Mobile phone company Orange is to send a team of experts into Sussex to answer questions about the safety of masts. The roadshow will visit towns and cities across the UK to answer questions about the masts. The experts will also explain how the technology
Four schools have been given the go-ahead to build new arts facilities. East Sussex County Council granted planning permission for art and music-based projects, saying they would be valuable community assets. An art studio and gallery display space housed
Has anyone noticed how few cars are parked in Vallance Gardens and Vallance Road? This is because of the introduction of high-priced parking meters. So where have all the cars gone? They are all parked in Princes Avenue, where there are no parking meters
Councillor Edmond-Smith raised the matter of the financial implications of Brighton and Hove City Council land being used for the proposed stadium (The Argus, July 2). In February 1999, I wrote to council raising identical concerns and I asked, if the
Brighton Pride has grown and grown and today more than 50,000 gay and lesbian revellers are expected to take part in the day's events. Pride has come a long way from small beginnings in the Seventies and is one of the best-known fixtures in Brighton and
Gill Farrington reports on the refuse collection company chosen as the preferred successor to Sita and whether it could signal better times ahead for the city's streets. A decision about which firm would take over the refuse and street cleaning in Brighton
Roger French seems to take responsible jobs for granted. Attitudes in this country certainly have changed. Passing the buck and hoping the public will go away seems to be a trend with people who are hard to get to. This is not good enough. I have made
Alex Symon, Haywards Heath's own boy racer, likes going fast, very fast. The 27-year-old took up racing because of his love of speed. And, although some of his rivals may be regretting the decision, Symon certainly is not. Two thirds of the way through
The Sussex Cricket Board's dreams of reaching the final of the ECB 38-County Cup were dashed by Devon who beat them by two wickets at Stirlands yesterday. The visitors, set 227 to win, were cruising at 161-1 but then collapsed to 218-8 before scraping
What is the world coming to? We were astonished to read about one mother's struggle to highlight the insensitive action of Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company (The Argus, August 7). It was obvious upon reading the front-page article that this issue
Matt Prior will be back to help in Sussex's push for promotion after he was released from the England under-19 squad. The county's chairman Don Trangmar accused the ECB of acting like 'arrogant feudal barons' after they had insisted earlier this week
A man died after he fell out of his wheelchair into a river as he stopped to light a cigar. Michael Smart, 57, of Raven Close, Horsham, suffered a punctured lung, a ruptured spleen and broke his ribs as the wheelchair crashed down on top of him. An inquest
TV presenter Gail Porter described her wedding to Sussex pop star Dan Hipgrave as the best day of her life. Gail, 30, returned to her home town of Edinburgh to wed the Toploader guitarist at a register office in the city centre. After the ceremony, she
A pervert who picked up teenage girls for sex on the internet has been jailed for eight years. Peter Ashford, 48, logged on to chat rooms aimed at teenagers and met two 14-year-old girls who consented to have sex with him, which he filmed. Judge Anthony
Few struggling photographers can afford to jet off to Buenos Aires, Bermuda, Hong Kong or Uganda to snap pictures for their collection. Fewer still are allowed access to the flight deck of the aeroplane flying to such exotic destinations. And the chances
Has anyone noticed how few cars are parked in Vallance Gardens and Vallance Road? This is because of the introduction of high-priced parking meters. So where have all the cars gone? They are all parked in Princes Avenue, where there are no parking meters
I wonder if Michael Parker (Letters, August 8) is actually an estate agent? I'm afraid the odd artistic For Sale sign hardly compensates for the thousands of other boring advertising posts littering our streets. If property boards excite him, he must
As a visitor to Eastboume last Saturday, I was handed a leaflet containing information about the Lammas Fair. This was an extremely enjoyable event where we were entertained by Morris dancers and a number of musicians who performed to a high standard.
An insect expert has dismissed reports giant angry wasps from the continent have invaded Sussex. There were reports that wasps, twice the size as the home grown variety and which were extremely aggressive, were making their homes in the county. But insect
Thank you for the superb photograph of the Spitfire shown against the backdrop of Lancing College (Letters, Argus 3). In 1939 and 1940 I was a teenager living with my grandparents in Rosslyn Road, Shoreham. I well remember a civilian working at the aerodrome
Councillor Edmond-Smith raised the matter of the financial implications of Brighton and Hove City Council land being used for the proposed stadium (The Argus, July 2). In February 1999, I wrote to council raising identical concerns and I asked, if the
I would like to ask Roger French what, if any, disciplinary action was taken against the bus driver, Robert Carron, as it appears he was driving buses again almost immediately after being convicted of two driving offences? As a regular bus user, I find
Roger French seems to take responsible jobs for granted. Attitudes in this country certainly have changed. Passing the buck and hoping the public will go away seems to be a trend with people who are hard to get to. This is not good enough. I have made
Alex Symon, Haywards Heath's own boy racer, likes going fast, very fast. The 27-year-old took up racing because of his love of speed. And, although some of his rivals may be regretting the decision, Symon certainly is not. Two thirds of the way through
The Guinness Book of Records doesn't say, as far as The Argus can ascertain, which city in the world issues the most parking tickets. But at the current rate of one every two minutes, Brighton and Hove might be on to a winner. Imagine the benefits a world
Matt Prior will be back to help in Sussex's push for promotion after he was released from the England under-19 squad. The county's chairman Don Trangmar accused the ECB of acting like 'arrogant feudal barons' after they had insisted earlier this week
A man died after he fell out of his wheelchair into a river as he stopped to light a cigar. Michael Smart, 57, of Raven Close, Horsham, suffered a punctured lung, a ruptured spleen and broke his ribs as the wheelchair crashed down on top of him. An inquest
The Australians might not return to Sussex for another eight years, but they made sure they left their mark. It was the quality of their batting at Hove yesterday that will provide some lasting memories for the 3,000 punters who watched their ruthless
A world authority on the ancient art of Japanese Shiatsu massage has been cleared of molesting one of his students during a private therapy session. A jury cleared Mark Bishop, of Fairfield Road, East Grinstead, of two counts of sexual assault on a student
Australia's acting-captain Adam Gilchrist has joined Sussex opener Richard Montgomerie's growing number of admirers. Montgomerie picked up the man of the match award and £500 for his first innings 157 but only after Australia had cruised to an eight wicket
A company which was named one of the best in Britain to work for, is planning job cuts. About 250 staff at Trifast in Uckfield, which makes nuts, bolts and screws, have been told the firm is consulting over possible redundancies at the plant. The company
TV presenter Gail Porter described her wedding to Sussex pop star Dan Hipgrave as the best day of her life. Gail, 30, returned to her home town of Edinburgh to wed the Toploader guitarist at a register office in the city centre. After the ceremony, she
A pervert who picked up teenage girls for sex on the internet has been jailed for eight years. Peter Ashford, 48, logged on to chat rooms aimed at teenagers and met two 14-year-old girls who consented to have sex with him, which he filmed. Judge Anthony
Thieves broke into the dressing room of the Australian cricket team and stole equipment worth £1,200. The break-in was discovered by Australia's star spin bowler Shane Warne when be arrived at the pavilion in Eaton Road, Hove, on the final day of the
Around 50,000 people descended on Brighton and Hove on Saturday for this year's Pride festival. Pride 2001 is one of the largest free events in the country and lived up to its billing as the South's biggest gay and lesbian carnival. The extravaganza kicked
New parking attendants have issued one ticket every two minutes since taking to the streets. Latest figures show 8,700 tickets have been dished out in the first three weeks of the clampdown in Brighton and Hove. Working between 9am and 10pm seven days
Michael Gaffney was nearly three years old when his parents realised something was wrong. Unlike his older brothers and sisters, the toddler was taking a long time to learn to talk and becoming frustrated at his lack of ability. He was shy and spent more
A girl of 11 has been told she must attend a secondary school with more than double the overcrowding rate of her first choice. Claire Martin was denied a place at Ratton School in Eastbourne after being told it could not exceed its intake of 216 pupils
I wonder if Michael Parker (Letters, August 8) is actually an estate agent? I'm afraid the odd artistic For Sale sign hardly compensates for the thousands of other boring advertising posts littering our streets. If property boards excite him, he must
As a fall in blood-donors threatens to lead to a critical shortage of supplies (The Argus, August 9) it would perhaps be appropriate for members of the Royal Family to set an example by donating a bit of their (blue) blood in return for the transfusion
Why should someone needing a replacement hip because of pain sit and wait outside operating theatres, when a person in no pain or suffering has an operation to transform himself into a woman? Should not such operations, if people want them, be reimbursed
As a visitor to Eastboume last Saturday, I was handed a leaflet containing information about the Lammas Fair. This was an extremely enjoyable event where we were entertained by Morris dancers and a number of musicians who performed to a high standard.
An insect expert has dismissed reports giant angry wasps from the continent have invaded Sussex. There were reports that wasps, twice the size as the home grown variety and which were extremely aggressive, were making their homes in the county. But insect
MY friend Gemma did not think much of her smoked salmon and cream cheese sandwich. "It's a bit stale," she said, prodding the stiff slices of granary bread on the plate in front of her. "And I don't think it's worth £6.50." I had to agree that the price
Expectation was once again considerable, with 1,000 Albion fans packed into an all-ticket crowd. Cambridge signalled their intentions straight from the kick-of with a long ball which earned them a throw-in. Ashbee eventually dragged a cross-shot harmlessly
Albion battled their way to a plucky point on the opening day, playing with only ten men in the second half. Paul Rogers was dramatically sent off just before half time in the clash at the Abbey Stadium. The skipper received his marching orders from referee
I am appalled at the attempts to clone a living human being. To the best of my knowledge, the side-effects are unknown for the clone or even the woman whose egg was taken. I don't think even Dolly the sheep, who has apparently lived in good health to
THE RAF Benevolent Fund depends on voluntary contributions for its very existence, as this country once depended on those selfless men and women who gave their lives to ensure our freedom. How petty can people be to object to the forthcoming Shoreham
Thank you for the superb photograph of the Spitfire shown against the backdrop of Lancing College (Letters, Argus 3). In 1939 and 1940 I was a teenager living with my grandparents in Rosslyn Road, Shoreham. I well remember a civilian working at the aerodrome
The story regarding the schoolboy Joshua Wadsworth was extremely worrying. Bus drivers are in a position of trust because we place our safety in their hands every day. The fact that a driver was convicted of inconsiderate driving and failing to ensure
I would like to ask Roger French what, if any, disciplinary action was taken against the bus driver, Robert Carron, as it appears he was driving buses again almost immediately after being convicted of two driving offences? As a regular bus user, I find
The Guinness Book of Records doesn't say, as far as The Argus can ascertain, which city in the world issues the most parking tickets. But at the current rate of one every two minutes, Brighton and Hove might be on to a winner. Imagine the benefits a world
I have two daughters who travel to school by bus every day. How can it be that someone who is supposed to look after our children and ensure their safety can let something like this happen? I am disappointed that you can no longer rely on a bus driver
The Australians might not return to Sussex for another eight years, but they made sure they left their mark. It was the quality of their batting at Hove yesterday that will provide some lasting memories for the 3,000 punters who watched their ruthless
A world authority on the ancient art of Japanese Shiatsu massage has been cleared of molesting one of his students during a private therapy session. A jury cleared Mark Bishop, of Fairfield Road, East Grinstead, of two counts of sexual assault on a student
Australia's acting-captain Adam Gilchrist has joined Sussex opener Richard Montgomerie's growing number of admirers. Montgomerie picked up the man of the match award and £500 for his first innings 157 but only after Australia had cruised to an eight wicket
A mystery slick in the sea by a beach was not raw sewage. The Argus reported earlier this week how a large area of black, foul-smelling sludge had been seen in the sea off Hove beach. Brighton and Hove City Council yesterday confirmed it was surface water
A company which was named one of the best in Britain to work for, is planning job cuts. About 250 staff at Trifast in Uckfield, which makes nuts, bolts and screws, have been told the firm is consulting over possible redundancies at the plant. The company
Thieves broke into the dressing room of the Australian cricket team and stole equipment worth £1,200. The break-in was discovered by Australia's star spin bowler Shane Warne when be arrived at the pavilion in Eaton Road, Hove, on the final day of the
Around 50,000 people descended on Brighton and Hove on Saturday for this year's Pride festival. Pride 2001 is one of the largest free events in the country and lived up to its billing as the South's biggest gay and lesbian carnival. The extravaganza kicked
New parking attendants have issued one ticket every two minutes since taking to the streets. Latest figures show 8,700 tickets have been dished out in the first three weeks of the clampdown in Brighton and Hove. Working between 9am and 10pm seven days
Michael Gaffney was nearly three years old when his parents realised something was wrong. Unlike his older brothers and sisters, the toddler was taking a long time to learn to talk and becoming frustrated at his lack of ability. He was shy and spent more
Mobile phone company Orange is to send a team of experts into Sussex to answer questions about the safety of masts. The roadshow will visit towns and cities across the UK to answer questions about the masts. The experts will also explain how the technology
Four schools have been given the go-ahead to build new arts facilities. East Sussex County Council granted planning permission for art and music-based projects, saying they would be valuable community assets. An art studio and gallery display space housed
A girl of 11 has been told she must attend a secondary school with more than double the overcrowding rate of her first choice. Claire Martin was denied a place at Ratton School in Eastbourne after being told it could not exceed its intake of 216 pupils
As a fall in blood-donors threatens to lead to a critical shortage of supplies (The Argus, August 9) it would perhaps be appropriate for members of the Royal Family to set an example by donating a bit of their (blue) blood in return for the transfusion
Why should someone needing a replacement hip because of pain sit and wait outside operating theatres, when a person in no pain or suffering has an operation to transform himself into a woman? Should not such operations, if people want them, be reimbursed
MY friend Gemma did not think much of her smoked salmon and cream cheese sandwich. "It's a bit stale," she said, prodding the stiff slices of granary bread on the plate in front of her. "And I don't think it's worth £6.50." I had to agree that the price
Expectation was once again considerable, with 1,000 Albion fans packed into an all-ticket crowd. Cambridge signalled their intentions straight from the kick-of with a long ball which earned them a throw-in. Ashbee eventually dragged a cross-shot harmlessly
Albion battled their way to a plucky point on the opening day, playing with only ten men in the second half. Paul Rogers was dramatically sent off just before half time in the clash at the Abbey Stadium. The skipper received his marching orders from referee
I am appalled at the attempts to clone a living human being. To the best of my knowledge, the side-effects are unknown for the clone or even the woman whose egg was taken. I don't think even Dolly the sheep, who has apparently lived in good health to
THE RAF Benevolent Fund depends on voluntary contributions for its very existence, as this country once depended on those selfless men and women who gave their lives to ensure our freedom. How petty can people be to object to the forthcoming Shoreham
The story regarding the schoolboy Joshua Wadsworth was extremely worrying. Bus drivers are in a position of trust because we place our safety in their hands every day. The fact that a driver was convicted of inconsiderate driving and failing to ensure
Brighton Pride has grown and grown and today more than 50,000 gay and lesbian revellers are expected to take part in the day's events. Pride has come a long way from small beginnings in the Seventies and is one of the best-known fixtures in Brighton and
Gill Farrington reports on the refuse collection company chosen as the preferred successor to Sita and whether it could signal better times ahead for the city's streets. A decision about which firm would take over the refuse and street cleaning in Brighton
I have two daughters who travel to school by bus every day. How can it be that someone who is supposed to look after our children and ensure their safety can let something like this happen? I am disappointed that you can no longer rely on a bus driver
The Sussex Cricket Board's dreams of reaching the final of the ECB 38-County Cup were dashed by Devon who beat them by two wickets at Stirlands yesterday. The visitors, set 227 to win, were cruising at 161-1 but then collapsed to 218-8 before scraping
What is the world coming to? We were astonished to read about one mother's struggle to highlight the insensitive action of Brighton and Hove Bus and Coach Company (The Argus, August 7). It was obvious upon reading the front-page article that this issue
A mystery slick in the sea by a beach was not raw sewage. The Argus reported earlier this week how a large area of black, foul-smelling sludge had been seen in the sea off Hove beach. Brighton and Hove City Council yesterday confirmed it was surface water
Few struggling photographers can afford to jet off to Buenos Aires, Bermuda, Hong Kong or Uganda to snap pictures for their collection. Fewer still are allowed access to the flight deck of the aeroplane flying to such exotic destinations. And the chances
