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  • Fresh appeal over boy's murder

    A TV show will make a fresh appeal for information in the 34-year-old hunt for a Sussex schoolboy's murderer. BBC Crimewatch will feature the unsolved case of 12-year-old Keith Lyon, who was stabbed to death on downland in Brighton in 1967. Detective

  • Neighbours' fear over pier

    Neighbours of the West Pier in Brighton fear new buildings planned for nearby will ruin the area. Permission for the restoration of the pier has already been granted by council planners. To make the project viable, developer St Modwen wants to construct

  • Victim sees bomber in book

    A wartime bomb victim was shocked to see the face of the man who nearly killed him staring back from the pages of his library book. But Ronald Carr, 74, says it has allowed him to finally forgive the German pilot responsible for Brighton's worst wartime

  • Anti-fur clue to shop attack

    A shop which sold rabbit fur has been damaged in a suspected animal rights attack in Brighton. Four windows were smashed at Southern Handicrafts in the North Laine area last night, causing hundreds of pounds' damage. The store has received threats from

  • Police keep night eye on crooks

    Police are taking to the rooftops at night and using military-style scopes to spot car criminals. Officers on the high-level stake-outs will radio colleagues on the ground and send them straight to where the crooks are. The move follows a spate of car

  • Riverside eyesore revamp approved

    Plans for the multi-million pound redevelopment of Shoreham's derelict Ropetackle site have been given the go-ahead after a public meeting with councillors and developers. Members of Adur District Council granted outline planning permission for a £20

  • Signal Failure, by Lizzie Enfield

    "I wouldn't give her whisky with anything," said blond athletic man from Hassocks to Howard the buffet trolley man. He hadn't been asked to contribute to the exchange, in which I was trying to purchase a cup of tea and Howard was making it. He just said

  • Pregnant manager loses job claim

    A woman who alleged that her colleagues called her "large arse" has lost her claim for compensation for sexual harassment. Alison Payne, from Brighton, made a claim to an employment tribunal against her former employers Pendragon Motor Group and RBS Garages

  • Des hits the prime time

    The twinkle has returned to Des Lynam's eyes and that silver-grey moustache is bristling with new vigour. The reason? After years of waiting, the Mr Smooth of TV football has finally got his way. Once the embodiment of BBC sports coverage, Des did the

  • We need that library

    It was good to see Mrs Blackwell's letter in support of Lewes' threatened new library (Opinion, August 9). We were also cheered by the county council's own planning committee, which passed the library plans with acclaim the other day after reporting the

  • Non-League Football: Rye off to flyer

    Rye United made a spectacular start to senior football as they hammered Mile Oak 5-0 in division two of the Rich City County League on Saturday. Shaun loft scored twice with debutant Simon Colbran, Scott Price and Sean Ray also on target. Two of the three

  • There are reasons for rules

    I would like to express my sympathy to Steve Brocklesby (Letters, August 9), who was forced to walk for a whole ten minutes every day. If only more people walked a whole ten minutes, we wouldn't be in this mess. On a separate note but still regarding

  • Man charged with disturbing war grave

    A man has been charged with disturbing human remains under legislation banning the plunder of military graves. Andrew Saunders, 46, of Hastings, has been charged under the Protection of Military Remains Act 1986. Today as part of the inquiry, the remains

  • In defence of bus driver

    I want to come to the defence of the poor bus driver who is being castigated by parents (Opinion, August 11). From the reports I read, it was an accident that the boy's arm was caught in the door. The driver was hardly to blame. These parents give an

  • League Cricket: Ringmer up the ante

    Title chasers Ringmer sent leaders Crowhurst Park spinning to their second defeat of the season and kept their hopes of securing the East Sussex League championship alive. In a close match, Ringmer skipper Gary Holder's shrewd tactical ploy to open his

  • End of the road for Carr

    Albion have parted company with out-of-favour centre half Darren Carr. The big stopper has left by mutual consent after reaching a settlement for the rest of his contract. Manager Micky Adams revealed: "He had another year left, but we have come to a

  • Poison riddle as pet dog dies

    Dog-walkers are being warned to keep their pets on leads after the suspected poisoning of a family pet. Ian Henderson said his three-year-old retriever Cloud fell ill within hours of returning from a walk in Withdean Park, Brighton, and died the next

  • Wedding snap reunites old friends

    A couple who had not seen their bridesmaid for 50 years have been reunited - thanks to The Argus. Sylvia Grindley could not believe her eyes when she opened the paper to find a picture of herself, aged 12, in a bonnet and pink dress. She had been a bridesmaid

  • Review: Tots will find this tale is tailor-made

    I have a very soft spot for fairy tales and became completely besotted with The Gallant Tailor from Tivola. Famous for quirkiness, Tivola has managed to inject more than a little magic into this traditional story about good and evil. The tale is set in

  • Musicians buy old cinema

    Stomp, the international performing group who makes music with household items, are buying Brighton's derelict Astoria cinema for almost £1 million. It is part of a remarkable success story for Brighton performers Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas,

  • Jazzman who's really electric

    A classically-trained musician has plugged into a new skill. Twenty-year-old Ben Lee, from Eastbourne, has played the violin since he was five, when he was given a guitar but handed it back insisting he wanted a violin. His instincts proved right as Ben

  • Doctors found guilty

    Two psychiatrists have been found guilty of arranging irresponsible prescriptions after they handed out huge amounts of the heroin substitute methadone. A month-long hearing was told two drug addicts died after visits to the surgery involved. One man

  • Four held in kidnap probe

    Police have seized guns and arrested four people on suspicion of kidnapping in a raid on a Brighton flat. It is alleged that the kidnap victim was held and hit repeatedly at an address in Eastbourne. Police last night kept observation on a flat at Brighton

  • Five in sea rescue drama

    Five people today had to abandon their sinking boat after a collision between two fishing vessels off the Sussex coast. The crew of the stricken boat - thought to include two children - had just enough time to clamber on board the other vessel as theirs

  • Wardens won't recognise sufferers' signs

    Drivers with severe medical conditions face a fine if they park illegally while making a dash for a public toilet. People suffering from colitis or Crohn's disease occasionally have to answer a call of nature at short notice, and this can mean leaving

  • MP wades into school place row

    An MP is to intervene in the case of a schoolgirl who has been told she must attend a secondary school with more than double the overcrowding rate of her chosen school. Eastbourne Tory MP Nigel Waterson plans to speak to education ministers after the

  • Watchdog told to cut costs

    A county council's consumer protection service was told to cut costs today after Government watchdogs said it was one of the most expensive in the country. Despite the criticism, West Sussex County Council's Trading Standards department has been awarded

  • Fresh appeal over boy's murder

    A TV show will make a fresh appeal for information in the 34-year-old hunt for a Sussex schoolboy's murderer. BBC Crimewatch will feature the unsolved case of 12-year-old Keith Lyon, who was stabbed to death on downland in Brighton in 1967. Detective

  • Victim sees bomber in book

    A wartime bomb victim was shocked to see the face of the man who nearly killed him staring back from the pages of his library book. But Ronald Carr, 74, says it has allowed him to finally forgive the German pilot responsible for Brighton's worst wartime

  • Plane speaking

    Mrs Williams stated the RAFA would not get one penny of her money if there was a flying display (Letters, August 9). If that is not criticising the activities of the Shoreham branch, I do not know what is. The Association puts on this flying display to

  • Anti-fur clue to shop attack

    A shop which sold rabbit fur has been damaged in a suspected animal rights attack in Brighton. Four windows were smashed at Southern Handicrafts in the North Laine area last night, causing hundreds of pounds' damage. The store has received threats from

  • Police keep night eye on crooks

    Police are taking to the rooftops at night and using military-style scopes to spot car criminals. Officers on the high-level stake-outs will radio colleagues on the ground and send them straight to where the crooks are. The move follows a spate of car

  • Brawl was racist, say police

    Eastbourne police are treating a mass brawl in which an officer was stabbed as a racially motivated incident. An argument broke out between clubbers and a doorman at Club Red after racist insults were hurled at a member of staff. Police officers intervened

  • Doctors found guilty

    Two psychiatrists have been found guilty of arranging irresponsible prescriptions after they handed out huge amounts of the heroin substitute methadone. A month-long hearing was told two drug addicts died after visits to the surgery involved. One man

  • Watchdog told to cut costs

    A county council's consumer protection service was told to cut costs today after Government watchdogs said it was one of the most expensive in the country. Despite the criticism, West Sussex County Council's Trading Standards department has been awarded

  • Company chief in helipad row

    A company boss has sparked a storm of protest over plans to build a helicopter landing pad near his Mid Sussex home. John Barnes, who runs a nationwide TV and electronics firm, wants a landing pad near his home so he can make business trips all over the

  • Ban for men who starved animals

    Two men who allowed calves and sheep to starve on their East Sussex farm have been banned from keeping farm animals for life. Half-brothers Edmund Pilbeam, 58, and Andrew Putticks, 47, failed to properly feed or treat livestock on Diplocks Farm at Chalvington

  • Riverside eyesore revamp approved

    Plans for the multi-million pound redevelopment of Shoreham's derelict Ropetackle site have been given the go-ahead after a public meeting with councillors and developers. Members of Adur District Council granted outline planning permission for a £20

  • Four held in kidnap probe

    Police have seized guns and arrested four people on suspicion of kidnapping in a raid on a Brighton flat. It is alleged that the kidnap victim was held and hit repeatedly at an address in Eastbourne. Police last night kept observation on a flat at Brighton

  • Bus drivers are rude

    After reading the front-page article (The Argus, August 7), I felt I must write regarding bus drivers in general. I find they are rude and think they own the road. They should take more care of children and the elderly. I hope the lad involved in this

  • Five in sea rescue drama

    Five people today had to abandon their sinking boat after a collision between two fishing vessels off the Sussex coast. The crew of the stricken boat - thought to include two children - had just enough time to clamber on board the other vessel as theirs

  • Overwhelmed by hospital

    Fifty years ago I was in hospital. Recently, I went in again and I was overwhelmed by the contact, care and cleanliness, at Eastbourne District General Hospital. I couldn't have had better treatment if I'd paid for it. -Miss J M Clark, Upper Chyngton

  • Thomas was right to meet bomber

    What a wonderful example to us all is Harvey Thomas who recently spent two hours with Brighton Bomber Patrick Magee to offer forgiveness (Argus, August 8). As Thomas rightly said, forgiveness is essentially a matter between victim and perpetrator of evil

  • Non-League Football: Rye off to flyer

    Rye United made a spectacular start to senior football as they hammered Mile Oak 5-0 in division two of the Rich City County League on Saturday. Shaun loft scored twice with debutant Simon Colbran, Scott Price and Sean Ray also on target. Two of the three

  • There are reasons for rules

    I would like to express my sympathy to Steve Brocklesby (Letters, August 9), who was forced to walk for a whole ten minutes every day. If only more people walked a whole ten minutes, we wouldn't be in this mess. On a separate note but still regarding

  • League Cricket: Soaring Eagles close gap

    Crawley Eagles have closed the gap at the top of the West Sussex League to seven points and they still have a game in hand on leaders West Blatchington. With Blatch not in action, the 1999 champions jumped above Patcham into second place after beating

  • Art in Astoria

    The Astoria was one of Brighton's biggest and best cinemas from the Thirties to the Seventies. Since then it has been in sad decline. But there are hopes this fine building can be transformed into a major arts centre for the city now it is being bought

  • Time for pavement cycling purge

    I note councillor Ken Bodfish's enthusiasm for the new parking service. I have also been conscious of the over-enthusiasm of some of the new attendants which has been reported by locals, taxi drivers and bus drivers. While I welcome the new initiative

  • League Cricket: Williams inspires victory

    John Williams clean bowled six of his seven victims as Crawley Down's successful weekend got underway with an eight-wicket win over Lingfield. Down won the Wisdom Cup final on Sunday but before that Williams took 7-26 as visitors Lingfield were skittled

  • Playing fair over mayor

    Battle lines are being drawn for the fight over whether Brighton and Hove should have a directly-elected mayor. Opposition parties and Labour rebels are the main people who think the city should be run by an improved version of the old committee system

  • In defence of bus driver

    I want to come to the defence of the poor bus driver who is being castigated by parents (Opinion, August 11). From the reports I read, it was an accident that the boy's arm was caught in the door. The driver was hardly to blame. These parents give an

  • League Cricket: Findon on course for title

    Findon remain on course for the Invitation League title after a comfortable home win over bottom of the table East Preston. James Lago made 62 and Paul O'Sullivan 58 not out as the home side scored 200-4 before pulling out after 42 overs. The visitors

  • Snooker: Doherty looks like a champ again

    It has taken Ken Doherty four years to rediscover the secret that made him the Republic of Ireland's only world snooker champion. And having unearthed the winning formula again, Dubliner Doherty is determined to make the most of it. The 31-year-old from

  • Rashid ruled out by injury

    Sussex all-rounder Umer Rashid is out of their next two Championship matches after breaking his finger. The 25-year-old left-hander fractured a digit on his right hand while fielding at slip for Haywards Heath in their Sussex League match against Brighton

  • End of the road for Carr

    Albion have parted company with out-of-favour centre half Darren Carr. The big stopper has left by mutual consent after reaching a settlement for the rest of his contract. Manager Micky Adams revealed: "He had another year left, but we have come to a

  • MP wades into school place row

    An MP is to intervene in the case of a schoolgirl who has been told she must attend a secondary school with more than double the overcrowding rate of her chosen school. Eastbourne Tory MP Nigel Waterson plans to speak to education ministers after the

  • Disease crisis blocks bypass work

    Work on the £5.8 million Angmering bypass has been delayed because of foot-and-mouth disease. County Hall says it still hopes to complete the new road by the original target date of December 2002. Work had been due to start this summer on the road, which

  • Dogs get bulletproof vests

    Sussex police dogs will be equipped with body armour after trials were judged a success. The force dog unit will order three sets of vests following a three-month trial. German shepherds Boss, Oban, Rodney, Razz and Ben are firearm support dogs and are

  • Review: Disappointing Dino doesn't do it

    Action, escapism and more is included in this Jurassic Park software title. Dino Defender from Knowledge Adventure is a re-make of the film where savage dinosaurs run wild in an enclosure. As a member of the emergency team, the player is expected to play

  • The Mockford files

    More than 100 Mockfords from around the world came to Brighton for a reunion with a difference. The Sussex family name has spread far and wide since it was first recorded in 1296 near Henfield. The family's 21st Century descendants came to the get- together

  • Review: Tots will find this tale is tailor-made

    I have a very soft spot for fairy tales and became completely besotted with The Gallant Tailor from Tivola. Famous for quirkiness, Tivola has managed to inject more than a little magic into this traditional story about good and evil. The tale is set in

  • A focus on how the eye works at 200mph

    High-speed trials on a 200mph motor race track have been helping scientists understand how we see the world. Researcher Ben Tatler is part of a team at Sussex University which has been studying a racing driver's vision to find our how our eyes work. He

  • Musicians buy old cinema

    Stomp, the international performing group who makes music with household items, are buying Brighton's derelict Astoria cinema for almost £1 million. It is part of a remarkable success story for Brighton performers Luke Cresswell and Steve McNicholas,

  • Jazzman who's really electric

    A classically-trained musician has plugged into a new skill. Twenty-year-old Ben Lee, from Eastbourne, has played the violin since he was five, when he was given a guitar but handed it back insisting he wanted a violin. His instincts proved right as Ben

  • Conference to shape the cars of the future

    Technology is helping shape the cars of the future and a Sussex event is set to highlight the latest trends. More than 200 car designers, manufacturers and developers are expected to converge at Sussex University for a conference about vehicle production

  • Disease crisis blocks bypass work

    Work on a £5.8 million bypass scheme has been delayed because of foot-and-mouth disease. County Hall says it still hopes to complete the Angmering bypass by the original target date of December 2002. Work had been due to start this summer on the road,

  • Free art facts from around the world @ your fingertips

    Brighton-based poster and print retailer Art Republic has produced a web site with information on artists, genres and art exhibitions around the world. The What's On Worldwide section includes more than 1,250 art galleries and public museums in 55 countries

  • Five in sea rescue drama

    Five people today had to abandon their sinking boat after a collision between two fishing vessels off the Sussex coast. The crew of the stricken boat - thought to include two children - had just enough time to clamber on board the other vessel as theirs

  • Wardens won't recognise sufferers' signs

    Drivers with severe medical conditions face a fine if they park illegally while making a dash for a public toilet. People suffering from colitis or Crohn's disease occasionally have to answer a call of nature at short notice, and this can mean leaving

  • MP wades into school place row

    An MP is to intervene in the case of a schoolgirl who has been told she must attend a secondary school with more than double the overcrowding rate of her chosen school. Eastbourne Tory MP Nigel Waterson plans to speak to education ministers after the

  • Neighbours' fear over pier

    Neighbours of the West Pier in Brighton fear new buildings planned for nearby will ruin the area. Permission for the restoration of the pier has already been granted by council planners. To make the project viable, developer St Modwen wants to construct

  • Uncle was a real dad

    I loved reading about Barry Bagshaw finding his son (August 9). My Dad died when I was seven and yesterday I went to my uncle's funeral. He helped my mum to carry on living, he sat on her bed when she was ill and he was a dad to me. -Mrs Knox, Linton

  • Riverside eyesore revamp approved

    Plans for the multi-million pound redevelopment of Shoreham's derelict Ropetackle site have been given the go-ahead after a public meeting with councillors and developers. Members of Adur District Council granted outline planning permission for a £20

  • Signal Failure, by Lizzie Enfield

    "I wouldn't give her whisky with anything," said blond athletic man from Hassocks to Howard the buffet trolley man. He hadn't been asked to contribute to the exchange, in which I was trying to purchase a cup of tea and Howard was making it. He just said

  • Pregnant manager loses job claim

    A woman who alleged that her colleagues called her "large arse" has lost her claim for compensation for sexual harassment. Alison Payne, from Brighton, made a claim to an employment tribunal against her former employers Pendragon Motor Group and RBS Garages

  • Des hits the prime time

    The twinkle has returned to Des Lynam's eyes and that silver-grey moustache is bristling with new vigour. The reason? After years of waiting, the Mr Smooth of TV football has finally got his way. Once the embodiment of BBC sports coverage, Des did the

  • Watchdog told to cut costs

    A county council's consumer protection service was told to cut costs today after Government watchdogs said it was one of the most expensive in the country. Despite the criticism, West Sussex County Council's Trading Standards department has been awarded

  • Arts cash appeal

    We are a Brighton-based performing arts company, founded in 1999, which needs support if we are to continue providing opportunities for young writers, actors and dancers in East Sussex. The need for such opportunities to get involved is great, demonstrated

  • We need that library

    It was good to see Mrs Blackwell's letter in support of Lewes' threatened new library (Opinion, August 9). We were also cheered by the county council's own planning committee, which passed the library plans with acclaim the other day after reporting the

  • Prime time Des

    Many football fans doubted the wisdom of Des Lynam in defecting to commercial television after many years as a BBC man. But he is having the last laugh now ITV has decided to give coverage of the Premiership, with Des at the helm, prime time on Saturdays

  • Man charged with disturbing war grave

    A man has been charged with disturbing human remains under legislation banning the plunder of military graves. Andrew Saunders, 46, of Hastings, has been charged under the Protection of Military Remains Act 1986. Today as part of the inquiry, the remains

  • Cabbies are earning a living

    I think W Rumsey (Letters, August 9) is missing the point. Taxi drivers are running a business. We are out there to make a living and are not part of social services. If W Rumsey is so concerned about the old folk, there are plenty of voluntary organisations

  • League Cricket: Ringmer up the ante

    Title chasers Ringmer sent leaders Crowhurst Park spinning to their second defeat of the season and kept their hopes of securing the East Sussex League championship alive. In a close match, Ringmer skipper Gary Holder's shrewd tactical ploy to open his

  • Go-ahead for rural dump

    A controversial plan for a new civic tip in the countryside near Billingshurst has been approved. Critics claimed that an urban or industrial site should be used to help people in Billingshurst dispose of rubbish the binmen will not take, such as garden

  • Poison riddle as pet dog dies

    Dog-walkers are being warned to keep their pets on leads after the suspected poisoning of a family pet. Ian Henderson said his three-year-old retriever Cloud fell ill within hours of returning from a walk in Withdean Park, Brighton, and died the next

  • Ban for men who starved animals

    Two men who allowed calves and sheep to starve on their farm have been banned from keeping farm animals for life. Half-brothers Edmund Pilbeam, 58, and Andrew Putticks, 47, failed to properly feed or treat livestock on Diplocks Farm at Chalvington, near

  • Man whose circus dream came true

    When David Hibling was four years old, he announced to his family that he was going to be a circus ringmaster. They did not believe him but the idea stuck in Newhaven-born David's head. He had been bitten by the performing bug and at 17 he joined a circus

  • Thieves' ploy fools couple

    An elderly Eastbourne couple were distracted while thieves stole £120 from their house. A man wearing a brightly-coloured shirt knocked on the door of the couple's home in Northbourne Road, saying they had a water leak. The elderly man took him down to

  • Wedding snap reunites old friends

    A couple who had not seen their bridesmaid for 50 years have been reunited - thanks to The Argus. Sylvia Grindley could not believe her eyes when she opened the paper to find a picture of herself, aged 12, in a bonnet and pink dress. She had been a bridesmaid

  • Flying with the Seagulls

    The latest news from the Seagulls has been published online at a web site dedicated to Brighton and Hove Albion. The site launched on Saturday, the first day of this year's Nationwide League season, will keep fans up-to-date with the Division 2 team's

  • Nabbed ... for 60 seconds' parking

    Motorist Helen Ward picked the wrong moment to leave her car outside her home in central Hove. She was inside her house in Haddington Road for only a minute but when she returned she had a parking ticket. The ticket confirms she was parked illegally from

  • Doctors found guilty

    Two psychiatrists have been found guilty of arranging irresponsible prescriptions after they handed out huge amounts of the heroin substitute methadone. A month-long hearing was told two drug addicts died after visits to the surgery involved. One man

  • Four held in kidnap probe

    Police have seized guns and arrested four people on suspicion of kidnapping in a raid on a Brighton flat. It is alleged that the kidnap victim was held and hit repeatedly at an address in Eastbourne. Police last night kept observation on a flat at Brighton

  • Labour in city mayor loan row

    A lobby group co-founded by likely contender Lord Bassam has loaned £2,000 to campaigners fighting for a yes vote in the Brighton and Hove mayor referendum. The city is the first place where the New Local Government Network, which has New Labour leanings

  • Louts throw cone from bridge

    Vandals hurled part of a traffic cone from a bridge, smashing the windscreen of a car below. The driver managed to stop safely but police said the louts' action could have had serious or even fatal consequences. The incident happened just after midnight

  • Pregnant cows saved from drowning

    Firefighters spent more than six hours rescuing five pregnant cows from a river last night. The Friesian cows ambled into the River Adur from neighbouring meadows at Ashurst, near Steyning, and became trapped in the water shortly after 8.30pm. A fire

  • Watchdog told to cut costs

    A county council's consumer protection service was told to cut costs today after Government watchdogs said it was one of the most expensive in the country. Despite the criticism, West Sussex County Council's Trading Standards department has been awarded

  • Uncle was a real dad

    I loved reading about Barry Bagshaw finding his son (August 9). My Dad died when I was seven and yesterday I went to my uncle's funeral. He helped my mum to carry on living, he sat on her bed when she was ill and he was a dad to me. -Mrs Knox, Linton

  • Plane speaking

    Mrs Williams stated the RAFA would not get one penny of her money if there was a flying display (Letters, August 9). If that is not criticising the activities of the Shoreham branch, I do not know what is. The Association puts on this flying display to

  • Brawl was racist, say police

    Eastbourne police are treating a mass brawl in which an officer was stabbed as a racially motivated incident. An argument broke out between clubbers and a doorman at Club Red after racist insults were hurled at a member of staff. Police officers intervened

  • Bus drivers are rude

    After reading the front-page article (The Argus, August 7), I felt I must write regarding bus drivers in general. I find they are rude and think they own the road. They should take more care of children and the elderly. I hope the lad involved in this

  • Overwhelmed by hospital

    Fifty years ago I was in hospital. Recently, I went in again and I was overwhelmed by the contact, care and cleanliness, at Eastbourne District General Hospital. I couldn't have had better treatment if I'd paid for it. -Miss J M Clark, Upper Chyngton

  • Arts cash appeal

    We are a Brighton-based performing arts company, founded in 1999, which needs support if we are to continue providing opportunities for young writers, actors and dancers in East Sussex. The need for such opportunities to get involved is great, demonstrated

  • Thomas was right to meet bomber

    What a wonderful example to us all is Harvey Thomas who recently spent two hours with Brighton Bomber Patrick Magee to offer forgiveness (Argus, August 8). As Thomas rightly said, forgiveness is essentially a matter between victim and perpetrator of evil

  • Prime time Des

    Many football fans doubted the wisdom of Des Lynam in defecting to commercial television after many years as a BBC man. But he is having the last laugh now ITV has decided to give coverage of the Premiership, with Des at the helm, prime time on Saturdays

  • League Cricket: Soaring Eagles close gap

    Crawley Eagles have closed the gap at the top of the West Sussex League to seven points and they still have a game in hand on leaders West Blatchington. With Blatch not in action, the 1999 champions jumped above Patcham into second place after beating

  • Art in Astoria

    The Astoria was one of Brighton's biggest and best cinemas from the Thirties to the Seventies. Since then it has been in sad decline. But there are hopes this fine building can be transformed into a major arts centre for the city now it is being bought

  • Time for pavement cycling purge

    I note councillor Ken Bodfish's enthusiasm for the new parking service. I have also been conscious of the over-enthusiasm of some of the new attendants which has been reported by locals, taxi drivers and bus drivers. While I welcome the new initiative

  • League Cricket: Williams inspires victory

    John Williams clean bowled six of his seven victims as Crawley Down's successful weekend got underway with an eight-wicket win over Lingfield. Down won the Wisdom Cup final on Sunday but before that Williams took 7-26 as visitors Lingfield were skittled

  • Playing fair over mayor

    Battle lines are being drawn for the fight over whether Brighton and Hove should have a directly-elected mayor. Opposition parties and Labour rebels are the main people who think the city should be run by an improved version of the old committee system

  • League Cricket: Findon on course for title

    Findon remain on course for the Invitation League title after a comfortable home win over bottom of the table East Preston. James Lago made 62 and Paul O'Sullivan 58 not out as the home side scored 200-4 before pulling out after 42 overs. The visitors

  • Cabbies are earning a living

    I think W Rumsey (Letters, August 9) is missing the point. Taxi drivers are running a business. We are out there to make a living and are not part of social services. If W Rumsey is so concerned about the old folk, there are plenty of voluntary organisations

  • Snooker: Doherty looks like a champ again

    It has taken Ken Doherty four years to rediscover the secret that made him the Republic of Ireland's only world snooker champion. And having unearthed the winning formula again, Dubliner Doherty is determined to make the most of it. The 31-year-old from

  • Rashid ruled out by injury

    Sussex all-rounder Umer Rashid is out of their next two Championship matches after breaking his finger. The 25-year-old left-hander fractured a digit on his right hand while fielding at slip for Haywards Heath in their Sussex League match against Brighton

  • Ban for men who starved animals

    Two men who allowed calves and sheep to starve on their farm have been banned from keeping farm animals for life. Half-brothers Edmund Pilbeam, 58, and Andrew Putticks, 47, failed to properly feed or treat livestock on Diplocks Farm at Chalvington, near

  • Man whose circus dream came true

    When David Hibling was four years old, he announced to his family that he was going to be a circus ringmaster. They did not believe him but the idea stuck in Newhaven-born David's head. He had been bitten by the performing bug and at 17 he joined a circus

  • Dogs get bulletproof vests

    Sussex police dogs will be equipped with body armour after trials were judged a success. The force dog unit will order three sets of vests following a three-month trial. German shepherds Boss, Oban, Rodney, Razz and Ben are firearm support dogs and are

  • Review: Disappointing Dino doesn't do it

    Action, escapism and more is included in this Jurassic Park software title. Dino Defender from Knowledge Adventure is a re-make of the film where savage dinosaurs run wild in an enclosure. As a member of the emergency team, the player is expected to play

  • The Mockford files

    More than 100 Mockfords from around the world came to Brighton for a reunion with a difference. The Sussex family name has spread far and wide since it was first recorded in 1296 near Henfield. The family's 21st Century descendants came to the get- together

  • Flying with the Seagulls

    The latest news from the Seagulls has been published online at a web site dedicated to Brighton and Hove Albion. The site launched on Saturday, the first day of this year's Nationwide League season, will keep fans up-to-date with the Division 2 team's

  • A focus on how the eye works at 200mph

    High-speed trials on a 200mph motor race track have been helping scientists understand how we see the world. Researcher Ben Tatler is part of a team at Sussex University which has been studying a racing driver's vision to find our how our eyes work. He

  • Conference to shape the cars of the future

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