I recently lost my purse in North Street, Brighton, and am writing to thank the kind person who handed it in, complete with all its contents, including cash, to the police station. They weren't to know the value of that money to my family. It really boosts
In response to Christopher Read's letter (August 24) about Deep Roy and Malcolm Dixon both having played Oompah Loompahs in versions of Charlie And The Chocolate Factory, I have some information which he may find interesting. Both Roy and Dixon have appeared
No doubt many readers were as incensed as I was to discover the ludicrously low price of 18p a litre that Sussex farmers receive for their milk (The Argus, August 22). When even the cheapest milk in the shops is at least 60p, where on Earth does the rest
A pensioner has put his name to hundreds of posters of an aircraft he flew during the Second World War. Harold Corbin, 81, of Furze Hill, Hove, was contacted by Aces High, an aviation gallery specialising in images from the war. He flew in 1943 and 1944
A student who was struck down by the deadly hospital superbug MRSA achieved a 2.1 honours degree in a photography course which she based on her traumatic experience. Claire Cleverly, 22, of Elder Close, Portslade, contracted the disease in January after
A boy accused of torching a school was framed by a suspected arsonist, a court heard. The 16-year-old defendant is alleged to have broken into Tideway School in Newhaven and set fire to a bundle of papers before stealing a can of Coke, some biscuits and
A cavalcade of scooters will descend on the seaside in a celebration of the legendary style and music of Sixties' youth culture. The Brighton Weekender gets underway tonight at the Sussex Arts Club, in Ship Street, when mods from across the UK will attend
Students are being urged to get themselves vaccinated against the potentially fatal brain disease meningitis. As teenagers prepare to go back to school, college or university next month health experts in Sussex warn they should be protected against the
With reference to your article about seagulls (The Argus, August 18), we know their place is on the shoreline. However, with the sea around our coast almost fished out, what else can they do but come inland? I would also like to point out the seagull
Basking on a private beach, enjoying an endless supply of free coconuts, Robbo could never have envisaged the terrible end he almost suffered. Just days ago the coconut crab was rescued from a fish market in Tokyo where he was on sale, billed as a delicacy
A sand festival was hit by raging winds which ripped down its seaside defensive wall. But the sand sculptures at the exhibition in Black Rock, Brighton, remained standing. The storm hit the site yesterday as visitors were walking round the huge sculptures
Friends and family paid tribute to a beautiful and happy three-year-old girl who died after she became buried in sand on a family holiday. The sun shone as mourners turned out to say goodbye to Abbie Livingstone-Nurse whose zest for life was celebrated
I note Norman Baker, MP for Lewes, now wishes us to "pay as we drink" water. This is the stark outcome of his call for compulsory water meters in every home. Meters are fine for affluent middle-aged people with no children at home. But what about the
New relaxed licensing laws will not tackle the problems caused by drunken yobs spilling on to the street at closing time, say police. The Government has repeatedly claimed the Licensing Act, which allows pubs to close whenever they want from November,
Does anyone really believe the proposed liberalisation of the licensing laws will make drinkers behave more responsibly? Almost everyone I have spoken to is of the same opinion: The Government has got it wrong. The majority of pubs and clubs in this country
Many people would find the idea of sitting through a three-hour long council meeting a form of cruel and unusual punishment. Not Colin Bennett. The retired electrical engineer, who has hearing difficulties, is taking Brighton and Hove City Council to
In response to your article about the Connaught pub in Hove Street (August 16), it has been a public house since 1880 and therefore pre-dates any of the tenement/flats in the area. With regard to an application for a late licence, if successful, leading
A campaign has been launched to honour a World War Two hero by naming a road after him. The Argus is today backing calls to overturn a ban on naming a street after Wing Commander Bob Doe because he is still alive. Crowborough Town Council has refused
I was interested by Denise Lunn's observation (Letters, August 20) that "disreputable" organisations use a PO Box number as an address. Presumably she includes Box 2929, by means of which residents can contact the council tax department of Brighton and
How delighted I was to read that John Prescott is about to empower councils to compulsorily take over and manage long-term empty homes (The Argus, August 18). Seeing as Connaught Building in Connaught Road, Hove, has been lying empty for between two and
This could go on forever but John Gammon's letter (August 23) needs a reply. In have reviewed my last two letters and in neither of them can I detect outrage by me concerning Brighton Pride, or Gay Pride, so I am afraid I cannot answer his question, "
Oliver Allen admits he feared a hostile reception from Eastbourne Eagles fans who once showed him the red card. But, as the Eagles' latest signing prepares to take on Arena-Essex at Arlington tomorrow night, he declared: "They've made me so welcome, I
The Pride this year was a huge success for Brighton and Hove and for the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community. The gay police association headed the parade from Madeira Drive through the city to Preston Park. The Royal Navy and the Royal Air
Sussex's Championship credentials were tested yesterday as Warwickshire rediscovered the batting prowess which took them to the title last season. The Bears' success in 2004, when they won only five games, was based on running up huge first innings totals
Mark McCammon had an Afro in training yesterday but it is not just his hairstyle that has suddenly expanded. So too have his hopes of regular first team football again with Albion. At the start of the season McCammon was, at best, fifth choice striker
Business leaders are urging the public to back plans to improve a notorious A27 bottleneck. Eastbourne Chamber of Commerce wants businesses and individuals to register their support for the proposed new road bridge at Beddingham, between Lewes and Polegate
Developers behind plans for a £220 million seafront leisure centre are using a huge drill to unlock the secrets of the earth at depths of 40 metres. Karis Holdings, which has invested millions of pounds on plans and preparatory work for its Frank Gehry-designed
Delivering a razorsharp, gritty commentary on the world around them, The Dead 60s are the next promising band to emerge from Liverpool, following in the footsteps of The Coral and The Zutons. But with a name that's a sly dig at the Merseyside seal of
Experts are due to begin digging into the past of Southwick's oldest surviving house tomorrow. Archaeologists and local history enthusiasts will excavate the area around Manor Cottage's west wing in Southwick Street. The building dates from the 14th Century
This year's open-air performances by The Groundlings Theatre Company can truly be said to be back by popular demand. "Last year we handed out a survey to the audience", says director Richard Hurdle. "We asked them what they would most like to see in 2005
A journey filled with fascinating characters and amazing adventures awaits the hidden child in all of us. Peter Pan flies into the 21st Century in this new adaptation, which will make audiences rethink Pan, Wendy and all. Award-winning West Sussex Youth
An historic building will get a new thatched roof in a £100,000 conservation project. Alfriston Clergy House in The Tye, Alfriston, will be surrounded by scaffolding while wheat straw is fixed to its roof. Visitors will be able to watch the thatchers
What a waste of public money. I doubt there is one taxpayer in a hundred concerned that there might be foreign seasonal workers in Brighton who lack the paperwork our Government requires of them. The raid on the Palace Pier (The Argus, August 24) looks
I was saddened to read the article about seagulls (The Argus, August 18) and, in particular, the opinion of Ken Bodfish that seagulls are simply "rats with wings". What a great shame the leader of Brighton and Hove City Council has such a narrow and exclusive
It was a pity Steve Taylor (Letters, August 19) didn't plan his return journey from the Eastbourne air show and save himself much frustration. Everybody knows Sunday evening is not the optimum time to travel by bus, something to do with drivers' overtime
A note for John Pearce (Letters, August 17): John, you're never an ex-Brightonian. Once a Brightonian, you're always a Brightonian. -Ian Steedman, Worthing
Does Councillor Ken Bodfish not realise that seagulls are synonymous with the seaside and were here long before we were? I fear there is too much said against nature these days and one day we will wake up to the fact that birds are God's creatures and
Conservation experts say refurbishments to a listed building will continue until 2007 with scaffolding remaining on site to complete the specialist project. The east elevation of the Royal Pavilion facing on to the Old Steine in Brighton is the latest
Thieves stole three hot tubs worth £28,000 from a pool and spa company. The offenders used the firm's own trailer to take the tubs away following the theft on Wednesday night. Peter Burkitt, managing director of Home Counties Pools, Spas and Leisure in
Your article about Great College Street, Kemp Town (The Argus, August 18), reminded me of my early school days when I attended the "dame school", Carlton House, as did my sister Phyllis. There were two other members of staff as well as Miss Swan, Miss
On-the-spot £80 fines will be slapped on binge drinkers in a bank holiday crackdown. Between ten and 15 of the fines are normally issued over a weekend but Brighton and Hove police expect that number will at least double over the bank holiday. The aim
A failed school that closed last term has produced its best-ever GCSE results, making it one of the most improved schools in the country. East Brighton College of Media Arts (Comart), in Wilson Avenue, Brighton, is celebrating 43 per cent of students
On a day far better suited for ducks than golf, Jamie Harris added the Sussex Professional Championship to the Assistants' title he won at West Hove last year. Despite incessant torrential rain and high winds throughout the afternoon at West Hove, the
Wayne Henderson today revealed the loan nightmare affecting his Albion rospects for the second season running. The young Aston Villa goalkeeper wants to stay until Christmas or for good. As things stand, the Seagulls can only hold onto Henderson until
A group of colleagues are set to climb Africa's highest peak to raise money for a children's home in Tanzania. The team from marketing company Spannerworks in Brighton will start their trek to the summit of Kilimanjaro next Friday after a visit to the
Factory workers are offering hope amid the continuing violence and uncertainty in Iraq. Eschmann Equipment, a leading medical manufacturer in Peter Road, Lancing, has sent three operating tables to hospitals in Najaf and Baghdad. The tables, part of a
A wine expert is celebrating after winning an award from his employers. Louis Villard is the sommelier at Ashdown Park Hotel at Wych Cross, near Forest Row. The 28-year-old wine expert recently reached the regional finals of the Champagne Ruinart UK Sommelier
Stereophonics are a tough trio to crack. Since they emerged out of Wales at the tail-end of Britpop in the mid Nineties, they have been hissed and booed at by the music press and generally dismissed as bland Britrock guff. Their dreary karaoke cover of
What's been happening in the deranged world of Brighton's psychotic gothabilly punks? It's been three years since they first forced their way onto the music scene with their debut album, 2002's Horse Of The Dog, while tales of frontman Guy McKnight's
this is brighton offers a critical view of what's hot for the coming week. Nathan Kaye, Sanctuary Cella, Brunswick St East, Hove, Friday, August 26 - An original blend of rootsy folk music, reggae, funk, beatboxing and a trombone-like didgeridoo, the
"If you like good music, dancing, comedy, titillation, a touch of naughtiness and getting a bit drunk, then this show is for you." So says David Wilson, producer of The Flash Monkey's Burlesque Bazaar, which is making its way to sunny Brighton after enormous
Theirs is the busiest schedule in British theatre, producing eight full-scale productions over a five-month season, including several premieres and many critical triumphs. But you wont have found the Chichester Festival ensemble catching up on sleep between
Autumn is fast approaching but keeping thoughts of long summer nights fresh in our minds are Simpatico Flamenco. The company present Cafe Cantante, an authentic re-creation of Flamenco performances from days gone by. Showcasing Andalucian music and dance
A historic independent cinema is to reopen later this year. Rother District Council has given planning permission for the Curzon Picture Playhouse in Bexhill to be turned into a cinema, theatre, bingo hall and jazz club. Philip Cotterill, who owns the
The Hackensaw Boys blew up a storm of their own under the elegant dome of The Hanbury Ballroom with their blistering bluegrass on Wednesday. The six-piece band - occasionally a seven or eight-piece if they can all fit on stage - come from Charlottesville
(12A, 103 mins) Starring Johnny Knoxville, Seann William Scott, Jessica Simpson, Burt Reynolds. Directed by Jay Chadrasekhar. YEEEE Haaaaawww! The Dukes Of Hazzard is an (overused) catchphrase desperately in search of a decent movie. There are only so
(18, 102 mins) Starring Cayden Boyd, Taylor Lautner, Taylor Dooley. Directed by Robert Rodriguez. If You've ever sat and watched a movie and thought to yourself, "wow, a seven-year-old could have come up with this", you're going to have something to say
What's been happening in the deranged world of Brighton's psychotic gothabilly punks? It's been three years since they first forced their way onto the music scene with their debut album, 2002's Horse Of The Dog, while tales of frontman Guy McKnight's
