Good news for Helen Ward - her one-minute ticket (The Argus, August 14) shouldn't cost her anything. Legally, double-yellow lines mean no waiting, except for loading or unloading. Loading and unloading are controlled by one, two or three yellow lines
On July 12, my wife returned home from work complaining of chest pains. I telephoned for an ambulance. Within a very short time, a paramedic had arrived, followed very shortly by an ambulance. My wife was taken to Worthing Hospital and admitted to the
The article about the little girl charged 20p for a cup of water (The Argus, August 10), brought back sad memories for me. When I was two years old, in 1935, my seven-year-old brother caught diphtheria and was seriously ill in Brighton General Hospital
I wonder how many of the correspondents criticising the bus company have actually driven a bus around the streets of Brighton. I must point out to mummy and daddy, once their darlings leave to go to school and they congregate on the bus, their characters
Brighton and Hove City Council is not selling off playing fields at Varndean and Balfour schools (Letters, August 10). Land is, however, being sold by Varndean College, which is privately run and outside the council's control. I share Mr Bentall's concern
Chris Baker's article about the South Coast Metro (August 7) highlights the county's transport problem. While it is true there is a large east-to-west road flow, the main transport axle is still north to south. Unless the latter is sorted out, the coast
As volunteers at The Big Issue, we feel we must answer Louise Casey of the Rough Sleepers Unit (Letters, August 8). We write not to further or protect our jobs - we give our time for free - but because we are concerned. The Big Issue has never, in our
It is with great concern I read of good people being taken for a ride by a misleading offer of a holiday. If anything of this nature comes through my door, I throw it straight in the bin. The offer is usually too good to be true and I am sure not to be
Shoreham power station recently decided to steam clean the turbines at 10.38pm. There are many children living around this area. The station has all day to do this, so why pick this time of night? It would have been quieter to launch a space shuttle.
A few weeks ago, the Lions Carnival couldn't have a parade of floats. The Lions have been involved in the charity carnival and lots of events for years. It was very sad not to see the floats. I've only lived in Brighton a few years and that was the one
Many swimmers have not enjoyed the unusually windy spells that have characterised this changeable summer. But for thousands of surfers, it has been an aquatic heaven. They range from youngsters with big boards who ride the most fearsome waves to people
A public meeting ended in uproar as Lewes Town Council refused to apologise to ousted mayor Graham Mayhew. Dr Mayhew's partner Penny Brown called for last night's meeting following allegations against him of financial misconduct over failed plans for
A male nurse who rubbed himself up against colleagues in two "dirty dancing-style" assaults blamed his offending on institutional racism, a court heard. James Okpanachi, 44, was jailed for six months after a judge heard how he "gyrated" round two teenage
Police launched an investigation today after a man was found with serious head injuries. A Sussex Police spokesman said: "We are not sure at this stage whether he fell or was the victim of crime." The man was injured at about 10pm yesterday in Lenham
Being a regular cyclist in Brighton I object to being labelled dangerous, inconsiderate, abusive and offensive to the elderly and families with babies in pushchairs. (Letters, Aug 14) While cycling, I take every precaution to ensure no one is endangered
Fortunately, the tax payers of Brighton and Hove do not need advice from the likes of Lord Bassam to tell them how to vote for a lord mayor. The cost of the trappings of office would far outweigh his/her usefulness. It's bad enough having three amateur
It was with regret I read Lewes Town Council has shelved plans to create a junior town council (The Argus, August 13). The Electoral Commission has been formally approached to establish a new party before the next election - to be called the Children's
The Green Party has a reputation for telling it how it is. We've looked at both sides of the argument about having a new kind of mayor and what we've seen is very worrying. Everyone wants a strong council which delivers the quality services people want
Why can't Brighton and Hove City Council face facts and accept many local services are better run in-house than by private contractors? Waste collection run for profit has left streets full of rubbish. Privatised traffic wardens have certainly cleared
Worthing twins Chris and Simon McNamara livened up the penultimate 25km senior circuit race at Hove Park, but couldn't stop another storming win by Bournemouth's Bryan Taylor. Taylor, the newly-crowned national Omnium champion, has a rare turn of speed
Brighton and Hove's zealous new traffic wardens have been parking on double yellow lines, using a waiver they should never have been granted. The permission to park on double yellows outside their new city centre offices has now been withdrawn. While
We write from Pembroke Crescent, an area now under siege since the introduction of the central Hove parking fiasco. We are the residents referred to by Steve Brocklesby (Letters, August 9), who have to endure the daily onslaught of motorists waiting to
Eastbourne United grabbed the first point of the new Rich City County League division one season by drawing 0-0 with Whitehawk last night. In division two, Junior Lamont got the only goal as Mile Oak beat Oving, while Steve Gurney and Jamie Cole were
Friends and neighbours have paid tribute to a cyclist who was killed in a crash days after his 18th birthday. Daniel Wright was a keen windsurfer and had spent the summer working as an instructor at Hove Lagoon Watersports. He died on Tuesday night after
Stephen Moore struck a fine century to give Sussex 2nd XI the opportunity of gaining a useful first innings lead over Worcestershire in the Championship clash at New Road. Moore's 140 helped Sussex, replying to the hosts' 332, reach 327-5 at stumps on
Social care bosses overspent by more than £1 million during the last financial year, despite making cuts and savings. Brighton and Hove City Council is worried continued pressures on the department produced an overspend of £1,052,579 on a budget of almost
A woman was savaged by a police dog after she kicked out at another dog which was biting her brother, a court heard. Kelly White pushed her way through a police cordon to reach her brother Ryan as officers in riot gear tried to disperse a crowd gathered
A residents' association needs a dunking machine to soak the local community policeman at their fun day. Denham Road residents in Burgess Hill are busy organising the day to raise money to improve the area and take children on day trips. The highlight
For the 18th year running, it has been a record year for A-level students in Brighton and Hove. Head teachers have hailed their best results to date and hit back at critics who are questioning the value of the exams. There were tears of joy and relief
Developers hoping to convert a former old people's home into apartments have won their planning appeal. Brighton and Hove City Council turned down an application by Gladedale Homes for the French Convalescent Home in De Courcel Road, Kemp Town. Because
Athlete Samantha Carvill-Lynn has returned victorious from Canada where she scooped a gold, silver and bronze. The 20-year-old single-handedly won more medals than the entire British team at Edmonton when she jetted out to Toronto for the World Dwarf
Traders have pledged their support for a new licensing system for outside tables in Brighton and Hove. The scheme, initially operating in George Street, Hove, will mean all shop owners placing tables, chairs, displays and advertising boards on the pavement
I read with dismay of the planning application to sell off three acres of sports fields at Varndean. As we already know, many other green areas in and around Brighton have been lost to development. The loss of Varndean's would be an injustice. Perhaps
How disappointing to learn fur has been on sale in Brighton. There has been a gradual decline in the wearing of fur over recent years with many fur farms going out of business. The last place I thought to see fur being sold was Brighton. This is an enlightened
On July 12, my wife returned home from work complaining of chest pains. I telephoned for an ambulance. Within a very short time, a paramedic had arrived, followed very shortly by an ambulance. My wife was taken to Worthing Hospital and admitted to the
Radiation specialist Ken Frost and his team are used to dealing with the risks of working close to nuclear power. But their latest project is one of the more dangerous jobs they have ever encountered. A team of six specialists from Mr Frost's Sompting-based
Why can't we have cameras in Beaconsfield Road to protect the shops from thugs? I hate these Nazis. I fought against them in Second World War. I was not afraid of Hitler or Mussolini and I'm not afraid of them. Bring back hanging, the cat and the birch
Chris Baker's article about the South Coast Metro (August 7) highlights the county's transport problem. While it is true there is a large east-to-west road flow, the main transport axle is still north to south. Unless the latter is sorted out, the coast
Shoreham power station recently decided to steam clean the turbines at 10.38pm. There are many children living around this area. The station has all day to do this, so why pick this time of night? It would have been quieter to launch a space shuttle.
Brighton and Hove City Council has raised more than £250,000 since the new parking campaign was launched, making a total of £4.4 million a year (The Argus, August 11). It is noted in the same article, traffic attendants work between 9am and 10pm, seven
A few weeks ago, the Lions Carnival couldn't have a parade of floats. The Lions have been involved in the charity carnival and lots of events for years. It was very sad not to see the floats. I've only lived in Brighton a few years and that was the one
Many swimmers have not enjoyed the unusually windy spells that have characterised this changeable summer. But for thousands of surfers, it has been an aquatic heaven. They range from youngsters with big boards who ride the most fearsome waves to people
A male nurse who rubbed himself up against colleagues in two "dirty dancing-style" assaults blamed his offending on institutional racism, a court heard. James Okpanachi, 44, was jailed for six months after a judge heard how he "gyrated" round two teenage
A residents' association needs a dunking machine to soak the local community policeman at their fun day. Denham Road residents in Burgess Hill are busy organising the day to raise money to improve the area and take children on day trips. The highlight
It was with regret I read Lewes Town Council has shelved plans to create a junior town council (The Argus, August 13). The Electoral Commission has been formally approached to establish a new party before the next election - to be called the Children's
The Green Party has a reputation for telling it how it is. We've looked at both sides of the argument about having a new kind of mayor and what we've seen is very worrying. Everyone wants a strong council which delivers the quality services people want
Why can't Brighton and Hove City Council face facts and accept many local services are better run in-house than by private contractors? Waste collection run for profit has left streets full of rubbish. Privatised traffic wardens have certainly cleared
Actor and playwright Steven Berkoff faces a civil court claim alleging that he raped an actress seven years ago. Berkoff, 64, who has a house in Brighton, is accused of the assault and rape of an Asian actress, aggravated by racial abuse, on September
Brighton and Hove's zealous new traffic wardens have been parking on double yellow lines, using a waiver they should never have been granted. The permission to park on double yellows outside their new city centre offices has now been withdrawn. While
We write from Pembroke Crescent, an area now under siege since the introduction of the central Hove parking fiasco. We are the residents referred to by Steve Brocklesby (Letters, August 9), who have to endure the daily onslaught of motorists waiting to
Eastbourne United grabbed the first point of the new Rich City County League division one season by drawing 0-0 with Whitehawk last night. In division two, Junior Lamont got the only goal as Mile Oak beat Oving, while Steve Gurney and Jamie Cole were
Stephen Moore struck a fine century to give Sussex 2nd XI the opportunity of gaining a useful first innings lead over Worcestershire in the Championship clash at New Road. Moore's 140 helped Sussex, replying to the hosts' 332, reach 327-5 at stumps on
Albion's opening opponents at Withdean will be keeping a special watch on Bobby Zamora. After all, they broke the bank to try and get him on their side. Wigan had a club record £1.5 million bid for Zamora rejected by the Seagulls last season. That was
Albion's disused training ground is set to be restored as the permanent headquarters for boss Micky Adams and his players. The University of Sussex at Falmer, abandoned by Adams for the past six weeks due to the poor state of the pitches, is staying as
Social care bosses overspent by more than £1 million during the last financial year, despite making cuts and savings. Brighton and Hove City Council is worried continued pressures on the department produced an overspend of £1,052,579 on a budget of almost
A bogus social security official fooled a woman into handing over cash by telling her she had been overpaid. The man knocked on a door in Coombe Rise, Lower Willingdon, Eastbourne, on Monday at 1.30pm claiming to be from the Department of Social Security
A woman was savaged by a police dog after she kicked out at another dog which was biting her brother, a court heard. Kelly White pushed her way through a police cordon to reach her brother Ryan as officers in riot gear tried to disperse a crowd gathered
Fire investigators were today returning to a cricket pavilion razed to the ground by flames last night. A dozen firefighters spent more than three hours tackling the blaze at Battle Abbey. They were alerted by members of the public who spotted thick smoke
The operator of a waste-to-energy incinerator at Newhaven could be allowed to charge a premium price for electricity it produces for more than a decade. The Government has backed plans to build an advanced waste-burning incinerator in the port provided
For the 18th year running, it has been a record year for A-level students in Brighton and Hove. Head teachers have hailed their best results to date and hit back at critics who are questioning the value of the exams. There were tears of joy and relief
Athlete Samantha Carvill-Lynn has returned victorious from Canada where she scooped a gold, silver and bronze. The 20-year-old single-handedly won more medals than the entire British team at Edmonton when she jetted out to Toronto for the World Dwarf
Taxi drivers fear their livelihoods are being put in jeopardy by one or two cabbies who have been molesting women. Last week we revealed Sussex Police were investigating about 40 attacks on girls in the past four years. One victim, who was molested last
A group of travellers who simply crossed the road when they were evicted were due to be moved yet again today. The travellers and their caravans have already been evicted in the past week from land at Northbrook College, Worthing, and Waterhall football
Is there no way to avoid the aggressive marketing techniques being employed by Seeboard in their attempt to secure extra customers? I know I am not alone in being bombarded by the energy giant's aggressive tactics over the past few months. Apart from
The keys to the Hanningtons buildings have been handed to their new owners, more than a month after the historic Brighton store finally closed. Hanningtons was a name synonymous with quality, glamour and Brighton's Victorian heyday. Ironically, this probably
I could not allow the anniversary of the Dieppe raid to pass without acknowledging it. The memory of the day stands out among other incidents which I will never forget. Some of those attending the service may be among those I saw that day. From a high
Radiation specialist Ken Frost and his team are used to dealing with the risks of working close to nuclear power. But their latest project is one of the more dangerous jobs they have ever encountered. A team of six specialists from Mr Frost's Sompting-based
Why can't we have cameras in Beaconsfield Road to protect the shops from thugs? I hate these Nazis. I fought against them in Second World War. I was not afraid of Hitler or Mussolini and I'm not afraid of them. Bring back hanging, the cat and the birch
I feel prompted to write in reply to the letter "watch out they will ban angling next" (Letters, August 13). I am a perfectly legitimate and law-abiding ex-target pistol shooter who has lost the right to a harmless hobby (making groups of holes in paper
Brighton and Hove City Council has raised more than £250,000 since the new parking campaign was launched, making a total of £4.4 million a year (The Argus, August 11). It is noted in the same article, traffic attendants work between 9am and 10pm, seven
A Chilean man has been charged with stealing a bag from former boxing champion Nigel Benn at Gatwick Airport. Garcia Neyra, 34, was due to appear before Haywards Heath magistrates today. Neyra was arrested yesterday in connection with an alleged theft
Andy Walker will captain Horsham first team for their opening four matches in division one of the British League on September 1-2 at Barnet. The 37-year-old is one of the most experienced players in the county. He is a former West Sussex champion but
Actor and playwright Steven Berkoff faces a civil court claim alleging that he raped an actress seven years ago. Berkoff, 64, who has a house in Brighton, is accused of the assault and rape of an Asian actress, aggravated by racial abuse, on September
The Hippodrome in Middle Street, Brighton, which celebrates its centenary this month, was home to much slapstick during its time as a variety theatre. Lord Olivier, as a young actor, strode on to the stage and said his lines successfully. But he was so
For many years, the Argus has campaigned against illegal parking, especially double-parking, saying it was crippling the city's transport network and blocking emergency vehicle access. But the paper now reports daily stories of over-zealous parking wardens
A grandfather lost his false teeth when a seagull swooped down and pinched them from a garden table. The man was sunning himself in his back garden in Newhaven when the feathered felon swooped. The victim is now asking neighbours to scour their gardens
The operator of an incinerator producing energy from waste planned for Newhaven could charge a premium price for electricity during its early years. It's designed to encourage companies not to use fossil fuels for producing electricity which in itself
The long weeks of waiting are over for thousands of Sussex pupils who have just received their A-level exam results. For most of them the news will be good. Whereas once few pupils took these exams and only a tiny minority passed at the top grade, the
I am sick and tired of drivers in Brighton and Hove whinging about the new parking attendants and the number of tickets being issued. The only time a parking ticket will be issued is when a driver breaks the law. If they don't want to get a ticket, they
I have one thing to say to the small-minded thugs responsible for the attacks on gay people on Pride day. This is the one day of the year that us gay people can be ourselves. To hold hands with our partners and rejoice in the fact there are so many of
Sussex added just seven runs to their overnight total before they were bowled out for 280 on the second day of the Championship match at Derby today. Resuming on 273-8, they lost James Kirtley for five and Mark Davis who was last out for a Championship
Albion's opening opponents at Withdean will be keeping a special watch on Bobby Zamora. After all, they broke the bank to try and get him on their side. Wigan had a club record £1.5 million bid for Zamora rejected by the Seagulls last season. That was
Albion's disused training ground is set to be restored as the permanent headquarters for boss Micky Adams and his players. The University of Sussex at Falmer, abandoned by Adams for the past six weeks due to the poor state of the pitches, is staying as
Angry leaseholders handed 78 information packs to Brighton and Hove City Council calling for it to look again at how it handles disputes. Each city councillor will receive a pack as the council's own leaseholders demand the authority sticks to a disputes
A seven-year-old boy died and two brothers and a friend were rescued after getting stuck in mud on a beach. Police said it appeared the boys fell into the mud while playing along the waterfront. Members of the public tried to help the children but without
A bogus social security official fooled a woman into handing over cash by telling her she had been overpaid. The man knocked on a door in Coombe Rise, Lower Willingdon, Eastbourne, on Monday at 1.30pm claiming to be from the Department of Social Security
Sussex students were celebrating their A-level results today as passes rose for the 18th year in a row. The Government said students should feel a "real sense of achievement" at the new record but employers once again attacked what they called "grade
Taxi drivers fear their livelihoods are being put in jeopardy by one or two cabbies who have been molesting women. Last week we revealed Sussex Police were investigating about 40 attacks on girls in the past four years. One victim, who was molested last
A group of travellers who simply crossed the road when they were evicted were due to be moved yet again today. The travellers and their caravans have already been evicted in the past week from land at Northbrook College, Worthing, and Waterhall football
Police are hunting an attacker who kicked a man unconscious and then attacked his girlfriend. The victim was punched to the floor inside cab firm Sussex Cars' office in Pevensey Road, Eastbourne, before being kicked repeatedly. He then attacked the victim's
Is there no way to avoid the aggressive marketing techniques being employed by Seeboard in their attempt to secure extra customers? I know I am not alone in being bombarded by the energy giant's aggressive tactics over the past few months. Apart from
The keys to the Hanningtons buildings have been handed to their new owners, more than a month after the historic Brighton store finally closed. Hanningtons was a name synonymous with quality, glamour and Brighton's Victorian heyday. Ironically, this probably
Good news for Helen Ward - her one-minute ticket (The Argus, August 14) shouldn't cost her anything. Legally, double-yellow lines mean no waiting, except for loading or unloading. Loading and unloading are controlled by one, two or three yellow lines
I could not allow the anniversary of the Dieppe raid to pass without acknowledging it. The memory of the day stands out among other incidents which I will never forget. Some of those attending the service may be among those I saw that day. From a high
The article about the little girl charged 20p for a cup of water (The Argus, August 10), brought back sad memories for me. When I was two years old, in 1935, my seven-year-old brother caught diphtheria and was seriously ill in Brighton General Hospital
I wonder how many of the correspondents criticising the bus company have actually driven a bus around the streets of Brighton. I must point out to mummy and daddy, once their darlings leave to go to school and they congregate on the bus, their characters
I feel prompted to write in reply to the letter "watch out they will ban angling next" (Letters, August 13). I am a perfectly legitimate and law-abiding ex-target pistol shooter who has lost the right to a harmless hobby (making groups of holes in paper
Brighton and Hove City Council is not selling off playing fields at Varndean and Balfour schools (Letters, August 10). Land is, however, being sold by Varndean College, which is privately run and outside the council's control. I share Mr Bentall's concern
As volunteers at The Big Issue, we feel we must answer Louise Casey of the Rough Sleepers Unit (Letters, August 8). We write not to further or protect our jobs - we give our time for free - but because we are concerned. The Big Issue has never, in our
It is with great concern I read of good people being taken for a ride by a misleading offer of a holiday. If anything of this nature comes through my door, I throw it straight in the bin. The offer is usually too good to be true and I am sure not to be
A public meeting ended in uproar as Lewes Town Council refused to apologise to ousted mayor Graham Mayhew. Dr Mayhew's partner Penny Brown called for last night's meeting following allegations against him of financial misconduct over failed plans for
A Chilean man has been charged with stealing a bag from former boxing champion Nigel Benn at Gatwick Airport. Garcia Neyra, 34, was due to appear before Haywards Heath magistrates today. Neyra was arrested yesterday in connection with an alleged theft
Police launched an investigation today after a man was found with serious head injuries. A Sussex Police spokesman said: "We are not sure at this stage whether he fell or was the victim of crime." The man was injured at about 10pm yesterday in Lenham
Police launched an investigation today after a man was found with serious head injuries. A Sussex Police spokesman said: "We are not sure at this stage whether he fell or was the victim of crime." The man was injured at about 10pm yesterday in Lenham
Being a regular cyclist in Brighton I object to being labelled dangerous, inconsiderate, abusive and offensive to the elderly and families with babies in pushchairs. (Letters, Aug 14) While cycling, I take every precaution to ensure no one is endangered
Fortunately, the tax payers of Brighton and Hove do not need advice from the likes of Lord Bassam to tell them how to vote for a lord mayor. The cost of the trappings of office would far outweigh his/her usefulness. It's bad enough having three amateur
Andy Walker will captain Horsham first team for their opening four matches in division one of the British League on September 1-2 at Barnet. The 37-year-old is one of the most experienced players in the county. He is a former West Sussex champion but
Worthing twins Chris and Simon McNamara livened up the penultimate 25km senior circuit race at Hove Park, but couldn't stop another storming win by Bournemouth's Bryan Taylor. Taylor, the newly-crowned national Omnium champion, has a rare turn of speed
The Hippodrome in Middle Street, Brighton, which celebrates its centenary this month, was home to much slapstick during its time as a variety theatre. Lord Olivier, as a young actor, strode on to the stage and said his lines successfully. But he was so
For many years, the Argus has campaigned against illegal parking, especially double-parking, saying it was crippling the city's transport network and blocking emergency vehicle access. But the paper now reports daily stories of over-zealous parking wardens
A grandfather lost his false teeth when a seagull swooped down and pinched them from a garden table. The man was sunning himself in his back garden in Newhaven when the feathered felon swooped. The victim is now asking neighbours to scour their gardens
The operator of an incinerator producing energy from waste planned for Newhaven could charge a premium price for electricity during its early years. It's designed to encourage companies not to use fossil fuels for producing electricity which in itself
The long weeks of waiting are over for thousands of Sussex pupils who have just received their A-level exam results. For most of them the news will be good. Whereas once few pupils took these exams and only a tiny minority passed at the top grade, the
I am sick and tired of drivers in Brighton and Hove whinging about the new parking attendants and the number of tickets being issued. The only time a parking ticket will be issued is when a driver breaks the law. If they don't want to get a ticket, they
Friends and neighbours have paid tribute to a cyclist who was killed in a crash days after his 18th birthday. Daniel Wright was a keen windsurfer and had spent the summer working as an instructor at Hove Lagoon Watersports. He died on Tuesday night after
I have one thing to say to the small-minded thugs responsible for the attacks on gay people on Pride day. This is the one day of the year that us gay people can be ourselves. To hold hands with our partners and rejoice in the fact there are so many of
Sussex added just seven runs to their overnight total before they were bowled out for 280 on the second day of the Championship match at Derby today. Resuming on 273-8, they lost James Kirtley for five and Mark Davis who was last out for a Championship
Angry leaseholders handed 78 information packs to Brighton and Hove City Council calling for it to look again at how it handles disputes. Each city councillor will receive a pack as the council's own leaseholders demand the authority sticks to a disputes
A seven-year-old boy died and two brothers and a friend were rescued after getting stuck in mud on a beach. Police said it appeared the boys fell into the mud while playing along the waterfront. Members of the public tried to help the children but without
Four people arrested on suspicion of kidnap and firearms offences have been freed by magistrates. Police failed in their attempt to extend the time they wanted to hold the suspects for questioning. Eastbourne magistrates turned down the police application
A male nurse who rubbed himself up against colleagues in two "dirty dancing-style" assaults blamed his offending on institutional racism, a court heard. James Okpanachi, 44, was jailed for six months after a judge heard how he "gyrated" round two teenage
Fears over health risks to a Mid Sussex school could put a stop to plans for a mobile phone mast in a hospital car park. Residents have also protested against the proposals by telecommunications company Orange, which wants to put up a new mast at the
A residents' association needs a dunking machine to soak the local community policeman at their fun day. Denham Road residents in Burgess Hill are busy organising the day to raise money to improve the area and take children on day trips. The highlight
A seven-year-old boy died and two brothers and a friend were rescued after getting stuck in mud on a beach. Police said it appeared the boys fell into the mud while playing along the waterfront. Members of the public tried to help the children but without
East Sussex students' A-level results have improved for the 18th year running - and girls are still doing better than boys. Today's rise was reflected nationally, prompting criticism that A-Levels are easier than they were 20 years ago. But head teachers
The Government has dropped a controversial direction telling councillors they must give planning permission for thousands more homes across West Sussex. But the issue could well re-emerge this autumn when the county council unveils a new draft plan covering
Developers hoping to convert a former old people's home into apartments have won their planning appeal. Brighton and Hove City Council turned down an application by Gladedale Homes for the French Convalescent Home in De Courcel Road, Kemp Town. Because
West Sussex students have secured some of the best A Level results yet seen in the county, today's figures reveal. Head teachers reported an increase in the number of students making grades A to C and some schools saw an increase in overall passes. Two
Most Mid Sussex schools report higher A-level grades than last year, with at least one reporting its highest pass rate to date. Today Haywards Heath College, Harlands Road, which has one of the largest intakes of students from the Mid Sussex area, announced
Sussex students were celebrating their A-level results today as passes rose for the 18th year in a row. The Government said students should feel a "real sense of achievement" at the new record but employers once again attacked what they called "grade
Traders have pledged their support for a new licensing system for outside tables in Brighton and Hove. The scheme, initially operating in George Street, Hove, will mean all shop owners placing tables, chairs, displays and advertising boards on the pavement
I read with dismay of the planning application to sell off three acres of sports fields at Varndean. As we already know, many other green areas in and around Brighton have been lost to development. The loss of Varndean's would be an injustice. Perhaps
How disappointing to learn fur has been on sale in Brighton. There has been a gradual decline in the wearing of fur over recent years with many fur farms going out of business. The last place I thought to see fur being sold was Brighton. This is an enlightened
