We need to make it clear, before it is too late, we don't want our modern, central A&E department at the Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath, downgraded, because it will mean people dying in traffic jams trying to get to the Royal Sussex County
Happiness is... getting change for £10 after proffering a fiver. Or being home alone with a box of Belgian chocolates and a classic Morse video; waking in a panic at 9.30am, then realising it's Sunday; a sharp knife, a tub of ready-mixed Polyfilla and
Some people go for years without visiting the dentist because they are so terrified of the drill and pain they might suffer in the quest for a healthier mouth. But one Brighton dentist is overcoming the problem with a new machine which takes away the
A fire crew called by a worried mother found a four-year-old had locked his ankles together with toy handcuffs and lost the key. Firefighters had to cut little Caine Bruce free. Although his mother Laura had told him not to play with the handcuffs, which
A man is calling for road safety improvements after a car careered into his garden and tore down his hedge, fence and gate - for the fourth time this year. Dennis Mugridge says he could have been killed when the Suzuki four-wheel drive car smashed into
After months of consultation, the local plan for Brighton and Hove is now available for all who wish to see the council's vision for development over the next ten years. Described as a "blue-print for the future", the plan covers topics from park-and-ride
New evidence has claimed cattle can be infected for BSE for years without showing any signs. David Edward looks at whether a BSE timebomb is waiting to go off. Vet David Bee was first called to Pitsham Farm three days before Christmas 1984 after a call
A man suffered horrific head injuries when he was kicked and punched to the ground by two men in a homophobic attack. The 29-year-old London man was left with a footprint on his head and broken bones after being viciously assaulted as he was walking in
The number of children at risk has fallen for the second year in a row. In the year up to March, 210 children's names were removed from the Brighton and Hove child protection register while 163 were added to it. The number of children on the register
Hundreds of people are expected to attend a public meeting to protest about plans to downgrade the accident and emergency department at the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath. The meeting is being organised by Haywards Heath Town Council and will
Professional shoplifters are to be barred from most stores in Brighton town centre by the end of next month. An exclusion zone, expected to include about 80 shops, is being set up in an effort to crack down on persistent thieves. A name and shame list
A suggestion a work of art is erected on the roundabout at Patcham instead of the stoneclad rockery is followed by a query about what to do with redundant satellite dishes (Opinion, August 22). The answer to both letters is simple. First apply for a lottery
A disabled girl is suing a health authority for more than £50,000 in damages, claiming hospital staff at her birth were negligent. Miffawni Horsman, now ten, was born premature at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton with cerebral palsy. She has
The threat of terrorism from the IRA has declined sharply since that dreadful day 16 years ago. That day Grand Hotel was wrecked by a bomb during the Tory party conference and five people died. But that does not mean we should relax our vigilance as the
Delighted Glynde and Beddingham are the only club to complete the double at this year's Sussex Junior Festival. Robert Mouland fired 37 to lead them to a five-wicket victory over Horsham in the under-13s final at Ardingly College. Dominic Harris took
One of the issues at the centre of the debate about the current state of our health service appears to be the bad treatment some patients experience at the A&E department of the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton. I have personal experience
Sussex have made two changes for their must-win Championship game against Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge starting today (11am). Michael Bevan returns to the team which have lost all three games in his absence in place of Will House while Billy Taylor
Chris Dicker and Tommy Pattenden scored inside five minutes as Lewes beat Kingsbury 5-0 in the Ryman League Cup last night. The third was added on half-time by Warren Bagnall after a run by Richard Hudson, who later hit the fourth. Then Bagnall headed
UK business confidence is growing, with the number of firms in difficulty at its lowest level in more than two years. The Sunday Times-Mandis agony index, which measures signs of corporate distress from a database of 100,000 companies, showed a 10.3 per
We need to make it clear, before it is too late, we don't want our modern, central A&E department at the Princess Royal Hospital, Haywards Heath, downgraded, because it will mean people dying in traffic jams trying to get to the Royal Sussex County
A huge thank you and well done to Brighton and Hove Council Play Unit staff for running the summer play scheme in Portslade for the last two weeks. Both my children attended and enjoyed every minute. The range of activities was brilliant. As a working
The more shelters and care provided for people sleeping rough, the more will arrive here expecting the same treatment. This kind of news gets around fast. The remedy is to channel money into other areas where services for homeless people are inadequate
The Argus review of the This Rough Magic show on the Brighton seafront rather oversold it. I'd even suggest your journalist didn't watch it at all, just like many of the audience. No one could see it, no one could hear it, the fireworks were pathetic
Happiness is... getting change for £10 after proffering a fiver. Or being home alone with a box of Belgian chocolates and a classic Morse video; waking in a panic at 9.30am, then realising it's Sunday; a sharp knife, a tub of ready-mixed Polyfilla and
Some people go for years without visiting the dentist because they are so terrified of the drill and pain they might suffer in the quest for a healthier mouth. But one Brighton dentist is overcoming the problem with a new machine which takes away the
A fire crew called by a worried mother found a four-year-old had locked his ankles together with toy handcuffs and lost the key. Firefighters had to cut little Caine Bruce free. Although his mother Laura had told him not to play with the handcuffs, which
A man is calling for road safety improvements after a car careered into his garden and tore down his hedge, fence and gate - for the fourth time this year. Dennis Mugridge says he could have been killed when the Suzuki four-wheel drive car smashed into
Weekly fireworks displays over the Palace Pier finished at the weekend - but residents are campaigning to stop them for good. On Sunday the last firecrackers and rockets fizzled out in the Brighton landmark's final display of the summer. Now residents
After months of consultation, the local plan for Brighton and Hove is now available for all who wish to see the council's vision for development over the next ten years. Described as a "blue-print for the future", the plan covers topics from park-and-ride
While reading of the demise of dairy farming at the Upper Stoneham Farm and in Sussex generally (Argus, August 20), I noticed on the same page how West Sussex County Council has produced a leaflet extolling the delights of our local countryside. Those
Brighton residents are urged to become the eyes and ears of the police in a bid to fight terrorism in the run-up to the Labour Party conference. More than 3,000 people will have to go through checkpoints to get to their homes during the five-day conference
The article about banning exotically coloured houses in conservation areas (Argus, August 23) does not mention the seafront when listing areas where controls may be introduced. Marine Parade is a conservation area. Stand on the beach and look back at
A gas cylinder which exploded in a burning van damaged a house and garages. The explosion rocked Herbert Road, Brighton, yesterday as firefighters fought to bring the blaze under control. The fire crew was called to the burning van, which was off the
A chef served up steak he had thrown on the floor, spat in food and was so drunk he could hardly walk, a tribunal heard. Ahmed Setti was sacked after he was accused of throwing a steak on the kitchen floor of a restaurant before serving it up for a customer
I really enjoyed Adam Trimingham's article on pioneering female councillor Maureen Colquhoun. My husband was a Labour councillor at the same time Maureen was a councillor and she became both a colleague and a friend. She was definitely a woman of and
Chiddingly have cut the gap at the top of the table to 17 points after beating title rivals The Boards by seven wickets. Ringmer still lead division one but Chiddingly have now jumped above Boards with just two games to go. After early morning rain, Boards
Hundreds of people are expected to attend a public meeting to protest about plans to downgrade the accident and emergency department at the Princess Royal Hospital in Haywards Heath. The meeting is being organised by Haywards Heath Town Council and will
A public inquiry into whether a council can continue operating a waste site started today in Worthing. The outcome of the inquiry will put an end to a dispute between West Sussex County Council and residents living near the Halewick Lane site in Sompting
Professional shoplifters are to be barred from most stores in Brighton town centre by the end of next month. An exclusion zone, expected to include about 80 shops, is being set up in an effort to crack down on persistent thieves. A name and shame list
Ticket barriers have been introduced at Brighton Station to crack down on fare dodgers. The £480,000 automatic barriers have been erected by train operator Connex to cut the estimated £30 million lost each year to ticket fraud. The firm also hopes the
A suggestion a work of art is erected on the roundabout at Patcham instead of the stoneclad rockery is followed by a query about what to do with redundant satellite dishes (Opinion, August 22). The answer to both letters is simple. First apply for a lottery
The average price of a house has topped £125,000 as estate agents predict another surge in the next few months. Despite reports the market is cooling, the latest figures show the average price of a home in the South East has risen by more than 18 per
A have-a-go heroine was back at work today, less than 24 hours after wrestling a robber to the floor to save her shop's takings. Sandra James was targeted by a thief at 10am yesterday as she took the weekend's takings from Victoria Wine in Sedlescombe
Detectives are today questioning a man about the death of a householder at his home in Felpham, near Bognor. The 61-year-old man was discovered yesterday afternoon lying on the floor at the foot of the stairs at his home in Canning Road, Felpham. Police
The C&A store in Brighton has announced it will close in January with the loss of all 39 jobs. Workers at the 30-year-old store in Western Road will be given help in finding new employment before it shuts for the last time on January 28. The company
A disabled girl is suing a health authority for more than £50,000 in damages, claiming hospital staff at her birth were negligent. Miffawni Horsman, now ten, was born premature at the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton with cerebral palsy. She has
David Gilbert, the Sussex County Cricket Club chief executive, is proud of having attracted 4,500 people to a floodlit game and makes the point that this included a vast number of children. This may be true, but many of them played their own games around
The threat of terrorism from the IRA has declined sharply since that dreadful day 16 years ago. That day Grand Hotel was wrecked by a bomb during the Tory party conference and five people died. But that does not mean we should relax our vigilance as the
William Fraser criticises my "across the board condemnation of eggs" (Opinion, August 24), but sadly, every egg, unless purchased from an animal sanctuary such as Hen Heaven at Henfield, comes with the price of knowing there was possible suffering involved
Jimmy White is on the verge of crashing out of the Champions Cup in the qualifying stages. The Whirlwind lost 5-3 against Welshman Matthew Stevens at the Brighton Centre yesterday and now needs a miracle to make the semi-finals. White, who vowed to win
Snooker champion Ronnie O'Sullivan believes he has now struck the right balance between snooker and enjoying quality time for himself. The Rocket, who has delighted crowds with his swashbuckling style, has pondered quitting for the last five years, finding
UK business confidence is growing, with the number of firms in difficulty at its lowest level in more than two years. The Sunday Times-Mandis agony index, which measures signs of corporate distress from a database of 100,000 companies, showed a 10.3 per
I am disappointed Brighton and Hove Council is unable to take part in the Europe-wide car free day. I will be cycling in Germany on the day concerned and I am sure their attitude will be far more positive. We are usually a very forward looking town so
A huge thank you and well done to Brighton and Hove Council Play Unit staff for running the summer play scheme in Portslade for the last two weeks. Both my children attended and enjoyed every minute. The range of activities was brilliant. As a working
The Argus has again carried reports of students' A-level and GCSE examination results, assuring us the standard of education is improving. If this is the case, why do so many cyclists on the seafront seem unable to read signs forbidding riding on the
The more shelters and care provided for people sleeping rough, the more will arrive here expecting the same treatment. This kind of news gets around fast. The remedy is to channel money into other areas where services for homeless people are inadequate
The Argus review of the This Rough Magic show on the Brighton seafront rather oversold it. I'd even suggest your journalist didn't watch it at all, just like many of the audience. No one could see it, no one could hear it, the fireworks were pathetic
As Jack Straw reveals the Government's plans for a national advertising campaign to sign up more police officers today, the Sussex force showed off 24 of its new recruits. Sussex Police will be taking on 600 recruits over the next three years, an increase
An alcohol rehabilitation service has assured residents a new support centre will not see their neighbourhood plagued by noisy drunks. John Reading, chief executive of Community Alcohol Team Projects, said residents had nothing to fear from plans to turn
Weekly fireworks displays over the Palace Pier finished at the weekend - but residents are campaigning to stop them for good. On Sunday the last firecrackers and rockets fizzled out in the Brighton landmark's final display of the summer. Now residents
While reading of the demise of dairy farming at the Upper Stoneham Farm and in Sussex generally (Argus, August 20), I noticed on the same page how West Sussex County Council has produced a leaflet extolling the delights of our local countryside. Those
Brighton residents are urged to become the eyes and ears of the police in a bid to fight terrorism in the run-up to the Labour Party conference. More than 3,000 people will have to go through checkpoints to get to their homes during the five-day conference
Michael Parker rightly sings the praises of Lewes and is also correct to say the town is only a 15-minute drive from Brighton (Opinion, August 12). It is also only 15 minutes away by train and the ride offers a spectacular journey over the viaduct and
A man who held up a post office with a sawn-off shotgun was today starting a seven-year jail term. Hove Crown Court heard yesterday how Keith Chetwynd, 28, of Bates Road, Brighton, subjected elderly staff and customers to a terrifying ordeal. He stormed
The article about banning exotically coloured houses in conservation areas (Argus, August 23) does not mention the seafront when listing areas where controls may be introduced. Marine Parade is a conservation area. Stand on the beach and look back at
A man on a bicycle indecently assaulted a woman in the early hours of the morning. The 27-year-old woman was walking in Davigdor Road, Hove, when she was accosted by the man at about 2.30am on Sunday. Her attacker was black and about 5ft 10in tall. He
A gas cylinder which exploded in a burning van damaged a house and garages. The explosion rocked Herbert Road, Brighton, yesterday as firefighters fought to bring the blaze under control. The fire crew was called to the burning van, which was off the
Workmen have built a barricade in a car park to stop a convoy of travellers from setting up camp. More than 20 cars and caravans have been surrounded by Sea Containers workers, who have blocked off both entrances to their Newhaven site. Workmen spent
A chef served up steak he had thrown on the floor, spat in food and was so drunk he could hardly walk, a tribunal heard. Ahmed Setti was sacked after he was accused of throwing a steak on the kitchen floor of a restaurant before serving it up for a customer
I really enjoyed Adam Trimingham's article on pioneering female councillor Maureen Colquhoun. My husband was a Labour councillor at the same time Maureen was a councillor and she became both a colleague and a friend. She was definitely a woman of and
Chiddingly have cut the gap at the top of the table to 17 points after beating title rivals The Boards by seven wickets. Ringmer still lead division one but Chiddingly have now jumped above Boards with just two games to go. After early morning rain, Boards
Ticket barriers have been introduced at Brighton Station to crack down on fare dodgers. The £480,000 automatic barriers have been erected by train operator Connex to cut the estimated £30 million lost each year to ticket fraud. The firm also hopes the
The average price of a house has topped £125,000 as estate agents predict another surge in the next few months. Despite reports the market is cooling, the latest figures show the average price of a home in the South East has risen by more than 18 per
A have-a-go heroine was back at work today, less than 24 hours after wrestling a robber to the floor to save her shop's takings. Sandra James was targeted by a thief at 10am yesterday as she took the weekend's takings from Victoria Wine in Sedlescombe
The C&A store in Brighton has announced it will close in January with the loss of all 39 jobs. Workers at the 30-year-old store in Western Road will be given help in finding new employment before it shuts for the last time on January 28. The company
David Gilbert, the Sussex County Cricket Club chief executive, is proud of having attracted 4,500 people to a floodlit game and makes the point that this included a vast number of children. This may be true, but many of them played their own games around
Brighton and Hove's Claire Smithson tied up a place in the Great Britain team for the World Junior Championships at Chile in October. Smithson won the AAA of England under-20 discus at Bedford. The much-anticipated clash between the Brighton thrower and
I would like to counter the misinformation being spread in Woodingdean by those opposed to the draft proposals for electoral ward boundary changes prior to decision by the Boundary Commission. It is not the case that residents living in any south Woodingdean
William Fraser criticises my "across the board condemnation of eggs" (Opinion, August 24), but sadly, every egg, unless purchased from an animal sanctuary such as Hen Heaven at Henfield, comes with the price of knowing there was possible suffering involved
When it comes to booing Albion sides I've probably qualified for Olympic status. It goes back as far as a naive teenager barracking a supposed 'boring' Mike Bailey team to the good old days of Barry Lloyd's Goldstone 'follies'! I understand why the fans
Jimmy White is on the verge of crashing out of the Champions Cup in the qualifying stages. The Whirlwind lost 5-3 against Welshman Matthew Stevens at the Brighton Centre yesterday and now needs a miracle to make the semi-finals. White, who vowed to win
Snooker champion Ronnie O'Sullivan believes he has now struck the right balance between snooker and enjoying quality time for himself. The Rocket, who has delighted crowds with his swashbuckling style, has pondered quitting for the last five years, finding
Albion's discarded Dutch goalkeeper Michel Kuipers is in contention for a dramatic recall. The summer signing from Bristol Rovers has been put on stand-by for Saturday's home game against Torquay. Current No. 1 Mark Cartwright suffered a groin injury
A grandmother fears her family's children are in danger of catching AIDS or hepatitis after two youngsters found used syringes near a play area. She claims the discovery of needles is the last straw in a catalogue of complaints which she says has blighted
I am disappointed Brighton and Hove Council is unable to take part in the Europe-wide car free day. I will be cycling in Germany on the day concerned and I am sure their attitude will be far more positive. We are usually a very forward looking town so
The Argus has again carried reports of students' A-level and GCSE examination results, assuring us the standard of education is improving. If this is the case, why do so many cyclists on the seafront seem unable to read signs forbidding riding on the
As Jack Straw reveals the Government's plans for a national advertising campaign to sign up more police officers today, the Sussex force showed off 24 of its new recruits. Sussex Police will be taking on 600 recruits over the next three years, an increase
An alcohol rehabilitation service has assured residents a new support centre will not see their neighbourhood plagued by noisy drunks. John Reading, chief executive of Community Alcohol Team Projects, said residents had nothing to fear from plans to turn
Michael Parker rightly sings the praises of Lewes and is also correct to say the town is only a 15-minute drive from Brighton (Opinion, August 12). It is also only 15 minutes away by train and the ride offers a spectacular journey over the viaduct and
A man who held up a post office with a sawn-off shotgun was today starting a seven-year jail term. Hove Crown Court heard yesterday how Keith Chetwynd, 28, of Bates Road, Brighton, subjected elderly staff and customers to a terrifying ordeal. He stormed
New evidence has claimed cattle can be infected for BSE for years without showing any signs. David Edward looks at whether a BSE timebomb is waiting to go off. Vet David Bee was first called to Pitsham Farm three days before Christmas 1984 after a call
A man on a bicycle indecently assaulted a woman in the early hours of the morning. The 27-year-old woman was walking in Davigdor Road, Hove, when she was accosted by the man at about 2.30am on Sunday. Her attacker was black and about 5ft 10in tall. He
A man suffered horrific head injuries when he was kicked and punched to the ground by two men in a homophobic attack. The 29-year-old London man was left with a footprint on his head and broken bones after being viciously assaulted as he was walking in
The number of children at risk has fallen for the second year in a row. In the year up to March, 210 children's names were removed from the Brighton and Hove child protection register while 163 were added to it. The number of children on the register
Workmen have built a barricade in a car park to stop a convoy of travellers from setting up camp. More than 20 cars and caravans have been surrounded by Sea Containers workers, who have blocked off both entrances to their Newhaven site. Workmen spent
A swimming pool will close in January for 18 months, it has been confirmed. Horsham Council is planning the closure so a new £13 million pool can be built on the same site in Horsham Park. The council had hoped to keep the complex open by building its
Thousands of voters in Mid Sussex have been puzzled by unexpected names on papers which dropped on to their doormat. And today they were asked to ignore the printing mistake on electoral forms. The forms are sent out each year so that those who qualify
Brighton and Hove's Claire Smithson tied up a place in the Great Britain team for the World Junior Championships at Chile in October. Smithson won the AAA of England under-20 discus at Bedford. The much-anticipated clash between the Brighton thrower and
I would like to counter the misinformation being spread in Woodingdean by those opposed to the draft proposals for electoral ward boundary changes prior to decision by the Boundary Commission. It is not the case that residents living in any south Woodingdean
Delighted Glynde and Beddingham are the only club to complete the double at this year's Sussex Junior Festival. Robert Mouland fired 37 to lead them to a five-wicket victory over Horsham in the under-13s final at Ardingly College. Dominic Harris took
When it comes to booing Albion sides I've probably qualified for Olympic status. It goes back as far as a naive teenager barracking a supposed 'boring' Mike Bailey team to the good old days of Barry Lloyd's Goldstone 'follies'! I understand why the fans
One of the issues at the centre of the debate about the current state of our health service appears to be the bad treatment some patients experience at the A&E department of the Royal Sussex County Hospital in Brighton. I have personal experience
Sussex have made two changes for their must-win Championship game against Nottinghamshire at Trent Bridge starting today (11am). Michael Bevan returns to the team which have lost all three games in his absence in place of Will House while Billy Taylor
Chris Dicker and Tommy Pattenden scored inside five minutes as Lewes beat Kingsbury 5-0 in the Ryman League Cup last night. The third was added on half-time by Warren Bagnall after a run by Richard Hudson, who later hit the fourth. Then Bagnall headed
Albion's discarded Dutch goalkeeper Michel Kuipers is in contention for a dramatic recall. The summer signing from Bristol Rovers has been put on stand-by for Saturday's home game against Torquay. Current No. 1 Mark Cartwright suffered a groin injury
A grandmother fears her family's children are in danger of catching AIDS or hepatitis after two youngsters found used syringes near a play area. She claims the discovery of needles is the last straw in a catalogue of complaints which she says has blighted
