eason was fishing for mackerel when he hauled in the 60lb thresher shark off the coast of Roedean, near Brighton. The 19-year-old started fishing four years ago
Brighton is the star of the latest exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery. Flamboyant architect Piers Gough has imported a piece of the seaside city into the Regency galleries of the London venue. The made-over galleries and latest exhibition opened
Town councillors are considering stepping in to buy a plot of land which is under threat of development. East Sussex County Council plans to build hard-surface tennis courts and football pitches on a piece of land in the centre of Peacehaven. But residents
A restaurant manager and staff of 12 are to lose their jobs when a private members' bar and restaurant is closed at Shoreham airport. Lyn Funnell, who runs The Comet, has until tomorrow night to get out. The problem arose when David Chowen, son of multi-millionaire
Security checks will be carried out on 30,000 staff at Gatwick to prevent terrorist attacks - but unions fear 1,500 people will be sacked. The new investigations have been demanded by the Department for Transport (DfT) and will concentrate on criminal
Antiques guru David Dickinson cut a dash as he filmed scenes for Bargain Hunt at Denham's Auction Rooms in Warnham, near Horsham, yesterday. David, famed for his dapper suits, quirky catchphrases and orange glow, has developed a cult following thanks
I said the Horsham Championship game against Nottinghamshire would see an intriguing battle between two brilliant leg-spinners. Mushtaq Ahmed comfortably won the battle against Stuart MacGill and it was no coincidence, therefore, that Sussex won the war
How nice to see Initial Retail Cleaning win a two-year mega contract to clean Virgin Megastores across the UK in a seven-figure deal (The Argus, May 23). I would like to inform John Gordon, managing director, that cleaners employed by Initial who clean
Commuters travelling in cramped Sussex-London trains are facing more misery because of depot refurbishment work. Passengers taking early morning services from Brighton to the capital have seen the number of carriages on their trains reduced by up to half
Is there anyone else who feels, as I do, utter disgust at the way the police wished to prosecute an ambulance driver who was caught on camera speeding while taking a liver donation to a hospital to save a life? Have the police gone mad? Surely the crime
Congratulations are due to Bill Grant and Stefan Kuc for their contributions (Letters, May 21) to the West Pier debate - full of common sense and free from the dogma that "because it's old, we ought to keep it". Like Mr Kuc, I have an abiding appreciation
Brighton and Hove City Council has 116,000 houses in its stock of which more than 9,000 are empty (six per cent). The Government's guideline is this should be two per cent. There are 7,000 people on the waiting list so why is the council not housing families
I refer to the article on the Piltdown Man hoax (The Argus, May 19). This item declares Charles Dawson was "killed in the Second World War and buried in Lewes". I beg to differ. Charles Dawson FSA, died on August 10, 1916, aged 52 and was buried with
The correspondent (Letters, May 23) suggests greyhound racing is cruel. It appears the sickening tide of political correctness has reached sport. Many people realised the attack on fox hunting was only the start. Fishing was next in line and now greyhound
A car supermarket is recruiting to help it keep motoring ahead. The Jefferies Farm Trade Centre in Gatwick Road, Crawley, is looking for full and part-time sales advisers, a sales controller and weekend sales assistants. No experience is necessary but
NatWest is recruiting customer service staff for its branches across Sussex. The bank is offering the training and support necessary to progress within the company, a competitive salary with bonuses and benefits. It is looking for people with a GCSE grade
Firms have been urged to make sure their staff take all their holidays after new research showed many workers were too busy to go on leave. An average employee does not take more than three months of holiday during their working lives, often blaming pressure
Skating enthusiasts face being locked out of the only ice rink in Sussex for months. A fortnight ago, owners Roy and Sherry Scott denied rumours the small rink in Brighton town centre had shut, insisting they were just on holiday. But the couple, who
How much knowledge do Adrien and Michaela Bischoff-Dyson have about the greyhound industry? Do they know, for example, the majority of people involved in greyhound racing - track owners, trainers, breeders, dog owners and the public - are mindful of the
Lewes have appointed Steven King as their new manager. King was revealed late last night as the successor to Jimmy Quinn who resigned at the end of last season after the division one south side just missed out on promotion. He joins from Dulwich Hamlet
Director of Cricket Peter Moores today pledged to find a 'fresh approach' to end Sussex's dismal one-day form. His promise came after the county's players held a 45 minute inquest into yesterday's 17 run defeat against Middlesex in the C&G Trophy
A club which provides elderly people with friendship and independence is facing closure after charity Age Concern cut its funding. The Friendly Outing Club takes people on day-trips in a minibus every Tuesday and has about nine members, aged up to 93.
A Sussex policeman who played a leading role in the Sarah Payne inquiry has been honoured. Sergeant Glenn Crooks helped develop a search management database during the hunt for the missing schoolgirl, who was later found murdered. The system has received
Charleston hosted a top-drawer literary event with three talks given by visiting writers, artists, historians and journalists over a five-day period. Rose Gray and Ruth Rogers, Margaret Atwood, Jacqueline Rose and Erica Wagner and Lyndall Gordon were
A restaurant manager and staff of 12 are to lose their jobs when a private members' bar and restaurant is closed at Shoreham airport. Lyn Funnell, who runs The Comet, has until tomorrow night to get out. The problem arose when David Chowen, son of multi-millionaire
A Sussex man who was part of the first team to reach the summit of Everest celebrated the 50th anniversary of their achievement yesterday. Michael Ward, 78, from Lurgashall, near Petworth, was the medical officer on the 1953 expedition to reach the peak
Sussex's interest in this year's C&G Trophy ended in a desperate 17-run defeat at Lord's. The county did well to restrict a clinical Middlesex side to 258-8 from their 50 overs after man-of-the-match Andy Strauss and Paul Weekes had put on 138 for
So much is being made about Everest but no one cares about the dilapidated state of Capt George Everest's family grave where his wife and children are interred. Surely restoration could take place - especially at this time. -Reg Moores, Brighton
Teenage dreams came true for Amy Thomas, who was plucked from the sea of hands to be serenaded by chart crooner Darius at the Brighton Centre last night. Amy was one of thousands who crowded the seafront venue for a musical mega-mix last night. The Pop
How twisted and misguided people become through wrong teachings. Suicide bombings in the name of God, presumably. How dreadfully wrong. I was reading the Gospel of St John (15.26 - 16.4) in which Jesus tells us he will send the Holy Spirit, the Spirit
Commuters travelling in cramped Sussex-London trains are facing more misery because of depot refurbishment work. Passengers taking early morning services from Brighton to the capital have seen the number of carriages on their trains reduced by up to half
A sex offender raped a teenager at knifepoint just five months after being released from prison for an almost identical attack on a younger girl. A jury at Chichester Crown Court yesterday convicted fisherman John Anslow, 42, of Glen Crescent, Selsey,
Commuters travelling in cramped Sussex-London trains are facing more misery because of depot refurbishment work. Passengers taking early morning services from Brighton to the capital have seen the number of carriages on their trains reduced by up to half
Security checks will be carried out on 30,000 staff at Gatwick to prevent terrorist attacks - but unions fear 1,500 people will be sacked. The new investigations have been demanded by the Department for Transport (DfT) and will concentrate on criminal
A sex offender raped a teenager at knifepoint just five months after being released from prison for an almost identical attack on a younger girl. A jury at Chichester Crown Court yesterday convicted fisherman John Anslow, 42, of Glen Crescent, Selsey,
Ten people have been arrested during the latest in a string of raids on alleged cannabis cafes in Worthing. Police seized cash and suspected controlled drugs from Buddy's in Brougham Road yesterday afternoon. The raid was part of Operation Harrow, a crackdown
A woman and her dog were attacked after confronting a group of youths. The victim, aged 64 and from the Hailsham area, was walking her dog along Marshfoot Lane when she saw three youths riding around on a bike. She stopped to ask them if the machine was
The Princess Royal will visit East Sussex next month as the Royal Family takes part in a British Tourism Day to boost the hard-hit industry. Princess Anne will visit Drusillas Zoo Park and the National Trust Clergy House in Alfriston, near Polegate, on
A mother savaged by a police rottweiler during violent clashes on a housing estate is suing police for more than £200,000. Kelly White, 26, was dragged along the ground by the dog after becoming involved in the chaos as officers in riot gear tackled a
Ten people have been arrested during the latest in a string of raids on alleged cannabis cafes in Worthing. Police seized cash and suspected controlled drugs from Buddy's in Brougham Road yesterday afternoon. The raid was part of Operation Harrow, a crackdown
Congratulations are due to Bill Grant and Stefan Kuc for their contributions (Letters, May 21) to the West Pier debate - full of common sense and free from the dogma that "because it's old, we ought to keep it". Like Mr Kuc, I have an abiding appreciation
Brighton fighter Leigh Wicks lost 60-54 on points against former amateur star Mathew Thirlwall at Dagenham. The middleweight southpaw had a weight advantage of more than a stone but could not make it tell. The Bermondsey man penetrated Wicks' defence
Ritchie Venner retained the prestigious Seaman Cup at Fontwell, a competition for the top eight men in Sussex. He defeated Andy Walker 4-2 in the final and has now won the trophy 11 times. Sussex No.2 Adrian Moore was unfit and did not play. The event
Seaweed extract has been sprinkled on the famous grass courts at Devonshire Park in Eastbourne to prepare them for the women's international tournament next month. The black powder will strengthen the grass so stars such as Chanda Rubin and Jennifer Capriati
Brighton and Hove City Council has 116,000 houses in its stock of which more than 9,000 are empty (six per cent). The Government's guideline is this should be two per cent. There are 7,000 people on the waiting list so why is the council not housing families
A car supermarket is recruiting to help it keep motoring ahead. The Jefferies Farm Trade Centre in Gatwick Road, Crawley, is looking for full and part-time sales advisers, a sales controller and weekend sales assistants. No experience is necessary but
NatWest is recruiting customer service staff for its branches across Sussex. The bank is offering the training and support necessary to progress within the company, a competitive salary with bonuses and benefits. It is looking for people with a GCSE grade
Two franchised companies are working together to help each other and recruit new franchisees. Lewes-based Fastway Couriers was launched last year to provide courier services to companies in Sussex. After a successful first year, the regional franchisees
How much knowledge do Adrien and Michaela Bischoff-Dyson have about the greyhound industry? Do they know, for example, the majority of people involved in greyhound racing - track owners, trainers, breeders, dog owners and the public - are mindful of the
Sussex's interest in this year's C&G Trophy ended in a desperate 17-run defeat at Lord's. The county did well to restrict a clinical Middlesex side to 258-8 from their 50 overs after man-of-the-match Andy Strauss and Paul Weekes had put on 138 for
Director of Cricket Peter Moores today pledged to find a 'fresh approach' to end Sussex's dismal one-day form. His promise came after the county's players held a 45 minute inquest into yesterday's 17 run defeat against Middlesex in the C&G Trophy
Security checks will be carried out on 30,000 staff at Gatwick to prevent terrorist attacks - but unions fear 1,500 people will be sacked. The new investigations have been demanded by the Department for Transport (DfT) and will concentrate on criminal
A club which provides elderly people with friendship and independence is facing closure after charity Age Concern cut its funding. The Friendly Outing Club takes people on day-trips in a minibus every Tuesday and has about nine members, aged up to 93.
A Sussex policeman who played a leading role in the Sarah Payne inquiry has been honoured. Sergeant Glenn Crooks helped develop a search management database during the hunt for the missing schoolgirl, who was later found murdered. The system has received
Charleston hosted a top-drawer literary event with three talks given by visiting writers, artists, historians and journalists over a five-day period. Rose Gray and Ruth Rogers, Margaret Atwood, Jacqueline Rose and Erica Wagner and Lyndall Gordon were
Erasure have never been cool but anyone who's watched Top Of The Pops regularly for the past 15 years couldn't help but be moved by their show at the Dome. Dressed in a waistcoat, Vince stood behind his keyboard looking strikingly like Victor Meldrew
Police today continued to question a 40-year-old man arrested in Sussex in connection with the murder of human rights lawyer Pat Finucane. The man and a woman of 45 were detained yesterday by Sussex and Northern Ireland officers. The man was taken to
Sir Paul McCartney and his wife Heather told of their joy last night as they announced they were expecting their first child. As we reported yesterday the baby is due later this year. The couple, who live in an exclusive seafront row in Hove, said they
It set sail in the midst of winter, waved off by worried relatives who knew Britain's only hospital ship would be near the front line of any war in the Gulf. Yesterday, the RFA Argus sailed back into port for a jubilant homecoming under a baking hot sun
Unsung heroes from across Sussex will be rewarded as the winners of The Argus Achievement Awards 2003 are revealed at a special ceremony tonight. People from the worlds of business, entertainment, sport and politics will gather at the Corn Exchange, Brighton
A mother savaged by a police rottweiler during violent clashes on a housing estate is suing police for more than £200,000. Kelly White, 26, was dragged along the ground by the dog after becoming involved in the chaos as officers in riot gear tackled a
A woman savaged by a police dog and scarred for life is claiming more than £200,000 damages. Kelly White was attacked as police dressed in riot gear tried to disperse a crowd gathered on the Whitehawk estate in Brighton in April 2000. She had pushed her
A Sussex man who was part of the first team to reach the summit of Everest celebrated the 50th anniversary of their achievement yesterday. Michael Ward, 78, from Lurgashall, near Petworth, was the medical officer on the 1953 expedition to reach the peak
