That the Albion need a new ground is not in question. The problem is where it should be. The club are preparing to start the season in a new division but they remain in the same temporary home at Withdean. The board of directors is convinced Withdean
Does anyone ever check the recent demographics of neighbourhoods in this area? Apparently, Furze Hill is rife with wealthy, elderly, conservative old women; thus the cute little defacement of the street sign, which now reads "Fur Hill". Most of the folks
Albion's rising fame justifies a new image. The name Seagulls should be dropped. Seagulls are vicious scavengers who defecate on our lovely city. The Regencies would sound better. Can someone think of a better name? -Stanley Archer, Hova Villas, Hove
A partially-deaf councillor is demanding an apology after one of his political opponents told him to "get a hearing aid". Green convenor, Keith Taylor, was asking questions at a meeting about whether Brighton and Hove City Council was boycotting oil supplies
A church is considering stepping up security after vandals smashed 20 windows. Yobs caused hundreds of pounds of damage to St Mary Magdalen Church in Coldean Lane, Brighton, on Thursday, at around 8am. Father Christopher Woodman fears thousands more will
Pillorying is too good for the miserable sneak of a neighbour who informed on Kenneth Burgoyne to Brighton and Hove City Council. All the man did was try to bring a bit of cheer to York Road, Hove, by hanging a couple of flower baskets from his window
In his eulogy of an elected mayor, Steve Bassam failed to mention the high level of corruption this system has facilitated in the US and how many American mayors have ended up behind bars. He also failed to reveal if he had any personal interest in the
I, too, am delighted Steve Bassam is showing interest in a directly-elected city mayor. However, his letter is delightfully coy when it comes to stating his own involvement. Peeping bashfully round the velvet curtains, Lord Bassam cannot quite utter the
It is hard to choose between the two variations on a theme proposed by Steve Bassam and Francis Tonks (Opinion, June 25) as they tussle over the idea of a directly-elected mayor. Both have been nursed as interns of the politicial system and have now come
Joonas Kylmakorpi top scored for Eastbourne Eagles for the second time in three days last night. The young Finnish star ended with 11 points in the Elite League match against Peterborough Panthers. Kylmakorpi's second 11-point haul of the week was not
One of Albion's biggest fans is Julie Reeve, who is expecting a baby in December. She is upset because her partner, Richard Greaves, wants to call the child Miller, the nickname of his team Rotherham United. It would be unfair to lumber the baby with
Sussex racing champion Mark Sumpter scored an excellent second place in round seven of the Privilege Insurance British GT Championship at Castle Combe. Sumpter, from Five Ashes in East Sussex, won the GTO class of the championship last year while driving
THE attack on PC Gary Thompson is a reminder of how difficult and dangerous police work can be. He was stabbed in the back early yesterday while investigating reports that three men were trying to break into a flat at Whiterock Place in Southwick. PC
May I ask all people of Brighton and Hove who have any compassion for the elderly and infirm to sign the petition against the proposal to privatise or close the residential services now provided at Knoll House resource centre and to lobby their ward councillors
Jamie Carpenter struck his third half century in the last five innings to lead Sussex Seconds to their first victory of the season. Sussex clinched their first one-day Trophy win in five attempts with a nine-wicket success over the MCC Young Professionals
Much is made in the Press and by policitians that old people in care are able to retain some of their savings and, with them, their dignity. The experience of my father-in-law shows this is clearly not so. Mr Marsh, a life-long Labour supporter, has lived
Former Albion assistant Alan Cork is launching another audacious attempt to take Bobby Zamora to Cardiff. Cork is lining up a record-breaking £2 million bid for the Seagulls' hotshot. He confirmed: "I will be putting in a £2 million offer for Bobby Zamora
A memorial service for schoolgirl Sarah Payne will take place on the first anniversary of her disappearance. Worthing residents will gather on Goring beach on Sunday to celebrate the life of the youngster, who was abducted from a country lane near Littlehampton
Brighton's best known department store closes this weekend after almost 200 years. Hanningtons in North Street opened in 1808 as a small shop, but when Brighton became a fashionable resort the store expanded and thrived. However, it hit hard times in
An man escaped death by inches when a chunk of ice the size of a breeze block crashed down from the sky and shattered at his feet Keith McInnes, 41, was walking through a graveyard when the frozen lump fell from an aeroplane and whistled past his nose
Two policemen have been praised after a brave struggle with three men in which one of the officers was stabbed in the back. Police were today searching for the men who were described as "violent and dangerous". They are treating the incident as attempted
That the Albion need a new ground is not in question. The problem is where it should be. The club are preparing to start the season in a new division but they remain in the same temporary home at Withdean. The board of directors is convinced Withdean
A former flatmate of stabbing victim Cal Erlam has paid tribute to an "outgoing and intelligent man". Luke Tennant, of Montpelier Road, Hove, met Mr Erlam ten years ago when they were fellow lodgers. Mr Tennant, an IT contractor, said: "I met him when
Time and time again, almost every day, I read in The Argus about new houses and flats being built but rarely is there any mention of the consequences. Surely there must be people in high places, such as Councillors Tehmtan Framroze or Jackie Lythell,
Albion's rising fame justifies a new image. The name Seagulls should be dropped. Seagulls are vicious scavengers who defecate on our lovely city. The Regencies would sound better. Can someone think of a better name? -Stanley Archer, Hova Villas, Hove
I feel bound to write of my recent experience at the Royal Sussex County Hospital A&E. I was taken by ambulance on a Monday at noon with a suspected stroke and finally admitted to a ward 24 hours later. But this is not a letter of complaint. Far from
In his eulogy of an elected mayor, Steve Bassam failed to mention the high level of corruption this system has facilitated in the US and how many American mayors have ended up behind bars. He also failed to reveal if he had any personal interest in the
Hove's David Clark thrived on the heat as he produced a superb performance to finish 11th in the Solo class at the Red Bull 24-Hour Mountain Mayhem event at Sandwell Park. His team-mate from Brighton's Mitre Cycling Club Tony Richardson came in 18th as
It is hard to choose between the two variations on a theme proposed by Steve Bassam and Francis Tonks (Opinion, June 25) as they tussle over the idea of a directly-elected mayor. Both have been nursed as interns of the politicial system and have now come
One of Albion's biggest fans is Julie Reeve, who is expecting a baby in December. She is upset because her partner, Richard Greaves, wants to call the child Miller, the nickname of his team Rotherham United. It would be unfair to lumber the baby with
Brighton and Hove Albion have had a big setback in their plans to build a new community stadium at Falmer. The University of Brighton, which owns the site, could not agree with the club on the land's value and pulled out of the deal. Undaunted, the Albion
May I ask all people of Brighton and Hove who have any compassion for the elderly and infirm to sign the petition against the proposal to privatise or close the residential services now provided at Knoll House resource centre and to lobby their ward councillors
In-form Murray Goodwin failed to fulfil his aim of batting all day at Lord's yesterday. But his dogged four-and-a-quarter-hour vigil at the crease has kept Sussex just about on terms in this key Championship Division Two clash. Goodwin fresh from three
Albion are breaking new ground with the launch of the only football academy for women and girls on the South Coast. In a joint venture with Worthing Sixth Form College and the Sussex FA, the academy will give females from all over the county the chance
Former Albion assistant Alan Cork is launching another audacious attempt to take Bobby Zamora to Cardiff. Cork is lining up a record-breaking £2 million bid for the Seagulls' hotshot. He confirmed: "I will be putting in a £2 million offer for Bobby Zamora
A post office could be forced to close because a replacement postmaster cannot be found. The office in Southover Street in Brighton is under threat because the current postmistress is retiring. If a replacement is not found, the facility will close on
A disabled widow has been stranded in her home by a gang of teenagers because they stole her wheelchair. The trio were seen laughing as they pushed each other around in the £700 chair taken from outside Susan Fegan's home. But Mrs Fegan, 55, who contracted
Two policemen have been praised after a brave struggle with three men in which one of the officers was stabbed in the back. Police were today searching for the men who were described as "violent and dangerous". They are treating the incident as attempted
That the Albion need a new ground is not in question. The problem is where it should be. The club are preparing to start the season in a new division but they remain in the same temporary home at Withdean. The board of directors is convinced Withdean
Britain's only Grade I listed pier is top of the buildings on a risk list issued by English Heritage. The West Pier in Brighton is described as being "in very bad condition" by the conservation group. The pier, built in 1866, is, however, in line for
A former flatmate of stabbing victim Cal Erlam has paid tribute to an "outgoing and intelligent man". Luke Tennant, of Montpelier Road, Hove, met Mr Erlam ten years ago when they were fellow lodgers. Mr Tennant, an IT contractor, said: "I met him when
Time and time again, almost every day, I read in The Argus about new houses and flats being built but rarely is there any mention of the consequences. Surely there must be people in high places, such as Councillors Tehmtan Framroze or Jackie Lythell,
My dad has been in Brighton General Hospital for four weeks with a brain tumour. He is in ward C2 and the staff and doctors have been kindness itself. I thank them. Nothing is too much trouble, although they are short-staffed. One of the male nurses even
I am one of the Patcham residents whose cottage was flooded by groundwater on the evening of November 6 last year. Hopefully, one had realised by observing such incidents as flooded manholes that the risk of above-ground flooding was severe, However,
This week, with our house almost shipshape, we enlisted the aid of an estate agent and put our home on the market. Within hours we were showing around the first potential buyer. He arrived 15 minutes early but that was OK. I'd put flowers in a vase and
I feel bound to write of my recent experience at the Royal Sussex County Hospital A&E. I was taken by ambulance on a Monday at noon with a suspected stroke and finally admitted to a ward 24 hours later. But this is not a letter of complaint. Far from
Hove's David Clark thrived on the heat as he produced a superb performance to finish 11th in the Solo class at the Red Bull 24-Hour Mountain Mayhem event at Sandwell Park. His team-mate from Brighton's Mitre Cycling Club Tony Richardson came in 18th as
While discussing the politicial scene with friends, the subject of the Home Secretary and the resignation of Paul Whitehouse came up and I suggested the Home Secretary was seeing if he could improve the relationship of the general public and the police
After nine years out of the sport, rally driver Clive Wheeler is making up for lost time. Wheeler and co-driver Ken Bartram have claimed second in class in both events since resuming rallying and the pair believe the best is yet to come. Forty-four-year-old
Brighton and Hove Albion have had a big setback in their plans to build a new community stadium at Falmer. The University of Brighton, which owns the site, could not agree with the club on the land's value and pulled out of the deal. Undaunted, the Albion
Train operator Connex was so swamped with complaints from outraged commuters it started replying with form letters. At the peak of its troubles, the company received almost 2,000 letters a month moaning about delays, cancellations and travel conditions
News of the resignation of Chief Constable Paul Whitehouse will be met with sadness by some animal rights people who remember it was he who brought a halt to live exports through the port of Shoreham in June 1995. He was brave enough to see that decision
In-form Murray Goodwin failed to fulfil his aim of batting all day at Lord's yesterday. But his dogged four-and-a-quarter-hour vigil at the crease has kept Sussex just about on terms in this key Championship Division Two clash. Goodwin fresh from three
Albion are breaking new ground with the launch of the only football academy for women and girls on the South Coast. In a joint venture with Worthing Sixth Form College and the Sussex FA, the academy will give females from all over the county the chance
The birth of a first child is usually a source of unbridled joy for the proud parents. With a whole world of opportunity ahead, they may start wondering what their baby will grow up to be. A doctor? Prime minister, perhaps? But mum-to-be Julie Reeve and
A post office could be forced to close because a replacement postmaster cannot be found. The office in Southover Street in Brighton is under threat because the current postmistress is retiring. If a replacement is not found, the facility will close on
A disabled widow has been stranded in her home by a gang of teenagers because they stole her wheelchair. The trio were seen laughing as they pushed each other around in the £700 chair taken from outside Susan Fegan's home. But Mrs Fegan, 55, who contracted
Britain's only Grade I listed pier is top of the buildings on a risk list issued by English Heritage. The West Pier in Brighton is described as being "in very bad condition" by the conservation group. The pier, built in 1866, is, however, in line for
Does anyone ever check the recent demographics of neighbourhoods in this area? Apparently, Furze Hill is rife with wealthy, elderly, conservative old women; thus the cute little defacement of the street sign, which now reads "Fur Hill". Most of the folks
My dad has been in Brighton General Hospital for four weeks with a brain tumour. He is in ward C2 and the staff and doctors have been kindness itself. I thank them. Nothing is too much trouble, although they are short-staffed. One of the male nurses even
I am one of the Patcham residents whose cottage was flooded by groundwater on the evening of November 6 last year. Hopefully, one had realised by observing such incidents as flooded manholes that the risk of above-ground flooding was severe, However,
This week, with our house almost shipshape, we enlisted the aid of an estate agent and put our home on the market. Within hours we were showing around the first potential buyer. He arrived 15 minutes early but that was OK. I'd put flowers in a vase and
A partially-deaf councillor is demanding an apology after one of his political opponents told him to "get a hearing aid". Green convenor, Keith Taylor, was asking questions at a meeting about whether Brighton and Hove City Council was boycotting oil supplies
A church is considering stepping up security after vandals smashed 20 windows. Yobs caused hundreds of pounds of damage to St Mary Magdalen Church in Coldean Lane, Brighton, on Thursday, at around 8am. Father Christopher Woodman fears thousands more will
Pillorying is too good for the miserable sneak of a neighbour who informed on Kenneth Burgoyne to Brighton and Hove City Council. All the man did was try to bring a bit of cheer to York Road, Hove, by hanging a couple of flower baskets from his window
I, too, am delighted Steve Bassam is showing interest in a directly-elected city mayor. However, his letter is delightfully coy when it comes to stating his own involvement. Peeping bashfully round the velvet curtains, Lord Bassam cannot quite utter the
Joonas Kylmakorpi top scored for Eastbourne Eagles for the second time in three days last night. The young Finnish star ended with 11 points in the Elite League match against Peterborough Panthers. Kylmakorpi's second 11-point haul of the week was not
While discussing the politicial scene with friends, the subject of the Home Secretary and the resignation of Paul Whitehouse came up and I suggested the Home Secretary was seeing if he could improve the relationship of the general public and the police
After nine years out of the sport, rally driver Clive Wheeler is making up for lost time. Wheeler and co-driver Ken Bartram have claimed second in class in both events since resuming rallying and the pair believe the best is yet to come. Forty-four-year-old
Train operator Connex was so swamped with complaints from outraged commuters it started replying with form letters. At the peak of its troubles, the company received almost 2,000 letters a month moaning about delays, cancellations and travel conditions
News of the resignation of Chief Constable Paul Whitehouse will be met with sadness by some animal rights people who remember it was he who brought a halt to live exports through the port of Shoreham in June 1995. He was brave enough to see that decision
Sussex racing champion Mark Sumpter scored an excellent second place in round seven of the Privilege Insurance British GT Championship at Castle Combe. Sumpter, from Five Ashes in East Sussex, won the GTO class of the championship last year while driving
THE attack on PC Gary Thompson is a reminder of how difficult and dangerous police work can be. He was stabbed in the back early yesterday while investigating reports that three men were trying to break into a flat at Whiterock Place in Southwick. PC
Jamie Carpenter struck his third half century in the last five innings to lead Sussex Seconds to their first victory of the season. Sussex clinched their first one-day Trophy win in five attempts with a nine-wicket success over the MCC Young Professionals
Much is made in the Press and by policitians that old people in care are able to retain some of their savings and, with them, their dignity. The experience of my father-in-law shows this is clearly not so. Mr Marsh, a life-long Labour supporter, has lived
A memorial service for schoolgirl Sarah Payne will take place on the first anniversary of her disappearance. Worthing residents will gather on Goring beach on Sunday to celebrate the life of the youngster, who was abducted from a country lane near Littlehampton
The birth of a first child is usually a source of unbridled joy for the proud parents. With a whole world of opportunity ahead, they may start wondering what their baby will grow up to be. A doctor? Prime minister, perhaps? But mum-to-be Julie Reeve and
Brighton's best known department store closes this weekend after almost 200 years. Hanningtons in North Street opened in 1808 as a small shop, but when Brighton became a fashionable resort the store expanded and thrived. However, it hit hard times in
An man escaped death by inches when a chunk of ice the size of a breeze block crashed down from the sky and shattered at his feet Keith McInnes, 41, was walking through a graveyard when the frozen lump fell from an aeroplane and whistled past his nose
