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Now, whatever on earth is happening? One mayor ditched a week away from continuing in office for a further term. I wonder why ? Most odd indeed? Poor old Lewes - whatever has gone wrong? -Maurice Owen, Wood Rise, Haywards Heath

Regarding Sergeant Stone's belief (Argus, May 18) he is the longest-serving Punch and Judy man in Britain, I wonder if he is aware that the day he was asked to reconsider his position on Brighton seafront was indeed the day that Mr Punch celebrated his

Prince Charles did not mention why we distrust scientists and Government assurances as much as we do. There are two good reasons. We have been let down at least twice with misguided advice in the recent past: Nuclear energy, which was praised so highly

The residents of Moulsecoomb Way, Brighton, are right to be concerned about the siting of a mobile phone mast (Argus report, May 22). Despite the reassuring noises from Orange, too little is known about the long-term effects of the radiation from these

Do National Lottery addicts really know what projects their hard-earned money is being put into - do they even care? Again, on top of the £509 million already awarded from lottery funds to prop up the Millennium Dome, the nod has just been given by Downing

This is a desperate plea from the heart to all dog lovers in the Brighton and Hove area who may have seen my beloved dog who is believed to have been 'dog-napped'. After advertising in the Argus several people have come forward and said they are sure

As an ex-mayor, I would like to point out to the anonymous letter writer of May 22 that no ex-mayor ever receives a souvenir at the end of their term of office, apart from ex-mayor's badge. Being mayor is a great honour but it is just a job and when the

The article and picture of George, the Pavilion cat (May 19) solved a mystery for me. I often visited the Pavilion and would always look for him. He was usually curled up near a window. It is good to know he had a reasonably long life too - one of my

Brighton are looking for a new coach after banning Ian Watkins from their home ground. The former Welsh international, who led Brighton to the Three South East title last season, has been told he is not welcome at Waterhall. Meanwhile Watkins has claimed

Mark Lathwell struck 76 for Somerset's second XI before rain again interrupted the clash against Sussex. Opening batsman Lathwell became a third victim for pace bowler Billy Taylor as Somerset, resuming on 101-3, reached 208-6 at Hove. No play was possible

Albion are being linked with Southend defender Nathan Jones after completing the transfer of Paul Brooker. Manager Micky Adams is expected to make a move for Welsh defender Jones, available on a free transfer under the Bosman ruling. Jones, 27 this Sunday

A maritime festival fixed as a one-off to celebrate the millennium could become an annual event. The news came as Adur District Council chairman Don Phillips launched the festival's programme at Shoreham Harbour. He said: "Having a maritime festival in

Parents have been told their 'walking school bus' has become so big it is a danger to those who use it. But instead of providing pelican crossings where campaigners say they are needed, council chiefs have given them fluorescent green tabards to wear.

A council has been severely criticised for failing to counter benefit fraud that could top £13 million a year. Government anti-fraud inspectors accuse Brighton and Hove Council of not doing enough to cut fraud in a report published today. The Benefit

Now, whatever on earth is happening? One mayor ditched a week away from continuing in office for a further term. I wonder why ? Most odd indeed? Poor old Lewes - whatever has gone wrong? -Maurice Owen, Wood Rise, Haywards Heath

In previous years coloured lights festooned the prom in Festival time from farthest Hove to farthest Kemp Town. Nowadays they stop at the Palace Pier and are one colour only. Are we in Kemp Town no longer allowed to share the Festival spirit? Is the council

Prince Charles did not mention why we distrust scientists and Government assurances as much as we do. There are two good reasons. We have been let down at least twice with misguided advice in the recent past: Nuclear energy, which was praised so highly

Do National Lottery addicts really know what projects their hard-earned money is being put into - do they even care? Again, on top of the £509 million already awarded from lottery funds to prop up the Millennium Dome, the nod has just been given by Downing

Having just returned from a shopping trip into Brighton with two visiting friends from London may I say how ashamed I am to call this once lovely town my home. Upon each visit to a cash machine that we made we were accosted by vagrants and drunks. I have

As an ex-mayor, I would like to point out to the anonymous letter writer of May 22 that no ex-mayor ever receives a souvenir at the end of their term of office, apart from ex-mayor's badge. Being mayor is a great honour but it is just a job and when the

With all the news in praise of Brighton, would it not be nice to to tell those on passing liners at sea how proud of Brighton and Hove we are by erecting a few more high-rise buildings in addition to the few we already have? I have recently returned from

Brighton are looking for a new coach after banning Ian Watkins from their home ground. The former Welsh international, who led Brighton to the Three South East title last season, has been told he is not welcome at Waterhall. Meanwhile Watkins has claimed

Mark Lathwell struck 76 for Somerset's second XI before rain again interrupted the clash against Sussex. Opening batsman Lathwell became a third victim for pace bowler Billy Taylor as Somerset, resuming on 101-3, reached 208-6 at Hove. No play was possible

Albion are being linked with Southend defender Nathan Jones after completing the transfer of Paul Brooker. Manager Micky Adams is expected to make a move for Welsh defender Jones, available on a free transfer under the Bosman ruling. Jones, 27 this Sunday

A maritime festival fixed as a one-off to celebrate the millennium could become an annual event. The news came as Adur District Council chairman Don Phillips launched the festival's programme at Shoreham Harbour. He said: "Having a maritime festival in

Parents have been told their 'walking school bus' has become so big it is a danger to those who use it. But instead of providing pelican crossings where campaigners say they are needed, council chiefs have given them fluorescent green tabards to wear.

For up to six centuries, Number One Manor Cottages, Sedlescombe has remained virtually untouched. Its original wattle and daub walls have kept all the luxuries of the 20th Century out and in the new millennium the oak-beamed building still does not have

A council has been severely criticised for failing to counter benefit fraud that could top £13 million a year. Government anti-fraud inspectors accuse Brighton and Hove Council of not doing enough to cut fraud in a report published today. The Benefit

National Service does not have to be only for military recruitment, i.e. Bevin boys, land girls. A civil national service could be of immense benefit to the nation's young homeless, unemployed, helping them to regain self esteem and preventing recidivism

In previous years coloured lights festooned the prom in Festival time from farthest Hove to farthest Kemp Town. Nowadays they stop at the Palace Pier and are one colour only. Are we in Kemp Town no longer allowed to share the Festival spirit? Is the council

Having just returned from a shopping trip into Brighton with two visiting friends from London may I say how ashamed I am to call this once lovely town my home. Upon each visit to a cash machine that we made we were accosted by vagrants and drunks. I have

With all the news in praise of Brighton, would it not be nice to to tell those on passing liners at sea how proud of Brighton and Hove we are by erecting a few more high-rise buildings in addition to the few we already have? I have recently returned from

Worthing Excelsior won their Ray Douglass Memorial 25-mile time trial at Broadbridge Heath. The team of Peter Thorp-Hincks, Robin Fairhurst and Chris Bacon won the team prize, while Marina Bloom, of Crawley Wheelers, won the women's event with 1hr.7min

Meetings at Goodwood, Newcastle and Newton Abbot. First race 2.10pm, last race 5.20pm. Naylor's Nag: Musally - 4.55 Newcastle Recommended stake £10 win Yesterday's Nag - Daniysha - was unplaced. Running total on an initial tax-free £100 bank Naylor's

Albion want their first match next season on August 12 to be away from Withdean. The Seagulls are hoping for extra time to install the 960 additional seats planned for the east end of the Stadium. The Withdean seats are being used for the British Open

A study has revealed Britain has become a nation of boors and brats at least when it comes to shopping. Sussex-based psychologist David Lewis discovered discourteous and aggressive behaviour was rife all over the country when he set out to measure the

For up to six centuries, Number One Manor Cottages, Sedlescombe has remained virtually untouched. Its original wattle and daub walls have kept all the luxuries of the 20th Century out and in the new millennium the oak-beamed building still does not have

UP to 750 workers now fear they may lose their jobs at the Sussex base of car firm Daewoo. Union chiefs fear once skilled staff start being axed from the Worthing plant, the whole operation will be in jeopardy. Now they are lobbying Trade and Industry

National Service does not have to be only for military recruitment, i.e. Bevin boys, land girls. A civil national service could be of immense benefit to the nation's young homeless, unemployed, helping them to regain self esteem and preventing recidivism

Regarding Sergeant Stone's belief (Argus, May 18) he is the longest-serving Punch and Judy man in Britain, I wonder if he is aware that the day he was asked to reconsider his position on Brighton seafront was indeed the day that Mr Punch celebrated his

The residents of Moulsecoomb Way, Brighton, are right to be concerned about the siting of a mobile phone mast (Argus report, May 22). Despite the reassuring noises from Orange, too little is known about the long-term effects of the radiation from these

This is a desperate plea from the heart to all dog lovers in the Brighton and Hove area who may have seen my beloved dog who is believed to have been 'dog-napped'. After advertising in the Argus several people have come forward and said they are sure

The article and picture of George, the Pavilion cat (May 19) solved a mystery for me. I often visited the Pavilion and would always look for him. He was usually curled up near a window. It is good to know he had a reasonably long life too - one of my

Worthing Excelsior won their Ray Douglass Memorial 25-mile time trial at Broadbridge Heath. The team of Peter Thorp-Hincks, Robin Fairhurst and Chris Bacon won the team prize, while Marina Bloom, of Crawley Wheelers, won the women's event with 1hr.7min

Meetings at Goodwood, Newcastle and Newton Abbot. First race 2.10pm, last race 5.20pm. Naylor's Nag: Musally - 4.55 Newcastle Recommended stake £10 win Yesterday's Nag - Daniysha - was unplaced. Running total on an initial tax-free £100 bank Naylor's

Albion want their first match next season on August 12 to be away from Withdean. The Seagulls are hoping for extra time to install the 960 additional seats planned for the east end of the Stadium. The Withdean seats are being used for the British Open

A study has revealed Britain has become a nation of boors and brats at least when it comes to shopping. Sussex-based psychologist David Lewis discovered discourteous and aggressive behaviour was rife all over the country when he set out to measure the

UP to 750 workers now fear they may lose their jobs at the Sussex base of car firm Daewoo. Union chiefs fear once skilled staff start being axed from the Worthing plant, the whole operation will be in jeopardy. Now they are lobbying Trade and Industry