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  • A female King

    Di Gregory from Brighton has wanted to be an Elvis impersonator since she was just nine years old. Even though she is female, she has fulfilled her ambition and makes a full-time living out of it. It might seem odd for a woman to impersonate a singer

  • Everyone profits when they play Rookwood

    With an average of 40,000 rounds sold every year, if ever a local authority hit on a leisure money-spinner it is Horsham District Council. The pay-and-play course they commissioned after a detailed survey ten years ago has made money hand over fist since

  • Roman leads the Soviet invasion

    A star was born at Arlington Stadium. That is the positive slant being put on last Saturday's proceedings by Eastbourne boss Jon Cook. And the rider in question is Roman Povazhny. Cook hailed Povazhny's performance, albeit against second-class opposition

  • Derby's former Sussex players fail to show

    There are four former Sussex players currently on Derbyshire's books but none of them was involved in this week's match between the counties. Michael Di Venuto, such a success when he played for the county in 1999, finishes a two-year contract at the

  • Girl who grew up to be The King

    When Di Gregory was nine years old she saw her first picture of rock and roll legend Elvis Presley and knew at once what she wanted to do. Now, 24 years after The King's death, Di has fulfilled her dream and spends her time dashing all over the country

  • Well done, wardens

    I would like to thank the traffic wardens for the marvellous work they have done in clearing the pavements of illegally-parked cars in the Kemp Town area. It is such a joy not having to walk in the road, avoiding cars, due to inconsiderate people parking

  • My contribution

    Here is my contribution to the nostalgic memories of the old Brighton firm of WS Davis And Sons. In 1937, I produced a play called The Rotters at the Ralli Hall in Hove in aid of the Hove General Hospital. A programme note reads: Furniture kindly lent

  • Police promise more speed cameras

    More cameras are coming to Sussex roads as police plan to step up their crackdown on speeding drivers. And for the first time, revenue from fines will go towards buying even more cameras. Forces throughout the country have come under fire for "picking

  • Clean it up

    Brighton and Cannes are both former fishing ports where both have moved on to re-invent themselves as resorts to attract visitors, holiday-makers and entrepreneurs to invest in local businesses. Brighton proclaims itself the place to be while Cannes claims

  • Party politics

    The report on the funding of the mayoral campaign (The Argus, August 14) underlines the need for more information on the counting of votes. The count must be divorced from any political party. The postal ballot should go directly to a totally independent

  • Motorsport: Battling Heal defies the odds

    Dave Heal put other problems behind him to finish a pleasing 11th in the British Superstock Series at Knockhill in Scotland. The Heathfield-based reigning British Superbike privateer champion was not even sure whether he would be racing in the build up

  • Hurst post 240-0 but lose the match

    Hurstpierpoint openers Matt Parsons and Tim Wheaton put on a club record unbeaten stand of 240 against Staplefield - but lost the match. Matt, who averaged only nine this season, struck a brilliant 110 and Tim, who averaged just seven, crashed 108 in

  • Pure greed

    The figures quoted regarding the clampdown on parking in Brighton and Hove are staggering (The Argus, August 10). This is pure greed and a form of an increase in tax, again by the back door as in New Labour's first term of office. Many questions have

  • Powerbikes: Freshwater set to be champ

    Richard Freshwater can be crowned king of the track this weekend. The 26-year-old bike ace from Peacehaven is on course to win the BEMSEE club's Powerbike Series. A good showing at Cadwell Park will be enough to land Freshwater the championship. He took

  • Voros stars in Sussex victory

    Debutant Jason Voros claimed 6-37 from 21.4 overs to help Sussex Second XI storm to the first Championship win in eight attempts. Sussex destroyed Worcestershire by an innings and 20 runs at New Road with nearly two full sessions to spare and Voros claimed

  • Davis at it again as Sussex eye win

    A big effort from their bowlers today could go a long way towards securing first division cricket next season for Sussex. The county have a lead of 241 with two wickets in hand going into the final day against Derbyshire and on a pitch offering increasing

  • Oatway fears for his place

    Albion's Charlie Oatway fears a shock three-match ban could affect his first team future. The tigerish midfielder is concerned about regaining his place in the face of fierce competition. Oatway's controversial punishment follows a red card in the now

  • Creased up with Justin Parkinson

    Even in his heyday as England's leading fast bowler, people used to talk about Devon Malcolm's "radar". "He'll get you five wickets or go for eight an over, depending on whether the radar's working," the pundits used to say. He was a flair player. It

  • Cotts and Robbo

    So they have been and gone, the best team of recent times. I am sure everybody at the club fully enjoyed seeing first hand how the Australians went about their work. Green and Gold seem to have been ruling the world. Athletics, hockey, rugby swimming

  • Towering hero of the last day escape act

    Mark Morris will be keeping a close eye on the outcome of Tuesday's Worthington Cup clash between Albion and Wimbledon. Locking horns will be two teams close to the heart of the 38-year-old who now combines being a publican with the role as player-manager

  • Now it's Jones in pole position

    Nathan Jones insists his battle with Kerry Mayo for the leftback berth will not affect their friendship. Boss Micky Adams sprang a surprise for Albion's opening match at Cambridge United by picking the Welshman instead of Mayo. "Someone from the outside

  • Docs help beat heart disease

    Researchers at Brighton's Royal Sussex County Hospital were at the centre of a breakthrough which could prevent one in five heart attacks. The new treatment for heart disease sufferers, costing just £1 a day, has been described by doctors as the biggest

  • Edmonton failure not the end of the world

    How is it that after the success of the Sydney Olympics the British athletics team returned home from the Edmonton World Championships only two medals? This was the poorest haul of medals since the championships were started 18 years ago? Just two medals

  • New Seekers with an eye for talent

    A new Sussex club is helping to lead the way to a brighter future for Britain. That is the claim of the County LTA following the formation of juniors-only Tennis Talent Seekers in Littlehampton. Sussex development Charlotte Slade said: "It's great news

  • We've got the best player in league

    Pagham boss Richie Reynolds is delighted with his summer capture of central defender Julian Curnow from Wick. Reynolds, who has made a handful of quality signings, said: "He is probably the best player in the County League. "I'm pinching myself over some

  • All it needs is a mother's touch

    How do you stop a baby crying? Well, according to one Sussex practitioner, you could do worse than trying a spot of regular massage. Every mother wants to give her baby the best start in life and help them develop through those important early stages.

  • Telly's Jamie meets his match

    TV and radio presenter Jamie Theakston went out for a duck when he played against his father in a celebrity cricket match. He batted for the all-star wandering team The Bunburys - made up of showbiz and sport stars including former Sussex batsman Neil

  • Lilian, 100, thanks Queen by email

    Many 100-year-olds are happy just to get their birthday message from the Queen - but sprightly Lilian Newman sent a 'thank you' email straight back to Buckingham Palace. Lilian was so pleased with the birthday card - signed by the Queen and with a picture

  • Age matters

    Television is supposed to be a medium for the young but not for 55-year-old Laurie Mayer, who will soon be the frontman for the BBC's new South East Today programme. Laurie, who started his TV career doing news from the South-East, has travelled widely

  • Everyone profits when they play Rookwood

    With an average of 40,000 rounds sold every year, if ever a local authority hit on a leisure money-spinner it is Horsham District Council. The pay-and-play course they commissioned after a detailed survey ten years ago has made money hand over fist since

  • Derby's former Sussex players fail to show

    There are four former Sussex players currently on Derbyshire's books but none of them was involved in this week's match between the counties. Michael Di Venuto, such a success when he played for the county in 1999, finishes a two-year contract at the

  • It's Lewry's dream offer

    When you are the proud father of a ten-month-old son, a disturbed night's rest tends to be the norm. But Jason Lewry's recent bout of insomnia has nothing to do with little Louis, the younger of his two children who was born last November. Instead, the

  • Pavements in a poor state

    I have a pair of legs that don't do what I want them to these days. Walking with difficulty along the pavements in Lancing, Worthing, Shoreham and Brighton, I find the surfaces are in a disgraceful condition with potholes, bad patching, puddles and many

  • Not such Tories

    I was interested to read Jeanette Allen of the local Constituency Conservative Party was in Australia and will be meeting up with The Liberal Party, "Australia's equivalent of the Tories" (The Argus, August 17). I know many Australians who would not agree

  • Well done, wardens

    I would like to thank the traffic wardens for the marvellous work they have done in clearing the pavements of illegally-parked cars in the Kemp Town area. It is such a joy not having to walk in the road, avoiding cars, due to inconsiderate people parking

  • Police promise more speed cameras

    More cameras are coming to Sussex roads as police plan to step up their crackdown on speeding drivers. And for the first time, revenue from fines will go towards buying even more cameras. Forces throughout the country have come under fire for "picking

  • Match report: Late joy for Seagulls

    Former Fulham duo Dirk Lehmann and Simon Morgan made their home debuts for Albion against much fancied Wigan this weekend. They featured in an unchanged starting line-up following last Saturday's opening goalless draw at Cambridge United. Boss Micky Adams

  • Albion 2, Wigan 1: Nerves of Steele

    Albion showed nerves of Steele as they came from behind in the Withdean rain for a richly deserved victory. Substitute Lee Steele was the Seagulls' hero with a 79th minute winner only a minute after coming on. It was due reward for Micky Adams' men after

  • Bird's eye viewer

    After reading the story of police on rooftops (The Argus, August 14), I am concerned only car crime seems to be concentrated on. Although this is a serious problem in our city, general crime is a big problem and must be dealt with, too. While they are

  • Clean it up

    Brighton and Cannes are both former fishing ports where both have moved on to re-invent themselves as resorts to attract visitors, holiday-makers and entrepreneurs to invest in local businesses. Brighton proclaims itself the place to be while Cannes claims

  • Ice hockey: Mitchell among best in world

    Jonny Mitchell is rated one of the best under-16 inline hockey players in the world. The 15-year-old from Patcham made the All Stars World team which drew 7-7 with Canada following the Global Junior Championships in Vancouver. The Patcham High pupil made

  • Party politics

    The report on the funding of the mayoral campaign (The Argus, August 14) underlines the need for more information on the counting of votes. The count must be divorced from any political party. The postal ballot should go directly to a totally independent

  • Motorsport: Bridges hoping to be champion

    Cuckfield's Geoff Bridges will start as one of the favourites to lift the National Superstox World Championship at Ipswich on September 7-9. Bridges, the current Superstox world champion, returned to national racing this season and is already in the superstar

  • No to merger

    I have argued with and opposed Martyn Long on many occasions but surely he cannot be wrong in his opposition to merging Sussex and Kent Ambulance services? (The Argus, August 14) His considerable background in local government and the NHS at senior level

  • Rallying: Wheeler loses lead

    Clive Wheeler lost his overall lead in the Volkswagen Polo Rally Challenge after retiring while in first place in the Welsh Rally last weekend. Albourne-based Wheeler and his co-driver Ken Bartram, from Hurstpierpoint, made the most of the atrociously

  • Powerbikes: Freshwater set to be champ

    Richard Freshwater can be crowned king of the track this weekend. The 26-year-old bike ace from Peacehaven is on course to win the BEMSEE club's Powerbike Series. A good showing at Cadwell Park will be enough to land Freshwater the championship. He took

  • Davis at it again as Sussex eye win

    A big effort from their bowlers today could go a long way towards securing first division cricket next season for Sussex. The county have a lead of 241 with two wickets in hand going into the final day against Derbyshire and on a pitch offering increasing

  • Oatway fears for his place

    Albion's Charlie Oatway fears a shock three-match ban could affect his first team future. The tigerish midfielder is concerned about regaining his place in the face of fierce competition. Oatway's controversial punishment follows a red card in the now

  • Creased up with Justin Parkinson

    Even in his heyday as England's leading fast bowler, people used to talk about Devon Malcolm's "radar". "He'll get you five wickets or go for eight an over, depending on whether the radar's working," the pundits used to say. He was a flair player. It

  • Terrace Talk with Anna Swallow

    Following the Albion is so often a journey into the unexpected. Take Sunday. Five hours of unreconstructed English charm at the second oldest cricket club in the world. All essential ingredients on hand, carefully polished, gift-wrapped and personally

  • Now it's Jones in pole position

    Nathan Jones insists his battle with Kerry Mayo for the leftback berth will not affect their friendship. Boss Micky Adams sprang a surprise for Albion's opening match at Cambridge United by picking the Welshman instead of Mayo. "Someone from the outside

  • New Seekers with an eye for talent

    A new Sussex club is helping to lead the way to a brighter future for Britain. That is the claim of the County LTA following the formation of juniors-only Tennis Talent Seekers in Littlehampton. Sussex development Charlotte Slade said: "It's great news

  • Travellers get the push

    Police and council workers with tow trucks moved a group of about 100 travellers who had set up camp next to a busy road. The group, who had about 25 caravans and other vehicles, set up camp on a grass verge on the A281 at Broadbridge Heath, Horsham,

  • Tributes pour in for electrician

    Hundreds of friends and colleagues have sent messages of sympathy to the family of an electrician who died in an accident at work. Martin Rudland, 29, was electrocuted while working in the roof of a hotel during a contract job. It is believed he may have

  • We've got the best player in league

    Pagham boss Richie Reynolds is delighted with his summer capture of central defender Julian Curnow from Wick. Reynolds, who has made a handful of quality signings, said: "He is probably the best player in the County League. "I'm pinching myself over some

  • Death driver sent to jail

    A teenage motorist who killed his friend while racing has been jailed for three years. David Wilkinson, who was 17 at the time, only passed his driving test four weeks before the accident. He was overtaking a friend's car in King Edward's Parade, Eastbourne

  • Sidley are lifted by loyal Wayne

    County League champions Sidley have been given a massive boost with the news that captain Wayne Farrier is to stay with the club. Ambitious Division Two new boys Rye and Iden United put in a seven-day letter for the inspirational centre- back who won

  • French doc to the rescue

    A man who saw 14 doctors about numbness in his left side ended up going to France to find out what was wrong with him. Former jockey John Cooper, 58, claims doctors in Brighton Health Care NHS Trust spent three years trying to find the cause of the numbness

  • Baxter wants to get them talking again

    New signing Darren Baxter admits he is putting himself in the shop window by playing for Worthing. The 19-year-old midfielder left Chelsea last season after serving a three-year scholarship. After broadening his horizons with a spell in Scotland, he now

  • All it needs is a mother's touch

    How do you stop a baby crying? Well, according to one Sussex practitioner, you could do worse than trying a spot of regular massage. Every mother wants to give her baby the best start in life and help them develop through those important early stages.

  • No clues in fish death mystery

    Environment watchdogs trying to find out why fish are dying in the River Ouse have drawn a blank. There have been reports of dead fish in the river all week and the Environment Agency said most species had been affected. Agency officials have analysed

  • Telly's Jamie meets his match

    TV and radio presenter Jamie Theakston went out for a duck when he played against his father in a celebrity cricket match. He batted for the all-star wandering team The Bunburys - made up of showbiz and sport stars including former Sussex batsman Neil

  • Lilian, 100, thanks Queen by email

    Many 100-year-olds are happy just to get their birthday message from the Queen - but sprightly Lilian Newman sent a 'thank you' email straight back to Buckingham Palace. Lilian was so pleased with the birthday card - signed by the Queen and with a picture

  • Age matters

    Television is supposed to be a medium for the young but not for 55-year-old Laurie Mayer, who will soon be the frontman for the BBC's new South East Today programme. Laurie, who started his TV career doing news from the South-East, has travelled widely

  • Time to pay for cures?

    Former jockey John Cooper spent years being examined by British doctors trying to find out what was wrong with him. They could not discover the cause of an unpleasant numbness down his side. But when he visited a doctor in Dieppe, a diagnosis was given

  • It's Lewry's dream offer

    When you are the proud father of a ten-month-old son, a disturbed night's rest tends to be the norm. But Jason Lewry's recent bout of insomnia has nothing to do with little Louis, the younger of his two children who was born last November. Instead, the

  • Pavements in a poor state

    I have a pair of legs that don't do what I want them to these days. Walking with difficulty along the pavements in Lancing, Worthing, Shoreham and Brighton, I find the surfaces are in a disgraceful condition with potholes, bad patching, puddles and many

  • Not such Tories

    I was interested to read Jeanette Allen of the local Constituency Conservative Party was in Australia and will be meeting up with The Liberal Party, "Australia's equivalent of the Tories" (The Argus, August 17). I know many Australians who would not agree

  • Home Truths, by Jacqui Bealing

    While all those around us are heading for exotic, exciting and expensive holiday destinations, my husband and I are staying put. Our hopes for a late August break have, sadly, not materialised. We had intended going to Brussels for a couple of nights

  • Match report: Late joy for Seagulls

    Former Fulham duo Dirk Lehmann and Simon Morgan made their home debuts for Albion against much fancied Wigan this weekend. They featured in an unchanged starting line-up following last Saturday's opening goalless draw at Cambridge United. Boss Micky Adams

  • Albion 2, Wigan 1: Nerves of Steele

    Albion showed nerves of Steele as they came from behind in the Withdean rain for a richly deserved victory. Substitute Lee Steele was the Seagulls' hero with a 79th minute winner only a minute after coming on. It was due reward for Micky Adams' men after

  • Bird's eye viewer

    After reading the story of police on rooftops (The Argus, August 14), I am concerned only car crime seems to be concentrated on. Although this is a serious problem in our city, general crime is a big problem and must be dealt with, too. While they are

  • Take blame

    I read with derision Kenneth Crane's correspondence (Letters, August 14). Although the subject matter in question is not at all funny, the line in his letter "The driver was hardly to blame" made me smile. Who or what does Kenneth Crane think should take

  • Rivals are ready for a relegation play-off

    Survival rivals Haywards Heath and Chichester have spelled out why they must preserve their cherished top flight status. The two teams meet each other twice in the last eight days of the season in what is effectively a two-leg play-off to see who goes

  • Sold out

    It seems to me the dreadful truth about the proposed incinerator at Newhaven is beginning to come to light. How can the Government have signed a contract with a waste company to provide electricity at premium rates four years ago when, as far as I am

  • Ice hockey: Mitchell among best in world

    Jonny Mitchell is rated one of the best under-16 inline hockey players in the world. The 15-year-old from Patcham made the All Stars World team which drew 7-7 with Canada following the Global Junior Championships in Vancouver. The Patcham High pupil made

  • Motorsport: Bridges hoping to be champion

    Cuckfield's Geoff Bridges will start as one of the favourites to lift the National Superstox World Championship at Ipswich on September 7-9. Bridges, the current Superstox world champion, returned to national racing this season and is already in the superstar

  • No to merger

    I have argued with and opposed Martyn Long on many occasions but surely he cannot be wrong in his opposition to merging Sussex and Kent Ambulance services? (The Argus, August 14) His considerable background in local government and the NHS at senior level

  • Nine-wicket Wolfe a howling success

    The Wolfe is back - and showed he is not barking up the wrong tree. East Grinstead IV spinner David Wolfe has not bowled for TWO years and could not believe it as he mopped up the Hassocks batting. He took the first NINE Hassocks III wickets - and came

  • Free parking

    I would like to share with you my parking fine avoidance tactics. I now drive my car to work, where I can park for free, although I have, until now, been cycling every day. When I am at home, I move my car from one side of the road to the other, every

  • Rallying: Wheeler loses lead

    Clive Wheeler lost his overall lead in the Volkswagen Polo Rally Challenge after retiring while in first place in the Welsh Rally last weekend. Albourne-based Wheeler and his co-driver Ken Bartram, from Hurstpierpoint, made the most of the atrociously

  • Disabled driver's ticket anger

    A widow says she was given a parking ticket in a disabled bay after leaving her car a minute over the time limit. Pensioner Pauline McHale has now written to Brighton and Hove City Council to protest. She was given a ticket for parking on double yellow

  • It's six and ouch as Andy dents motor

    Andy Plaister struck a six he regretted. when he thumped a ball delivered by a Beeding and Bamber bowler out of the ground and into Bostock Avenue in Roffey. But that is where his luck ran dry as the ball struck his brand new £10,000 Daewoo estate - much

  • Fair treatment for asylum seekers

    We are calling on the Government to ensure asylum seekers in the UK are treated in a fair and dignified manner. We share the Government's stated commitment to ending social exclusion, child poverty and racial discrimination. That is why we ask the Government

  • Time for early risers to grab the limelight

    There are just three weeks remaining of the Sussex League campaign and debate already rages as to what format should be adopted for next season. There is a strong feeling at some clubs that a shorter game should be played and the ECB restrictions should

  • Rooke comes home after a nine-year absence

    Albion's Worthington Cup showdown with Wimbledon at Withdean on Tuesday will be a special occasion for one man in particular. Steve Rooke, Wimbledon's secretary for the last nine years, held the same post at Albion from 1988 to 1992. He also had a stint

  • Dead man named

    Police have released the name of a man found dead at the bottom of cliffs near Eastbourne. The body of 43-year-old David Stocker, of Plovers Road, Horsham, was discovered at Belle Tout on Monday. Police are not treating the death as suspicious. A post-mortem

  • Terrace Talk with Anna Swallow

    Following the Albion is so often a journey into the unexpected. Take Sunday. Five hours of unreconstructed English charm at the second oldest cricket club in the world. All essential ingredients on hand, carefully polished, gift-wrapped and personally

  • Simon Says with Simon Morgan

    Crash, bang, wallop. What a welcome back to second division football. The draw at Cambridge might have finished goalless but there was enough incident to keep everybody interested. There was a row in the tunnel beforehand, a ridiculous red card as well

  • Travellers get the push

    Police and council workers with tow trucks moved a group of about 100 travellers who had set up camp next to a busy road. The group, who had about 25 caravans and other vehicles, set up camp on a grass verge on the A281 at Broadbridge Heath, Horsham,

  • Tributes pour in for electrician

    Hundreds of friends and colleagues have sent messages of sympathy to the family of an electrician who died in an accident at work. Martin Rudland, 29, was electrocuted while working in the roof of a hotel during a contract job. It is believed he may have

  • Death driver sent to jail

    A teenage motorist who killed his friend while racing has been jailed for three years. David Wilkinson, who was 17 at the time, only passed his driving test four weeks before the accident. He was overtaking a friend's car in King Edward's Parade, Eastbourne

  • Sidley are lifted by loyal Wayne

    County League champions Sidley have been given a massive boost with the news that captain Wayne Farrier is to stay with the club. Ambitious Division Two new boys Rye and Iden United put in a seven-day letter for the inspirational centre- back who won

  • French doc to the rescue

    A man who saw 14 doctors about numbness in his left side ended up going to France to find out what was wrong with him. Former jockey John Cooper, 58, claims doctors in Brighton Health Care NHS Trust spent three years trying to find the cause of the numbness

  • Baxter wants to get them talking again

    New signing Darren Baxter admits he is putting himself in the shop window by playing for Worthing. The 19-year-old midfielder left Chelsea last season after serving a three-year scholarship. After broadening his horizons with a spell in Scotland, he now

  • Smith strikes it rich for Reds with lots of talent

    Billy Smith knows he is spoilt for choice in the strikers department this season. The Reds boss has six to choose from and his embarrassment of riches has already got the marksmen eager to make the position theirs. Smith has Warren Bagnall, Steve Restarick

  • Woman kicked Rottweiler, court hears

    A police cameraman told a jury he saw a woman kick a police dog but did not catch the incident on film. PC Adrian Evans was giving evidence at the trial of sister and brother Kelly and Ryan White. They deny affray during a stand-off with police in Whitehawk

  • No clues in fish death mystery

    Environment watchdogs trying to find out why fish are dying in the River Ouse have drawn a blank. There have been reports of dead fish in the river all week and the Environment Agency said most species had been affected. Agency officials have analysed

  • A female King

    Di Gregory from Brighton has wanted to be an Elvis impersonator since she was just nine years old. Even though she is female, she has fulfilled her ambition and makes a full-time living out of it. It might seem odd for a woman to impersonate a singer

  • Time to pay for cures?

    Former jockey John Cooper spent years being examined by British doctors trying to find out what was wrong with him. They could not discover the cause of an unpleasant numbness down his side. But when he visited a doctor in Dieppe, a diagnosis was given

  • Roman leads the Soviet invasion

    A star was born at Arlington Stadium. That is the positive slant being put on last Saturday's proceedings by Eastbourne boss Jon Cook. And the rider in question is Roman Povazhny. Cook hailed Povazhny's performance, albeit against second-class opposition

  • Girl who grew up to be The King

    When Di Gregory was nine years old she saw her first picture of rock and roll legend Elvis Presley and knew at once what she wanted to do. Now, 24 years after The King's death, Di has fulfilled her dream and spends her time dashing all over the country

  • My contribution

    Here is my contribution to the nostalgic memories of the old Brighton firm of WS Davis And Sons. In 1937, I produced a play called The Rotters at the Ralli Hall in Hove in aid of the Hove General Hospital. A programme note reads: Furniture kindly lent

  • Home Truths, by Jacqui Bealing

    While all those around us are heading for exotic, exciting and expensive holiday destinations, my husband and I are staying put. Our hopes for a late August break have, sadly, not materialised. We had intended going to Brussels for a couple of nights

  • Take blame

    I read with derision Kenneth Crane's correspondence (Letters, August 14). Although the subject matter in question is not at all funny, the line in his letter "The driver was hardly to blame" made me smile. Who or what does Kenneth Crane think should take

  • Rivals are ready for a relegation play-off

    Survival rivals Haywards Heath and Chichester have spelled out why they must preserve their cherished top flight status. The two teams meet each other twice in the last eight days of the season in what is effectively a two-leg play-off to see who goes

  • Sold out

    It seems to me the dreadful truth about the proposed incinerator at Newhaven is beginning to come to light. How can the Government have signed a contract with a waste company to provide electricity at premium rates four years ago when, as far as I am

  • Motorsport: Battling Heal defies the odds

    Dave Heal put other problems behind him to finish a pleasing 11th in the British Superstock Series at Knockhill in Scotland. The Heathfield-based reigning British Superbike privateer champion was not even sure whether he would be racing in the build up

  • Nine-wicket Wolfe a howling success

    The Wolfe is back - and showed he is not barking up the wrong tree. East Grinstead IV spinner David Wolfe has not bowled for TWO years and could not believe it as he mopped up the Hassocks batting. He took the first NINE Hassocks III wickets - and came

  • Free parking

    I would like to share with you my parking fine avoidance tactics. I now drive my car to work, where I can park for free, although I have, until now, been cycling every day. When I am at home, I move my car from one side of the road to the other, every

  • Hurst post 240-0 but lose the match

    Hurstpierpoint openers Matt Parsons and Tim Wheaton put on a club record unbeaten stand of 240 against Staplefield - but lost the match. Matt, who averaged only nine this season, struck a brilliant 110 and Tim, who averaged just seven, crashed 108 in

  • Pure greed

    The figures quoted regarding the clampdown on parking in Brighton and Hove are staggering (The Argus, August 10). This is pure greed and a form of an increase in tax, again by the back door as in New Labour's first term of office. Many questions have

  • Disabled driver's ticket anger

    A widow says she was given a parking ticket in a disabled bay after leaving her car a minute over the time limit. Pensioner Pauline McHale has now written to Brighton and Hove City Council to protest. She was given a ticket for parking on double yellow

  • It's six and ouch as Andy dents motor

    Andy Plaister struck a six he regretted. when he thumped a ball delivered by a Beeding and Bamber bowler out of the ground and into Bostock Avenue in Roffey. But that is where his luck ran dry as the ball struck his brand new £10,000 Daewoo estate - much

  • Fair treatment for asylum seekers

    We are calling on the Government to ensure asylum seekers in the UK are treated in a fair and dignified manner. We share the Government's stated commitment to ending social exclusion, child poverty and racial discrimination. That is why we ask the Government

  • Voros stars in Sussex victory

    Debutant Jason Voros claimed 6-37 from 21.4 overs to help Sussex Second XI storm to the first Championship win in eight attempts. Sussex destroyed Worcestershire by an innings and 20 runs at New Road with nearly two full sessions to spare and Voros claimed

  • Time for early risers to grab the limelight

    There are just three weeks remaining of the Sussex League campaign and debate already rages as to what format should be adopted for next season. There is a strong feeling at some clubs that a shorter game should be played and the ECB restrictions should

  • Rooke comes home after a nine-year absence

    Albion's Worthington Cup showdown with Wimbledon at Withdean on Tuesday will be a special occasion for one man in particular. Steve Rooke, Wimbledon's secretary for the last nine years, held the same post at Albion from 1988 to 1992. He also had a stint

  • Dead man named

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    Researchers at Brighton's Royal Sussex County Hospital were at the centre of a breakthrough which could prevent one in five heart attacks. The new treatment for heart disease sufferers, costing just £1 a day, has been described by doctors as the biggest

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    How is it that after the success of the Sydney Olympics the British athletics team returned home from the Edmonton World Championships only two medals? This was the poorest haul of medals since the championships were started 18 years ago? Just two medals

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    A police cameraman told a jury he saw a woman kick a police dog but did not catch the incident on film. PC Adrian Evans was giving evidence at the trial of sister and brother Kelly and Ryan White. They deny affray during a stand-off with police in Whitehawk