I read with interest in Monday's evening edition about this year's Hanover Day and agree fully with all you reported. However, I was surprised not to be able to read of the procession from the church carrying the image of Our Lady following the parish
They come along with their loud music and granny bikes holding all-night parties and bringing down house prices. But that's students for you, isn't it? Well, not in Brighton and Hove. The city is today named among the few university locations in Britain
Dan Harding today revealed he is ready to commit his long-term future to Albion. The England under-21 leftback is close to signing a deal with the Seagulls through to the end of season 2006-07. Harding has been offered a two-year extension to his current
Two key figures in Albion's promotion last season have been warned they are no longer automatic choices. Nathan Jones and Gary Hart were regulars in the wide midfield positions, but they have lost out so far to new signings Albert Jarrett and Darren Currie
When Giles Stille first joined Albion, Saturday's opponents Wigan were barely out of the non-league ranks. It is 25 years since Stille, a hard-working midfielder with an eye for goal, joined the Seagulls for £3,000 from Kingstonian. Albion were playing
Regarding the proposed demolition of the remains of the West Pier, may I suggest the seaward end is left as it is, except for the addition of strengthened flooring, upon which could be dumped soil. Only the wreckage between the end and the shore need
I feel compelled to clarify your story regarding rough sleepers and Equinox (The Argus, August 13). Equinox is a day centre, not a hostel. It does not provide accommodation. Brighton & Hove have not "climbed down". We are introducing local connection
Wonderful news that the Brighton-Seaford service will be doubled to eight buses an hour (Letters, August 11). This is the way to reward car restraint policies, bring further traffic reduction and see off crazy notions of Rottingdean and Newhaven bypasses
Health chiefs have abandoned plans to stop prescribing drugs which slow the onset of Alzheimer's disease. East Sussex County Healthcare NHS Trust had been considering stopping anti-dementia drug prescriptions for people in care homes for three months
Forest Row ace Sean Yates, who was surprisingly beaten by his brother Chris in a recent 10-mile event, returned to winning form in the Antelope club's open 10 in Dorset. Yates (In Gear) recorded 19min.12sec to beat the course record by four seconds. Johm
I recently decided to recycle my paper, glass, tin and plastic household waste. I was motivated to do this by Brighton and Hove City Council's awareness campaign to encourage the city's residents to play their part. Cityclean, the council's recycling
When Giles Stille first joined Albion, Saturday's opponents Wigan were barely out of the non-league ranks. It is 25 years since Stille, a hard-working midfielder with an eye for goal, joined the Seagulls for £3,000 from Kingstonian. Albion were playing
A shop-owner whose replica weapons shop was at the centre of an armed scare was given a clean bill of health by police. Neighbours raised the alarm after spotting a man apparently loading a pistol close to The Sword Shop in Old Shoreham Road, Hove, last
A British oil executive shot dead in a suspected al-Qaida attack in Saudi Arabia was the victim of a "cold-blooded atrocity", his devastated wife said. The full horror of the attacks on May 29, in which 61-year-old Michael Hamilton and 21 others died,
Nearly £4,000 has been wiped off the price of the average home as higher interest rates continued to take their toll on the property market, figures showed today. During the five weeks to August 14 asking prices in England and Wales fell by 2% to average
A controlled parking scheme could sound the death knell for businesses, say traders. More than 400 objections were received by East Sussex County Council in response to the scheme planned for Lewes. Drivers will face strict parking restrictions, similar
A research project is under way in West Sussex to discover how much tourism is worth to the local economy. The survey, based on a similar scheme carried out in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, will look at levels of income, jobs and investment between 2002
A family-run signs, graphics and print company is two steps away from being crowned Britain's champion of small business. The Sussex Sign Company, based in Newhaven, faces five firms in the southern final of the British Small Business Champion 2004 awards
Students were today celebrating another year of record A-Level passes, with the best-performing Sussex schools getting 100 per cent pass rates. Overall rates reveal the 22nd consecutive annual rise in passes nationally, by 1.6 per cent to 96 per cent.
The break-up of troubled pest control group Rentokil Initial is expected to be rejected in a review of the services group due to be unveiled next week. The company, based in East Grinstead, has suffered a turbulent period since May with the departure
A controlled parking scheme could sound the death knell for businesses, say traders. More than 400 objections were received by East Sussex County Council in response to the scheme planned for Lewes. Drivers will face strict parking restrictions, similar
Cathy Misrahi rushed to her husband's bedside and asked: "What have you done this time?" Her policeman husband is no stranger to hospitals - he has broken an ankle, a shoulder and on this occasion had fractured his right knee. Andy Misrahi, a 41-year-old
Labour yesterday moved to play down suggestions that Iraq's interim prime minister Iyad Allawi will be invited to address the party's annual conference in Brighton. Reports that Mr Allawi could be the international speaker at this year's conference, to
A driver who mowed down a man who squared up to his car has been found guilty of causing grievous bodily harm and warned he faces a long prison sentence. Daniel Twumasi, 31, was also convicted of dangerous driving by a jury at Chichester Crown Court.
A mechanic has been ordered to stand trial for the murder of British backpacker Peter Falconio and an attack on his girlfriend in the Australian outback three years ago. After a five-week preliminary hearing in Darwin, magistrate Alasdair McGregor found
I read with interest in Monday's evening edition about this year's Hanover Day and agree fully with all you reported. However, I was surprised not to be able to read of the procession from the church carrying the image of Our Lady following the parish
How hilarious. The Maoris of New Zealand must think us latter-day pagans. In ancient times, a Maori girl was covered all over her body with the most exquisitely tattoed patterns by the time she was 18 years of age which would have denoted she was of marital
Dan Harding today revealed he is ready to commit his long-term future to Albion. The England under-21 leftback is close to signing a deal with the Seagulls through to the end of season 2006-07. Harding has been offered a two-year extension to his current
Two key figures in Albion's promotion last season have been warned they are no longer automatic choices. Nathan Jones and Gary Hart were regulars in the wide midfield positions, but they have lost out so far to new signings Albert Jarrett and Darren Currie
Your article (The Argus, August 12) understated Brighton and Hove City Council's considerable achievements on recycling. Some of this may be due to inconsistencies between government figures The Argus received and the council's own statistics. Recycling
Forest Row ace Sean Yates, who was surprisingly beaten by his brother Chris in a recent 10-mile event, returned to winning form in the Antelope club's open 10 in Dorset. Yates (In Gear) recorded 19min.12sec to beat the course record by four seconds. Johm
I recently decided to recycle my paper, glass, tin and plastic household waste. I was motivated to do this by Brighton and Hove City Council's awareness campaign to encourage the city's residents to play their part. Cityclean, the council's recycling
A shop-owner whose replica weapons shop was at the centre of an armed scare was given a clean bill of health by police. Neighbours raised the alarm after spotting a man apparently loading a pistol close to The Sword Shop in Old Shoreham Road, Hove, last
Two key figures in Albion's promotion last season have been warned they are no longer automatic choices. Nathan Jones and Gary Hart were regulars in the wide midfield positions, but they have lost out so far to new signings Albert Jarrett and Darren Currie
A British oil executive shot dead in a suspected al-Qaida attack in Saudi Arabia was the victim of a "cold-blooded atrocity", his devastated wife said. The full horror of the attacks on May 29, in which 61-year-old Michael Hamilton and 21 others died,
Campaigners are bracing themselves for a fresh battle to stop a housing development. Bovis Homes has submitted revised proposals for a site in Peacehaven after withdrawing its original application to build 296 homes there in January. Protesters living
Nearly £4,000 has been wiped off the price of the average home as higher interest rates continued to take their toll on the property market, figures showed today. During the five weeks to August 14 asking prices in England and Wales fell by 2% to average
A controlled parking scheme could sound the death knell for businesses, say traders. More than 400 objections were received by East Sussex County Council in response to the scheme planned for Lewes. Drivers will face strict parking restrictions, similar
Thousands of holidaymakers were today facing the threat of travel chaos over the August bank holiday after the biggest union at British Airways called a 24-hour strike over pay. The Transport and General Workers Union said thousands of its members at
A research project is under way in West Sussex to discover how much tourism is worth to the local economy. The survey, based on a similar scheme carried out in Scarborough, North Yorkshire, will look at levels of income, jobs and investment between 2002
Masked raiders have burgled five Sainsbury's supermarkets in Sussex in less than a month. Police are linking the break-ins with others in Kent and south-east London. The gang, described as "very professional", have escaped with thousands of pounds. One
A family-run signs, graphics and print company is two steps away from being crowned Britain's champion of small business. The Sussex Sign Company, based in Newhaven, faces five firms in the southern final of the British Small Business Champion 2004 awards
Students were today celebrating another year of record A-Level passes, with the best-performing Sussex schools getting 100 per cent pass rates. Overall rates reveal the 22nd consecutive annual rise in passes nationally, by 1.6 per cent to 96 per cent.
The break-up of troubled pest control group Rentokil Initial is expected to be rejected in a review of the services group due to be unveiled next week. The company, based in East Grinstead, has suffered a turbulent period since May with the departure
A controlled parking scheme could sound the death knell for businesses, say traders. More than 400 objections were received by East Sussex County Council in response to the scheme planned for Lewes. Drivers will face strict parking restrictions, similar
Cathy Misrahi rushed to her husband's bedside and asked: "What have you done this time?" Her policeman husband is no stranger to hospitals - he has broken an ankle, a shoulder and on this occasion had fractured his right knee. Andy Misrahi, a 41-year-old
The toe of a 30-tonne dinosaur has been washed up on a beach - proving for the first time that the world's biggest land animals roamed Sussex. Until now, the Diplodocus - one of the giant plant-eaters of the Jurassic era - was thought to have lived mainly
Labour yesterday moved to play down suggestions that Iraq's interim prime minister Iyad Allawi will be invited to address the party's annual conference in Brighton. Reports that Mr Allawi could be the international speaker at this year's conference, to
Thousands of holidaymakers were today facing the threat of travel chaos over the August bank holiday after the biggest union at British Airways called a 24-hour strike over pay. The Transport and General Workers Union said thousands of its members at
Bernard Hegarty was a bright young man with a brilliant future. After graduating from the University of Brighton, he went on to become an architect and was building up a successful career in London. But the 29-year-old's dreams were cut short last week
A mechanic has been ordered to stand trial for the murder of British backpacker Peter Falconio and an attack on his girlfriend in the Australian outback three years ago. After a five-week preliminary hearing in Darwin, magistrate Alasdair McGregor found
Students were today celebrating another year of record A-level passes, with the best-performing Sussex schools getting 100 per cent pass rates. Overall rates, released last night, reveal the 22nd consecutive annual rise in passes nationally, by 1.6 per
Cricketers spend much of their time moaning about the weather. In true British style we complain that it rains too much in the summer and then when the sun comes out for a few weeks, sweaty sighs can be heard around cricket grounds saying it's too hot
They come along with their loud music and granny bikes holding all-night parties and bringing down house prices. But that's students for you, isn't it? Well, not in Brighton and Hove. The city is today named among the few university locations in Britain
When Giles Stille first joined Albion, Saturday's opponents Wigan were barely out of the non-league ranks. It is 25 years since Stille, a hard-working midfielder with an eye for goal, joined the Seagulls for £3,000 from Kingstonian. Albion were playing
Regarding the proposed demolition of the remains of the West Pier, may I suggest the seaward end is left as it is, except for the addition of strengthened flooring, upon which could be dumped soil. Only the wreckage between the end and the shore need
He was the archetypal globetrotting businessman of his age, criss-crossing the Atlantic in such luxurious liners as the Lusitania and Mauretania. But 40-year-old stockbroker Austin Partner's luck ran out when he chose the new, "unsinkable" Titanic for
I feel compelled to clarify your story regarding rough sleepers and Equinox (The Argus, August 13). Equinox is a day centre, not a hostel. It does not provide accommodation. Brighton & Hove have not "climbed down". We are introducing local connection
My journey the other morning on the number one bus was very slow. The bus lanes are there and the cars and vans are not a problem but half the time the bus is stationary as the driver collects fares. As buses get busier, so this problem will worsen. Two
Your correspondents must have all the time in the world to get from Brighton to Eastbourne on the 712, particularly between Rottingdean and Newhaven (Letters, August 11). Have they ever counted the bus stops in Telscombe and Peacehaven? There are about
Wonderful news that the Brighton-Seaford service will be doubled to eight buses an hour (Letters, August 11). This is the way to reward car restraint policies, bring further traffic reduction and see off crazy notions of Rottingdean and Newhaven bypasses
I want to make clear no inquiry will be launched by the council into the New Deal project in East Brighton, EB4U, following the recent employment tribunal case lost by Robin Lucas (The Argus, August 6). A council spokeswoman did not "confirm an investigation
Health chiefs have abandoned plans to stop prescribing drugs which slow the onset of Alzheimer's disease. East Sussex County Healthcare NHS Trust had been considering stopping anti-dementia drug prescriptions for people in care homes for three months
The Athens Games have been referred to on television as the first modern Olympics of the 21st century. Modern? Don't make me laugh. Surely that word isn't applicable until pharmaceutical companies can participate in the opening ceremony demonstrating
When Giles Stille first joined Albion, Saturday's opponents Wigan were barely out of the non-league ranks. It is 25 years since Stille, a hard-working midfielder with an eye for goal, joined the Seagulls for £3,000 from Kingstonian. Albion were playing
Dan Harding today revealed he is ready to commit his long-term future to Albion. The England under-21 leftback is close to signing a deal with the Seagulls through to the end of season 2006-07. Harding has been offered a two-year extension to his current
Campaigners are bracing themselves for a fresh battle to stop a housing development. Bovis Homes has submitted revised proposals for a site in Peacehaven after withdrawing its original application to build 296 homes there in January. Protesters living
A driver who mowed down a man who squared up to his car has been found guilty of causing grievous bodily harm and warned he faces a long prison sentence. Daniel Twumasi, 31, was also convicted of dangerous driving by a jury at Chichester Crown Court.
Cricketers spend much of their time moaning about the weather. In true British style we complain that it rains too much in the summer and then when the sun comes out for a few weeks, sweaty sighs can be heard around cricket grounds saying it's too hot
How hilarious. The Maoris of New Zealand must think us latter-day pagans. In ancient times, a Maori girl was covered all over her body with the most exquisitely tattoed patterns by the time she was 18 years of age which would have denoted she was of marital
He was the archetypal globetrotting businessman of his age, criss-crossing the Atlantic in such luxurious liners as the Lusitania and Mauretania. But 40-year-old stockbroker Austin Partner's luck ran out when he chose the new, "unsinkable" Titanic for
My journey the other morning on the number one bus was very slow. The bus lanes are there and the cars and vans are not a problem but half the time the bus is stationary as the driver collects fares. As buses get busier, so this problem will worsen. Two
Your correspondents must have all the time in the world to get from Brighton to Eastbourne on the 712, particularly between Rottingdean and Newhaven (Letters, August 11). Have they ever counted the bus stops in Telscombe and Peacehaven? There are about
I want to make clear no inquiry will be launched by the council into the New Deal project in East Brighton, EB4U, following the recent employment tribunal case lost by Robin Lucas (The Argus, August 6). A council spokeswoman did not "confirm an investigation
The Athens Games have been referred to on television as the first modern Olympics of the 21st century. Modern? Don't make me laugh. Surely that word isn't applicable until pharmaceutical companies can participate in the opening ceremony demonstrating
Your article (The Argus, August 12) understated Brighton and Hove City Council's considerable achievements on recycling. Some of this may be due to inconsistencies between government figures The Argus received and the council's own statistics. Recycling
Two key figures in Albion's promotion last season have been warned they are no longer automatic choices. Nathan Jones and Gary Hart were regulars in the wide midfield positions, but they have lost out so far to new signings Albert Jarrett and Darren Currie
Dan Harding today revealed he is ready to commit his long-term future to Albion. The England under-21 leftback is close to signing a deal with the Seagulls through to the end of season 2006-07. Harding has been offered a two-year extension to his current
Campaigners are bracing themselves for a fresh battle to stop a housing development. Bovis Homes has submitted revised proposals for a site in Peacehaven after withdrawing its original application to build 296 homes there in January. Protesters living
Thousands of holidaymakers were today facing the threat of travel chaos over the August bank holiday after the biggest union at British Airways called a 24-hour strike over pay. The Transport and General Workers Union said thousands of its members at
Masked raiders have burgled five Sainsbury's supermarkets in Sussex in less than a month. Police are linking the break-ins with others in Kent and south-east London. The gang, described as "very professional", have escaped with thousands of pounds. One
Campaigners are bracing themselves for a fresh battle to stop a housing development. Bovis Homes has submitted revised proposals for a site in Peacehaven after withdrawing its original application to build 296 homes there in January. Protesters living
The toe of a 30-tonne dinosaur has been washed up on a beach - proving for the first time that the world's biggest land animals roamed Sussex. Until now, the Diplodocus - one of the giant plant-eaters of the Jurassic era - was thought to have lived mainly
Thousands of holidaymakers were today facing the threat of travel chaos over the August bank holiday after the biggest union at British Airways called a 24-hour strike over pay. The Transport and General Workers Union said thousands of its members at
Bernard Hegarty was a bright young man with a brilliant future. After graduating from the University of Brighton, he went on to become an architect and was building up a successful career in London. But the 29-year-old's dreams were cut short last week
Students were today celebrating another year of record A-level passes, with the best-performing Sussex schools getting 100 per cent pass rates. Overall rates, released last night, reveal the 22nd consecutive annual rise in passes nationally, by 1.6 per
