Wilbur Johnson punched the air in delight, threw his trademark blue towel into the massed ranks of Brighton fans and led a massive Bears celebration. Johnson top scored in a Bears win for the first time as his old club were stunned in a bottom-versus-top
Patients travelling to appointments at a busy hospital say roadworks are making their lives a misery. People attending or visiting Eastbourne District General Hospital are facing delays of up to half an hour because of safety work on the nearby Rodmill
Sussex auctioneers Sotheby's will tee off later this week for the first of five sporting valuation days. Experts Graham Budd and David Neech will be on hand at Summers Place, Billingshurst, on Thursday on the look out for any valuable sporting memorabilia
Men 2 mend is a service offering men to do the DIY chores you hate. Tomboy appears daily in The Argus and is updated each day on this website. You can see more of Tomboy on www.moontoon.co.uk The Moontoon website also has comic strips, greeting cards,
As a motorist, I am grateful cyclists choose not to clog up our already congested roads further, thereby making my journey to work even more stressful. Frankly, I think cyclists should be encouraged and congratulated, given the dangerous road conditions
With the spate of robberies lately at the Portman Building Society and the Bradford And Bingley, which involved the culprits jumping over the counters, are they going to wait until one of their staff gets hurt or even worse before erecting screens at
The "have-a-go" hero who "has a go" at the entire elderly population on the strength of his "special contempt" for two old dears who didn't want a thief hurt (Opinion, February 26) should have the nous to realise it's only thanks to the over-75s we don't
Plans are being drawn up for a major overhaul of a town's sea defences at a flooding blackspot. The Environment Agency has unveiled a £1.3 million scheme to replace rotting timber breakwaters with rock groynes opposite Brooklands leisure park, East Worthing
Having many friends and relatives online around the world, it is great they can now communicate with me at any time of the day or night. For me, receiving this type of mail is as good as getting a letter through the more traditional way. Apart from being
I have been off work sick for the past week with what my GP called tonsillitis, even though I had my tonsils out aged five. The family, of course, rallied round whilst I was ill and said all the usual things families say when Mum is ill, such as "What's
For many of our generation, the voice of Winston Churchill was an inspiration. During the darkest days of the Second World War, his "up and at 'em" speeches made us feel there was still a fighting chance of winning against the forces of evil as personified
A passing couple rescued and comforted a five-year-old boy from the wreckage of a crash which killed his father and his girlfriend. The pair stopped at the crash scene in Ditchling Road, Brighton, and helped little Joshua Pickett through a window of the
Workmen are getting their heads down in a bid to get a network of Victorian sewers prepared for public inspection. Underground summer trips around Brighton's sewers would usually start in May for the Brighton Festival. The tours round the U-bends are
On the front page of Brighton Rose is a photo of local MP David Lepper with Gordon Brown. The caption reads: "David Lepper MP met Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown to discuss his Budget statement." The Chancellor is wearing a Remembrance Day poppy
A popular but controversial seafront market will reopen if councillors grant planning permission. Brighton and Hove City Council stopped the market under the West Pier in 1999 after complaints from other traders that it was taking away their business.
A few of us older people are rather puzzled by Keith Bryden (Opinion, February 24) and wonder just what planet he has dropped in from. He talks about the state of George Street, yet the shops are closing down, there's no parking there - not even for disabled
I think it self-evident the closer an issue is to us the more emotionally involved we are. The redevelopment of areas around our home, eg the football stadium and the King Alfred site are obvious examples. The welfare of one's children, especially if
I am sick to the back teeth of Brighton and Hove City Council and its so-called clampdown on the illegal parking of cars. I refer to the John Street area of Brighton. American Express employees, Sussex police employees, Department of Social Security employees
In the March issue of City News, Brighton and Hove City Council's own newspaper, I found a report of the council meeting on February 14. It quite correctly tells of the handing over of the Letters Patent, the document from the Queen conferring city status
Some men also say they are too busy to carry out jobs around the home such as plastering or repairing appliances. Natalie Cowell from Brighton has shown enterprise in starting a firm to carry out all those grotty jobs that tend to get left for many months
Your correspondent can see a "silver lining" resulting from the current outbreak of foot and mouth disease. What an awful attitude to take. He or she obviously knows little about the possible effects this disease may have. Anyone who can see a silver
I am saddened and bemused at the disproportionate amount of Opinion space given to vegan/vegetarians and so-called animal- rights activists. You could almost hear the gleeful chuckles in this letter at the spread of this terrible disease which is blighting
This Government has done more than most to get single parents back to work by introducing a range of measures that make jobs pay better than living on benefits. But they are not always working out as our story today of Ann Patton reveals all too clearly
A response of sorts to the rather splenetic letter concerning the "silver lining" surrounding the current cloud of foot and mouth disease (Opinion, February 27). I couldn't agree more with the criticism of the transportation methods of cattle and I also
Bognor extended their unbeaten home run with a 2-1 division one victory against Yeading. But assistant manager Neil Hider was far from satisfied as the Rocks eased away from the bottom of the table. He said: "Although we should have won quite comfortably
A stunning display from patched up Horsham saw them rout division two leaders Barking 4-0 at Queen Street. Missing captain Matt Smart and leading scorer Gavin Geddes, the Hornets dominated from the first minute, when Ryan Andrews headed narrowly wide
Hastings Town extended their unbeaten run to 13 games when two second-half goals gave them a 2-0 eastern division victory at Burnham. The first half saw Town having to battle hard against a strong and a big home side and chances were few and far between
Burgess Hill boss Gary Croydon has warned his players to buck their ideas up if they want to lift the title. Croydon blasted his league leaders after securing a 2-1 win over East Preston without the unavailable Ashley Carr up front. Hill lead by four
Albion manager Micky Adams is looking at former England under-21 winger Chris Allen. Allen could join Phil Stant as a non-contract addition to the squad if he impresses in training with the Seagulls. The Argus revealed on Saturday the signing of sacked
Police have warned shoppers in Brighton to be extra vigilant following a spate of bag snatches in the city. Scores of people have fallen prey to bag and wallet thieves who are escaping with credit cards and hundreds of pounds. More than 30 people had
A firm employing 50 people in Brighton is to float on the stock market in a move which should bring new jobs to the area. Marlborough Stirling, which provides software for financial service companies, has announced it will float on the London Stock Exchange
A jeweller who was swept away by a raging torrent during October's Uckfield flood has finally reopened his business. Vernon Bishop, 54, was washed into the River Uck while trying to save his High Street shop, Vernon Jay Jewellers, last autumn. Mr Bishop
Top model Emma B assisted the rescue effort when a trench collapsed and trapped a workman at the weekend. Peter Thompson spent seven hours trapped in the caved-in trench in St Helens Road, Hastings, while firefighters worked to save him. Hastings-born
A pregnant woman on a night out gave birth in the toilets at a social club. Nikki Harland, 22, popped to the ladies' in Old Boat Corner Social Club in Carden Hill, Hollingbury, and gave birth to baby Lewis within minutes. Nikki, of Keymer Road, Hollingbury
The death of a man whose body was found in a ditch is no longer being treated as suspicious, police said today. Joe Brazil, 28, of Kemps, Hurstpierpoint, was found in a ditch in Furners Lane, Henfield, on Friday afternoon. He had been missing since the
Ramblers have ignored and even thrown away signs warning them to avoid the countryside during the foot and mouth outbreak. People have been spotted walking across the Downs in West Sussex despite the closure last week of 2,000 miles of paths and bridleways
For many women, Handy Andy is the well-known TV hunk who knows how to use a saw. But for Natalie Cowell he was the inspiration behind her new business venture 'men 2 mend' which aims to get all those grotty and half finished DIY jobs done. Her team of
Slimmed-down leisure group Rank said after a "watershed" year it was poised to drive higher growth in its core casinos, bingo and Hard Rock cafe businesses. The group, which over the last 18 months has raised more than £1.4billion selling businesses including
Sussex auctioneers Sotheby's will tee off later this week for the first of five sporting valuation days. Experts Graham Budd and David Neech will be on hand at Summers Place, Billingshurst, on Thursday on the look out for any valuable sporting memorabilia
Men 2 mend is a service offering men to do the DIY chores you hate. Tomboy appears daily in The Argus and is updated each day on this website. You can see more of Tomboy on www.moontoon.co.uk The Moontoon website also has comic strips, greeting cards,
Plans are being drawn up for a major overhaul of a town's sea defences at a flooding blackspot. The Environment Agency has unveiled a £1.3 million scheme to replace rotting timber breakwaters with rock groynes opposite Brooklands leisure park, East Worthing
Having many friends and relatives online around the world, it is great they can now communicate with me at any time of the day or night. For me, receiving this type of mail is as good as getting a letter through the more traditional way. Apart from being
For many of our generation, the voice of Winston Churchill was an inspiration. During the darkest days of the Second World War, his "up and at 'em" speeches made us feel there was still a fighting chance of winning against the forces of evil as personified
Police have warned shoppers in Brighton to be extra vigilant following a spate of bag snatches in the city. Scores of people have fallen prey to bag and wallet thieves who are escaping with credit cards and hundreds of pounds. More than 30 people had
A pub landlord today told of his shock at the death of two regulars in Friday's horrific head-on smash. Dave Edwards, 53, landlord of the Rose and Crown on Montague Street, Worthing, said Tony Pickett and Lucy Hampshire had come in almost every day for
Protesters blamed the cold weather for a disappointing turnout at a pharmaceutical firm this morning. Just six people and two children turned up for the early morning protest outside the GlaxoSmithKline factory in Crawley. They said they were campaigning
Workmen are getting their heads down in a bid to get a network of Victorian sewers prepared for public inspection. Underground summer trips around Brighton's sewers would usually start in May for the Brighton Festival. The tours round the U-bends are
A few of us older people are rather puzzled by Keith Bryden (Opinion, February 24) and wonder just what planet he has dropped in from. He talks about the state of George Street, yet the shops are closing down, there's no parking there - not even for disabled
I think it self-evident the closer an issue is to us the more emotionally involved we are. The redevelopment of areas around our home, eg the football stadium and the King Alfred site are obvious examples. The welfare of one's children, especially if
I am sick to the back teeth of Brighton and Hove City Council and its so-called clampdown on the illegal parking of cars. I refer to the John Street area of Brighton. American Express employees, Sussex police employees, Department of Social Security employees
In the March issue of City News, Brighton and Hove City Council's own newspaper, I found a report of the council meeting on February 14. It quite correctly tells of the handing over of the Letters Patent, the document from the Queen conferring city status
Schoolchildren are being given the chance to learn everything from yoga to web design at the first children's university in Brighton and Hove. A four-week pilot scheme starts today, offering free weekend opportunities for primary, secondary and special
Your correspondent can see a "silver lining" resulting from the current outbreak of foot and mouth disease. What an awful attitude to take. He or she obviously knows little about the possible effects this disease may have. Anyone who can see a silver
There are many women who are so busy in their working lives they are far too busy to shop. Sandra Street from Chailey has cleverly tapped into that market by launching her own range of shirts for them. She used to be too busy herself until a year ago,
The number of people coming into Brighton and Hove by bus has grown by more than 11,000 in the past five years. Cabinet environment councillor John Ballance welcomed the news which he attributed to good relations between the city council and Brighton
A teenager was attacked from behind by a man who knocked her to the ground with a baton. He then punched and kicked the 18-year-old several times before stealing cash and cigarettes from her coat. The assault happened as the victim turned into Western
A brewery has been accused of spoiling the appearance of a listed building by putting up too many unacceptable signs on a pub. The Punch Retail group faces prosecution for putting up an excessive number of name boards at The Woolpack, West Street, Burgess
A response of sorts to the rather splenetic letter concerning the "silver lining" surrounding the current cloud of foot and mouth disease (Opinion, February 27). I couldn't agree more with the criticism of the transportation methods of cattle and I also
Hastings Town extended their unbeaten run to 13 games when two second-half goals gave them a 2-0 eastern division victory at Burnham. The first half saw Town having to battle hard against a strong and a big home side and chances were few and far between
ALBION manager Micky Adams is looking at former England under-21 winger Chris Allen. Allen could join Phil Stant as a non-contract addition to the squad if he impresses in training with the Seagulls. The Argus revealed on Saturday the signing of sacked
A man who punched a hairdresser in the face when she tried to stop him wrecking a salon has been jailed. Brighton magistrates heard Jeremy Drake was seen by a passing motorist causing trouble in Hove salon Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. The motorist stopped
Police questioned 60 youngsters last week as part of a crackdown on truancy. Officers patrolled Hastings and St Leonards in a joint operation with East Sussex education welfare service. Teams of police and education welfare officers scoured areas around
A conservation group responsible for the upkeep of a world-famous Sussex landmark is hoping to secure cash from trash. The Friends of Lancing Chapel have already received £30,000 from a rubbish disposal firm towards maintenance of the magnificent Victorian
Patients travelling to appointments at a busy hospital say roadworks are making their lives a misery. People attending or visiting Eastbourne District General Hospital are facing delays of up to half an hour because of safety work on the nearby Rodmill
A jeweller who was swept away by a raging torrent during October's Uckfield flood has finally reopened his business. Vernon Bishop, 54, was washed into the River Uck while trying to save his High Street shop, Vernon Jay Jewellers, last autumn. Mr Bishop
Police have named a 19-year-old man killed in a car crash near Arundel early on Friday. Nicholas Dutton, from Slindon, was a rear seat passenger in a Rover 214 which crashed on the A27. Two other people were injured in the crash both of whom were taken
Low income families will be further priced out of the property market if a huge shortfall in affordable housing is not addressed, a report warned today. Demand for cheap housing is outweighing supply - particularly in the South East - because people are
The death of a man whose body was found in a ditch is no longer being treated as suspicious, police said today. Joe Brazil, 28, of Kemps, Hurstpierpoint, was found in a ditch in Furners Lane, Henfield, on Friday afternoon. He had been missing since the
For many women, Handy Andy is the well-known TV hunk who knows how to use a saw. But for Natalie Cowell he was the inspiration behind her new business venture 'men 2 mend' which aims to get all those grotty and half finished DIY jobs done. Her team of
Firefighters are hoping to ram home the fire prevention message with a series of initiatives aimed at householders and businesses. Under one initiative, whenever fire strikes in West Sussex, firefighters will leaflet people in nearby streets to let them
A conservation group responsible for the upkeep of a world-famous Sussex landmark is hoping to secure cash from trash. The Friends of Lancing Chapel have already received £30,000 from a rubbish disposal firm towards maintenance of the magnificent Victorian
Slimmed-down leisure group Rank said after a "watershed" year it was poised to drive higher growth in its core casinos, bingo and Hard Rock cafe businesses. The group, which over the last 18 months has raised more than £1.4billion selling businesses including
A pub landlord today told of his shock at the death of two regulars in Friday's horrific head-on smash. Dave Edwards, 53, landlord of the Rose and Crown on Montague Street, Worthing, said Tony Pickett and Lucy Hampshire had come in almost every day for
Schoolchildren are being given the chance to learn everything from yoga to web design at the first children's university in Brighton and Hove. A four-week pilot scheme starts today, offering free weekend opportunities for primary, secondary and special
There are many women who are so busy in their working lives they are far too busy to shop. Sandra Street from Chailey has cleverly tapped into that market by launching her own range of shirts for them. She used to be too busy herself until a year ago,
The number of people coming into Brighton and Hove by bus has grown by more than 11,000 in the past five years. Cabinet environment councillor John Ballance welcomed the news which he attributed to good relations between the city council and Brighton
A quick look at the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (Maff) web site provides the information that foot and mouth disease is rarely fatal and, in time, most animals make a full recovery. Also, other susceptible creatures include hedgehogs.
Wilbur Johnson punched the air in delight, threw his trademark blue towel into the massed ranks of Brighton fans and led a massive Bears celebration. Johnson top scored in a Bears win for the first time as his old club were stunned in a bottom-versus-top
Crawley boss Billy Smith admitted his side struggled as they kept alive their hope of a top-three premier finish with a 1-0 home win against bottom-of-the-table Clevedon. A Nigel Brake strike four minutes into first-half stoppage time helped Reds wrap
ALBION manager Micky Adams is looking at former England under-21 winger Chris Allen. Allen could join Phil Stant as a non-contract addition to the squad if he impresses in training with the Seagulls. The Argus revealed on Saturday the signing of sacked
A man who punched a hairdresser in the face when she tried to stop him wrecking a salon has been jailed. Brighton magistrates heard Jeremy Drake was seen by a passing motorist causing trouble in Hove salon Gentlemen Prefer Blondes. The motorist stopped
Lone parents say they are better off on benefits, despite attempts by the Government to help them find work. The Government launched its flagship New Deal for Lone Parents in Brighton and Hove last week and has introduced a number of other measures to
Cash-strapped script writer Carla Lane may launch a cruelty-free brand of pet food to support her animal sanctuary. Ms Lane, who lives at Broadhurst Manor in Horsted Keynes, next to her Animaline sanctuary, is losing £2,000 a month. The bulk is spent
Police have named a 19-year-old man killed in a car crash near Arundel early on Friday. Nicholas Dutton, from Slindon, was a rear seat passenger in a Rover 214 which crashed on the A27. Two other people were injured in the crash both of whom were taken
Low income families will be further priced out of the property market if a huge shortfall in affordable housing is not addressed, a report warned today. Demand for cheap housing is outweighing supply - particularly in the South East - because people are
Meat prices are soaring by up to 50 per cent as supplies run low in the wake of the foot and mouth outbreak. Butchers and supermarkets across Sussex have urged customers not to panic buy as demand intensifies. Some butchers have already started increasing
The Royal Botanic Gardens today blamed the "irresponsibility" of the public over its decision to close its Wakehurst Place site amid the foot and mouth crisis. The gardens near Ardingly - the country estate of London's Kew Gardens - will close tomorrow
A conservation group responsible for the upkeep of a world-famous Sussex landmark is hoping to secure cash from trash. The Friends of Lancing Chapel have already received £30,000 from a rubbish disposal firm towards maintenance of the magnificent Victorian
Wilbur Johnson punched the air in delight, threw his trademark blue towel into the massed ranks of Brighton fans and led a massive Bears celebration. Johnson top scored in a Bears win for the first time as his old club were stunned in a bottom-versus-top
Patients travelling to appointments at a busy hospital say roadworks are making their lives a misery. People attending or visiting Eastbourne District General Hospital are facing delays of up to half an hour because of safety work on the nearby Rodmill
The number of people coming into Brighton and Hove by bus has grown by more than 11,000 in the past five years. Cabinet environment councillor John Ballance welcomed the news which he attributed to good relations between the city council and Brighton
As a motorist, I am grateful cyclists choose not to clog up our already congested roads further, thereby making my journey to work even more stressful. Frankly, I think cyclists should be encouraged and congratulated, given the dangerous road conditions
With the spate of robberies lately at the Portman Building Society and the Bradford And Bingley, which involved the culprits jumping over the counters, are they going to wait until one of their staff gets hurt or even worse before erecting screens at
The "have-a-go" hero who "has a go" at the entire elderly population on the strength of his "special contempt" for two old dears who didn't want a thief hurt (Opinion, February 26) should have the nous to realise it's only thanks to the over-75s we don't
I have been off work sick for the past week with what my GP called tonsillitis, even though I had my tonsils out aged five. The family, of course, rallied round whilst I was ill and said all the usual things families say when Mum is ill, such as "What's
Police were involved in a three-hour siege after a man was reported to be firing an airgun into the street. Neighbours alerted the emergency services to a house in Bramber Close, Northgate, Crawley, at 2.45pm yesterday. Police officers in bulletproof
A passing couple rescued and comforted a five-year-old boy from the wreckage of a crash which killed his father and his girlfriend. The pair stopped at the crash scene in Ditchling Road, Brighton, and helped little Joshua Pickett through a window of the
On the front page of Brighton Rose is a photo of local MP David Lepper with Gordon Brown. The caption reads: "David Lepper MP met Chancellor of the Exchequer Gordon Brown to discuss his Budget statement." The Chancellor is wearing a Remembrance Day poppy
A popular but controversial seafront market will reopen if councillors grant planning permission. Brighton and Hove City Council stopped the market under the West Pier in 1999 after complaints from other traders that it was taking away their business.
Some men also say they are too busy to carry out jobs around the home such as plastering or repairing appliances. Natalie Cowell from Brighton has shown enterprise in starting a firm to carry out all those grotty jobs that tend to get left for many months
I am saddened and bemused at the disproportionate amount of Opinion space given to vegan/vegetarians and so-called animal- rights activists. You could almost hear the gleeful chuckles in this letter at the spread of this terrible disease which is blighting
This Government has done more than most to get single parents back to work by introducing a range of measures that make jobs pay better than living on benefits. But they are not always working out as our story today of Ann Patton reveals all too clearly
A quick look at the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food (Maff) web site provides the information that foot and mouth disease is rarely fatal and, in time, most animals make a full recovery. Also, other susceptible creatures include hedgehogs.
Wilbur Johnson punched the air in delight, threw his trademark blue towel into the massed ranks of Brighton fans and led a massive Bears celebration. Johnson top scored in a Bears win for the first time as his old club were stunned in a bottom-versus-top
Bognor extended their unbeaten home run with a 2-1 division one victory against Yeading. But assistant manager Neil Hider was far from satisfied as the Rocks eased away from the bottom of the table. He said: "Although we should have won quite comfortably
A stunning display from patched up Horsham saw them rout division two leaders Barking 4-0 at Queen Street. Missing captain Matt Smart and leading scorer Gavin Geddes, the Hornets dominated from the first minute, when Ryan Andrews headed narrowly wide
Crawley boss Billy Smith admitted his side struggled as they kept alive their hope of a top-three premier finish with a 1-0 home win against bottom-of-the-table Clevedon. A Nigel Brake strike four minutes into first-half stoppage time helped Reds wrap
Burgess Hill boss Gary Croydon has warned his players to buck their ideas up if they want to lift the title. Croydon blasted his league leaders after securing a 2-1 win over East Preston without the unavailable Ashley Carr up front. Hill lead by four
Albion manager Micky Adams is looking at former England under-21 winger Chris Allen. Allen could join Phil Stant as a non-contract addition to the squad if he impresses in training with the Seagulls. The Argus revealed on Saturday the signing of sacked
Police have warned shoppers in Brighton to be extra vigilant following a spate of bag snatches in the city. Scores of people have fallen prey to bag and wallet thieves who are escaping with credit cards and hundreds of pounds. More than 30 people had
Plans are being drawn up for a major overhaul of a town's sea defences at a flooding blackspot. The Environment Agency has unveiled a £1.3 million scheme to replace rotting timber breakwaters with rock groynes opposite Brooklands leisure park, East Worthing
A firm employing 50 people in Brighton is to float on the stock market in a move which should bring new jobs to the area. Marlborough Stirling, which provides software for financial service companies, has announced it will float on the London Stock Exchange
Lone parents say they are better off on benefits, despite attempts by the Government to help them find work. The Government launched its flagship New Deal for Lone Parents in Brighton and Hove last week and has introduced a number of other measures to
Cash-strapped script writer Carla Lane may launch a cruelty-free brand of pet food to support her animal sanctuary. Ms Lane, who lives at Broadhurst Manor in Horsted Keynes, next to her Animaline sanctuary, is losing £2,000 a month. The bulk is spent
Top model Emma B assisted the rescue effort when a trench collapsed and trapped a workman at the weekend. Peter Thompson spent seven hours trapped in the caved-in trench in St Helens Road, Hastings, while firefighters worked to save him. Hastings-born
A pregnant woman on a night out gave birth in the toilets at a social club. Nikki Harland, 22, popped to the ladies' in Old Boat Corner Social Club in Carden Hill, Hollingbury, and gave birth to baby Lewis within minutes. Nikki, of Keymer Road, Hollingbury
Ramblers have ignored and even thrown away signs warning them to avoid the countryside during the foot and mouth outbreak. People have been spotted walking across the Downs in West Sussex despite the closure last week of 2,000 miles of paths and bridleways
Meat prices are soaring by up to 50 per cent as supplies run low in the wake of the foot and mouth outbreak. Butchers and supermarkets across Sussex have urged customers not to panic buy as demand intensifies. Some butchers have already started increasing
The Royal Botanic Gardens today blamed the "irresponsibility" of the public over its decision to close its Wakehurst Place site amid the foot and mouth crisis. The gardens near Ardingly - the country estate of London's Kew Gardens - will close tomorrow
Workmen are getting their heads down in a bid to get a network of Victorian sewers prepared for public inspection. Underground summer trips around Brighton's sewers would usually start in May for the Brighton Festival. The tours round the U-bends are
