Regarding the issue of dangerous emission levels in the Lewes/Elm Grove area of Brighton (The Argus, June 3), one can only assume that the threshold figure of 40-microgrammes was tested during the prolonged road works. A journey down Lewes road to the
With reference to Graham Parfitt's comments about microwave transmissions (Letters, June 3), the authorities are turning a blind eye. The fact is everyone is susceptible to radiation. I learned all about it in the Navy. Radhaz (radiation hazard) is deadly
I agree with Terrance Sinnott (Letters, June 1). A few weeks ago Brighton and Hove City Council had no money to spare, having to make cuts here, there and everywhere. The result was one of the largest increases in council tax in the country. Now we have
I want to congratulate Lynn Daly in opposing the UK hosting the Olympics (The Argus, May 25). Our services are in such a state right now and we are all told to tighten our belts. However, there are always millions of pounds (of taxpayers' money) available
There is a growing concern in Sussex regarding mobile phone masts, Tetra in particular and rightly so. The health implications are enormous. I was quite alarmed while visiting a friend in the Hanover district of Brighton last week. I have an A-Com microwave
I live in Northchapel, a village near Petworth in West Sussex, some 35 miles from Brighton. I have three children aged seven, 11 and 12, and they all attend Football in the Community soccer skills centre in Midhurst, run by Tony Clark, a community coach
The 'it' girl usually personifies everything desirable in the ultimate woman. Clara Bow, the silent movie actress, was the first 'it' girl and, since the advent of talking pictures more than seven decades ago, many potential candidates have emerged. My
Regarding the photograph of the Meadowland Sports Complex claiming "This is what Falmer will look like if and when" (Letters, June 2), Meadowlands football stadium has a capacity of more than 80,000, its indoor arena has more than 20,000 seats and the
Critics of the Falmer Stadium concerned about traffic chaos should have been at Cardiff for the play-off final to see a stadium void of any local parking problems with the use of a very efficient park and ride. Supporters were directed to a car park and
Patrick Liddicoat has become one of the youngest members of the Great Britain under-15s team. Liddicoat, just 12, earned his place after impressing in Royal Yachting Association trials in Weymouth. The Hove youngster has been selected for the Optimist
With regard to the new Albion stadium and John Prescott, is it not time the people of Brighton and Hove started to flex their own political muscle? Mr Prescott's reluctance to make a decision leaves one to believe he has already decided against but will
Set Osho has run the second fastest time in history by a Sussex junior over 400m. Only Olympic legend Steve Ovett has run faster than the 47.99sec Osho set at the Loughborough International. The under-20 athete, from Brighton, was fourth in the senior
Now the dust has settled and Albion are back in Division One, I would like to reply to the whingers about ticket sales and coach arrangements for Cardiff. Regarding the number of turnstiles open, if people had looked around at Withdean they would have
Chelsea Furnival has become the first Sussex junior to win a national title. And Chelsea, nine, was so proud of her achievement that she refused to let go of the trophy. Unseeded Chelsea, from St Leonards, lifted the English Association under-tens crown
Scott Kirkwood has already helped England to a Euro final. With Sven Goran Eriksson revving up the seniors in Portugal, Kirkland was in the English Colleges under-19s side pipped on penalties by hosts Italy in the UEFA Amateur Youth tournament in Naples
Pregnant women face having to travel miles to give birth because of a shortage of specialist staff. Healthcare managers are considering downgrading the maternity unit at the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath, which might mean some women in Mid
Royal Bank of Scotland put investors on standby for another strong set of results today after seeing "good progress" over the first part of the year. The group, which achieved underlying profits of £7.15 billion in 2003, said key features of its performance
Jewellery retailer Signet today reported a 33% hike in profits after trading sparkled over the Valentine's Day period. The owner of Ernest Jones and H Samuel said diamond sales were a major driver of success in the UK where its 602 stores again outperformed
The proposed Bexhill-to-Hastings link road will skirt the edge of a protected wildlife site if the Government backs council proposals. East Sussex County Council chose a modified version of the blue route for the planned road consulted on earlier this
Shops that were selling cigarettes to under-age children are now sticking to the law. More than 75 per cent of premises in Hollingdean, Brighton, failed the test last year when Brighton and Hove trading standards sent in a boy of 14 to buy. But the latest
Tour operator First Choice Holidays has approached its peak season in upbeat mood after unveiling reduced losses for its quieter winter period. The Crawley-based group, whose brands include Unijet, Falcon and Sovereign, reported demand for holidays this
Royal Mail workers have mislaid a 6ft fake corpse. Searches for the gruesome art exhibit have come to nothing and the latex body remains lost in the postal system. Bemused artist Dan Baldwin complained to Royal Mail after he was told the dummy he had
A gang of expert burglars at an historic Sussex country house escaped with a haul of antiques described as "unique, irreplaceable and priceless." The crooks knew exactly what they were looking for amid the treasures of Uppark House, near Chichester. The
Paedophile doctor Robert Wells is finally behind bars today, ten years after walking free on child sex charges. Wells was accused of indecently assaulting two girls, aged 15 and eight, in 1994 but the cases suddenly collapsed in court. Now the mother
Fat phobia rules the land. "My rule is to abstain from any hint of dietary fat and to exercise until I drip or drop," a client told me proudly during our first consultation. "Luckily, my girlfriend has discovered that Frosties have a lower fat content
With reference to Graham Parfitt's comments about microwave transmissions (Letters, June 3), the authorities are turning a blind eye. The fact is everyone is susceptible to radiation. I learned all about it in the Navy. Radhaz (radiation hazard) is deadly
The Earth didn't move. The sky didn't turn black. Many people continued their day-to-day activities completely oblivious. But, for astronomers, the transit of Venus yesterday was something very special indeed. The rare phenomenon of our sister planet
Regarding the photograph of the Meadowland Sports Complex claiming "This is what Falmer will look like if and when" (Letters, June 2), Meadowlands football stadium has a capacity of more than 80,000, its indoor arena has more than 20,000 seats and the
A government project working on Brighton's toughest estates has come up with a novel way to tame teenage troublemakers - take them sailing. eb4u in east Brighton is sending 120 deprived young people on one-day yachting trips. Thirty will be chosen to
Critics of the Falmer Stadium concerned about traffic chaos should have been at Cardiff for the play-off final to see a stadium void of any local parking problems with the use of a very efficient park and ride. Supporters were directed to a car park and
Patrick Liddicoat has become one of the youngest members of the Great Britain under-15s team. Liddicoat, just 12, earned his place after impressing in Royal Yachting Association trials in Weymouth. The Hove youngster has been selected for the Optimist
Set Osho has run the second fastest time in history by a Sussex junior over 400m. Only Olympic legend Steve Ovett has run faster than the 47.99sec Osho set at the Loughborough International. The under-20 athete, from Brighton, was fourth in the senior
Scott Kirkwood has already helped England to a Euro final. With Sven Goran Eriksson revving up the seniors in Portugal, Kirkland was in the English Colleges under-19s side pipped on penalties by hosts Italy in the UEFA Amateur Youth tournament in Naples
Pregnant women face having to travel miles to give birth because of a shortage of specialist staff. Healthcare managers are considering downgrading the maternity unit at the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath, which might mean some women in Mid
Royal Bank of Scotland put investors on standby for another strong set of results today after seeing "good progress" over the first part of the year. The group, which achieved underlying profits of £7.15 billion in 2003, said key features of its performance
The proposed Bexhill-to-Hastings link road will skirt the edge of a protected wildlife site if the Government backs council proposals. East Sussex County Council chose a modified version of the blue route for the planned road consulted on earlier this
Tour operator First Choice Holidays has approached its peak season in upbeat mood after unveiling reduced losses for its quieter winter period. The Crawley-based group, whose brands include Unijet, Falcon and Sovereign, reported demand for holidays this
Royal Mail workers have mislaid a 6ft fake corpse. Searches for the gruesome art exhibit have come to nothing and the latex body remains lost in the postal system. Bemused artist Dan Baldwin complained to Royal Mail after he was told the dummy he had
A gang of expert burglars at an historic Sussex country house escaped with a haul of antiques described as "unique, irreplaceable and priceless." The crooks knew exactly what they were looking for amid the treasures of Uppark House, near Chichester. The
Paedophile doctor Robert Wells is finally behind bars today, ten years after walking free on child sex charges. Wells was accused of indecently assaulting two girls, aged 15 and eight, in 1994 but the cases suddenly collapsed in court. Now the mother
Fat phobia rules the land. "My rule is to abstain from any hint of dietary fat and to exercise until I drip or drop," a client told me proudly during our first consultation. "Luckily, my girlfriend has discovered that Frosties have a lower fat content
Regarding the issue of dangerous emission levels in the Lewes/Elm Grove area of Brighton (The Argus, June 3), one can only assume that the threshold figure of 40-microgrammes was tested during the prolonged road works. A journey down Lewes road to the
S.J. Hurrell (Letters, June 4) and others who write to you should distinguish between private organised groups who commit lawless acts and armies controlled by the state, as in Gaza and Iraq. There is a great difference when police or army are used to
I agree with Terrance Sinnott (Letters, June 1). A few weeks ago Brighton and Hove City Council had no money to spare, having to make cuts here, there and everywhere. The result was one of the largest increases in council tax in the country. Now we have
I want to congratulate Lynn Daly in opposing the UK hosting the Olympics (The Argus, May 25). Our services are in such a state right now and we are all told to tighten our belts. However, there are always millions of pounds (of taxpayers' money) available
Simon Sissling hopes we Albion fans would show the same grace in defeat as the Bristol City fans (Letters, June 2). I sat in the Albion section next to the City fans, while they kept up a barrage of insults, mainly about our sexuality. Then I read about
With all the furore over playing football on Hove Lawns, I wonder what those complaining about noise and damage to the grass would have thought of planes landing there? In about 1911/12 planes used to land on Hove Lawns following short flights from Shoreham
There is a growing concern in Sussex regarding mobile phone masts, Tetra in particular and rightly so. The health implications are enormous. I was quite alarmed while visiting a friend in the Hanover district of Brighton last week. I have an A-Com microwave
I live in Northchapel, a village near Petworth in West Sussex, some 35 miles from Brighton. I have three children aged seven, 11 and 12, and they all attend Football in the Community soccer skills centre in Midhurst, run by Tony Clark, a community coach
The 'it' girl usually personifies everything desirable in the ultimate woman. Clara Bow, the silent movie actress, was the first 'it' girl and, since the advent of talking pictures more than seven decades ago, many potential candidates have emerged. My
With regard to the new Albion stadium and John Prescott, is it not time the people of Brighton and Hove started to flex their own political muscle? Mr Prescott's reluctance to make a decision leaves one to believe he has already decided against but will
Now the dust has settled and Albion are back in Division One, I would like to reply to the whingers about ticket sales and coach arrangements for Cardiff. Regarding the number of turnstiles open, if people had looked around at Withdean they would have
Chelsea Furnival has become the first Sussex junior to win a national title. And Chelsea, nine, was so proud of her achievement that she refused to let go of the trophy. Unseeded Chelsea, from St Leonards, lifted the English Association under-tens crown
Sussex sports fans have rarely had it so good. Nor have the various bars and off licences which host post-season celebrations or sell reasonably priced bubbly. Three of the county's professional sports team have clinched major honours in the past year
The Prince of Wales has launched an initiative to encourage leading EU companies to visit their local communities and help tackle social issues. Businesses on the Continent are being encouraged to adopt a sense of "corporate social responsibility" and
BT today mapped out plans to transform its network in a move that could help the telecoms group achieve cost savings of up to £1 billion a year. The company said it planned to switch voice-based customers on the existing telephone network on to the same
Jewellery retailer Signet today reported a 33% hike in profits after trading sparkled over the Valentine's Day period. The owner of Ernest Jones and H Samuel said diamond sales were a major driver of success in the UK where its 602 stores again outperformed
Shops that were selling cigarettes to under-age children are now sticking to the law. More than 75 per cent of premises in Hollingdean, Brighton, failed the test last year when Brighton and Hove trading standards sent in a boy of 14 to buy. But the latest
A firm of solicitors is doing its best to rid the legal profession of its fusty image by sponsoring a major student art show. Burt, Brill & Cardens (BB&C) is supporting final year work by students at the faculty of arts and architecture at the
A shopkeeper who slashed a teenager with a samurai sword has been jailed for 12 months. Rakakaran Thurairajah and his workmate Angelo Lazarus chased 18-year-old Leon Whybourne thinking he had set fire to newspapers outside their shop. Thurairajah, 28,
Rapist doctor Robert Wells was employed by police even though a neighbouring force had evidence he was a paedophile. Wells, jailed for 15 years yesterday for indecently assaulting two 11-year-olds, had walked free from court on similar charges nine years
S.J. Hurrell (Letters, June 4) and others who write to you should distinguish between private organised groups who commit lawless acts and armies controlled by the state, as in Gaza and Iraq. There is a great difference when police or army are used to
The Earth didn't move. The sky didn't turn black. Many people continued their day-to-day activities completely oblivious. But, for astronomers, the transit of Venus yesterday was something very special indeed. The rare phenomenon of our sister planet
Simon Sissling hopes we Albion fans would show the same grace in defeat as the Bristol City fans (Letters, June 2). I sat in the Albion section next to the City fans, while they kept up a barrage of insults, mainly about our sexuality. Then I read about
With all the furore over playing football on Hove Lawns, I wonder what those complaining about noise and damage to the grass would have thought of planes landing there? In about 1911/12 planes used to land on Hove Lawns following short flights from Shoreham
A government project working on Brighton's toughest estates has come up with a novel way to tame teenage troublemakers - take them sailing. eb4u in east Brighton is sending 120 deprived young people on one-day yachting trips. Thirty will be chosen to
Sussex sports fans have rarely had it so good. Nor have the various bars and off licences which host post-season celebrations or sell reasonably priced bubbly. Three of the county's professional sports team have clinched major honours in the past year
The Prince of Wales has launched an initiative to encourage leading EU companies to visit their local communities and help tackle social issues. Businesses on the Continent are being encouraged to adopt a sense of "corporate social responsibility" and
BT today mapped out plans to transform its network in a move that could help the telecoms group achieve cost savings of up to £1 billion a year. The company said it planned to switch voice-based customers on the existing telephone network on to the same
A firm of solicitors is doing its best to rid the legal profession of its fusty image by sponsoring a major student art show. Burt, Brill & Cardens (BB&C) is supporting final year work by students at the faculty of arts and architecture at the
A shopkeeper who slashed a teenager with a samurai sword has been jailed for 12 months. Rakakaran Thurairajah and his workmate Angelo Lazarus chased 18-year-old Leon Whybourne thinking he had set fire to newspapers outside their shop. Thurairajah, 28,
Rapist doctor Robert Wells was employed by police even though a neighbouring force had evidence he was a paedophile. Wells, jailed for 15 years yesterday for indecently assaulting two 11-year-olds, had walked free from court on similar charges nine years
