To millions, Biggles has long been regarded as the archetypal British hero - brave, clever and dashing. Not everyone is a fan, however, and recently the man who created the flying "ace" has been shot down as a fraud - a hopeless pilot, pathological liar
I sympathise with the West Pier Trust's chief executive Dr Geoff Lockwood over the demise of the pier. However, should he not at least offer the donated funds towards immediate demolition of the remaining derelict and potentially dangerous eyesore? As
Defending champions Glynde look certain to retain their title after a convincing victory in the top of the table clash with Crowhurst Park. Keith Hobbs (2-5) had Glynde in trouble at 87-5 before a sixth-wicket partnership of 66 between Richard Harding
Broadwater captain Joe Middleton has conceded the division one title to leaders Findon. Middleton believes the 41-point gap is too much for his second placed side to overcome with two games of the season remaining. He said: "It is all over to be honest
A second heavy defeat at home in two weeks for leaders Brighton and Hove has well and truly opened up the title race in the Premier League. Horsham are now just 25 points behind the leaders with a game in hand. Only 32 points separate the top four of
More than 500 people have had their drinks seized and poured down drains by police in Brighton and Hove in the past four weeks. A nationwide campaign to reduce alcohol-related crime and anti-social behaviour has resulted in 261 confiscations from under-age
As a long-time regular visitor to North Laine, I read with interest the plight of Ali Mughal and her round window (The Argus, August 5). As a Seagulls season ticket holder, I have followed the progress of the Falmer stadium application for what now seems
I'm sure I speak for many people in Brighton when I ask what the North Laine Traders Association (NLTA) is doing. The North Laine area is unique, not only for its fascinating shops but for the atmosphere generated there. This has been built up over a
Lewes produced their best result of the pre-season campaign with a 2-0 win over Conference National side Aldershot at the Dripping Pan. Goals from new signings Barrington Belgrave and Luke Cornwall were enough to defeat their full-time and full-strength
As someone who has taught for 30-odd years, I can't let Jean Calder's article on bullying (The Argus, July 31) go unanswered. While much of what she wrote needed saying, I don't accept her comments about collusion with bullies by teachers. In my whole
A man suspected of being al Qaida's chief operative in the UK lived in the same flat as the Brighton bomber. Armed anti-terrorist officers who swooped on the London flat of Abu al-Hindi were raiding the same property used by IRA bomber Patrick McGee,
A Russian student who came to the UK eight years ago barely speaking any English has won an award for her financial acumen. Albina Charapova, 23, who graduated from Brighton University Business School, scooped the Mazars' Prize for best financial reporting
Arguments about building 112 homes on disused playing fields will be thrashed out in front of a Government inspector - unless the scheme's supporters decide to drop the bid. A public inquiry has been set for Braybon Holdings' controversial plans for land
The property price boom is over and some homes in Sussex are losing value for the first time in five years, figures out today reveal. In the quarterly figures ending June 2004, the average price of a detached house in East Sussex fell from £297,815 to
Antiques dealer Spencer Swaffer, who started selling bric-a-brac when he was 11, has won the industry's top award. He was named Antiques Dealer of the Year in the annual British Antiques and Collectables Awards chaired by celebrity expert Eric Knowles
Organisers of the Pride celebrations believe this year's record-breaking festival was worth £5 million to the city. Saturday's event is thought to have attracted the largest crowds in its 30-year history with up to 110,000 revellers descending on Brighton
A spoof web site lampooning Brighton MP David Lepper has been posted on the internet. The Pavilion MP has become the latest victim of a national campaign to 'blackmail' politicians into starting web log (blog) online diaries. Some of the "proxy-blogs"
A faulty component has been causing chaos on expensive new Electrostar trains forcing one commuter to compile a diary of rail misery. The fault has led to delays, cancellations and a flurry of complaints to rail operator Southern. Passengers have been
A van driver chased and caught two stowaways who had passed unnoticed through two ports on both sides of the Channel. When Maurice Longstaff, a partner in a haulage company, pulled back the curtains of the trailer he had collected, he was ambushed by
The property price boom is over and some homes in Sussex are losing value for the first time in five years, figures out today reveal. In the quarterly figures ending June 2004, the average price of a detached house in East Sussex fell from £297,815 to
Organisers of the Pride celebrations believe this year's record-breaking festival was worth £5 million to the city. Saturday's event is thought to have attracted the largest crowds in its 30-year history with up to 110,000 revellers descending on Brighton
It was with sadness that I learnt that Adam Trimingham was to retire from The Argus. I have known Adam for more than 30 years, through politics and other campaigns I been involved in. Whenever I have phoned him with a story, he has been more than helpful
To millions, Biggles has long been regarded as the archetypal British hero - brave, clever and dashing. Not everyone is a fan, however, and recently the man who created the flying "ace" has been shot down as a fraud - a hopeless pilot, pathological liar
Naked sunbathing barely rates more than a raised eyebrow these days. But 25 years ago today, the eyes of the world were on the Sussex coast as a furious battle raged over whether to allow the first nudist beach ever seen in a major British resort. On
In response to David Holden (Letters, July 27), some men continually bang on about their right to see their children but what about children's rights to see their dad? I've tried several times to get my ex to see his child. For eight years he had unlimited
I sympathise with the West Pier Trust's chief executive Dr Geoff Lockwood over the demise of the pier. However, should he not at least offer the donated funds towards immediate demolition of the remaining derelict and potentially dangerous eyesore? As
Defending champions Glynde look certain to retain their title after a convincing victory in the top of the table clash with Crowhurst Park. Keith Hobbs (2-5) had Glynde in trouble at 87-5 before a sixth-wicket partnership of 66 between Richard Harding
Broadwater captain Joe Middleton has conceded the division one title to leaders Findon. Middleton believes the 41-point gap is too much for his second placed side to overcome with two games of the season remaining. He said: "It is all over to be honest
As a long-time regular visitor to North Laine, I read with interest the plight of Ali Mughal and her round window (The Argus, August 5). As a Seagulls season ticket holder, I have followed the progress of the Falmer stadium application for what now seems
David Norris and the rest of the Great Britain team suffered World Cup heartbreak at Poole on Saturday night when they lost a last-heat decider. The Eastbourne Eagles star could only watch in despair as Peter Karlsson beat Scott Nicholls to give Sweden
I'm sure I speak for many people in Brighton when I ask what the North Laine Traders Association (NLTA) is doing. The North Laine area is unique, not only for its fascinating shops but for the atmosphere generated there. This has been built up over a
Lewes produced their best result of the pre-season campaign with a 2-0 win over Conference National side Aldershot at the Dripping Pan. Goals from new signings Barrington Belgrave and Luke Cornwall were enough to defeat their full-time and full-strength
There was much to admire and bundles of encouragement for Albion's longer term future. But can Mark McGhee's predominantly youthful squad grow up quickly enough to survive in the man's world of the First Division? That is the question which must have
Albion newcomer Maheta Molango today played down his remarkable arrival into English football. The Swiss-born Congolese under-21 international striker scored after just 12 seconds at Reading on Saturday. But Molango was more concerned about the Seagulls
A man suspected of being al Qaida's chief operative in the UK lived in the same flat as the Brighton bomber. Armed anti-terrorist officers who swooped on the London flat of Abu al-Hindi were raiding the same property used by IRA bomber Patrick McGee,
A company which makes chemicals for the print industry has pledged to help the environment by developing new products. David Sheard, managing director of Hydro-Dynamic Products, based in Harbour Way, Shoreham, said many of the chemicals used by the print
Arguments about building 112 homes on disused playing fields will be thrashed out in front of a Government inspector - unless the scheme's supporters decide to drop the bid. A public inquiry has been set for Braybon Holdings' controversial plans for land
The UK is still the number one destination for asylum seekers among the G7 major industrialised nations. Although recent legislation has had some impact, Britain still grants asylum to more people each year than Germany, Canada and even the USA, said
A spoof web site lampooning Brighton MP David Lepper has been posted on the internet. The Pavilion MP has become the latest victim of a national campaign to 'blackmail' politicians into starting web log (blog) online diaries. Some of the "proxy-blogs"
A faulty component has been causing chaos on expensive new Electrostar trains forcing one commuter to compile a diary of rail misery. The fault has led to delays, cancellations and a flurry of complaints to rail operator Southern. Passengers have been
Organisers of the Pride celebrations believe this year's record-breaking festival was worth £5 million to the city. Saturday's event is thought to have attracted the largest crowds in its 30-year history with up to 110,000 revellers descending on Brighton
There was much to admire and bundles of encouragement for Albion's longer term future. But can Mark McGhee's predominantly youthful squad grow up quickly enough to survive in the man's world of the First Division? That is the question which must have
All is not lost for Sussex despite a third Championship defeat of the season at Canterbury. The county still have six games to get the two wins which would probably make sure that they did not go from heroes to zeros and follow the first title in their
It was with sadness that I learnt that Adam Trimingham was to retire from The Argus. I have known Adam for more than 30 years, through politics and other campaigns I been involved in. Whenever I have phoned him with a story, he has been more than helpful
I am pleased the Government has introduced a law concerning fireworks but they haven't gone far enough. They should have brought in a total ban. The maximum noise level must not now exceed 120 decibels but this is still very stressful to pets. Dogs, for
Naked sunbathing barely rates more than a raised eyebrow these days. But 25 years ago today, the eyes of the world were on the Sussex coast as a furious battle raged over whether to allow the first nudist beach ever seen in a major British resort. On
Sussex are coming up on the rails in what is shaping up to be a photo-finish to the totesport League promotion race. A comprehensive 84-run win over Derbyshire Scorpions at Hove, their third in the last four games, moved them above Nottinghamshire into
Albion newcomer Maheta Molango today played down his remarkable arrival into English football. The Swiss-born Congolese under-21 international striker scored after just 12 seconds at Reading on Saturday. But Molango was more concerned about the Seagulls
In response to David Holden (Letters, July 27), some men continually bang on about their right to see their children but what about children's rights to see their dad? I've tried several times to get my ex to see his child. For eight years he had unlimited
I wholeheartedly endorse the view of John Poland on the suitability of the Waterhall site for the planned new football/community stadium (The Argus, July 31). For all the reasons that Mr Poland suggests, Waterhall is ideal. And for two further significant
John Stanaway misunderstands what happened at Brighton and Hove's most recent full council meeting if he thinks it included a new vote on a community stadium at Falmer (Letters, July 31). There was no separate "show of hands" vote on Falmer as the site
For some years I have enjoyed an allotment on the North Neville site, Hove. One of the site's bugbears is the people who take them on find it's hard work and let them get overgrown. One adjacent to me had been without a tenant for two years and had turned
Can I appeal to anyone who may be giving to charity? I have just lost a lovely friend of 40 years to motor neurone disease (MND). Few people seem to know of this dreadful disease, yet it strikes people of any age. There is no cure and no treatment. Fortunately
David Norris and the rest of the Great Britain team suffered World Cup heartbreak at Poole on Saturday night when they lost a last-heat decider. The Eastbourne Eagles star could only watch in despair as Peter Karlsson beat Scott Nicholls to give Sweden
Crawley manager Francis Vines is today hoping to agree terms with former Albion defender Ryan Palmer. Palmer, 24, made one appearance for the Seagulls in 2000 and has been with Sutton United for the last three seasons. The ex-Fulham trainee has featured
Director of cricket Peter Moores is backing all-rounder Robin Martin-Jenkins to come through his mid-season slump. The county face third-placed Middlesex in a crucial Championship match at Lord's tomorrow (11am) and if it was not for Luke Wright's commitments
Sussex are coming up on the rails in what is shaping up to be a photo-finish to the totesport League promotion race. A comprehensive 84-run win over Derbyshire Scorpions at Hove, their third in the last four games, moved them above Nottinghamshire into
There was much to admire and bundles of encouragement for Albion's longer term future. But can Mark McGhee's predominantly youthful squad grow up quickly enough to survive in the man's world of the First Division? That is the question which must have
Albion newcomer Maheta Molango today played down his remarkable arrival into English football. The Swiss-born Congolese under-21 international striker scored after just 12 seconds at Reading on Saturday. But Molango was more concerned about the Seagulls
A company which makes chemicals for the print industry has pledged to help the environment by developing new products. David Sheard, managing director of Hydro-Dynamic Products, based in Harbour Way, Shoreham, said many of the chemicals used by the print
The UK is still the number one destination for asylum seekers among the G7 major industrialised nations. Although recent legislation has had some impact, Britain still grants asylum to more people each year than Germany, Canada and even the USA, said
Financial services giant American Express is donating £17,000 to seven of Sussex's leading arts and heritage organisations. The donation is part of Amex's culture card, a joint initiative with Arts & Business, the leading UK authority on business/
The man accused of killing University of Brighton graduate Peter Falconio made drastic changes to his van in the weeks after the British backpacker disappeared, a court heard today. Bradley John Murdoch, 45, is facing a committal hearing over the alleged
Sussex is set to have one of the fastest growing economies in Europe over the next five years, a new study has predicted. The county's gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 3.4 per cent between 1998 and 2003. The study, by research group Experian, predicts
A respected senior city councillor has died after a heart attack. Colleagues on Brighton and Hove City Council have been paying tribute to 57-year-old Gerry Kielty following his death on Saturday. He was praised for his dedicated work for the people in
There was much to admire and bundles of encouragement for Albion's longer term future. But can Mark McGhee's predominantly youthful squad grow up quickly enough to survive in the man's world of the First Division? That is the question which must have
All is not lost for Sussex despite a third Championship defeat of the season at Canterbury. The county still have six games to get the two wins which would probably make sure that they did not go from heroes to zeros and follow the first title in their
I am pleased the Government has introduced a law concerning fireworks but they haven't gone far enough. They should have brought in a total ban. The maximum noise level must not now exceed 120 decibels but this is still very stressful to pets. Dogs, for
Sussex are coming up on the rails in what is shaping up to be a photo-finish to the totesport League promotion race. A comprehensive 84-run win over Derbyshire Scorpions at Hove, their third in the last four games, moved them above Nottinghamshire into
Albion newcomer Maheta Molango today played down his remarkable arrival into English football. The Swiss-born Congolese under-21 international striker scored after just 12 seconds at Reading on Saturday. But Molango was more concerned about the Seagulls
I wholeheartedly endorse the view of John Poland on the suitability of the Waterhall site for the planned new football/community stadium (The Argus, July 31). For all the reasons that Mr Poland suggests, Waterhall is ideal. And for two further significant
John Stanaway misunderstands what happened at Brighton and Hove's most recent full council meeting if he thinks it included a new vote on a community stadium at Falmer (Letters, July 31). There was no separate "show of hands" vote on Falmer as the site
For some years I have enjoyed an allotment on the North Neville site, Hove. One of the site's bugbears is the people who take them on find it's hard work and let them get overgrown. One adjacent to me had been without a tenant for two years and had turned
Can I appeal to anyone who may be giving to charity? I have just lost a lovely friend of 40 years to motor neurone disease (MND). Few people seem to know of this dreadful disease, yet it strikes people of any age. There is no cure and no treatment. Fortunately
A second heavy defeat at home in two weeks for leaders Brighton and Hove has well and truly opened up the title race in the Premier League. Horsham are now just 25 points behind the leaders with a game in hand. Only 32 points separate the top four of
More than 500 people have had their drinks seized and poured down drains by police in Brighton and Hove in the past four weeks. A nationwide campaign to reduce alcohol-related crime and anti-social behaviour has resulted in 261 confiscations from under-age
As someone who has taught for 30-odd years, I can't let Jean Calder's article on bullying (The Argus, July 31) go unanswered. While much of what she wrote needed saying, I don't accept her comments about collusion with bullies by teachers. In my whole
Crawley manager Francis Vines is today hoping to agree terms with former Albion defender Ryan Palmer. Palmer, 24, made one appearance for the Seagulls in 2000 and has been with Sutton United for the last three seasons. The ex-Fulham trainee has featured
Director of cricket Peter Moores is backing all-rounder Robin Martin-Jenkins to come through his mid-season slump. The county face third-placed Middlesex in a crucial Championship match at Lord's tomorrow (11am) and if it was not for Luke Wright's commitments
Sussex are coming up on the rails in what is shaping up to be a photo-finish to the totesport League promotion race. A comprehensive 84-run win over Derbyshire Scorpions at Hove, their third in the last four games, moved them above Nottinghamshire into
A Russian student who came to the UK eight years ago barely speaking any English has won an award for her financial acumen. Albina Charapova, 23, who graduated from Brighton University Business School, scooped the Mazars' Prize for best financial reporting
The property price boom is over and some homes in Sussex are losing value for the first time in five years, figures out today reveal. In the quarterly figures ending June 2004, the average price of a detached house in East Sussex fell from £297,815 to
Financial services giant American Express is donating £17,000 to seven of Sussex's leading arts and heritage organisations. The donation is part of Amex's culture card, a joint initiative with Arts & Business, the leading UK authority on business/
Antiques dealer Spencer Swaffer, who started selling bric-a-brac when he was 11, has won the industry's top award. He was named Antiques Dealer of the Year in the annual British Antiques and Collectables Awards chaired by celebrity expert Eric Knowles
Organisers of the Pride celebrations believe this year's record-breaking festival was worth £5 million to the city. Saturday's event is thought to have attracted the largest crowds in its 30-year history with up to 110,000 revellers descending on Brighton
A van driver chased and caught two stowaways who had passed unnoticed through two ports on both sides of the Channel. When Maurice Longstaff, a partner in a haulage company, pulled back the curtains of the trailer he had collected, he was ambushed by
The man accused of killing University of Brighton graduate Peter Falconio made drastic changes to his van in the weeks after the British backpacker disappeared, a court heard today. Bradley John Murdoch, 45, is facing a committal hearing over the alleged
Sussex is set to have one of the fastest growing economies in Europe over the next five years, a new study has predicted. The county's gross domestic product (GDP) rose by 3.4 per cent between 1998 and 2003. The study, by research group Experian, predicts
The property price boom is over and some homes in Sussex are losing value for the first time in five years, figures out today reveal. In the quarterly figures ending June 2004, the average price of a detached house in East Sussex fell from £297,815 to
A respected senior city councillor has died after a heart attack. Colleagues on Brighton and Hove City Council have been paying tribute to 57-year-old Gerry Kielty following his death on Saturday. He was praised for his dedicated work for the people in
